Pappa's Pear Stuffing

butter

large white onions, chopped (2 cups)

stalk celery with leaves, chopped (1/2 cup)

large tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped (about 2 cups)

medium pears, peeled, cored and chopped (about 2 cups)

6 - 6 1/2 - ounce can or jar sliced mushrooms, drained

dry bread cubes*

eggs, lightly beaten

chicken broth

packed brown sugar

salt

dried thyme, crushed

dried sage, crushed

ground white pepper

ground mace

dried marjoram, crushed