Small paper hatchets (containing candy if desired) are previously hidden in every conceivable place in rooms to which guests have access, behind doors and pictures, in vases, under chairs and tables, on the gas fixtures, etc., etc. A certain length of time should be allowed for the hunt and the one finding the most hatchets should be rewarded with a prize.
CHERRY RIPE
A tooth pick is suspended by a string in the door way or from the ceiling just out of reach of the children. Stick a ripe cherry or a candied cherry on the tooth pick. The children in turn jump up and try to catch the cherry in their mouth. The cherry is the prize and when won by one of the children another cherry must be put on the toothpick until each child has had a turn.
WASHINGTON PI
Distribute to each guest a pencil and a slip of paper with the following letters written upon it:—
- Higtaswonn
- Itesrpden
- Nutom Nervon
- Leyalv Gorfe
- Serrouvy
- Wealadre
- Rechyr Erte
- Rebrafuy
- Tariopt
- Sametastn
- Washington
- President
- Mount Vernon
- Valley Forge
- Surveyor
- Delaware
- Cherry Tree
- February
- Patriot
- Statesman
Announce to them that by transposing the letters they will spell a word which is in some way connected with the history of George Washington. The person having the correct answers first or the one having the most correct answers in a given time wins a prize. A candy box in the form of a pie full of candied cherries would be appropriate or something in a patriotic line such as a portrait or bust of Washington—a small cannon on a solid base intended for a paper weight—a drum pincushion—a miniature sword paper knife, etc., etc.
CROSSING THE DELAWARE
A space about four or five feet wide is marked off on the floor by stretching two strings from one side of the room to the other or with chalk which represents the "Delaware River." Or an imaginary line will answer. Half of the players stand on one side of the space and half on the opposite side.