WILMINGTON'S SANTA CLAUS

In far away Alaska

By all it is believed

That Santa is a big white bear

From whom gifts are received.

And Wilmington's wee kiddies

Begin to think the same,

That a good BEAR is Santa—

At least that's Santa's name.

For when they need a playground,

A school, or book, or toy,

'Tis SAMUEL BEAR who grants each wish

And makes kids dance for joy.

So let all of us children

Invoke the powers above

To grant him long life, health and wealth,

And gratitude and love.