assistance or instruction of father, mother, or others. Then why not have the truth stated on the label? For instance, ‘hay-rack made by John Smith, assisted by his father.' After a while he will be able to do the work alone, or with a little showing. Then, and not till then, should he take the honor of having done the work by himself."-Life Sketches by Aurelia S. Rogers. The industrial work connected with the preparation of fairs is of great value to children, especially if there is care and judgment used in the selection of models and materials. If the children are permitted to make their own choice they are very apt to choose articles too complex or difficult of construction or of materials too expensive or not easily procurable. There is a great amount of work necessary to make children's fairs successful, and the results may be very beneficial, not only in a financial way,-which should really be the smallest consideration, -but in the development of the children. The training of hand and eye, the strengthening of the muscles where physical strength is necessary, the skill and dexterity acquired, with the knowledge of materials and tools, and the moral development which comes through the pleasure of doing for others, are all aids in the physical, mental and spiritual growth of the children. All the articles in the fair should be not only home-made, but, if possible, home-grown or home-produced. Time, la Expenses should be made as light as possible, using materials which may be obtained with the least financial outlay. bor, and material should be carefully economized. In arranging for fairs or other church entertainments there is always a chance for something new, novel or attractive. We need so many of these affairs, that the success of our efforts will depend upon whether we are able to present an old form of entertainment with something new added or a little different from the way it was given before. We cannot afford to be behind the times in these matters for we must depend largely upon the help derived from entertainments of this and other kinds for financial aid. All church organizations must do this to accomplish the good they desire to, and we are no exception to the rule.. It takes money, and plenty of it, too, to feed the real, vital, and energetic life, of an up and doing association. So plan something, something attractive, and spare no pains to make your efforts successful. After the officers have carefully considered what shall be done and decided upon it, the next thing is to enlist help. Make sure that every family is called upon for assistance in some direction. Then if you have some who have never been on committees before give them a chance now. Let the few who always do the hard work be increased in numbers and give as many as possible a chance to be very much interested because they are given good opportunities to help. It has been decided that preparatory work for any form of entertainment must not interfere with the regular hour for Primary meetings, other arrangements must be made. During the months when Primary has adjourned would be a good time for such preparation. In planning the work it would be well to have committees to take charge of the children in groups or classses. Be sure to get some good men helpers. If you plan for any farm or garden produce let the children who are going to do this class of work have a committee to help and advise them in regard to what they can most successfully plant and cultivate. Boys, and girls, too, delight in carpentry; enlist the services of some good carpenter to give them some good ideas in the uses of wood and tools. There are many things that are both useful and ornamental which may be made from materials usually considered worthless or of little value. Empty spools may be used for book-shelves, small tables, baskets and many other articles; sometimes they are glued together or strung with strong wires into the desired shape and then painted or varnished. Empty ribbon-bolts may be made into very pretty and useful button boxes by cutting one end of the bolt off and covering with fancy paper, scraps of ribbon or silk; sometimes they are painted with gold or silver gilt, and then they look very gay. Empty cardboard boxes may be transformed into things of beauty as well as usefulness with a little ingenuity and care. Corn-cobs make beautiful dolls and cradles to hold them, twigs may be cut and fashioned into picture frames, easels, penracks, etc. There is no end to the things which may be made by the children, but, we would suggest that they be allowed to make them themselves under the supervision of someone who is qualified to direct them. It is not meant by this that any special skill is necessary in the supervisor, but, that you divide your children into groups according to the kinds of work they intend to do, for instance-If bread, cake, etc., is to be one of the features of the fair, select someone who is a good cook and let her give the children some good, practical lessons in good plain-cooking, such as the making and baking of good bread and cake, etc.; the same plan to be used for sewing, wood-work, gardening, etc. If prizes are to be given, they may be offered for the best work in the class or group who are working with the same materials. Some form of entertainment also should be given, short miscellaneous programs, drills, operettas or cantatas would be appropriate and add greatly to the interest and success of a fair. We submit a list of books which are suggestive and helpful for fairs or other entertainments; these are not in our regular list and postage will have to be added. Church Sociables and Entertainments, 25c; postage 3c. The Correct Art of Candy Making, 15c; postage 4c. ENTERTAINMENTS. Many of the suggestions given for Primary fairs will be found helpful in the preparation of entertainments. Be sure that every family is represented in the program, all may not be able to take leading parts, but, chorus and concert work may be arranged so as to bring in all children. Be as impartial as possible and not give the best part to the same children every time, sometimes talent of a high order is hidden beneath a modest or bashful exterior, needing only a little encouragement to develop it, and besides it is not always advisable nor good for some children to appear too often in public. Many a sweet and lovable disposition is spoiled through self-consciousness or conceit. A little tot who was bright and clever in taking any part that was assigned to her was overheard making this statement when an entertainment was talked of in the ward where she resided, "Oh, they can't get along without me." Care should be exercised in the selection of the material for a program, the exercises should be suitable to the ages and capacities of the children. In vocal exercises choose pieces that are neither very high nor very low in pitch,-that are cheerful and lively in sentiment. Avoid all love songs or doleful recitations; keep the moral tone clean and pure in all that the children do; to accomplish this, means that everything given in an entertainment must come under the personal supervision of the officers of the Primary Associations. Drills are very good exercises and are highly recommended not only for their attractiveness but for the physical benefit which may be derived from them, rythm, time and marching are all excellent and healthy exercises for children. A number of selections suitable for conferences, review meetings or entertainments are given in this number of The Children's Friend. We have also selected a number of musical pieces, cantatas, operettas, song and recitation books for the same purpose; the list will be found elsewhere in the magazine. For anniversaries and special days some good programs will be found in Vol. I of The Children's Friend. (A song with illustrative pantomime by several little girls to the tune of "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush.") (Enter children, carrying dolls, and singing.) Here we come with our dollies dear, Dollies dear, (Shaking heads and forefingers at dolls.) This is the way we scold our dolls, Scold our dolls, This is the way we scold our dolls, When they are very naughty. (Holding the hems of the dolls' dresses, and making the motion of sewing, as with needle and thread.) This is the way we mend their clothes, Mend their clothes, Carry them, Carry them, This is the way we carry them, (Holding the dolls in their arms as if rocking them to sleep.) Sing to them, Sing to them, This is the way we sing to them, When they are tired and sleepy. (Laying them down on the floor at their feet and bending over them.) This is the way we lay them down, Lay them down, Lay them down, This is the way we lay them down, (Taking them up and kissing them.) This is the way we take them up, Take them up, Take them up, This is the way we take them up, And kiss them in the morning. (Giving the dolls' hands a shake toward the audience and the word good -bye.) And now we think we'll say "good-bye," Say "Good-bye," Say "Good-bye," And now we think we'll say "good-bye," |