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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-19, Page 75Page 24 wAvAvapv=mgavAvAvavA.vAvAvavar.AvavititTAwAvAvavavavAvAvAvAv=tva In year 2,000, Santa'selves are replaced by robots / closer they saw how unhappy he was. The next day, Christmas Day, while all When he got close enough, he hung his the familys were celebrating, Mrs. Claus head and said, "Elves, will you forgive me was on her way to the North Pole. Santa and come back to work?" Claus, as jolly as he was, had pneumonia "Oh yes, Santa!" they shouted happily. and was sleeping soundly in his bed. And from that day on the elves were never out of -work and Santa never used robots As the sleigh glided gracefully to a stop,. again. Santa grunted abruptly from his sleep. He greeted his wife warmly but she wisped him into the sauna while the "maids of tin" strutted around trying to look helpful. But, unfortunately, he died after he was put to bed, sometime during the night. Nobody was overly suprised since he had been alive since "Grandma was a girl." They sang over and over again in mourning over his death. It went like this: God bless this jolly man! In the tung of the new language it went: Zill, bung too bungle malar! Santa had been dreading this day for weeks. This was the day when manly help would be no more or should I say elfly help. Santa brought all the elves into the parlour and sat them down. "Elves we have a terrible problem," .said Santa with sad eyes. "What's the problem?" asked Bluetoes shaking. Santa hesitated, "The problem is you're all being replaced by robots," said Santa with a quiver in his voice. All the elves were astonished that Santa would replace them after all these years! They were so unhappy that they moped out , of the room. Santa felt so bad that he couldn't eat one chocolate or give one chuckle! After they were all packed, the elves went to bid farewell to the reindeer. "Good bye guys, be tuff," Rudolph uplif- tingly exclaimed. "Yeah,' I'm sure you'll find other work!" Dancer said. "Not like here though," the elves mur- mured and shuffled out without closing the door. The elves sure weren't happy. They would still have to find other work just like Dancer said. So the next day they started to look. They went to Mr. Finster's toy store to see if he needed expert help. But he had all the help he needed. Robots did everything. The elves tried store after factory after factory 'till there were no more places on the North Pole. The elves were even unhappier because they were unemployed. Meanwhile, back at Santa's place, the robots were all mixed up. They put the dolls' heads on the toy robots, teddy bears cried and wet their pants. They gave the wrong toys to the wrong kids. But this, this was the straw that broke the camel's back! They hit- ched the reindeer wrong! Well that did it! Santa was mad. He got so mad, he turned bright red just like Rudolph's nose! So the next day Santa called the men who sold him the robots to see if they'd take them back. After the robots were gone, Santa went out in the cold to see if he could find the elves. He looked all over till he finally found them sitting in the ski lodge. "Look!" said Painty, "Here comes San- ta!" All the elves were surprised that Santa cane looking for them. As Santa came —Seasons Greetings Peace in your heart and in your home... this greatest gift of all we wish for you this holiday season. HAPPY HOLIDAY WISHES FROM: Clare Sager, Bob Thomas Jim Bearss, Mary Forest Barb Young REALTY St INSURANCE GAISERKNEALE INSU'ANCE BROKER INC. 21 East Street - G©derich Kara Gower Grade 8 Robertson P.S. CHRISTMAS IN THE YEAR 2000 AN EXCERPT FROM THE DIARY • OF RUDOLPI( RETIRED REINDEER It's the,time of year again to bring out the new cardboard Christmas tree. Old Santh or S.C. will, soon be paying his annual visit. Now that I am retired, I have all the time in the`world to keep my hooves clean. I just don't understand how S.C. could replace me with a jet -powered sleigh and those mechanical reindeer. I have been so depressed, My nose won't even glow. Times sure have changed since 1984. The faithful elves are retired too. The shoppers computerized, Christmas lists are now filled by non-union robots. Christmas has never been the same since S.C. decided to become up-to-date with the latest inventions. He has a monoply over the toy business. All the children say they only want an original S.C. toy. This meant that the North Pole was no longer the home of Santa's workshop. It was relocated in North Bay, the Christmas tree capital of Canada. Santa can now take a holiday any day ex- cept December 25. Fads and fashions will come and go but Santa will always be in style. Paul Steep Grade 8 Robertson P.S. CHRISTMAS IN 2000 It was jolly old Mrs. Claus jingling in the sky. The reindeer robots leading, their metal limbs squeeking with rust. They stop- ped, their bodies were frozen solid. The sleigh capsized towards the- ground! Time seemed endless as they flew lower and lower,; but finally, the eight reindeers and St. Nicholas' dear wife and apprentice toppl- ed into a confetti bank. (The clouds had run out of snow and were substituting with cut paper). After the initial shock wore off, she arose from the rest, shivered slightly and went on her way. After several stops to, oil the reindeers joints, she finished her yearly routine. The midnight gallivanter returned to her Park Avenue "Apartment" that consists of a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom for each reindeer, an added living and dining room for herself and a guest room for visitors. Beth MacDonald Grade 8 Robertson P.S. Dear Santa, I would like a ring, 5 Care bears, 3 Cab- bage Patch Kid's, and a puppy. I will call it Sandy. I would also like 3 Snuggle bumms, and a computer, I have been making bed. I will leave you some cookies. Love Sheri Peet, Grade 2 Victoria School dear Santa, I want a Cabbage Patch and Amy Little Pone. i want a Kare Bear. I also want a puppy. Merry X-mas 15eAllinta F want the A -team this year. I will leave Love Amanda Fisher Gr.1 Colborne School set. I have being good cookies. Love Wesley Drennan Gr. 1 Colborne Dear Santa Claus How are you? I have been good. I want Snake Mountain for Christmas. Love Willie Lomas Gr.1 Colborne Central Dear Santa, Could you please bring me a big Black race car. Thank you! Love Greg Feagan Gr. 1 Colborne Central MAI THIS HOLIDAY BE FILLED WITH ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT FROM BEGINNING TO END' • • EST. 1975 72 THE SQUARE GOOERICH, ©NT... S24 -45O GOLDSMITH -SILVERSMITH 1