This game is played like the game of 'Spring Flowers' (see instructions on p. [56]).
The girl chosen to represent 'Summer' may repeat the verse given in Guessing Rhyme No. 75, p. [95], and then the 'Flowers' step forward as their names are mentioned in the rhymes which follow.
First comes the Pink Wild Rose,
[Rose steps forward.]
The White rose, too, is here
Next Honeysuckle sweet,
And Foxglove standing near.
The scented Mignonette,
Dog-daisy gold and white,
The pretty Cornflower blue,
And Marigold so bright.
A Campion white grows here,
And next a Campion pink,
Here's Clover from the field,
Harebell comes next, I think.
The 'Flowers' then join hands and repeat the following rhyme:—
A ring we make round Summer sweet,
Oh Summer, Summer, thee we greet:
[All bow.]
For bright and happy is our play
All through the livelong Summer day.
The 'Flowers' then dance round 'Summer.'
31. THE THREE BEARS
This game may be played either in the home, schoolroom or classroom. The words should be learnt previously as a recitation.
Materials required.—Three mugs or basins of various sizes, with a spoon in each; three stools or chairs of various sizes, and three beds. The latter may be made by laying shawls or coats on the forms or floor. The 'beds' should vary in size, the first being the largest, the next smaller, the third smaller still.
Three boys or girls should be chosen to represent the Three Bears, and these also should vary in size. The 'Bears' go outside the room.