A Flower Show.
Each boy or girl represents a flower. Every one jots down the names of the other guests and the names of the flowers which he supposes they are. The reward for the most names might be a dozen roses, and for the least a pair of sunflowers, or a bunch of squash-blossoms, or a geranium growing in a bright-colored tin can. Here are some hints for costumes:
1. Pennyroyal. An English penny hung from the neck by a ribbon.
2. Oxeye. A target painted on a card. An arrow is sticking through the “bull’s-eye.”
3. Monk’s-hood. A boy wearing a monk’s cowl, or perhaps the complete dress of a monk.
4. Goldenrod. The boy or girl carries a brass curtain-rod.
5. Hop. The boy or girl must occasionally hop on one foot.
6. Four-o’clock, or Thyme, either one. A clock hung from the neck is set at four o’clock.
7. Elder. A boy is made to appear like an old man. His hair is dusted with flour, and wrinkles are painted on his face. He should lean on a staff, and wear spectacles.
8. Broom. A girl dressed like a housekeeper carries a tiny broom.