The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-05

er miss the noisy and
dangerous explosives
(which this year be-
come a thing OF the
80 past In thousands OF
zap~ homes owing to newly
m IT awakened convictions
on the part OF parents)
-. rroper substitutes are planned
them instead.
bpe excellent substitute for the dan.
Qua sports OF former years Ia
,dren's all-day party or lawn picnic
,ch may begin early In the forenoon
continue until shutdown without
wing SO much n q moment hang
hyiy.
ro Impress the national character OF
day once again on the minds OF
mig America. the patriotic sugges-
could commence with the notes OF
titation.
At these be cut from cardboard or
ayy paper In the shape Of flag or
mp OF the thirteen original states
on them write the invitation. writ
IN a general way like the one Civ
below:
..You are cordially invited to attend
pcle Sans house party. To occur at
willows, $40 West street. July the
burth. from 1890 to . .. m. r. 8.
p"
Children love search games and
hen all the little folk expected are
the scene a flag search could lead
the fun. For II inexpensive flags
all kinds are hidden around the
brch. shrubbery and lawn. Most OF
csc will be the tiny stars and stripes
hich sell at cent apiece or less.
ht a certain number OF wee flags OF
bier nations should be included. The
larch begins on a signal given by a
b horn and lasts fifteen minutes. The
teatest number Of fiags found by any
b. person counts game. each ensign
bund representing one point.
For the second good time. a version
favotte old game. the flags are
blamed that we're discovered In the
receding sport, each youngster hold.
bg II possible one OF a different ma.
ion. The hostess mother or some
kher grown person then tells a story
which all the different countries are
bentoned. without any geographical
kquence. however. and as the nation
mentioned whose fas he or she
lolds the child rises and waves the en-.
fgn in question. When "All the
World" is brought In. all rise and n
perry scramble for new seats ensues
Between romps patriotic recita.
ion or national song In which all join
kould make an agreeable change.
Another flag game. different from
hose described but equally amusing
also well worth jotting In the enter.
ainer's notebook for future reference
For II American flags OF a rather
arger size are stuck upright In the
fur so as to form the words July
FOURTH. or for longer line. The
Fourth OF July. Blindfold each player.
Jake him a short distance away. turn
PIN around twice and then send him
70 collect as many OF the flags as pos
Many. completely confused. will
Halk away from the goal and even
fhose who succeed In reaching the
rag line will cut an amusing figure
cropping about for trophies. For each
Fag overthrown or stepped on counts
Pne point OF. or n forfeit may be paid
Por II according to the regulation pre-
Eiously agreed upon. A silk flag would
make an attractive prize gift.
Young children always enjoy some
version OF the donkey game. the idea
Pt which Is easier for the little minds
Fo grasp than others Of more compli-
rated order. A diverting variation for
z patriotic occasion is one where I'm
'ie sam Is drawn on q sheet and the
pun lies In endeavoring TO pin on his
|oeardless chin the familiar goatee.
Inc latter. by the way. can be fash.
pohed from raveled MANILA rope. The
'u'id who comes nearest to the correct
SPOT might receive a bonbonniere rep
'Aehtlng Uncle Sam. filed with
gndies.
children Of any age would enjoy the
same OF Ring Toss rendered appropri'
a'e 20 the day by having the stand
aecorated with tri-color ribbon or tape,
anu The rings covered with the same.
"ouhd over and under.
candy torpedo hunt, too. Is fasci-
a''ns' For this the requirements are
quantity OF small bonbons or cara
~. S and several sheets OF red, white
oa "a oiue tissue paper. The latter are
MA INTO tiny squares. OF the size OF
IN fashioned caramel papers. In these
Httle candies are individually
!, apIed, each paper wrapper having
r,. ,a'ue according to its color. The
uy torpedoes are hidden here. there
Az u everywhere through the grass,
,ou and the porch. and under bushes,
nv. nv are even poised In among the
'a leaves. When the hall rings all