Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1915 — Old Santa’s Christmas List [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Old Santa’s Christmas List

By De LYSLE FERREE CASS

The reindeer are harnessed and ready For their Christmas eve drive through the sky; They whinny and stamp; sleigh bells Jingle, And old Santa Claus' sledge is piled high • X With an abundance of toys, books and goodies For all good little boys and girls; Santa’ll fill up the stockings while the clpck is Yick-tocking, And the snow flakes drift down in whirls. He’ll slide down the chimney as usual— Fat, jolly, red-faced, full of glee— He’s been keeping tab on each one of you; In the picture he’s looking to see Which kiddies have minded their parents, Which have done as they ought; If you have been good and done as you should, Old Santa’U bring you a lot See! He’s looking his list of names over, Yes, and scratching the naughty ones out; If Freddie had minded his mamma Today he’d never need doubt That Santa would fill up his stocking; And if Maizle hadn’t been bad,

That yellow-haired dollle that’s going to Molly Is one present she might have had. For Molly behaved herself nicely. She doesn’t grumble, tell fibs or be mean; Bo her papa has written to Santa Telling what a good girl she’s been, Then there’s Tommy’s name on the paper: A real boy, but never sauces nor swears. Nor Is cruel to kittled. It’s a thousand pities That Freddie’s mother had as few cares. Now there’s the names of Mildred and Jessie, Of Margaret, Julia and Kate — When they go out to play and hear mother say, “Home early,” they never are late. Next comes Bobbie, that jolly young rascal! And Henry—the boys call him “Hen!”— There’s a red sled for Bob, and for Henry a job Playing war with his tin soldier men. Dick will wake up to find a new tool set; Phil will get those shining new skates; Joe’s football outfit sure will please him: He can now go and play with his mates. Bert likes story books and he’ll get some; A hobby horse Harry will please; Yes, each little tike will get what he likes— Their good traits old Santa Claus sees. As he cons the long list o’er and o’er. Look! he’s smiling to think of the joy, That when Christmas bell? ring, each holiday thing Will bring to each good girl and boy. Remember, you little folks, always, That obedience, kindness, good cheer Are the things mamma wants and are sure to enajonce You in Santa Claus’ favor. Oh, hear X. • How the sleighbells are jingling and tinkling, How the reindeer are prancing to go Skimming along o’er the housetops, Unmindful of cold, ice or snow. Santa’s pack is crammed to o’erflowing; Is your name on his visiting list? Now in bed abide; down the chimney he’ll slide. . If you’re good, your house won’t be missed.

*Tm going to have a fine "time at Christmas,” said one young miss to another. “Mr. Huggins is coming to our party, and he is color-blind, you know." “Does his color-blindness add to your enjoyment?" asked her friend. “Rather!” was the reply. “He thinks all the holly-berries are mistletoe!”

**l don’t know what to give Lizzie for a Christmas present,” one chorus girl is reported to have said to her mate, while discussing the gift to be made to a third. "Give her a book,” suggested the other. And the first one replied, meditatively: “No, that won’t do; she’s got a book.”

Prepared.

Had One Already.