(Pointing to Mother Goose and Father Christmas.)
| "The Children's Friends" their
name is known, Tra la la, tra la la; Oh, long may they that title own, Tra la la, la la. Wherever in the whole wide world The flag of childhood is unfurled.—Cho. |
(Taking places.)
| Above our two most loving
friends, Tra la la, tra la la, The banner of each nation bends, Tra la la, la la. Hurrah for Father Christmas dear! And also Mother Goose we'll cheer!—Cho. |
(Enter Thanksgiving, carrying a basket of fruit, and accompanied by her children, Peace and Plenty.)
Father Christmas: Why, here's my dear niece Thanksgiving, with her two fine youngsters, Peace and Plenty! Thanksgiving, my dear, permit me to present you to Mother Goose, her son Jack, and all the rest of her family. (Mutual recognitions.} Also, to the Children of All Nations. (Bows.)
Thanksgiving:
| With Peace and with Plenty, my
children, I bring To good Father Christmas our small offering. |
(Presents basket.)
Peace and Plenty (together):