The carpet rags were given to the gentlemen to sew. An inexpensive prize was given to the one who first finished his task.
CAN FACTORY
The words to be guessed all begin with CAN—the definitions of the whole words being here given. Booklets with tiny pencils attached, and containing the verses, may be distributed among the guests and, after the contest is decided, returned as souvenirs of the occasion.
1.Though this can is a can, you all will agree,
The can is termed thus because it holds tea.
2.This long, narrow can holds so precious a stock,
That oft you will find it has more than one lock.
3.The most wick-éd can, tho' safe from police,
Should you search for its heart you will find it in grease.
4.This can is a can that delights you and me,