"Crate of fat turkeys, one for every family on the station (their names followed).
"One ditto of red apples.
"One ditto of oranges, to be similarly apportioned.
"For Tom Crogan, one meerschaum pipe.
"For James Wright, lately injured in the service and not yet recovered, a box of books, and allowance of full pay during disability. Ordered to report at Sacramento until fully restored.
"For John Coulson, Christmas gifts, including a warm flannel wrapper for his old mother; also notice of back pay allowed since suspension, with full restoration to place and pay.
"For Mrs. Thomas Crogan, not on the official payroll, but whom the Company takes this opportunity to thank for assistance rendered her husband on a recent occasion, one dress pattern, with the wishes of the Superintendent's office for a very Merry Christmas.
"For Master Thomas Crogan, not yet on the official payroll, being under age, a box of toys, including rubber ball and sheep, doll and Noah's ark, with the compliments of the Company for having chosen so able a railroad man for his father.
"For Master Thomas Crogan, as a token of regard from passengers on the Overland of November 18, one rocking-horse, crated."
"Oh, Tom!"—Mrs. Crogan caught her breath with a gasp—"and he not a year old!"