Next came Constance, with a garland of roses on her head, and her white dress trimmed with flowers. She recited:
"When first the flowers begin to show
Their happy little faces,
And tiny leaves begin to grow,
To make us shady places,
'Tis then I sing in merry tune—
Sweet Summer's coming very soon."
The children:
"Pretty May-Day must not go,
We have always loved her so."
After Constance came Louise, who made a charming Goddess of Liberty, dressed in stars and stripes, with a flag in her hand. She said:
"I come to tell the story
Of the birthday of our land,
To remind you of her glory,
And to help you understand
How by good men, brave and true,
This great land was won for you."
The children:
"Dear Fourth, we love your fun and noise,
You're ever dear to girls and boys."
Thanksgiving Day was represented by Dora, dressed as a Puritan maiden, carrying a basket of apples and a sheaf of wheat. She made a pleasant picture as she recited: