4. Cut as many triangles as there are guests and paint each to resemble a slice of pie. One side of triangle should be curved.
5. Find a simple figure of a Puritan maiden and draw in outline; then cut out and paint or draw in black ink the important lines. Use as place card.
6. Make little walnut boats (see [page 22]), and on each sail write name of guest.
7. Find picture of Mayflower and copy on white card. On reverse side write a stanza of "The Breaking Waves Dashed High." Let each guest read his lines. (Or parts of "Hiawatha" about Mondamin may be used.)
Table Souvenirs (Tiny cast-iron gardening tools, 1 cent each)
As described under Labor Day, these tiny penny tools may be put at each place, the hatchet representing the knife, the rake the fork, and the spade the spoon. Attach name of guest to set.
Butter Modeling (Clay modeling tools, firm butter)
If any child has acquired a little skill in clay modeling, let him try his hand at modeling out of firm butter some form expressing a Thanksgiving thought. It may be a piece of fruit, or some animal. Get clay modeling tools at art store.
Center Piece (Pumpkin, knife, fruits and vegetables)
Hollow out a pumpkin in such a way that a part of the rind is left as a handle to the remaining part, which serves as a basket. Into this basket put a variety of fruits and vegetables, emblematic of the bounties for which we are grateful.