She said:
"I come to tell the story
Of the birthday of our land,
To remind you of her glory,
And to help you understand
How by good men, brave and true,
This great land was won for you."
The children:
"Dear Fourth, we love your fun and noise,
You're ever dear to girls and boys."
Thanksgiving Day was represented by Dora, dressed as a Puritan maiden,
carrying a basket of apples and a sheaf of wheat. She made a pleasant
picture as she recited:
"When wintry days once more appear,
I come well laden with good cheer.
You can't lose _me_ at any rate,
For I'm appointed by the State."
The children:
"As long as we're living
We'll keep dear Thanksgiving."
Last of all came Christmas Day. This was Carl, in white, like New
Year's, with trimmings of holly and mistletoe. A brave young Holiday
he looked, as he repeated:
"Last comes to you the merry day
O'er which St. Nicholas holds sway;
A day that's sent your hearts to fill
With peace and joy and glad goodwill.
And down through all the centuries long
Echo the angel words and song,
And every year again I tell
The old sweet story, loved so well.
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