[The Christmas We Like.]

By ELLA M. POWERS.

(A recitation for two primary children.)

First pupil:
Just a little stocking,
Very small indeed.
Hang it by the chimney,
Santa Claus will heed.
Then on Christmas morning
I will run and see
All the lovely presents
He has left for me.
Second pupil:
I never think that Christmas
Is quite so full of joy,
Unless I find a poor child
And give her a nice toy.
For don't you know at Christmas
We must be happy then,
And love to do for others
As Christ did to all men.

[Saint Nick.]

By M.N.B.

(For the youngest pupil to recite.)

When cold the winds blow,
And comes the white snow,
Then look out for good Saint Nick.
He comes in a sleigh
From miles, miles away,
And vanishes very quick.