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ENTERTAINMENTS

RECITATIONS, PLAYS, DIALOGUES, DRILLS,
TABLEAUX, PANTOMIMES, QUOTATIONS,
SONGS, TRIBUTES, STORIES, FACTS

EDITED BY

JOS. C. SINDELAR

PUBLIC

A. FLANAGAN COMPANY

CHICAGO

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FOREWORD AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

HIS is not intended as a preface. The book needs no preface and should one be given it, however grand and inspiring, it could be of little worth if the content were deficient. We all know who George Washington was, what he became, and why we celebrate the day of his birth. Like most other volumes, this one has, of course, a distinct reason for being. It is designed to amplify and enliven the study of American history of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, as well more fully to acquaint and imbue the growing generation with a greater love for the one whose motto might have been: Gentle in manner but resolute in deed. Oh, you boys and girls who are longing to be something and do something in the world, reflect upon the character of Washington! from it get your inspiration! The same efforts and the same conduct will ever produce substantially the same results. Be honest, be truthful, be purposeful, be noble of mind, and though you may never be President, the attributes will fit you for responsibility and trust and gain for you the respect and admiration of community and friends. Prepare yourself for a place, and God will fit you into it.

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The matter in this book is intended not only for the entertainment of children, but for their instruction also. Much of it is new, having been written especially for the book by Marie Irish, Clara J. Denton, Laura R. Smith and Thomas B. Weaver, while some has been gathered from various sources and adapted by the compiler. It is arranged as

nearly as possible under the various headings in degree of difficulty, primary material being placed first.

Grateful acknowledgments are rendered to all magazines, periodicals and books from whose pages selections have been gleaned and without which the volume could not have been complete. Proper credit has been given wherever such matter appears. A few selections have been used of which the names of author or publisher are unknown. For these it has been impossible to give proper credit. In cases where unintentional infringements have been made, sincere apologies are tendered.

J. C. S.

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