Harvest November, boy, in cook’s cap and apron; carrying, on a tray, a turkey.

Assistant Cooks, four boys similarly dressed, each bearing on his tray a portion of the Thanksgiving dinner described in his lines.

Dear December, a large boy, dressed as Santa Claus and carrying a small Christmas tree.

Music throughout the play may be produced by a pianist, an orchestra, or a chorus of children. Any suitable selections may be substituted for those here suggested. The play moves on well with only piano interludes.

THE PLAY

[Enter, left wing, six or a dozen school children, talking, laughing, hurrying in. They discover Father Time standing at right front of stage, leaning on his scythe, and looking much disturbed.]

Children. [Cheerily.] Good evening, Father Time.

Father Time. [Very sadly.] Good evening, little folks.

Boy. [Aside.] The old man looks terribly blue

to-night, doesn’t he?