1953

Greetings,friends! It's Christmas time. The north wind's blowing down from Lyme. Come gather round as we dispense Mirth and rhyme and some nonsense As this year closes in snow and cold We've learned that 50 isn't old. Be ye hale, whole, and hearty As we begin our Yuletide party. Wassail all! Sound the clarion For Val and Fred, Fred and Marian. Deck the halls with boughs of holly For Bev and Bill, Jack and Polly, Gerry and Sue, Tom and Molly, Jack and Jody, Dave and Lallie. On center stage a mighty spruce To fascinate Inge and Bruce. Let tinsel fall by the trillion To sparkle life for Don and Lillian. Light the tapers, place them high For Ann and Scrib, Laura and By. A crowning star would really thrill Arlene and Tom, Jan and Bill. Once again we've shopped at Bloomies To get great gifts for friends and roomies. Send Irish sweaters straight from Aran For Bev and Dave, Pag and Marilyn. De la Renta sure could please Anne and Jack, Pete and Louise. A lacquered vase that's treasured highly Should really thrill Ginger and Smiley. Pour flutes of cold Don Perignon For Jane and Dick, Jeanne and John, Woody and Trish, Lil and Ron, Gail and Bob, Dorothy and Don. An Imari vase to Black A1 and Nan. Some solid brass to Harriet and Stan. Blanc de chine for Tom and Mickey. Green jade for Rosene and Ricky. A piece of crystal Baccarat For Jean and Tim, John and Pat. A polo sweater sure would warm The hearts of Mary Lou and Norm. Give something ornate, Byzantine, To Debbe and Kes, Dick and Arlene. A beaujolais sounds very fine For toasting Jack and Caroline. Please remember Bill and Nance With Christofle silver, the best from France. Santa's helpers, please don't tarry To the homes of Pam and Larry, Jane and Cooz, Jude and Ollie, Mabel and Gus, Fred and Mollie, Julie and Mayo, Dick and Connie, Bob and Carroll, Helen and Johnny. A gilded angel in formal garb Place on the mantle of John and Barb. Would you believe a jelly bean jar For Sox and Suzie, Charlie and Char? A Waterford leaded crystal bowl For Ann and Brock, Loretta and Lowell. A decanted claret, ruby red, Would be superb for Audrey and Ted. Joan and Blake, Judy and Brud, Adair and Bill, Bunny and Dud. Don we now Calvin Klein apparel For visiting with Ken and Carol. Joan and Bernie, how are you? All the best to Alice and Stu. A Dior classic is simply dandy, Especially for Peggy and Andy. Luxurious leathers made by Cross For Sue and Tom, Jean and Ross. Yves St. Laurent, qu'est-ce qui s'est For Elsa and Chuck, Tay and Bay? Sounds from Sony would enthrall Fred and Thelma, Bev and Paul. From Broadway send the top banana To Fred and Nancy, Tom and Anna. Art deco would be quite natty For Fran and Ellen, George and Patty. Irish lace from old Kilkenny Will satisfy Marita and Lenny. A Pastamatic could start a hobby For Audrey and Dick, Linda and Bobby. Lazzaroni Amaretti For Ann and Owen, Hank and Betty. Flowering plants of poinciana To Dave and Suzie, John and Elena. From Gallo send a year's supply To Dick and Jean, Nina and Cy. Marrons glaces the grand finale-Send them please to Fred and Holly.

And so our Christmas greeting ends. Happy Holiday, good friends. May this year be the best one yetWithout worry, without fret. For you may bells be always ringing. Dartmouth, there is no music for our singing . . .

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