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36 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. December 23, 1981 Christmas story by Denise Vale No presents One cold snowy night at the North Pole the wonder- ing Grinch stood at the front of his dark black cave wondering what he could do to stop Christmas. Santa Claus would be coming tonight and he had to get the. wonderful presents from the children. He hated hearing the children sing their joyous Christmas carols and playing happily with their new toys. "1 hate Christmas," said the Grinch. "I have to think of something to do." "'I can't stand another year of Christ- mas joys and toys." Just then his curious dog Toby walked up beside him. "What do you want," the Grinch asked as if he expected an answer. "You do nothing but get my way," 'I don't know why I keep you." "If you were a little more useful you would be worth keeping." "When I think of an idea to stop Christmas you are going to help." "I will not let you get away with just laying around doing nothing." "If only I could get the presents from the children." "That's it!" "I'll dress up as Santa Claus, I can put the presents in my big sled, and you Toby, can be the rein- deer who pulls the big red sleigh." He went inside his dark cave and ripped down a May a peaceful and cheery Yule be yours. Your loyalty is greatly appreciated. Royal Canadian Legion BRANCH 419 - PORT PERRY The President of Branch 419, Royal Canadian Legion, wishes all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year. Ed Groves Mistletoe Thank you for your confidence. 4X y Q It's time for.trees and For Santa and his sleigh, And time for dreaming Magic dreams As we greet this Christmas day! * pe TY phe a a % WT CANADIAN TIRE STORE Ray Wilson & Staff for Grinch badly torn curtain. After working on it for half an hour he had a Santa Claus suit and cap. He then went outside and took two gigantic branches. of a full grown tree and tied it to Toby's small head. Then the Grinch went inside his cave and returned two minutes later carrying a shiny black whip and some large red sacks to put the toys into. He got up and sat in the front of the sleigh with his wip in his hand and the red sacks beside him on the seat. By this time it was getting on to eleven-thirty and the small village of Nod was in complete darkness. He took the long black whip and hit Toby with it. As he did he said "Come on Toby let's go, there is work to be done." Toby started running as fast as his little legs could carry him. He was running as hard as he could because je knew that if he didn't his master would hit him with the whip again harder than the first time. Five minutes later they were at the bottom of the hill and at the edge of the tiny village. In the village of Nod there were six houses. It seemed like a small village but at Christmas time it seemed like a very large village to the Grinch. He pulled the sleigh up to the side of the first house, climbed up the side of it and slid gently down into the chimney. He took the ornaments off the tree, and the presents from under the tree and put them in his sack. Instead of stuffing the articles up the chimney he put it out the door and locked the door before he left. He did the same to the other houses. After he had got the ornaments and presents they started up the hill. When they got to the top they left the sleigh on a'level spot and went inside the dark cave. : : 'Inside the cave the Grinch laid down on his bed and went to sleep dreaming about what he had just done. The next morning the Grinch woke up at four o'clock got dressed and then rushed to look under his Christmas tree to see what Santa Claus had left him. He got a surprise when he did not find a single thing under his tree. "I don't believe it, Santa Claus didn't bring me anything." . "I know what I'll do, I'll take the ornaments and presents back to where I found them." "If I do it quick Santa might have time to drop in a couple of presents for me." ~ He put the antlers on Toby's head and hopped on the sleigh. : They were soon on their way down the hill for the second time. When they came to the first house he climbed up the side of the house and slid down the chimney. He opened the front door and brought a sack in. He put the ornaments on the tree and the presents underneath. He did this to all the other houses also. When he had done all he had to do they started up the hill. When they got to the top of the hill they left the sleigh on a level spot. They hurried in and went to bed. By this time it was five o'clock. Two hours later he woke and hurried over to the Christmas tree to see if Santa had come. Under the tree he found six neatly wrapped presents. From that day on he has never tried to stop Christmas. Denise Vale Greenbank P.S. Time and Love It takes no particular , education, it takes no parch- ment degree, it only requires a little time and some love and understanding. Be a Big Brother. For information During the season of Christmas may joy and peace be yours, Warm appreciation to all. PENTLAND. JEWELLERY LTD. merry time of the year, we hope all the best comes to you! Thanks for your loyal patronage? PORT GIFTS 'Management & Staff Tapestry Singers Christmas concert pleases audience by Grace Hastings On Thursday, Dec. 10, 1981 in Town Hall 1873, a vocal group, labelled 'The Tapestry Singers' presented the 2nd Concert of the Town Hall 1873 Subscription Series for 1981-82. From their very first note, the professional voices, eight of them, four women, four 'men, wove a tapestry of sound, unaccompanied, as they sang through a repert- oire of fine Christmas Carols. Included, was the truly Canadian Huron Indian Carol by St. Jean de Brebeuf, 17th century and Spanish medieval carols, .and modern English Carols, end- ing with Walton's 'What Cheer" (written in 1961) all sung with conviction, yet delicate sensitivity. With every voice exhibit- highly developed tone production and impeccable diction, the listeners were rewarded with many variations of voice combinat- ions. To name a few, there were duets, trios, male quartettes, mixed four- somes, solos, and, truly, at times, the sound reached the proportions of a choir more than twice the actual size. Ending all too soon, this was the first half of their prog- ramme. Following intermission, the singers made a robust entrance, approaching the stage by the centre aisle. This time costumed for their presentation of a Christmas Crisis at the North Pole. Labour relations were strained, it seems, and strike action was imminent, and the victimized boss was none other than Santa Claus. Even Mrs. Santa was enjoying her new - found feeling of feminine freedom as she joined forces with the dissatisfied workers. The spoof, with the ultimate happy ending, was unfolded as .the singers (actors) indulged, at one time - in unusual choral speaking effects, and another time - in the singing of well-known Christmas secular songs. Once again, they perform- ed in various combinations of voices, several excellent solos being part of it. Some of the songs were - a parady on "0 Little Town of Bethlehem (Manchester)", I'll be Home for Christmas, It's Turkey Lurkey Time; Twelve Days of Christmas, and an excellent arrangement of Jingle Bells. the joyous end- ing was Anderson's "Sleigh- ride,"' resoundingly executed, the singers simulating a sleigh, as they sang their merry way to the end of a rollicking second half, and an overall delight- ful Christmas Concert. After the presentation, the many animated conversat- ions noticeable throughout the coffee hour, vouched for the popularity and personality of the friendly singers. -- We hope they will soon return to Town Hall 1873. Santa How are you doir '? I bet. you are tired from making toys. Hows Mrs. Claus? I hope you and your reindeer a-ararin to go! This year if . and your reindeers are huw.gry there will be milk, cookies and carrots on the table. This year I would like a stereo, batteries, fishing tacle and some other little trinkets. Yours friend - Craig Laskey Prince Albert P.S. bh Christmas Greetings To wish you joy and happiness for - Christmas ... and to extend sincere thanks for your patronage. Peterborough Lumber Scugog Street Port Por,