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Balance four. Second and fourth couples repeat 7 in the same way.
Allemand left. (Same as 4)
Swing partners.

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6 Two girls change. The same two girls cross over and are turned by the opposite boy, return and are turned to place by partners. 7 Balance four. Take partner's hands and promenade across to opposite side and back again.

8 Allemand left. (Same as 4)

Side four right and left. The second and fourth couples repeat 5 in the same way.

10 Two girls change. The second and fourth couples repeat 6 in the same way.

Grand right and left. In this, instead of taking hold of hands, all the boys slap partner's right hand, pass to the right and slap the next girl's left hand, to the right again and slap this girl's right hand, to the right again and slap next girl's left hand, to right again and swing partners. This ends the quadrille. All dance to their first position in line across the front. Courtesy to partners and then all together to the audience. Leave the stage in the same way as the entrance was made.

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Games for November

Annebelle R. Bucknam

The ripe rosy apples are all gathered in,
They wait for the winter in barrel and bin;
And nuts for the children, a plentiful store,
Are spread out to dry on the broad attic floor.

The great golden pumpkins that grew such a size,
Are ready to make into Thanksgiving pies;
And all the good things that the children hold dear
Have come round again with the feast of the year.

Now what shall we do in our bright happy homes,
To welcome this time of good times as it comes?
And what do you say is the very best way,
To show we are grateful on Thanksgiving day?

The best things that hearts that are thankful can do,
Is this: to make thankful some other heart too.
For lives that are grateful and sunny and glad,
To carry their sunshine to hearts that are sad.

For children who have all they want and to spare,
Their good things with poor little children to share;
For this will bring blessings and this is the way,
To show we are thankful on Thanksgiving Day.

Let us not lose sight of the real meaning and significance of Thanksgiving Day, nor allow the children to do that. Encourage them to think of and help others not so well provided with life's blessing as they are themselves. And not only think but do something to help others. Little children will understand and appreciate the meaning of this holiday much more than we really think possible. So do not neglect this opportunity to help them to know that this day means something more than feasting and visiting. For

Thanksgiving Day once more is here,
To all New England hearts so dear.
When loved ones come the feast to share,

And savory odors fill the air.

With thankful hearts may we feast and pray,
As the Pilgrims did on their feast day.

Many children visit their grandparents on the farm, or they may have visited there the previous summer. Encourage them to tell of their experiences there. They will always enjoy free dramatization of life on the farm.

First we must make our imaginary journey there. There are different ways of traveling: by sleigh, automobile, steam or trolley cars, but to be really modern, we should make the trip in an airplane. Most children have now seen airplanes, and almost all are eager to have a flight in one. Since this cannot be arranged, the children like to play airplane.

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Choose seven children to form the airplane the propeller, two to form the seats, two for the wings and two for the body and tail of the airship. One or two children beside the aviator may "fly" at a time. The airplane moves along swiftly, the boys forming the propeller and wings moving their arms up and down as if blown by the wind.

After all have arrived at the farm, let them make imaginary visits to the fields where the corn grew, to the corn bins, and to the lofts to see the grain and hay. Perhaps the mill is near and they may visit that, and see the flour and cornmeal made. As a result of this thay will know that

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Back of the loaf is the snowy flour,

And back of the flour the mill.

And back of the mill is the wheat and the shower,

The sun and the Father's will.

The girls always like to play "keeping house." Assign different duties to one girl or group of girls which they perform as all sing, using music of "Yankee Doodle":

Before Thanksgiving Day has come
The cooks must all get ready,
With spoons that go rum-tum-te-tum,
In hands that hold them steady.

There's flour to stir with citron rind,
And eggs requiring fluffing,
And pies to make and crumbs to grind,
And turkeys that need stuffing.

There's salad to be mixed with creams,
And candies that need mixing,
And lady fingers light as dreams,
And puddings to be fixing.

So when the time of feasting's here,
In very late November,

The cook it is that all hold dear,
And pleasantly remember.

Choose one girl to represent the grandmother, and the others act as her helpers, doing the tasks she assigns to them. Because:

Housekeeping with grandmother Is really quite a pleasure.

I help her pick and pare and cut, Whenever I've the leisure.

She doesn't ever make a fuss
About a little blunder,
Just looks at me and smiles and says,
"Now, how was that, I wonder?"

One time I sampled fruit I pared,
And fancy my poor feelings! -
All of the apple that remained
Was just the core and peelings.
She only laughed aloud and said,
"My, my! we'll try another."
I like to housekeep now and then
With people like grandmother."

While the girls are playing help grandmother, the boys are helping grandfather. Choose one boy to represent the grandfather. He leads them in their games.

For an apple race, form rows in the orchard. Use real apples, or balls, imaginary apples. At the end of each row of children is placed a little pile of apples, the same number in each pile. Each child in turn carries these, one at a time, to the other end of the row of children. The row completing all their trips first wins the race.

Mix red and yellow apples in little piles, using balls or paper circles if apples cannot be obtained. Then allow two or three minutes for each child to sort them according to colors. The child wins who finishes in the shortest time. Teach

A red, red apple

In a wind-blown tree, Satin, sleek and shining, Is a sight to see.

A yellow apple,

In the green, green grass,

Is a golden treasure

That you will not pass.

Apples, apples, apples-
I don't know why,
But the nicest apple

Is in apple pie!

For the following game the boys stand in a line. Place upright a number of sticks of grandfather's kindling wood, just a little way apart and at a certain distance from the boys.

They take turns rolling a heavy ball or a croquet ball to the sticks. The child hitting over the most sticks at one time, or in a given number of times, wins the game.

To start the rabbit race, form the children in rows facing a given goal. At a signal they start hopping toward it. The child, or row of children, reaching the goal first, wins the race. Any child jumping or running has to step out of the game.

Perhaps at the farm we may see some birds flying toward, the warm southland. The children imitate their flight using their arms for wings, and all fly toward the south, or any goal, trying to reach it before a signal or whistle is given.

These last two games exercise the muscles of the legs and

arms.

If one or more of the boys have bicycles, allow them to bring them one day and let the children all have a little ride around the playground, or "meadow." Some of the boys in the higher grades will be glad to help in this. After this each child may ride an imaginary bicycle. The children run and lift the knee high, holding the handle-bars with their outstretched hands, and keeping their chests well lifted. Take long, deep breaths.

Both boys and girls like to have a hare and hound race. Divide the children into four groups, one representing the hares, the others the hounds.

The hares are given a start of five or more minutes. They may carry boxes of confetti with which to make a trail, and the hounds follow this. Or the hounds follow by means of the footprints, if the ground is soft enough. The hares and hounds may each keep together or they may separate, each one going his own way. As soon as a hare is caught he is brought home. The hound who captures the most hares wins the race. It is better if this race can actually take place on a farm, or even in a park.

Use the following poem as a language lesson or memory gem:

Oh, the farm was bright, Thanksgiving morn,
With its stacks of hay and shocks of corn,
Its pumpkins heaped in the rambling shed,
And its apples brown, and green, and red,
And in the cellar its winter store

In bins that were full and running o'er
With all the things that a farm could keep
In barrel and bin and goodly heap,
Hung to the rafters and hid away,

Oh, the farm was a pleasant place that day!

Out back of the house the orchard stood,
Then came the brook and the chestnut wood,
The old sawmill where the children play,
The fodder barn with its piles of hay,
The walnut grove and the cranberry bog,
The woodchuck hole and the barking dog,
The wintergreen and the robber's cave,
Wherein who entered was counted brave,
The skating pond with its fringe of bay,
Oh, the farm was pleasant Thanksgiving Day!

So not only the day before Thanksgiving, but all through the month of November, the children enjoy visiting their imaginary "farm," and playing their games there.

If there is a little "feast" for them on the last day, it is sure to be received with enthusiasm, no matter how simple and inexpensive it may be.

All this will surely help the children to appreciate the reasons why they, as well as "grown-ups," should be thankful. Teach the older children the following:

For the hay and the corn and wheat that is reaped,
For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped,
For the sun and the dew and the sweet honey-comb,
For the rose and the song, and the harvest brought home
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the trade and the skill and the wealth in our land,
For the cunning and strength of the workman's hand,
For the good that our artists and poets have taught,
For the friendship that hope and affection have brought -
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the homes that with purest affection are blest,
For the season of plenty and well-deserved rest,
For our country extending from sea to sea,
The land that is known as the "Land of the Free"
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

The Carpenter's Game

Edith Dutcher

To play the "Carpenter's Game," the children stand in a large ring, with seven others in the center.

Two of those in the center hold firmly between them a soft board which may be easily sawed, and in which a few nails and screws are started.

Of the other five, one holds a toy spade, one a trowel, one a hammer, one a saw, and one a screw-driver. The children in the ring circle around singing:

"Some fine day we'll build a house, build a house, build a house,

Some fine day we'll build a house,

Some fine day in the morning."

This introduction is also sung between stanzas and in conclusion.

As each stanza is sung, one child in the center suits the action to the words with the tools he holds, while the children in the ring imitate this action with their hands. The stanzas are as follows:

"This is the way we'll dig the cellar, dig the cellar, dig
the cellar,

This is the way we'll dig the cellar,
Some fine day in the morning.

"This is the way we'll lay the bricks, lay the bricks, lay
the bricks,

This is the way we'll lay the bricks,
Some fine day in the morning.

"This is the way we'll saw the wood, saw the wood, saw
the wood,

This is the way we'll saw the wood,

Some fine day in the morning.

"This is the way we'll drive the nails, drive the nails,
drive the nails,

This is the way we'll drive the nails,
Some fine day in the morning.

"This is the way we'll turn the screws, turn the screws,
turn the screws,

This is the way we'll turn the screws,

Some fine day in the morning."

Any building process may be added to these, or any of these may be adapted according to fancy, but the game as a whole never fails to please.

FIRST WEEK

Daily Helps

(Continued from page 569) Hygiene

Monday Is mother the only one who needs to exercise care and cleanliness in regard to our food?

Why should the butcher, baker and storekeeper do so? Tuesdoy What kind of aprons should the butcher wear? What kind of hands should they have?

How should he keep his tools? His chopping block? All the machinery used in the manufacture of sausage, etc. Wednesday Does the butcher need an ice-box? Why? Should he have meat on the counter, exposed to dust.

and flies, and for customers to handle? Why not? Thursday What should be done to all meat before cooking it? (Wash it thoroughly)

What does cooking do to the meat?
What does freezing do to it?

Friday Did you ever visit a bakery?

Why do bakers wear white caps and aprons?

How do they mix the bread?

Are their hands clean?

Would you buy bread from an unclean baker? Why not?

SECOND WEEK

Monday How can a baker display his goods in a sanitary way?

What kind of things does a baker make?

Tuesday Is it a good plan for customers to handle over bread and cakes? Why not?

Wednesday Compare a clean, sanitary storekeeper with one who is the opposite.

Think of your baker and butcher.

To which class do they belong?

Thursday What can a storekeeper do to keep his store and himself attractive.

How can he protect his wares from flies?

Friday Tell all the reasons you can for patronizing a sanitary meat market, bakery and grocery store.

THIRD WEEK

Monday At this time a few lessons on table manners will not be out of place. Many children will never get such training elsewhere. Teach the children how to lay the cloth and set the table.

Tuesday About four times a year serve a simple lunch for the children, so they may get a correct idea of serving. The parents will be glad to contribute crackers, cookies, etc., for little spreads.

What is the purpose of the knife? The fork? Spoon? Wednesday Should the spoon be left in the cup after stirring cocoa, coffee or tea? Why not?

Is it ever proper to eat with a knife?

Thursday How should things be passed at the table? Should we eat with our fingers?

Teach the use of finger bowls.

Friday Appoint several different children to act as waiters at each luncheon, so all may have a chance.

If a dish is passed to you and you do not desire any the contents, what should you say?

FOURTH WEEK

Monday In which room is the food prepared for us?
What sort of a room should the kitchen be?
Should it be light and airy? Why?
Tuesday Should the windows be screened?

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How should the range be kept? The flour box or barrel?

Should the latter ever be placed in the sunshine and fresh air to air out? Why?

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It is the same in phonics. Each word has a family name but there are many members of that family, each with a different first name.

The first family we will learn about is the "an" family.
Write a number of words "an" on the blackboard in a
column.

Then in front and a short space away from each write
a consonant, as, f, b, c, D, m, N, p, r, t, v.
Sound it slowly, then more rapidly.

See who can sound and name every member of the
"an" family.

Wednesday See what we can find out about the "at" family.

Thursday "Ad" family.

Friday Review the "an," "at" and "ad" families.

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