Did you ever go to a picnic in a large farm wagon, filled with boys and girls? Then did you catch a fine lot of trout and broil them before a camp-fire? "Toad" and "Reddy" did these very things and had a day long to be remembered.
Daddy Williams' Toy Shop is the center of interest to "Toad" and his friends long before Christmas arrives. They plan a surprise that brings joy to a poor family. The boys erect snow forts and the two sides have a battle royal.
"Toad's" grandmother invites him and "Reddy" to spend a month in the country. Their experiences at Sunnyside farm, with its horses, cows, pigs and chickens, are most entertainingly told, and they have the time of their lives boating, swimming and fishing in the creek.
For many days the boys had been looking forward to the party to be held at Toad Brown's house, but the evening finally arrived and a number of new games were played, although a few things happened which were not on the program.
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THE MERRYVALE GIRLS
By ALICE HALE BURNETT
Six delightful books for the smaller girls, each a complete story in itself, describing in simple language the interesting experiences of Beth, Mary and Jerry, three little maids of Merryvale.
Beth's Garden Party
The three girls take part in a very formal little affair on the lawn of Beth's home, and each of the guests receives a present. The drive home in Beth's pony cart furnishes a few exciting moments, but Patsy bravely comes to the rescue.
A Day at the County Fair
The girls are taken to the fair in a motor, but a slight delay occurs on the way. How they finally arrived at the fair ground and their amusing experiences are most entertainingly told.
Geraldine's Birthday Surprise
Geraldine, whom we know better as Jerry, plays hostess to her many friends, although it must be admitted that her guests knew of the affair before she did. A jolly evening is spent by the girls which is shared in by our young Merryvale boy friends.
Mary Entertains the Sewing Club
Mary has the club at her home, and the efforts of the members cause many outbursts of merriment. The girls hold a "fair of all nations" for the benefit of the Merryvale Day Nursery, and their plans succeed beyond their expectations.
Merryvale Girls at the Seaside
The three girls are invited to the light-house where they see many wonderful things. A luncheon on the shore and days spent in sailing with the captain make their visit a round of pleasure.
Merryvale Girls in the Country
A real old-fashioned farm affords the girls a most enjoyable time and every hour is filled with delightful experiences.