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some clothing out of her trunk, she placed the tray on a chair. Soon she replaced the tray, closed her trunk, and went to the living-room to have a chat with grandpa and grandma before bed-time. The children went to bed early, and no one noticed kitty was missing. The next morning Aunt Ruth was awakened by hearing continuous plaintive mews! The whole family searched around the house and under the house, but could not discover where the sound came from. Finally Aunt Ruth opened her trunk, lifted the tray, and there was kitty. Don't you think it a wonder little Snowball did not melt? She did not, however, but lived happily ever after.

POLLY'S QUEER RIDE

GERTRUDE ALLYN LONG

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Polly was christened Pauline, but was nicknamed Polly. Sometimes called her Sweet P. and occasionally when her playmates wished to tease her they called her Polly-wog. Polly was five years old and her brother Harold seven. Mamma and Martha, the nurse girl, took the children to see the great circus and oh, how their eyes danced when they saw the wonders of that circus! Mamma permitted the children to feed peanuts peanuts to the elephants and one of the guards allowed Polly to ride on a tiny pony, which he led around the tent where the animals were kept. Shortly after the visit to the circus, Polly had a strange adventure, almost as strange as a ride in a big aeroplane might strange as a ride in a big aeroplane might have been. Mamma took Polly and Harold to visit their grandparents, who lived on a farm a few miles out of the city. Polly's grandpa had a large white pig-a mamma pig, with several babies. Grandpa turned the pig out of the pen into the apple orchard that she might have a few hours of freedom. When Polly discovered the pig in the orchard the thought came to her, it would be a fine chance for a ride. So she climbed the fence and managed to get on the pig's back. Then she reached some apples which were hanging upon the lower branches of the tree. With one hand she held on to the pig and with the other hand threw apples far enough ahead so when Mrs. Piggy ran for the fruit it

gave Polly a little ride. Polly continued this mode of travel for quite a few moments unconscious of the great risk she was taking. We have heard of children who have been severely bitten by pigs, and occasionally the bite has proven fatal. When the hired man saw Polly he shouted to mamma, grandpa and grandma to come quickly to see the young bareback rider. Mamma was so frightened she could hardly get to the fence. I think Mrs. Piggy must have understood that Polly's mamma loved her child, for when Polly ran into mamma's arms, Mrs. Piggy gave a grunt of satisfaction, as if to say, "Your little one is safe; I did her no harm."

THE YELLOW PANSY

GERTRUDE ALLYN LONG

Beneath the wide spreading branches of a large pepper tree, grew a bed of pretty bright pansies. In the same yard were many varieties of flowers, but to the little girl, who watched for new blossoms each day, none were as interesting as the pansies. One evening while Pauline was gathering a boquet of pansies for mamma, she found among them a large yellow pansy, with such a bright happy face, it seemed to the child to be quite alive. This little girl was naturally very good, as little girls usually are) but the next morning, things seemed to go wrong. Little dog Brownie came running upstairs, and into Pauline's room, trying to say good morning, by wagging

his tail, but Pauline only said: "Go away, Of course Brownie, I'm cross today." Mamma felt very sorry to see her dear little girl in such a mood, but while preparing breakfast, heard the patter of tiny feet on the stairs, then suddenly felt two little arms around her neck and a warm kiss on her cheek. A little voice said: "Mamma I feel so happy. The yellow pansy looked straight into my eyes and seemed You see, whisper, 'Smile and be happy.' children, the beautiful fairy-love, which we can always find, if we look closely, appeared in the yellow pansy, crept into Pauline's heart, and brought happiness.

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I'LL BE A SOLDIER
GERTRUDE ALLYN LONG

In the outskirts of a town in Northern Ohio stood an old brick farm-house. One side of the house was covered with woodbine, while suspended from the long porch across the front, was a drapery of wisteria blossoms. It made a striking picture, with its background of hickory-nut, beech and maple trees. Walking down the lane, at some distance, hand in hand, came little Richard and his young mother. Richard was joyously singing, "When I'm big I'll

his toys were kept. The little wooden soldiers were chosen, and he arranged them in rows of twos and fours, using one for the captain of the company, and another for the general of the army.

Soon a sound of distant guns, and a dull tramp o. weary feet reached the mother's ears, and suddenly the dreadful battle was in progress. Oh, it could not be! God would surely hear her prayer, and give her strength to reach the spot where her precious boy lay slain. Did he whisper her name as his spirit passed away and she

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two kindergarten teachers, mothers, babies and kindergarten children.

The trolley ride was about two miles into the country; when the car stopped at the entrance to the woods the children were delighted. They ran across the rustic bridge, over the brook, and on into the woods by a path lined with beautiful willows on the side of a pond.

We stopped to take photographs of the children in the May-pole dance and the King and Queen. Every one decided they were so hungry that it must be lunch time. Gathering in a kindergarten circle we opened the lunch baskets. When lunch was

SUGGESTIONS FOR MAY

LILEON CLAXTON

Our April work closed with the May party. Our plan for May will of necessity begin with the same thought. The experiences of our out of door party at this season of the year may well be chosen as the basis for many lines of thought. Now, too, some of the seed planting has come to quite a stage of development. It would be quite impossible to undertake to say just when attention should be given to the At anytime, as growing things about us.

often as possible, they should be spoken of.

As much time as possible should be spent out of doors. Stories may be told in a shady spot. Occupation work of a simple

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finished the children played games, watched the little fishes in the brook and gathered O! such beautiful bouquets of flowers and ferns.

The time came all too soon when we collected our belongings to watch for a car. Everyone had enjoyed the outing and each mother promised to visit those beautiful woods again very soon. When we reached the end of our journey all were happy though tired, yet looked forward to the time when the children would again select their King and Queen for another wonderful May Party.

VIOLET A. E. ROBERTS,

1 Carlton Place, Passaic Park, N. J.

character can be done outside. Gift boxes have been carried to the grass or a cozy corner of a playground. Games may be played out of doors. More walks are now possible. Wet sand for tunnels, hills, valleys, river beds, mud pies may be freely indulged in from now until the close of the year.

The policeman will be quite in evidence in our frequent walks so he will be a fitting subject for the "Helper" this month.

The awakening of animal life is quite as marked as that of the flowers. We will have bird life as as center of this thought. Butterflies will probably flit about. Their resurrection will be a source of delight and awe to us. The bright sunshine, blue

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Sleeping Beauty.

Stories

Garden plots of other classes in the school and in neighboring schools. Farmers' plots.

Illustrative Material

Pictures relating to May Day.

Strawberries, radishes, pictures of strawberry plants and plots, radish plants and plots, other garden plots.

Gifts and Occupations

Continue gift work in connection with gardening. Much time will be spent on actual gardening so that the regular gift and occupation periods will be fewer. Sticks-Rings-Seeds.— Flower borders.

"In My Little Garden Bed."-Finger Building Blocks

Plays Poulsson.

May. Day Story.

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Objects that attracted especial attention on the May walk.

· Conservatory. Tablets

Border designs.

of the Child's Rings

"Green-Grocer."-A Baker's Dozen for

City Children.-Valentine-Claxton.

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Border designs.

Drawing-
May pole.
May queen.
May dance.
Strawberry.
Radish.

Stencil of sunbonnet baby-boy-girl.

Clay

Strawberry

Radish

Use green tissue paper for leaves.
Painting-

Brown hills and blue sky.
Green hills and blue sky.
Tree in full leaf.

Clay objects.

Spring flowers not yet painted. Strawberry plant. Folding-Pasting-CuttingBaskets for strawberries.

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