'Tis the way the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Greet the New Year, lads and lasses.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
To those in village, town and county
We wish a share in New Year bounty.
To churches, civic, all club leaders
And most of all, our faithful readers,
May all you wish for, plan for, pray for
Come in a plentiful array for
You and in a special way
Our wishes go on New Year's Day
To Ann and Mimi, Sharon, Bernie
And Barbara, Don--a happy journey
Through all 12 months of ninety eight.
You made our ninety seven great.
E.F.B.
