1944

Lovejoy Hill Cornish Flat, NH 03746

Should we try, one more time, To play with bits of fun and rhyme? Christmas treats, nothing dour, From the shelves of Eddie Bauer. Here's his catalogue right at hand, With Christmas gifts for all the land.

Turn the pages, there's the likes Of vests for the George and GladysDykes.

Gore-tex pants, it's time he had 'ems, On the rear of R. Jack Adams. Sno-Mo boots, what greater joy, To fill the feet of William Foye. A flannel shirt, one can wager, Is just the thing for Lamar Ager. What to think, what to say, a Velour robe for Rog Antaya. For the Deakins, Delia and Jim, Terry robes just right for them. A bright dome tent, nothing spared, To keep the rain off Spencer Baird. You need good boots to handle Killington; Set 'em aside for Johnny Billington. A leather belt, a money saver, Wrap it up for Perry Craver. A mallard decoy, nice and smiley, To stuff the stocking of Jack Riley. A goose neck rack, another smiler, To broaden the grin of John F. Tyler. Pluck a goose for a goose-down jacket; What a better choice for Eben Blackett? A mountain parka, lots of flair, For either Bob or David Blair. A V-neck sweater, nothing zany, To brighten the chest of Beverly Chaney. A woolly blanket, nice and hairy, To toast the toes of William Cary. A cotton nightshirt, simply swell, To warm the bod of Raymond Snell. And all those warm and woolly sockses Will curl the nails of the Charlie Foxes. A Rockport boot will just as well Ease the trails for Brad Grinnell. A ragg wool sweater, in all good faith, Will bring good cheer to Carl F. Spaeth. And a pair of new stretch chinos Under the tree for the Charlie Spallinos. What else, of course, nice bright jeans For the Bruce and Sonja Deans. A set of cardigans, one supposes, For the Scarsdale Irl W. Roses. To the Fosters, Tony and Chuck, Duofold longies should bring them luck. And for the Warners, Bill and Don, Ties would look just great upon. A wide green ribbon around that box'll Have a surprise for young George Troxell.

For Maine's Art Peabody, Mr. Red A Trooper hat to warm his head. The weather's mild, sometimes milder, A pair of shorts for Charlie Wilder. For the Densmores, Marty arid Ja, A goose-down bag will pave the way. A white bear rug, or even a grizzly, For the den of David Wrisley. A Briar pipe, a natural burner, To clench the teeth of Winslow Turner. For the Witzels, Jamie and Fritz, Sheepskin Toesters would be great hits. A raglan jacket, what a wow For the form of Richard Howe.

Well, there it is, from A to Z, Fun I hope, for me and thee. It's been a ball, I must confess; That's all; that's it; Good Yule; God Bless.