BALLADE OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.
♦ Again the Christmas-tide is here; Again we celebrate the day I With joy that rings through all the ywr, " Goodwill to men," we gaily e&y, \ We sing a blithesome roundelay. ! Faces are smiling, eyes are btight, And all our cates have flown away— • The Christmas spirit's here to-night! The rooms reflect the merry cheer With wreaths of evergreen and bay, . And spicy is tho atmosphere With spruce and pine and holly spray. Tho men present a brave display, , The ladies are » charming eight; All are in holiday array — The Christmas spirit's here tonight I The midnight chime is striking clear, ; Lord of misrule asserts hia sway, And lovers' hearts wax fond and dear Aa 'neath the mistletoe they stray. * The frolic grows more glad 1 and gay, 3 And. sounds of .laughter and delight < Betoken this » merry frwy — The Christmas spirit's hero to-night! ■, ■ L'ENYOI. ' Belindsi, taste this punch, I pray, And see if I have mixed it right; Tom, help me carry in this ttay-7 £ The Christmas spirit's here .to-night! j
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9115, 21 December 1907, Page 1
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176BALLADE OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. Star (Christchurch), Issue 9115, 21 December 1907, Page 1
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