And with my honored hatchet
I'm sure you'll ever find
I make a good impression
Upon the youthful mind."
Girl and boy:
"Indeed, we do not doubt you;
We could never do without you."
Washington's Birthday was of course followed by April Fool's Day. This
part was taken by Fred Ames, in a suit of figured chintz, with cap and
bells. He recited:
"Don't think I'm the one to be laid on the shelf;
I have a few words now to say for myself.
To nonsense each one at some time must give vent;
To furnish you with an excuse I am sent.
To give you a day without precept or rule,
In which you may each be a gay April Fool."
The children:
"Though not the most important on the list,
We know, dear April Fool, you would be missed."
Next came Constance, with a garland of roses on her head, and her
white dress trimmed with flowers. She recited:
"When first the flowers begin to show
Their happy little faces,
And tiny leaves begin to grow,
To make us shady places,
'Tis then I sing in merry tune--
Sweet Summer's coming very soon."
The children:
"Pretty May-Day must not go,
We have always loved her so."
After Constance came Louise, who made a charming Goddess of Liberty,
dressed in stars and stripes, with a flag in her hand.
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