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Show page C2 Tuesday, December 3, 1996 Editor's Note: This is the second in a suit's stones sharing angels annmg ns. If sonve experienced an 96-55- , . " JjY' . f7 njtf It () UN T 1 1 U e That's vhat happened" to Tom Brandon some 30 years agu.whn he was living in Calif6rtii. His stake president asked hint to write a Christmas play that ebuld be performed before the entire stake, v Brandon is a talented pianist who has played for kings and presidents and has performed with Liberace; But he never felt he was a plays wright. Nevertheless, he accepted the assignment and wrent home to worry. One night soon afterwards, he dreamed about three little crystal angels he had been given by a tnend. In the dream, the angels told him the story he should write for the Christmas program. "I got right up and wrote everything that they told me down before could forget, Brandon said. The story was first performed the Christmas of 1965 in California. "There were a lot of people connected with the film industry and I A as well leave. The first angel spoke and said, am the Angel of Peace. the wood burning in the fireplace scented the front roonr Y;., Jamielooked ourTof-fhedTonY- window and waTched the people coming home from Christmas shop- -' ping arms full of presents, Carolers were pinging out on Jahltes frpnt lawn. '.The Christ m a rflhe frdnt room, with gjl its decorations and .beauty added much to the festive spirit. ' Jamie'walked over and pulled the drapes, shutting out the beautiful viw. Then he unplugged the tree. - ''This is silly, he said. "What have I to be thankful for? As he turned around he was astounded to see three angels. ..well he thought they were angels. He wasn't the least bit scared and immediately said. "Well what are you doing here? One angel spoke in a very soft voice, Jamie, we have come to help you enjoy Christmas. I The second angel spoke and I am the Angel of said, was one of those days when S u.mt i me s .iteii year old Jamie wa$ feeling sorry It Ma$;aJsd fbe night angels step in and help,oii-wJtthere's an assignment that fycms' before Christmas. Sngwmvas falling ' Smell of1 softly over the city and-tbbeyond one's talents.---fB Jamie answered very sharply, Help me to enjoy Christmas, you must be out of your minds, Christmas means nothing to me, just a waste of time, so you might they knew how to put it all together. They made the tree, the fireplace and the house disappear right before the audiences' eyes." Since them Brandon has sent out copies of the story to friends and relatives both in the United States and around the world. Isn't it won-- . derftil what angels can help with? tin gt I, or knosc someone who has, i till Melinda at The Clipper, 2 Davis County Clipper I lap pi boss' - ...The thirtTairgef spoke and said, 1 trfi the Angel of Knowledge. Then in the wink of an eye, the beautiful Christmas tree was gone, . . s 4ht In a flash the angels were back. Was Jamie happy to see them! The Angel of Peace came and kissed Jamie on the cheek and he felt a great peace of mind. The Angel of Happiness came and kissed him on the other cheek and he was happy. Then once more he was standing in his own front room, fire in the fireplace and the beautiful tree looking more beautiful than ever before. Jamie rushed to the window to begin opening the drapes, but the drapes opened before his eyes and the three angels were standing there gested donation is a food item, toiletry item or cash contribution for the Utah Food Bank. These donations will be collected and distributed by the students of JAMES MURPHY I he South Davis Civic Chorale and Orchestra will enhance the Christmas season with its annual the Future Business Leaders of America Club at Viewmont High School and the officers and members of student government at Davis High School. Murphy received a major portion nothing. So please remember these three things. If you have peace of mind, happiness will follow and knowledge will grow. Be thankful for what you have, as there are still many people like you were for a moment tonight, with nothing. Don't be ashamed to tell anyone that three angels came to see you on Christmas Eve and gave you the three gifts of Peace, Happiness and Knowledge. Jamie in a very humble voice said, "Thank you, Angels but the three angels were gone. Out of the distance Jamie could hear his mother and father calling, Hey, son! Youve slept on the front room floor all night. Its Christmas morning and Santa has been here. Merry Christmas, son! Do you think Jamie told his mother and father about the gifts from the three angels? Would you? fireplace was no longer burning and all jthat was left was Jamie standing? in the middle of an empty fry house. With tjn amazed look on his face and without wasting a second, he said, .Now, I Fresh Cat Christmas Trees suppose you can make the house disappear. No soone had he said it than poor Jamie was out in the cold, standing in the snow between his Noble Alpine - Pinon - Montana Fir two neighbors" homes. The snow was falling, people were still going home with Christmas packages and the carolers were still singing. Things were going as usual and no one was paying any attention to Jamie, even though he called for help. This was a bit too much and Jamie started to say something to the three angels but they were gone. Please help me, Jamie sobbed. I am sorry that I treated you badly. Messiah features area singer presentation of Handel's Messiah" on two successive Sunday evenings, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Davis High School auditorium, 325 S. Main, Kaysville and Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Viewmont High School auditorium, 120 W. 1000 North, Bountiful. The choir, under the direction of Michael Huff, will welcome tenor soloist James Murphy in his first appearance with the choir. As has been the tradition for the past several years, this concert is a benefit for the Utah Food Bank. While admission is free, the sug- looking at him. The Angel of Knowledge came over and took his hand and said, Jamie, you now have the knowledge of what it is like, having Poinsettias the looos by 4 new colors sizes great prices - all of his formal vocal training at the University of Washington where he earned his bachelor of music degree in vocal performance. While there 295-896- 0 - Wuthrichs Center Street Greenhouses 276 West Center St., Bountiful, UT he studied with Julian Patrick, a visiting artist from the Metropolitan Opera. Murphy has also studied with Michael Ballam. Murphy has performed principal roles in University productions, civic opera, and community theater. His opera oratorio and musical theater credits include performances of The Abduction from Carmen. the Seraglio. "HMS Pinafore, The Crucible," Camelot, Israel in Egypt, Messiah, Mendelssohns Elijah and the Puccini Gloria. Other soloists performing with the Chorale this year are Jennifer Larson, soprano; Mary Ann Paul Dresher, mezzo-sopranSeager, baritone (Dec. 8), and Steven E. Meredith, baritone (Dec. 15). WSM21SH22HC YpqT. Our Retail showroom js Now Open to the Public! Because of the Overpass Construction -Access from Redwood Rd, : LIGHTS TREES WREATHS ORNAMENTS DECOR PLEASE MAIL TO: Davis County Clipper 1370 South 500 West, Bountiful 84010 Off NAME: Everything I DESIGN WERKS. lc 100 West Center Street, NSL 292-367- 4 I ZIP: PHONE: 3 month Offer expires One Year Gift Subscription given to you from: 123196 |