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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
National Capital
Hand-Out HeQpen

pronagandisis on Washington IL this
Practically every newspaper OF i'm.
portance Ia the country has direct
wire connections with Washington
daily. Many have their own bureaus.
propasandlsts choose Washington ms
the strategic center. easiest point
from which Co shoot their publicity.
The biggest 'hand.out" manu-.
faeturer here. however. Ia the
government ltseif. Most govern.
menf bureaus have their public.
ity men who grind out n daily
Erist Of free copy for the press.
Some of this IL Informative and
worthwhile. Much Of II n not.
The big national parties. reform
Ranixationa. trade associations.
lobbyists. manufacturer. and other
outfits with axes 10 grind. keep
Washington continually swamped
with Handouts
WarhinEton'n main industries are
publicity" and government and u
IL toss.up which In the more potent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14

st.. burglars entered the place sun.
day night BY means ofA crowtar and
rear door. looted the warehouse OF
- sacks OF flour. 50 pounds OF COT.
fee. a case Of eggs. % pounds o,
sugnr and IS pounds Of noodles,
Police are waiting for this Thieves
10 open grocery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
Crushed by Trunk,
Dies From Injury

Crushed under a falling trunk.
John a. Carlson. IS. si4 r. fist At.
died IN an ambulance on the way TO
-. Luke's hospital. Sunday. Carl.
SONS fatal accident occurred last
Tuesday while he was working in the
American Express company's ware.
house. A huge sample case slipped
ms II was being put aboard a car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14

Carlson was caught beneath II. He
was taken home. but gradually grew
worse until he was rushed TO the
hospital and died en- route.
HIS widow. Mrs. Annie Louise Carl
son. two sons and two daughters
survive him. The body is at Butter
worth's.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14

WASHINGTON. Aug. IT,
Non union coal operators. taking
advantage Of the nationwide coal
famine. gouKed the coalbuying
public TO the tune 81 sis.o51 600
during the 18th woch Of the
strike.
During the issh week their
gouge amounted TO Sis.sso 900.
Total Eouge for the two weeks
$50. ss6. 900.
Not content with this iaftr
exiorfion they Increased the price
Of spot coal nj their mines xi.is
a ton during the 18th week, there
BY boosting their own profits
S5..fs.ooe.
They themselves furnish tho
proof.
Their own official figures. fur.
nlshed Coal Age" coal trade organ.
state the average spot price" for
coal az the mines for the week end
Ing July II was ts.Ts.
The average spot price" for the
week ending July "a war 1857.
The operators produced s.5eo. 900
tons during the week ending July 81.
The "EouKr" represents all over
and above the average npot price
they we're receiving in March before
the coal strike began.
They were selling their coal for
$40 q ton nj their mine. In
March and making = profit on u
glad 20 get that price In com.
petition with the union coal that
was being preiuerd.
They Jumped their price %
$3.50 when the Hoover conference
ON May 30 .et $3.50 a. tho maxi
mum price they could charge nj
their mines.
They serapped the Hoover
agreement tho minute tho coal
buyers began bidding beyond
that for coal.
Their extortion Of fs.ss on every
ton they produced during che 18th
week of the sfrike--stss represent.
ing the difference between t2t0 and
ts.T1. came at the very time President
HariinK's new coal distribution com.
mission was organizing it, machinery
20 stop profitc~rinE b. refusing coal
cars to those operators who charged
unfair prices"
Coal operators like the IDEA 81 tho
government making an equitable dis.
tribuiion Of coal cars but they don,
like the idea OF the government try.
Ing 20 fin a price OF $3.50 for coal a,
the mines.
says Coal Age" In tia Issue Of
August on this point:
Practically every man who
expresses mn opinion about II
says that no doubt the Hoover
plan Of regulating distribution II
all right and should work well:
bat when the same method l.
used 10 restrict the price 10 $3.50
a ton they think n transxression
% the Law will have been made"
Coal Ages report on coal produc.
ton under state and federal military
protection doesn't agree with the
statements % some operators that
Idle miners are flocking back TO their
mines.
Efforts Of operator. In union
fields TO get their mines In oper.
alton have bcen practically fruit.
less" says Coal Age. In The
Pittsburg district. where most
was expected and where military
protection has been provided. nj.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
AUTO DRIVERS
INJURE 5, FLEE
Jail Looms for Motorists
Who Left Victims


-Four drivers who struck down
pedestrians over the week end
and fled. leaving their victims
lying IN the street. were the OBJ
ieets Of vigorous search per.
scnally directed by Chief Of TO
lice W. ~ severyns. Monday.
One Of the victims. hoy. Is per.
haps fatally injured. Prison
terms win loom for the drivers
when caught. severyns said.
Six.ycar.old Peter pctonich. Jr., 81
w CedAr IT.. lay nj the point Of
death In tho city hospital Monday.
His hack was broken and his jaw
fractured when a truck ran him
down near 25oo Elliott ave. and then
fled
Juanita Laxeil. years old. " W.
C. A. also remained In the city hos
pital possibly fatally hurt. She was
crossing Third ave, al Seneca Il.
touring car struck her threw her
several feet and without stacking
speed. drove away.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. n. Ettsr with
their daughter Ruby. were riding
la their auto Saturday when u
was struck by motor truck.
oyerturning II. All three were
badly injured. The driver Of the
truck also fled.
Raymond Stocking. sailor. was
taken 20 the city hospital sunday
after an unknown motorist had
struck him at Third ave. and Union
At. sntlicting severe and painful In
Juries.
Daronen iiirnch. es III North
Broadway. was painfully hurt when
ain auto struck him az Eighth ave.
and olive st.. Sunday.
Losing control 81 his car when
the steering gear broke. Art sheldon.
sgs 23ra ave. s.. crashed into a fire
hydrans AZ issh ave. and Main It.
sunday. suffering bad cuts and
bruises
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
Public Being Stung
bv NOn-UniOn Mines

most no coal has yet been loaded
out. In Ohio no attempt has
been made 10 operate any except
the strip mines which wcre In
operation In the early part Of the
summer. Illinois and Indiana OPP
orators have made no attempt 10
resume production"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14

The reason why most husbands
and wives nren', divorced h because
they become habit 10 each other.
even their faui,s--iheir impcrfec.
tons House OF Mohun. BY George
Gibbs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
Best Spring Tonic
IDEAL BLOOD
MIXTURE

Blood cleanser and system renova-
tor. 900 and $500 bottles Mt drug
stores. or D. p. by Joyner Drug Co..
Spokane. --Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
French Serge

Finy.four inch navy blue
French serge Just now In
demand for school wear.
Special Tuesday only. A
yard xi.,5.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
SUGGESTIVE

Flubb-what Is your opinion OF
the threatened coal shortage2
Dubb-It gives me the shiverw ID
even think OF it.--Sew York sun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
Cafe Is Looted in
Wholesale Fashion

uNng truck in Wholesale rob
s<ry Of Wings cafeteria. 1913 Post
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
Mirauella Coating


Fifty four inch wool tweeds In check
combinations 80 particularly favored
for light wraps and Jumper dresses.
Formerly 81. IS and UP TO 1900. Special
Tuesday only. A yard Si.eo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
School Plaids

These are featured In
Is different color combins,
lions in light and dark col
orfngs. Special Tuesday
only. A yard 75c-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-14
Radio
Mems

Beginning this
Monday evening at
7:15 to 8:15, our
broadcasting sta
ton will inaugurate
a series Of very en-
tertaining pr 20
grams, musical and
o I h erw Use. To-
nights diversion
viii be under the
direction of Mr..
Harold Weeks of
the Melody Shop.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
SPECIAL MUSIC At
ST, JOSEPH'S EASTER
Martzo's Solemn High Mass Will Be
S"ng h. Cathedral Choir

Arran=Nn"u;S ~" being made 70 pre-
sent at the 81. J"S"phS CathcdrA4, on
Easter Sunday MArt2"'S solemn hiSA
mass, which will lee sun< By The iu!l
cathedral choir accompanied by the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
WESLEY CHURCH
PLANS REVIVAL
TEN DAY SERIES OF SPIRITUAL
MEETINGS OPENS THIS
EVENING.
Oh. paShor. Rev. A. NJ. Barlow, co Be
Assisted BY the Netghhorhooa
Pastors.

Wesley Mc:ard;~c Episcopal '''i'",
~ Il,ul, ~:rs"t. has p3Iunc" u ~'''h"''
.er-day ,,,nal and Crt l"Gr;h'" "'"''-
ing regi@n:ng :o,.,,y. Npr!i e. ytG ."~-
Inc Easter SUNDAY.
rho services VIII be :u cha:c" - ~"
nas,,- Rev, \. NJ Ear."w. .':' "a" ".
be assisted by Il number @ "cs-.:H"r'"s
pastors and laymca. - no ~. sr','N on
different nights.
The following program has h""n ~
ranged:
Wednesday Nj.at sermon y! '''
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
COURT WILL HEAR
SIX CASES FRIDAY

S;v cases arc SCI for trial tn criminal
cour, Friday before Judge Alan II. Eoh-
:asor. thrNc nr which are N"st la" Nio-
lationS. John IllyoN. Marshal Ca"r!%a;'
ard Eca Whitaker are the three charS"H
with violating II" prohibition Laws
William Turner VII h" tried on pistol
,o.in.: charge. TIC two other cases ar"
BESSIE DeEu" charged with operating 4
house az III fame. ard Posi-" Wilkinson
charged with being an inmate OF
house % PROSTITUTION.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
GIRL SCOUT CLASS
MEETING TONIGHT

AZ! t.nsc Interested !" the work or
80 c.~, S,.nl,s ar, asXci - attend the
training class. which, vi" lao h"!d to-
nigh. a. 7:"D O'Clock. Condu''"d hr
Mrs. T.. ". HARRISON ut -" Rcd Cross
heluI"artny& j.. odd F"i,ow$' hail. cnr-
nnr Of 'rwc,f;A and 'l?p!jnc stress.
A., girls = years aud over ere eligible
and II i earnestly requested ;hat any
who are DESTROYS &C taxing up IN" work
% tho g,r! s"our movement Will imMe-
d:ltc'v enroll. The classes Will be con-
ducted by Mrs. Harrison twice monthly,
on tie first and third Wednesdays.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
To CELEBRATE
FOR j. 8. GRAN !
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS WILL
HOLD SPECIAL CELEBRATION
Att o. o. =. HALL ON EVE
MING OF APRIL 81.
Gst-togethsr Meeting and smoker toE
All G. A. r. Men OF Th13 Secaon
Next Saturday Evening.

ON Thur day evening. April -. i'--'
q, : O'clock. the Daughters Ct Veterans
90 ..;s city VIII entertain WIN arm:
Sr7ss and eulogie5 Tor G"G"r" Gran
oni,. a. their hail in the Odd Fellows
l.g5;G;ns. corner OF Twelfth and CHAP
l.ue street. take elevator.
~ Veterans oc CtVtl. S7aU'Hh ava
World war and their auNH!1rieS a;""-
with the public are here especially H.
,i:Nd 20 be there; SHOW your n2tr.""Sr'
and that You appreciate General Grant I,
tho commanding general Q; TIE IIE''
war army. who saved your country from
destruction. IL Il had not been for that.
,nu would not be here now. enjoying
,ov- syee: home ard liz. Everybody
,ur.c. show YOU: gratitude and patriot
Ism DO no; walt FOR further INVITATION.
Get-togethsr Meeting.
On next Saturday evening. a, =
o',.pri. April s. l9@2. all G. y. Z. COM
ra..as &,d C.l-l wor .":craHs OK ONO
,,.,... S.y:.r>,iI,c. M"U"dsv.i.e. SHer-
r?-I W,yNhurG. E"Aniy". =. Clair
,f.,.. Hril-rppvt. M2"'':s f"rr.' AL
S.r,trr,.,,o. are Snr,.a.'y invited - a.
,.,.,i ~ ~..,.h,r and r,;-t".;.t'"r oG""
n,.r. .-ce..,s wiki holiday g. y. K.
,n-,. q. ms:r hail r""ucc 81 Twelfth
and Glgp,.rs s.~,c:E -" matter "t UNI
rn~::.s vi; com" Up ~ ever! civil va:
soldier >hou'd have one. he has I" have
q ME-" h'u" Sn;c ail% va. ard "F tax
g., uc.,. rr enc hundred suits ~ !Ow
;-.ce. ): - cheaper. ais" hats and
cords. ,'.,,c comrades. Holiday q. a. T.
;..>, nu:..~ % sec ."U.
W V. EOGEEs.
Foot Commander.
,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05

COLLECTION individually styled dresses for present ana aser
~ wcnrfor women They re fashioned IN the most aP-
] nrnts Of r prevailing no bead and silk cnbrolderles
mch in evidence splendid opportunity unusually distinctive
you ought 10
clmc Il
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05

Victoria theatre orchestra. The onor
viz nc directed by John Evans leaoer
nr .rc orchestra. Who will be assin,ea
w.. Miss Margaret Mcmahon,
and choir director Of the cathedrai.
Leaders OF the choir are MISS Hen I
..i',.. ,I,r,, and Miss Angela De1sme,i,
f,,r rrano: Miss Genevievc McDo ,,aa.
ara, N;.s Mary Gorsuch, cohtfal.os'
,.har,rs Miller ard John GorSuch. zen
,rs. A,hcr; FladinS and J. G. M0S&n";
b,.sns. The mass will be al the usua'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
FILES PAPERS

Lcnard Luck. OF No. 2613 Locus
street. petltioned L. s. Deputy
John II. Conrad yesterday for cniS 1n.
shin rapcrs into the United staee"
vas born I'm Russia and has been = re- -.
dent Of this country for ten year,
Is a MILL worker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
Filipino Members of
Ku Klux Kan afraid
To Drop Memberships

HONOLULU. Nov. 50. ~ Fllipinos
here are being terrorized by the
Filipino Ku Klux Khan an organ
ization which Is reported TO have
been operating for the last two
months.
The organization Is reported 70
have in excess of 1000 members on
the Island OF oahu. according 10
Claus Roberts. deputy city and
county attorney. who was appealed
20 b. a Filipino plantation laborer.
who claims 10 be q victim OF the
khan.
Roberts said that this was not
the first time he had been appealed
TO. adding that several Filipino
members OF the society. DESTROYS
Of quitting. had appealed for pro-
lection. The headquarters OF the So
ciety il is alleged. is at small
plantation camp. WATERFOWL. about
a quarter OF a mile from the L.. 5
naval base at Pearl Harbor.
One Filipino who has been miss
ing from WATERFOWL for two weeks
Is said to have been q member O!
the society. and the information
given Roberts is that this man was
buried alive for violating rules Re-
ports from other places on this isl
and are that members Of the So
ciety have been tied TO the stake
and whipped. and others have beer
held in confinement and other
forms Of punishment inflicted or
persons blacklisted by the society.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

tions confronting visiting stockmen
and farmers.
Fourteen agricultural colleges and
experiment stations will present TO
the public for the first time results
of many experiments conducted at
their institutions. These will be
vlsualized an the form OF booths
containing the actual materials used
In the research work.
Sec'y of Agriculture Henry c.
Wallace, many governors and other
officials and representative of the
Canadian government are expected
20 be present at the exposition.
More than 80 of the leading agri +.
cultural organizations will hold their
annual sessions during the week.
Auction sales of pure-bred animals
will be held under the auspices OF
tho breed associations.
!. NJ. Strickland. Of Yorkshire.
England. will pick the grand
champion steer of the show. \
heifer was selected as champion for
the first time asst year, and ringslde
talent is spe ulating as TO whether
this precedent viii be repeated.
Six hundred boys and girls Will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

mods stinly) Oh look! Dad. I DO
believe it's nodding at me,
CDad is bundled UP for cold
weather. takes ak from shoulder
and pretends to cut down tree. lay
ing It on sled the daughter brings
inD
Dad: There we are. dear. It's a
very pretty tree and now we must
hurry II We are 10 get all ready FOR
Mrs. stones little folks tonight.
Girl: Let me hep. too.
(She picks up rope OF sled and
they exit as curtain faIs.)
INTERLUDE
Chorus OF boys marches IN front
OF black curtain. each with a red
sash over his white blouse from
shoulder to hip. Each keeps time
with sleigh bells and sings. Merry,
Merry, Merry Christmas Bells"
Any other Christmas carol can be
substituted here.
Scene
Curtain goes up. showing chair.
and table with ragged white cover
on It in front Of black curtain. Two
small packages on table. Back OF
curtain and not visible to the audi
ence Is the Fir Tree decorated with
tinsel and candles and presents.
Door at one side (Mrs. Stone. a
widow in black dress with a small
shawl about her shoulders. She
drags in, drops into chair, leaning
elbows on the table)
Mrs. stone: on dear. oh dear,
another Christmas and just about
like last year. Only two little pres
ents for the poor darlings. 4 bail
for Joe and mop stick dol for Lucy
7 wish I cOuld-oh what IS the use
Of wishing? When you've done al
you can. and there IS so little. oh
dear, drops head wearily in arms)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

cher two children come running in
In night clothes)
Children: Merry Christmas. ma
ma, Merry Christmas. Kiss US both,
such a nee motherkins! (Cnildren
hug her and fuss over her.
Mrs stone. Bless your hearts,
mothers precious lambs. Here is a
ball for Joe and a Dolly for Lucy.
(Chlldren take gifts. but Lucy,
stops and stares at the curtain. Runs
10 mother.)
Lucy: why Mummle. where did
that come from, why
(Mother rises and stares, children
clutch her skirts as the curtain parts
and shows Christmas tree)
(Joe looks up and says soft,yD
Joe: I think the fairies must
have brought it. Lucy, look there
they are now! (Snow fairies steal
in quietly and group around tree
humming 10Y TO the World" softly.
When all are in place they break
forth joyously Joy 10 the World,
the Lord is Come" Then slip away
again as children sigh with
pleaSure)
Mrs. Stone: Well. It IS a real tree,
that's sure, and 1 am just wondering
IL some real people didn't help just
a little. (Knock IS heard, Mother
opens door. The Girl of the frs
scene rushes in shouting MERRY
Christmas" Her parents follow
Mother shakes hands with them anc
wipes away tears with shawl. This
girl hugs both children and they al
turn TO look at the tree.)
Lucy: 1t looks as If It liked Il
/ be our Christmas Tree.
Joe: Do you, Mr.. Fir Tree
| (Tree mods stiffly.)
Children: (delightedly) OF
, Mother, looki 1t nodded to US!
Curtain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
IF SICK, TAKE "CASCARETS"
Clean Your Bowels! End Headache Biliousness Colds,
Dizziness, Sour, Classy Stomach

To clean out your bowels without
erampirg or overacting, take Cas-
carets!
You want TO feel fine: 70 be quick
~ free from sick headache, dizziness,
biliousness. colds. bad breath. a sour.
acid. gassy stomach, constipation.
Onc 81 two Cascarets. anytime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
Pick of Herds From
ALI North America
to Be at Exposition

CHICAGO. Dec. 2.-"The 1922 n
ternationaI will be the greatest in
history"
This was the prediction today Of
I 3. Fl. Heide. secretary manager of
the International Live Stock Exposi-
ton. which opens here tomorr-w
and which VIII continue until De-
cember 9.
Record attendance Of half a mil
+ lion people and the shattering OF all
records for agricultural exhibitions
were predicted by Heide who declared
that never before in the % years
. OF the existence OF the international
have We had such an outburst or
enthusiasm and support from all
I phases Of the agricultural industry
and related businesses"
Farmers and business men from
all parts OF the country-and par
ticularly the Middle West-will at
tend the exposition.
Animal AristroCraCy.
More than 10000 animals. rep
rosenting the pick OF the herds.
focks and studs Of the North
American continent Will be on dis
play These superior specimens
OF horses. cattle. swine and sheep
arc here from practically every
State in the Union and from
Canada.
The champion individuals from
tho various state and sectional
shows held during the summer and
fan are here brought together for
final adjudication. Many animals
never defeated In their respective
sections viii meet IN the arena to
decide the championship OF the
world
Practically al OF this blue-ribbon
livestock has already arrived at
the exposition ground.
Twenty agricultural colleges will
send teams 10 compete IN the annual
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

inter collegiate student judging con-
test. each supported by a delegation
OF enthusiastic students. Eighteen
states are represented.
4. -. Participates.
The United States Department
Of Agriculture will have an official
exhibition. filling the entire hall OF
the amphitheatre. which will cover
practically the entire range of agrl-
cultural subjects. Twenty-Five pic
torial booths and three animated
demonstrations will be featured in
this official display. Leading sctent-
lists of the department will be pres
ent 20 explain the educational ma
terial and answer perplexing ques-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

knowledge that the numerous broad
casting stations viii continue 90
supply with even greater viEor" the
latest Jazz. popular songs and other
sources of entertainment enjoyed so
much by every member OF the fami-
~
l. is truly "a wonderful man tina;
made il possible for us TO enjoy some
OF the best taien- that our country
affords without suffering the dis
comforture Of a binding snowstorm
and slippery streets in order 20 reach
IT, but instead We are privileged TO
dress as we like. act as we like. and
with the rest 90 the family gathered
around tune in Detroit for some
good music or a popular song. while
dad. perhaps. would prefer speech
broadcasted from New York or Chi
Icago.
Four years ago radio was prac-
Ideally unheard of and today we
learn from leading authorities tina;
II IS only in its infancy. We are "a
expect even greater things OF the
most marvellous invention the world
has as yet produced.
While in conversation with Mr.
Burk. OF o. w. Schaffner's the other
day. he informed me that for the
nominal cost of seventy dollars ne
could install a complete bulb Sc;
with 80 foot aerial. price that
every home could afford. with the
opportunity OF hearing the live artist
hundreds. and n some instances
thousands Of miles away In a frac-
ton Of second after the sound has
; been produced. The human voice
could be made 10 carry with suf-
icient power behind IL. around the
world in less than a second.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
- NfARLORIF HoME DIXoN

BIZ MARJORIE HOWE DIXON
Note: This little Christmas Pa
Eeant - intended to DO sufficiently
flexible 30 that the teacher may use
the number OF children she has
available. The clt5ruses can be
.snlsrged or diminished according to
her needs.
Scene L
or Il is possible 20 have painted
scenery use woods background
covered with snow for this scene. II
not use sheets. and hang ar branch
90 down over them. sheets on the
noor.) The curtain rises showing a
child dressed as a fr tree standing
alone right center OF the stage. rath-
er detected
Fir Tree: Oh. I'm so lonesome
here IL IS almost night and Christ
mas Eve az that. and no one has
come for me. so that / could be
their Christmas tree.
(Snow fairies enter softly.)
one says. Little tree. we will
sing 10 you. then you won't be lone
some Besides the queen Fairy
told Us some people are on their way
20 get you and you are 20 be a sur
prise FOR some little folks. See. we
Will decorate YOU with snow fakes.
CThey dance around tree and toss
cotton flakes on It, Then sing soft
3 -. Holy Night. Silent Night" As
they run away quietly a little girl
with a bright scarf around her neck
dressed for cold weather comes run
ming in)
Girl: Here II Is. Dad, here Il II.
the very ono I picked out. Do YOU
think II Will Ike 20 be the tree for
little Joe and Lucy2 They'll just
love 10. / know. Would you Ike TO
be the first Christmas tree for some
little folks. Mr. Fir Tree? Gree