traced to any known writer, while they seemed wholly beyond the reach of
any unknown one."

On the corner of Allandale Street and Centre Street, Peacock Tavern stood
a century ago. It was kept by Captain Lemuel Child, distinguished for
having led the Minute Company of the Third Parish in the battle of
Lexington. This tavern was a somewhat noted resort at that time, being on
the direct highway from Boston to Dedham and Providence, a stopping-place
for travelers and stages and factory teams. We learn that when the
British officers were in Boston they frequently made up sleighing and
skating parties, and after exercising on the pond, came to "The Peacock"
for their late suppers. Doubtless Generals Gage and Burgoyne indulged in
bumpers there, to help their drooping spirits. The records state that
during the siege of Boston, Generals Washington and Knox and other
distinguished officers were frequent visitors, the former stopping on his
way to New York after the evacuation of Boston. In May 1794, Samuel
Adams, the grand old patriot, purchased "The Peacock" tavern and forty
acres of land, and resided here during his term as governor, and during
the remainder of his life made it his summer residence. We are proud to
add this name to our list of honorable and distinguished men. It stands
inseparably with Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and Hancock, and they
form together the brightest constellation which illumes the Revolutionary
annals of our country!

Some of the most apparent and pleasant indications of growth and progress
in out town have been the establishment, from time to time, of the
churches, which represent the faith and worship of our people, the
erection of the commodious school buildings, and the various charitable
institutions. Strongly as we cling to much that makes the past dear to
us, we rejoice in all that is making this the golden age of our country.