8 - Sunday, December 23, 1990 - North Shore News Now everybo join in...! WE PROUDLY present, and sparing no expense, a few exerpts from the not soon to be published Out of the Norm Christmas Carol Book. With no apologies to Walt Kelly, or anyone else. So hanker up to the piano, with a glass of Christmas cheer (whatever!) in one hand, and your favorite squeeze in the other, and join in. The more, the merrier. Ahem! You're sure to recognize the tune, sober or not, and if you don’t, then, what the heck! Just sing along with whatever the piano man plays. And so, Maestro, if you please... THE BARBER'’S CARGOi... or, LITTLE BOY'S FIRST HAIR- CUT Pray sit you little gentleman, let nothing you dismay, You see these sharpened scissors, will trim those locks away, For girls are girls, but on the boy, these curls they cannot stay Oh-oh, cuttings to make the girl a boy, comfort and joy, Oh-oh, cuttings to make a manly bos. Pray don't cry little gentleman, and please don’t run away, W’'ll give to you, my little boy, a candy cane today, For boys are brave, they shed no tears, when locks they fall away, Oh-oh, cuttings for such a manly boy, comfort and joy, Oh-oh, cuttings they are the barber’s joy. What's that you say? He's not here for a haircut? Oh, yes, I see. Well, yes, I. can do that. Barbers were once surgeons you know. Now, let’s see... hmmm... Pray sit you little gentleman, let nothing you dismay, You see these sharpened scissors, will snip that skin away... SUPREME PAINT SERVICE wus. featuring acrylic enamel oven-baked finish written guarantee — Ni on vaebens oY BY POPULAR DEMAND ICBC CLAIMS t | 945 West 4st St. ' NORTH VAN ' 984-4114 presented at time of estimate Hours 8-6, Mon.-Fri., 40-2 Sat. v. Norm Severud area OUT OF THE NORM PAINT THE WALLS Paint the walls with Mom's clam chowder, Wall to walla wash, with Mulligan stew, Sprinkle well with baking powder, Golly golla gosh, a kipper or two, Glue on herring from the barrel, Tra Ia la fa, fala ta, an upchuck or two, Sing we now the drunk chef's carol, Golla Waila Balla Dolla gob- bledeygook. AWAY WENT THE STRANGER Away goes the stranger, there's lice on our heads, We told Pa to rent not the strane- er our bed, We needed the money, that's what Papa said, He left us a present, there’s lice in our bed, Fear not said our father, we'll clean all away, Come here and beside me, on knees we will pray, To little Lord Jesus, who slept on the hay, But we all knew better, the lice they would stay. ess K 9° TO DEC. 45th 1990 Fear not said our mother, the lice will not stay. With strong disinfectant, we'll soon wash away, And it they should linger, atid it they should stay, We'll pack our belongings, and move far away. UM OKAY, YOU'RE OKAY — SO WHERE’S THE BEEF?! We three Queens, from Ashbury on high, Dressed in drag, we're eating mince pie, Queens forever, straight men never, Following every guy. Oh, Ohh, Queens who wander, Queens of night, Queens with roval beauty bright, Gayward leaning, always preen- ing, Glory Hallelujah, of glorious sight. WE WEE WIENIES MLAs, from Victoria, we are, Bearing gifts, can an election be far; Hospitals, highways, bridges, byways, An airport in Boston Bar. Oh-Oh, we're on TV, what a sight, To see ourselves, is our delight; Members ever, jobless, never, Buying votes left, or right, And, oh yes, let's not forget O Little Town of Burnaby, The Firsi Nobel, Silent Fright, and tast but not least, O Come Off It Marianne Faithtul. **Merry Christmas,’* everyone! God bless us all! CANADIAN CLOSET 986-4263 1385 Crown St., Nan. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER 1991 DOG LICENCES It is an offence under the Dog Tax and Regulation By- law to own a dog over the age of four (4) months that is not wear- ing a licence tag issued by The City of North Vancouver for the current year. If you have purchased a 1990 Dog Licence from the Ci- ty of North Vancouver you will receive a 1991 Dog Licence State- ment early in January, 1991. If you did not purchase a 1990 Licence or, for some other reason did not receive a statement by January 31. 1991, please contact the Treasury Department at the City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver; Phone 983-7316. Dog Licences may also be purchased at the S.P.C.A. Shelter, 299 Mansfield Place. North Vancouver in person only. For New Registered Dog Owners proof must be supplied for spayed and neutered dogs. Spayed or Neutered Dogs Un-Spayed or Un-Neutered Dogs A.K. Tolistam Treasurer-Collector $13.00 $30.00 envelope... please. When you receive our Christmas Appeal letter this year, share what you can. Return your donation in the envelope provided to The Salvation Army, #611-198 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC. V6B 1H2. This Christmas, so many are counting on you to remember..the envelope, please. SUPPORT THE CHRISTMAS . APPEAL |” WEDNESDAY DEC. 26th, 12-5 p.m. ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS SA gsocay NOINTEREST [iam PLANOR fim TERMS 0.A.C. onateh Ly ‘OA 9-5:30 There's sust s I : Sa Traditional Contemporary «Provincial / Country Casual . ve 1375 Kingsway. Vancouver (at Knight Road) 876-2201 VINGS! Mon.-Sat. ; Sunday 12-5 no reason to. y more. ne ey meen memati