. Newfoundland Quarterly 1919-20. onceived the idea of having here inSt. Johns city a public Christmas tree ? It could be placed in THE NEWFOUNDLAND one of the largest public squares where the bustling, moneygrubbing life is most active. Lighted by electricity, with aglowing star at its top, it could be dedicated, as the darkness ofChristmas Eve began to fall, by the singing of some of the old,old carols and hymns, and the public, homeward bound, wouldlisten, hesitate and linger to join the chorus. It could be called The Tree of Light, and the idea wouldspread to smaller towns a
. Newfoundland Quarterly 1919-20. onceived the idea of having here inSt. Johns city a public Christmas tree ? It could be placed in THE NEWFOUNDLAND one of the largest public squares where the bustling, moneygrubbing life is most active. Lighted by electricity, with aglowing star at its top, it could be dedicated, as the darkness ofChristmas Eve began to fall, by the singing of some of the old,old carols and hymns, and the public, homeward bound, wouldlisten, hesitate and linger to join the chorus. It could be called The Tree of Light, and the idea wouldspread to smaller towns and settlements throughout theDominion. To my nvnd a more beautiful way of celebratingChristmas cannot be thought of. Such an event can be plannedand arranged in twenty-four hours time. A dnzen persons witha piano or a small portable organ could form a centre whichwould soon attract a crowd in any public place. The words of the songs should be printed on leaflets for freedistribution. There should be no speaking or addresses. This. Under the impression that Christian cheer is not adequatelyfurnished to the multitude, said the spokesman of the benevolent combination, a few of us are endeavoring to raise a fundto buy the poor some meat and drink, and means of chose this time, because it is a time, of all others, whenWant is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I putyou down for ? Nothing, Scrooge replied. •• You wish to be anonymous ? I wish to be left alone, said Scrooge. Since you ask mewhat I wish, gentlemen, that is my answered. I dont makemerry myself at Christmas, and I cant afford to make idlepeople merry. I help to support the establishments—they costenough ; and tbose who are badly off must go there. Many cant go there ; and many would rather die. If they would rather die, said Scrooge, they had betterdo it, and decrease the surplus population. Besides—excuseme—I dont know that. But you might know it, observed the gentleman. Its not my busin
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