O come, for I bid yez, so cordial and hearty,
And so at my cottage I trust ye’ll be seen,
The day of St. Patrick, a-wearin’ the green.
ST. PATRICK’S PARTY
As St. Patrick’s Day draws near you will see so many fascinating little souvenirs in the stores that you really can’t help asking mother to let you have a St. Patrick’s party. I hope she will say “Yes!”
In the corner of your invitations should be a shamrock or an Irish hat, and you can buy these cards just before St. Patrick’s Day. For your party you will need two pounds of candy “shamrocks,” as many small baskets tied with green ribbon as you have invited guests, a sheet upon which a shamrock has been drawn (the one you had for your clover party will do), and a smooth, white stone, for the “Blarney Stone.” Beside these have ready two dozen potatoes, a couple of tablespoons, two shallow baskets and three prizes.
Of course, before your friends arrive you must pin a green bow on your dress, since this is the day for “The Wearin’ of the Green.”
First comes the shamrock hunt, so give to each child a bag or basket, and sharp eyes will soon find the shamrocks which have been hidden about the room.