Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... QUEEN OF THE YEAR. 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th Grades. Arranged for closing exercises--Short cantata, introducing thirteen actors--Five male and eight female characters. Costumes--Father Time, Suit of dark gray made in long loose gown belted in at the waist. Sickle in belt and hour glass on small stand at left. Have small raised throne with room for two seats. Twelve months in costume. "fanuary--Boy of eight or ten years. Three cornered hat Knee breeches. Lace ruffles at waist and neck. February--Older boy, as St. Valentine. Dark suit, wide hat, shoulder cape and sack of pretty valentines. March-Boy, Dull brown suit, yellow hair flying. One long tin horn at belt and one in hand. April--Girl dressed in pale green. Wide green hat. Sprinkling can in hand. May--Oral in apple blossom suit of pink and white with flowers. June--Older girl. Leading character. Loose hair. White gown. Roses. July--Boy. Red white and bine suit. Five crackers and torpedoes. August--Yellow suit. Girl with grains. J September--Girl in dark green with fruits., October--Antnmn swit of red, yellow and brown. Girl with basket of nuts..November--Tall girl in grey. Basket with small pumpkin, etc. December--Boy. Suit with furs and Christmas toys. Lines can be spoken or sung as desired. Each month circles the stage as he (or she) addresses Time. Father Time seated on stage. Sings. Air--"Grandfather's Clock." Ah! I'm Father Time, I am hoary and old, And my age there are none who can know, And they say that I reck not as onward I sweep, How the months and the years come and go. But I have in my heart for each month in the year, An affection both steadfast and true, As they come, come, each in proper turn, Until all of the seasons are thro. (Voices outside. Speaks.) What wild commotion is...
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