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diff --git a/old/68984-0.txt b/old/68984-0.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 18313c9..0000000 --- a/old/68984-0.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3676 +0,0 @@ -The Project Gutenberg eBook of Helps and hints for Hallowe'en, by -Laura Rountree Smith - -This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and -most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions -whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms -of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at -www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you -will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before -using this eBook. - -Title: Helps and hints for Hallowe'en - -Author: Laura Rountree Smith - -Release Date: September 13, 2022 [eBook #68984] - -Language: English - -Produced by: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading - Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from - images generously made available by The Internet - Archive/American Libraries.) - -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK HELPS AND HINTS FOR -HALLOWE'EN *** - - - - - - - Helps and Hints - _for_ - Hallowe’en - - By - Laura Rountree Smith - - [Illustration] - - MARCH BROTHERS, Publishers - 208, 210, 212 Wright Ave., Lebanon, Ohio - - COPYRIGHT, 1920, By - MARCH BROTHERS - - - - -Contents - - - PAGE - - INTRODUCTION 5 - - PARTY SUGGESTIONS: - Nut-Crack Night 7 - - HALLOWE’EN STUNTS: - A Shadow Play 11 - The Black Cat Stunt 13 - A Pumpkin Climbing Game 14 - - EXERCISES: - Hallowe’en Acrostic 15 - Take Care, Tables are Turned! 16 - - DRILLS: - Clown Drill and Song 18 - Autumn Leaf Drill 20 - Cat-Tail Drill 22 - Muff Drill 24 - - DIALOGS AND PLAYS: - The Hallowe’en Ghosts 26 - On Hallowe’en Night 29 - Jack Frost’s Surprise 35 - An Historical Hallowe’en 39 - The Witch’s Dream 45 - A Hallowe’en Carnival and Wax-Work Show 50 - The Play of Pomona 55 - Hallowe’en Puppet Play 61 - - - - -NOTE - - -SEND FOR OUR COMPLETE CATALOG IN WHICH WILL BE FOUND ALL THE ACCESSORIES -NEEDED IN CARRYING OUT THE IDEAS GIVEN IN THIS BOOK. - - MARCH BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS - 208, 210, 212 Wright Ave., Lebanon, Ohio - - - - -[Illustration] - - - - -Introduction - - Hist! be still! ’tis Hallowe’en, - When fairies troop across the green! - - -On Hallowe’en when elves and witches are abroad, we find it the custom -over all the world to build bonfires, to keep off evil spirits; and this -is the night of all nights to entertain friends with stunts similar to -those performed two hundred years ago. On this night fortunes are told, -games are played, and if it so happens that your birthday falls on this -night, you may even be able to hold converse with fairies—so goes the -ancient superstition! - - So, careful be on Hallowe’en, - Whenever you come out; - So, careful be on Hallowe’en, - The witches are about! - -Hallowe’en had its origin in the old Druid festival. The Druids kept -fires burning all the year in honor of the sun-god. On the last night -of October, they met at the altars where their fires were burning, put -them out with much pomp and ceremony, and again relighted them. They -took embers from the new fires, returned home and kindled fires on their -own hearths. Superstition had it, that a home where one of these fires -burned constantly, throughout the year, was protected from all evil. -Later on, any fire kept evil spirits away. While each country still has -its own witches, fairies and ghosts, they all agree the night of October -31st is a great time for celebrations. - -This little book will be found useful in school, church and home, in -planning celebrations for Hallowe’en. - -The very air is full of magic, so, - - LET’S WRITE AN INVITATION HEARTY, - ON HALLOWE’EN NIGHT, TO A NUT-CRACK PARTY. - -[Illustration] - - - - -Party Suggestions - - - - -Nut-Crack Night - - -[_In the northern part of England, Hallowe’en is still called Nut-Crack -Night._] - -For a Nut-Crack Night Party, write invitations on a pumpkin-shaped -booklet, cut double, with face of Jack-o’-Lantern painted outside; inside -write: - - On Nut-Crack Night you’ll meet your fate, - Please come at eight, do not be late; - What mysteries are to be seen, - You will not know ’til Hallowe’en. - -Decorate your rooms with yellow and black tissue paper streamers, and -hang from the ceiling by threads, cats, owls, bats and witches cut from -black paper. Pinned on the curtains and screens they give a weird effect. -Light the rooms with Jack-o’-Lanterns or electric candles. - -The usual nut-cracking, floating walnut shells in tubs, throwing apple -paring three times over head and at last on the floor, to show initials -of name of future husband, may be indulged in. Have sets of letters of -the alphabet in a basket, allow guest to take a handful and arrange name -of lad or lass they will marry. - -Walnut shells tied with ribbon will contain fortunes, or they may be -attached to strings concealed in a paper pudding. Each guest draws a -string for a fortune at the end. - -Other fortunes may be obtained at a post office, received in the form of -a letter, postal, package or paper. - -To pay for the mail, require each guest to do some stunt, he must then -undo his paper or whatever he receives, and reveal his fortune to the -rest. - -A palmist, astrologer or gipsy may also give fortunes. - -Some of the fortunes will read: - -1. - - There is magic in your smile, - Use it every other mile. - -2. - - You’d better write a note to-night - On paper blue, or pink or white. - -3. - - When you meet a certain lass, - You should never let her pass. - -4. - - When you’re looking in brown eyes, - You will get a great surprise. - -5. - - On a journey you will go, - In a day, a week, or so. - -6. - - You’ll receive a charming letter, - It will leave you feeling better. - -7. - - You may think your fortune funny, - But you’re going to get some money. - -8. - - Your fortune is a good one, very, - Go search now in the dictionary. - -9. - - Back of the sofa pillow see, - A roll of good things wait for thee. - -10. - - Some eyes are hazel, some are blue, - a pleasant fortune waits for you. - -Some stunts suggested are: - -1. - - Tell a story about a ghost, - Be sure you don’t alarm your host. - -2. - - Backward walk around the room, - You’ll walk into something soon. - -3. - - Kiss the shadow if you dare, - Of the black cat on the stair. - -4. - - With paper and scissors form the habit, - To cut a very cunning rabbit. - -5. - - Whistle a tune or sing a song, - Don’t keep the audience waiting long. - -6. - - Perform a dance or whistle very - Like a wild bird, or canary. - -Hide nuts about the room, allow the guest three minutes to search, and -the one with the most, obtains a prize. - -Hide animal crackers also, give each guest a folded paper on which is -written such a verse as: - - “Soon you’ll hear the lion roar, - You never met the like before.” - -He must search for the animal-cracker lion; if he finds any other animal -he must leave it undisturbed for the right party to find. Jingles about -the animals may readily be prepared by the hostess. A few are suggested: - - The elephant’s gait is slow and steady, - You see his trunk is always ready. - - The friendly cow is often seen, - On this night of Hallowe’en. - - The tiger is often in a rage, - You’d better put him in a cage. - - You may come from shores remote, - But you don’t want to be the goat. - -Pass out cards with the questions and give guest a certain time to -complete; those who have correct lists are presented with bags of peanuts. - - The first part of this nut you drink, - Stop a minute, better think—Cocoanut. - - Humpty Dumpty had a fall, - He sat so high on a big stone—Walnut. - - If you name a color found in eyes, - The answer brings you a surprise—Hazelnut. - - You like to spread it thick on bread, - You drop it on that side it’s said—Butternut. - - On all the mighty oak trees grow - A nut whose name you surely know—Acorn. - -Other little jingles can readily be made up like the above, naming such -nuts as peanut, pecan, philbert, etc. - - - - -Hallowe’en Stunts - - - - -A Shadow Play for Hallowe’en - - -A person standing out of view, recites the following verses as pictures -appear. The pictures may be cut from dark tag board and lowered from -above or shifted in from the side, or real people may pose back of the -sheet if desired. To make a screen, have a sheet stretched between a -doorway, back of which a bright light is placed. Have the other room -dark, in which the audience is assembled. The performers in posing -between the light and the sheet make the shadows. - -1. - - Suppose at night, on Hallowe’en, - The Witch appears upon the screen— - Tell me, would anybody scream? - -[_Witch appears._] - -2. - - Suppose the Owl, who’s very wise, - Should wink and blink his great round eyes, - Would he take you by surprise? - -[_Owl cut from cardboard with eyes cut out so that light shines through._] - -3. - - Suppose the Cat grew larger by half; - I wonder would it make you laugh, - So you would lean upon a staff? - -[_Cat cut from cardboard. Move same nearer light to produce enlarging -effect._] - -4. - - Suppose Jack-o’-Lantern spoke to you, - And in accents crisp and new, - Said, “Ho, ho, ho, I’ve come for you!” - -[_Jack-o’-Lantern cut from cardboard with eyes, nose and mouth cut out so -that light shines through._] - -5. - - Suppose the Brownie’s beckoning hand, - Lured you out to Fairyland, - His language would you understand? - -[_Have a hand extended back of screen in the act of beckoning._] - -6. - - A Ghost you see, scary as can be, - He eats superstitions regularly, - He’s looking for you, looking for me. - -[_Ghost appears._] - -7. - - Throw the apple paring round, - Gently three times, on the ground, - My lover’s initials I have found. - -[_A girl throws paring._] - -8. - - Mirror, mirror, tell me true, - On Hallowe’en what can I do, - If you reflect a face that’s new? - -[_A girl with mirror, someone looking over her shoulder._] - -9. - - Oh, fortune cake, make no mistake, - Before the party is over; - Of your sweetness, I’ll partake, - My true love to discover. - -[_A boy with an enormous cake._] - -10. - - On this palm-leaf fan, I see - A maiden smiling merrily, - On Hallowe’en she smiles at me. - -[_A boy looking at large palm-leaf fan._] - -11. - - Druid of the long ago, - Leaning on your staff you go. - Will your fire burn a year or so? - -[_A boy in bent position, leaning on a cane._] - -12. - - Ho, ho, little boy, run, oh, run! - Ho, ho, on Hallowe’en have your fun. - Ho, ho, ho, ho, our play is done. - -[_Little boys with real Jack-o’-Lanterns, run back of sheet, then come -out in front and bow._] - - - - -The Black Cat Stunt - - -A student in cap and gown, stands across from a table where a very quiet, -gentle cat is held still by a child. Children in a row at the back of -stage hold up books, as though studying. The student recites: - - THE STUFFED CAT - - Who stuffed that cat? No one spoke in school, - For ’twas study time and against the rule. - The children in their seats might stare, - The visitor, little did he care. - What a very ridiculous nose! - What an exceedingly awkward pose! - Such extremely pointed ears - Have never belonged to a cat, my dears. - And those big, round, shining eyes - Never belonged to a cat that size! - If a real cat on the table sat, - He’d be inclined to laugh at that! - Who stuffed that cat? Was it a clown? - Who always jokes in striped gown? - Tho’ I’m not old or very wise, - For a cat you’ve made an odd disguise. - When anything you want to do, - It’s well to learn the thing, ’tis true; - Excuse me, if I laugh at that, - Your very funny, old STUFFED CAT! - -[_The child holding the cat pokes it, the cat rises and walks about, the -children laugh, while the student shows his surprise, and walks off in an -indignant manner._] - - - - -A Pumpkin Climbing Game - - -The children are shown a room with half a dozen pumpkins on the floor. -They practice walking about, stepping over them. One is blindfolded. The -pumpkins are quickly removed and the rest laugh at his efforts to step -over them. Apples or candles in candlesticks may be used, instead of -pumpkins. This game makes much laughter. - - - - -Exercises - - - - -A Hallowe’en Acrostic - -[_For ten children, either boys or girls._] - - -A witch comes on the stage with a basket full of letters to spell the -word “Hallowe’en.” She pins one on each child, and they dance about and -stand in groups; as she calls for the letters, one by one they arrange -themselves in a line, come forward, hold up letter and recite. - -ALL: - - Witches, witches, leaping ditches, - Everywhere are seen; - Witches, witches, with their switches, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -H.: - - Hold your head up high, for passing by - The cat and owl do often cry. - -ALL: - - Meow, meow! Who, who! - -A.: - - Autumn time brings jolly fun, - From Jack-o’-Lantern we won’t run. - -ALL: - - He has terrible eyes, oh, my! oh, my! - -L.: - - Look for charm, and look for token, - Witches’ spell will then be broken. - -ALL: - - Four-leaf clover, four-leaf clover, - Look for it the wide world over. - -L.: - - Late at night upon the post - You may see a solemn ghost. - -ALL: - - Whist! be still, a ghost! a ghost! - -O.: - - Once a year you may discover, - In a mirror, friend or lover! - -ALL: - - Mirror, mirror, smile at me. - -W.: - - Well for you to say your prayers, - If you’re all alone upstairs. - -ALL: - - The wind may call for me and you, - OOO—OOO—OOO! - -E.: - - Every year, I always fear, - When the goblins are drawing near. - -ALL: - - They may be afraid of you— - Just bow and say, “How—do—you do?” - -E.: - - Echo hear the ghost’s shrill cry, - “It’s Hallowe’en—I’m passing by.” - -ALL: - - A ghostly cry, oh, my! - -N.: - - Now we all will say good night, - I hope, we gave no one a fright! - -WITCH: - - Oh, no, my dears, you’re most polite, - It just takes me to scare you quite; - The witches often sigh, ’tis true, - Good-bye, good-bye, good-bye to you! - -[_All march off._] - - - - -Take Care, Tables Are Turned! - - -[_The children enter, stand in line and recite. After each recitation is -given, the object they mention is seen, shown over a screen at the back -of stage. The Witch, Owl, etc., may wear masks, the Bat may be made of -paper and swung from above._] - -ALL: - - We all have frolicked on Hallowe’en. - We hear strange sounds, what can they mean? - -FIRST: - - What if my Jack-o’-Lantern came to life? - I made his mouth so big and wide, - And put a candle bright inside! - -ALL: - - What if he came to life? - -SECOND: - - What if my Witches made of black paper, - On Hallowe’en should cut up a caper? - -ALL: - - What if they came to life? - -THIRD: - - What if the Owl I stuffed this year - Should very suddenly appear, - And cry, “Tu-who, are you all here?” - -ALL: - - What if he came to life? - -FOURTH: - - What of the black cat, so sleek and fat, - I cut and mounted upon a mat? - -ALL: - - What if he came to life? - -FIFTH: - - Suppose my Bat of paper there, - Should go a-sailing through the air! - -ALL: - - What if he came to life? - -SIXTH: - - I made a Brownie, a jolly fellow, - In a jacket black and yellow. - -ALL: - - What if he came to life? - -[_The objects mentioned, now come forward from behind the screen, and -scare the first children, who run off the stage. They shake fingers at -the audience and recite_]: - - Be very careful what you make, - Or you may find ’tis a mistake - To cut such cunning people out; - They’ll come to life beyond a doubt, - On Hallowe’en, on Hallowe’en! - Hurrah! hurrah! for Hallowe’en! - - - - -Drills - - - - -Clown Drill and Song - - -[_The drill is given by ten boys dressed as clowns. March in, hands on -the shoulders of the one in front, keep in step. Form line at front of -stage, and sing._] - -Tune: “Yankee Doodle.” - -1. - - We are the Clowns of Hallowe’en, - We’ll tell you what we’ll do, Sir; - The same old stunts you’ve always seen, - For we know nothing new, Sir! - -CHORUS. - - Ha, ha, ha, we’ll keep in tune, - Tho’ where we are going, - We can’t tell you very soon, - We’ve no way of knowing. - -2. - - We are the Clowns of Hallowe’en, - And though we have no money, - We’ll caper lightly o’er the green, - To make you think we’re funny. - -CHORUS: [_Clap hands._] - -3. - -[_The music is played, they look wildly at each other as though -forgetting the words, but come out strong on the chorus, waving caps._] - -4. - - What if our words should now give out, - Who’ll help us with our singing? - We will surprise you without doubt, - A little bell we’re ringing. - -CHORUS: [_Ring a tea bell._] - -[_March right and left, meet in two lines, stand sides to audience, hold -up hands, end couple passes through; the next couple, and the next pass -through, until all have passed and taken place again in lines. Form -a circle, any one is chosen to skip in and out between them, when he -returns to place another is chosen to skip in and out, etc. All go to -center and back, every other one to center and back, all again to center, -wave caps and shout “hurrah.” Form in lines right and left, sides to -audience, play ball, throwing it back and forth from line to line for -anyone to catch. March in lines, hands on hips. Skip in couples, all go -out, re-enter, line up and recite_:] - -FIRST: - - I am going to bed, yes, going to bed, - And pull the covers high over my head, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -ALL: - - What’s the use of going to bed— - Is there any rhyme or reason? - -SECOND: - - What’s the use of going to bed? - You’ll have to get up in season! - -[_First runs off._] - -THIRD: - - I’ve gotten dressed in my very best, - So witches and goblins will be impressed, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -ALL: - - What’s the use of getting dressed? - Is there any rhyme or reason? - -FOURTH: - - What’s the use of getting dressed? - You’ll have to undress next season! - -[_Third runs off._] - -FIFTH: - - I’m going to eat some pumpkin pies, - And leave one, the witches to surprise, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -ALL: - - What’s the use of eating pies? - Is there any rhyme or reason? - -SIXTH: - - What’s the use of eating pies? - You’ll be hungry again next season. - -[_Fifth runs off._] - -SEVENTH: - - I’m going to wash my face so well, - And hide away—where, I shan’t tell, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -ALL: - - What’s the use to wash your face? - Is there any rhyme or reason? - -EIGHTH: - - What’s the use to wash your face? - You’ll get soiled again next season! - -[_Seventh runs out._] - -NINTH: - - I see no use in anything at all, - So for an exit I will call, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -ALL: - - What’s the use of anything? - Is there any rhyme or reason? - -[_All tip-toe out but the tenth._] - -TENTH: - - What’s the use of anything? - Will you tell me, please, next season? - -[_Looks about wildly for response, sees he is alone on the stage, runs -off._] - - - - -Autumn Leaf Drill - - -To be given by any number of children of different ages and sizes; the -whole school may take part if desired. - -At the back of the stage stretch wire netting the entire way across, and -cover completely with pretty sprays of autumn leaves, willow and oak. -The children may wear white costumes with artificial leaves red, yellow, -brown and green upon them. - -[_They enter in couples, hold hands high, bow to audience, whirl round, -two and two; each takes right hand of partner, whirls round, bows to -partner; girls hold out skirts in both hands, skip round partner, arms on -hips; repeat, one arm on hip, one over head, join hands, skip again in -couples; all pause, sing._] - -Tune: “Welcome Sweet Springtime”—Rubinstein. - - WELCOME TO AUTUMN - - Welcome to autumn, her trumpeters call, - Crimson and yellow, autumn leaves fall; - Welcome to autumn we all gather here, - Singing a farewell song. - Winter is coming, and long will we dream, - While fairy snowflakes fall o’er the flowers; - Winter is coming, he’s frozen each stream, - Still we have happy hours. - Dancing away while the echoes are ringing, - Softly the breezes are joining our singing; - Come, dance away, for bright autumn is here, - It is, as you know, the last ball of the year. - Welcome to autumn, and heed our gay song, - Gayly come dancing out on the green; - Welcome to autumn, we all wish thee long, - Welcome to HALLOWE’EN! - -[_A Witch enters at the side and taps once as she recites first verse, -twice for the next, and so on._] - -WITCH: - - Down the leaves all flutter, oh! - Hallowe’en has come, you know. - -[_All kneel._] - -WITCH: - - They rise again and flutter ’round, - Tripping lightly o’er the ground. - -[_All rise and whirl in couples._] - -WITCH: - - Wave about, but softly creep, - Soon the autumn leaves will sleep. - -[_All wave hands to audience._] - -WITCH: - - Listen, listen, don’t you hear - Jack Frost’s footsteps coming near? - -[_All hold right hand to ear, listening._] - -WITCH: - - What will you do, when the witch is seen, - Late at night on Hallowe’en? - -[_All cover faces with hands._] - -WITCH: - - Music’s charms, music’s charms, - Will always silence all alarms. - -[_The Witch disappears, they all join hands, skip forward and back, -repeat song, skip off in couples._] - -The drill can be lengthened by introducing any familiar folk dances and -songs. - - - - -Cat-tail Drill - - -An even number of girls and boys enter with real or made cat-tails, tied -with yellow and black streamers of tissue paper. They enter from right -and left. - -[_The boys form a circle at the right, girls form a circle at the left, -hold cat-tails high; all circle toward the right, all circle toward the -left, go to center and back in each circle; each circle forms a line, -stand with sides to audience, face each other, march forward and back -twice; march forward, pass between and back to places, repeat and stay on -opposite sides; march again, meet, hold cat-tails touching, end couples -pass under the next, and next, until all have passed under and returned -to place in lines. March now right and left, line tip in two lines, girls -in front, boys behind, drill to four counts of music. Hold cat-tails -vertically out in right hand to right, left, up, down, swing to and fro; -repeat, hold in left hand, describe a circle holding in left hand, in -right hand. Make the circle toward left, right, and out in front. Hold -horizontally with both hands out in front, under chins, above heads, -raise and lower in this position. Hold cat-tails under chins, recite_]: - - Hark! hark! - The night is dark, - The witches are coming to town, - On Hallowe’en, - They all are seen, - And each in a brand-new gown. - -[_Girls lower cat-tails, boys raise cat-tails, recite_]: - -BOYS: - - Cat-tails growing by the streams, - Elves and fairies they have seen. - -GIRLS: - - At this hour let us dream, - Late at night on Hallowe’en. - -[_They all sing, swaying cat-tails to and fro._] - -Tune: “Lightly Row.” - -1. - - Lullaby, lullaby, - Swinging low and swinging high; - Lullaby, lullaby, - Late on Hallowe’en. - Nod your little drowsy head, - Play you’re fast asleep in bed; - Lullaby, lullaby, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -[_Mark time with feet._] - -2. - - Lullaby, lullaby, - On our tiptoes we will creep; - Lullaby, lullaby, - While the witches sleep. - In October it is well, - To escape the fairies’ spell; - Lullaby, lullaby, - Quiet we will keep. - -[_Boys march to right and in a circle, girls to left in a circle._] - -3. - - Lullaby, lullaby, - There is nothing to alarm; - Lullaby, lullaby, - Cat-tails bring no harm. - Jack-o’-Lantern’s ghost is seen, - Everywhere on Hallowe’en; - Lullaby, lullaby, - Wave your magic charm. - -[_March off stage._] - - - - -Muff Drill - - -Nine girls enter with muffs, made by covering a muff shape of tag board -with white tissue paper; on one side of the muff is pasted an owl’s head, -on the other a letter to spell the word “Hallowe’en.” - -[_Enter girls from left stage, in groups of three at a time. Each girl -holds muff in right hand. First group marches to front, holds muffs up, -down, right, left, to four counts; marches to back of stage and takes -position facing audience. The second group of three now enters, goes -through the same exercise and takes place in front of the first group. -The last group enters, and goes through the same exercise as the others -and takes place in front of others. All now march to front of stage -keeping positions. Hold muffs up, down, right, left, wave to and fro, -back line holds muffs up, second line holds muffs up, front line holds -muffs up. Now put both hands in muffs, wave up, down, right, left, to and -fro. All hold muffs over faces, lower them and recite_]: - - See the muffs on Hallowe’en, - Rather out of season; - Why at this hour they are seen, - We’d rather not tell the reason! - We hide our hands, ’tis very true, - And secrets we will keep from you; - Right foot, left foot, whirl ’round about, - The Hallowe’en muffs have all come out. - -[_Three girls on left side of group and three on right side face their -respective sides and march across stage and return to their places. -Center three now march around and weave in and out the left and right -columns and resume position. All form circle and march around stage -holding muffs high above heads, come to front of stage and holding muffs -in both hands so letters are seen, recite_]: - -H.: - - Hallowe’en, Hallowe’en, - Witches are seen. - -A.: - - All the fairy folks come out. - They’ll scare you without any doubt. - -L.: - - Look above you, look and see, - The owls are hooting merrily. - -L.: - - Learn to be heard, but never seen, - At this hour on Hallowe’en. - -O.: - - Over the hilltop, comes a shout, - Jack Frost cries, “Come out, come out!” - -W.: - - Witches and hobgoblins, too, - Are often on the watch-out for you! - -E.: - - Elves and fairies, Jack-o’-Lanterns, too, - Are waiting to scare you, it is true. - -E.: - - Every year strange sights are seen, - Out in the woods on Hallowe’en. - -N.: - - Now the last line we have spoken, - Witches’ spell is broken, broken. - -[_They all sing._] - -Tune: “Blue Bells of Scotland.” - -1. - - Oh where, and oh where, is our witch on Hallowe’en? - Oh where, and oh where, is our witch on Hallowe’en? - She’s gone to scare you all, - For what reason we can’t tell; - So we sing you a song, - And we wish you very well. - -[_They continue singing._] - -2. - - Oh where, and oh where, is the black cat on Hallowe’en? etc. - -3. - - Oh where, and oh where, is Brownie Boy on Hallowe’en? etc. - -4. - - Oh where, and oh where, is the wise owl on Hallowe’en? - -[_At completion of the fourth verse they quickly whirl muffs around to -show owl’s head, turn, and skip out right and left._] - - - - -Dialogs and Plays - - - - -The Hallowe’en Ghosts - - -[_A dialog for twenty or more children, all ages. Eight wear sheet and -pillow-case garments, enter from right and left on a darkened stage, make -comical gestures, whirl round in couples, line up, recite_]: - - We’re the Hallowe’en Ghosts, - Much like lamp posts; - We make curious hosts, - We’re the Hallowe’en Ghosts. - Hush, hush, hush! - -[_One at a time, they tip-toe back to seats arranged at back of stage._] - -FIRST: - - Oh! who will sing a ghostly song? - -SECOND: - - Ghostly hours to us belong. - -THIRD: - - We ought to act in a ghostly way. - -FOURTH: - - The Harvest Moon makes it bright as day. - -FIFTH: - - We try to speak in a ghostly voice. - -SIXTH: - - On Hallowe’en we have no choice. - -SEVENTH: - - The time is late, the hours advance. - -EIGHTH: - - We soon will give a ghostly dance! - -ALL: - - To learn to be ghosts in any season. - Is difficult, do you know the reason? - -FIRST: - - We might learn to groan and also moan! - -[_All moan._] - -SECOND: - - Who’s next to speak? - Why not learn to shriek? - -[_All cry._] - -FIRST: - - I’m the ghost of a song, forgotten long, - I hum as I join this silent throng; - A ghost, of course, should properly grieve, - When he has lost “Sweet Genevieve.” - -[_They hum or sing, “Sweet Genevieve.”_] - -SECOND: - - I’m the ghost of the flowers, for hours and hours - I’ve watered them with my tears, like showers; - What if the ghostly flowers should be seen - Here, late tonight on Hallowe’en? - -[_Tiny children enter with hoops of flowers, go through short drill and -silently vanish._] - -THIRD: - - I’m the ghost of a dream, strange it may seem, - I ride up and down on a pale moonbeam; - The witch with her cat, neither lean nor fat, - Side by side on a broomstick sat! - -[_A witch, cat and broom, cut from paper, are slowly lowered from above -and withdrawn._] - -FOURTH: - - I’m the ghost of a turkey, who once strutted gay, - And came to his end on Thanksgiving Day! - -ALL: - - Ha ha; ho, ho; what did he say, - The turkey—a ghost on Thanksgiving Day! - -[_A large picture of a turkey, or one cut from paper, should be lowered -from above._] - -FIFTH: - - I’m the ghost of the leaves, my spirit grieves, - As my fancy a picture about them weaves; - They dance and they play in merry October, - The life of the leaves can never be over! - -[_Children wearing dresses covered with autumn leaves dance in; six -at the right, six at the left; pass each other several times, form a -circle. All go to center and back, holding hands high; every other one -to center and back, every other one in place; every other one in center, -remain there, form two circles, one circle right, one left; march right -and left, meet in lines; march by twos, fours, sixes; march right and -left, repeat; one line stands, the other line marches around them, weaves -in and out between them; the line that marched, now remains still while -the other line marches around them, and weaves in and out between them; -form a circle at right and left of stage, skip out._] - -SIXTH: - - I’m the ghost of a story book you know, - Left a whole year out under the snow. - -ALL: - - He left the book in some secret nook, - Tell us, has it a spooky look? - -[_Here a good ghost story may be told._] - -SEVENTH: - - I can neither retreat nor advance, - I tell you I’m the ghost of a dance; - I’m educated, but I regret, - I can’t remember the minuet. - -[_All shake heads._] - -EIGHTH: - - I’m the ghost of the cat, who for long hours sat, - Warm by the hearth, on a bright red mat. - -ALL: - - Meow—Meow—Meow. - -[_They now dance two and two and silently whirl off; or they may leave -their seats one at a time, and the last one runs off shrieking._] - - - - -On Hallowe’en Night - -A PLAY IN FOUR SCENES - - -CHARACTERS - - SIX WITCHES—Either boys or girls. - TEACHER—Larger girl. - LITTLE BOO-HOO—Small girl. - LITTLE NEVER-CARE—Small boy. - MISS TEASER—Girl. - MR. NEVER-SAY-PLEASE—Boy. - SCHOOL CHILDREN—Any number. - FOUR OWLS—Either boys or girls. - FOUR CATS—Either boys or girls. - TRUMPETER—Small boy. - COLUMBUS—Larger boy. - SAILORS—Any number. - - -COSTUMES - -Witches wear long, black capes, pointed black hats and carry broomsticks. - -Owls and Cats wear masks. - -The other characters may wear their names on their sashes or caps, unless -more elaborate costumes can be provided. - -No special scenery is needed. - - -SCENE I - -[_In the woods. Witches enter from right and left._] - -[_Three recite_]: - - On Hallowe’en night, when the moon is bright, - And all the world is still; - On Hallowe’en night, when the moon is bright, - We come tripping o’er the hill. - -[_Others recite_]: - - On Hallowe’en night, we will scare you quite, - If you mortals will come out; - On Hallowe’en night, we will scare you quite, - We’re wise witches without a doubt. - -[_They stand in line, tap canes after each recitation._] - -FIRST: - - One little boy cries when he goes upstairs. - -SECOND: - - One little boy will not say his prayers. - -THIRD: - - One little girl will cry and tease. - -FOURTH: - - One little girl will never say “Please.” - -FIFTH: - - Little boys, little girls, we laugh and shout. - -SIXTH: - - Ha, ha; ho, ho; the witches are out. - -[_All sing._] - -Tune: “Coming Through the Rye.” - -1. - - If you ever chance to wander, - Late on Hallowe’en; - If you ever chance to wander, - Many sights are seen. - Witches are so very funny, - In their cap and gown; - Just hear our canes go rap-a-tap, - The witches are in town. - -2. - - Soon the witches will be dancing, - Out upon the green; - Soon the witches will be dancing, - Late on Hallowe’en. - With their canes a-rapping, tapping, - You can hear them shout, - If they catch a mortal napping, - He had best look out! - -[_They dance two and two, and dance out._] - - -SCENE II - -[_In a schoolroom. A large sign at back of stage, “Kept After School.” -Teacher at desk, several children in seats._] - -TEACHER: - - Late today and late tomorrow, - Tardiness will bring much sorrow. - -LITTLE BOO-HOO: - - I’m always late, what can I do, - But cry again, Little Boo-Hoo. - -LITTLE NEVER-CARE: - - I’m the little boy who Never Cares, - I even forget to say my prayers. - -MISS TEASER: - - I’m only known as Little Miss Teaser, - Nothing ever is known to please her. - -MR. NEVER-SAY-PLEASE: - - I am Mr. Never-Say-Please, - I quite forget kind words like these. - -TEACHER: - - To be on time, now is the rule, - And I have kept you after school; - But you’d better run home now without doubt, - ’Tis Hallowe’en, the witches are out. - -[_The Witches are seen peeping in door or window.]_ - -CHILDREN: - - Ha, ha; ho, ho; we need some switches, - To keep away the silly witches; - To be disturbed we do not mean, - When homeward bound on Hallowe’en. - - -SCENE III - -[_Same as Scene I. Many children are seen hurrying along through the -woods with dinner pails, the four who were kept after school coming in -last, and finally left alone on the stage. They sing or recite._] - -Tune: “Lightly Row.” - -1. - - Autumn time, autumn time, - All the leaves are falling down; - Autumn time, autumn time, - Leaves of red and brown. - Trip it lightly as you go, - Hallowe’en has come you know; - Autumn time, autumn time, - Witches are in town. - -2. - - Hallowe’en, Hallowe’en, - Comes but once in every year; - Hallowe’en, Hallowe’en, - Fairies will appear. - Little elves in wood and glen, - Are the little fairy men; - Hallowe’en, Hallowe’en, - Spooks are drawing near. - -OWL [_behind scenes_]: - - How do you do? How do you do? - Tu-whit, tu-whoo, tu-whit, to-whoo. - -CHILDREN: - - If we were good, yes, very, very good, - We never would be lost in the woods. - -CAT [_behind scenes_]: - - Would you like to get out? - I could tell you how - If you learned my language, - Meow—meow. - -CHILDREN: - - Ghostly shadows linger near, - We are lost it doth appear. - -[_Witches come in, circle round the children._] - -WITCHES: - - Spell of air and spell of water, - For each little son and daughter; - Turn them into dolls today, - Or wooden statues as we say. - You’ll need some manners it is seen, - Even now, on Hallowe’en. - -[_They lead a boy and a girl right, a boy and a girl left, where they -stand still as statues while the play continues._] - -WITCHES [_rapping_]: - - Rap-a-tap, rap-a-tap, - Take a little winter nap; - Little Owls, little Cats, where have you been, - Come, join our revels on Hallowe’en! - -[_Enter Cats and Owls._] - - Dance and play, dance and play, - Summer days are over; - Dance away, dance away, - Last night of October. - -CATS: - - We are the Cats, we bow and sing, - And we can do most anything. - -OWLS: - - We are the Owls, with eyes so bright, - We’re always “seein’ things at night.” - -FIRST CAT: - - What’s yonder there? [_Points to children._] - -SECOND CAT: - - Just see him stare! - -THIRD CAT: - - And here, and here. - -FOURTH CAT: - - Some spell, ’tis clear. - -FIRST OWL: - - A paper doll’s worth lots of money. - -SECOND OWL: - - This one holds a basket, it is funny. - -THIRD OWL: - - A wooden statue now I see. - -FOURTH OWL: - - His dinner pail appeals to me! - -[_Cats circle round boy and girl at right, Owls round boy and girl at -left. The curtain falls._] - - -SCENE IV - -[_Same as Scene III. Two boys and two girls still remain on stage in the -statue-like positions. Three ships are next shown on a sheet, and led by -a trumpeter, Columbus and his Sailors enter._] - -TRUMPETER: - - Blow, trumpet, blow; blow, trumpet, blow, - Columbus is a rover; - Blow, trumpet, blow; blow, trumpet, blow, - With his discovery over. - He may not know which way to go, - Blow, trumpet, blow; blow, trumpet, blow. - -[_Enter Columbus and Sailors; Sailors dance and sing._] - -Tune: “Yankee Doodle.” - -1. - - We’re sailors bold on Hallowe’en, - We love the water’s motion; - We’re sailors bold on Hallowe’en, - We make a great commotion. - -CHORUS. - - Sing! hurrah for Hallowe’en, - See Columbus coming; - Sing! hurrah for Hallowe’en, - Join us in our humming. - -2. - - We’re sailors bold on Hallowe’en, - And up the mast we’re going; - We’re sailors bold on Hallowe’en, - And stormy winds are blowing. - -3. - - We’re sailors bold on Hallowe’en, - We’ll land and give a party; - We’re sailors bold on Hallowe’en, - We give a greeting hearty. - -SAILORS: - - In 1492, we made discoveries, it is true, - Some claim there is nothing ever new - At midnight on Hallowe’en. - -COLUMBUS: - - Whist! be still! what have we here? - Some new discoveries it is clear. - -[_Columbus goes to boys and girls._] - -COLUMBUS: - - Oh! who will break the magic spell, - The Witches are about; - The Owls and Cats now re-appear. - There’s mischief without doubt! - -[_The Witches, Owls and Cats creep in._] - -OWLS: - - Be good—remember words like these, - Go home and do not pout or tease; - And do remember what you’ve seen - Late at night on Hallowe’en. - Or else next year we’ll call for you, - Tu-whit, tu-whoo, tu-whit, tu-whoo! - -CATS: - - Be good—and try to be polite, - As well as learn to read and write; - For enchanted you have been, - On this night of Hallowe’en. - If you want to improve, we’ll tell you how, - Meow—meow—meow—meow. - -WITCHES: - - Believe in witches if you choose, - Just go about and spread the news; - We’ll try to get you without doubt, - On Hallowe’en if you are out. - You’ve felt tonight the Witches’ spell, - Little mortals, fare-you-well. - -[_The Cats, Owls and Witches go out. Columbus brings out a large flag, -the Sailors circle right and left around the children, recite and close -with one verse of Star Spangled Banner; children come to life and join in -chorus._] - -COLUMBUS: - - We’ll wave a flag red, white and blue, - The bonnie banner for me and you; - Come, form a ring, we’ll dance and sing, - ’Twill break the spell of everything. - -[_All wave flags as they sing chorus, and all who have taken part in the -play, re-enter, line up in the back, and join in the chorus._] - - - - -Jack Frost’s Surprise - -A HALLOWE’EN PLAY IN ONE ACT - - -CHARACTERS - - JACK FROST - WITCH - JACK-BE-NIMBLE - JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT - JACK-IN-THE-BOX - JACK SPRAT - JACK-O’-LANTERN - JACK TAR - JACK HORNER - SIX SAILOR BOYS - - -COSTUMES - -Jack Frost should wear a white costume with a belt cut in points, from -which little bells are hung, also a pointed cap with a bell sewed on the -end of it. - -The Jacks may wear appropriate costumes or have their names printed on -their belts or caps. Jack-in-the-Box should wear a large pasteboard box -upon his person and, of course, must pop up from the box occasionally. - -Witch should wear black dress and cape and high hat. May carry a -broomstick. - -Sailors may wear regular sailor suits, or white suits and sailor hats. - -[_Enter Jack Frost from left, Witch from right._] - -JACK FROST: - - I am Jack Frost, Jolly Jack Frost, - Through the woods today my way I lost; - This self-same thing I oft discover, - In October the summer’s over. - Though elves come tripping o’er the green, - I’m the only Jack upon the scene. - -WITCH: - - Ha, ha, ha, on Hallowe’en, - Ghosts and elves are often seen; - And many a Jack trips o’er the green, - Ha, ha, ha, on Hallowe’en! - -JACK FROST: - - Though the wrong road we have taken, - In that surely you’re mistaken; - Even summers charm is lost, - But I’m the only Jack—Jack Frost. - -[_Witch taps with her cane, enter Jack-be-Nimble with candlestick._] - -JACK-BE-NIMBLE: - - I’m Jack-be-Nimble, I have to be quick - When I jump over my candlestick; - I’m most as nimble as a rabbit, - For jumping soon becomes a habit. - -[_Jack Frost shakes hands with Jack-be-Nimble, and the Witch taps with -her cane each time, as a new Jack enters._] - -JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT: - - I am Jack-in-the-Pulpit, very shy, - Scarce glancing at the passerby; - If truths on Hallowe’en you’d teach, - You’d find me very glad to preach. - -JACK-IN-THE-BOX: - - I’m Jack-in-the-Box, I know no reason, - For feeling sad in any season; - I like to pop up on Hallowe’en, - When many a curious sight is seen. - -JACK SPRAT: - - I’m Jack Sprat, and tired at that, - There’s only one story you hear; - I’m Jack Sprat, eating lean, not fat, - At any time of the year. - -WITCH: - - Ha, ha, ha, you’re a jolly fellow, - Come on, now, be a story-teller. - -[_Jack Sprat takes his stuffed cat out from under arm._] - -JACK SPRAT: - - My Hallowe’en cat, behold her here, - I like her well though she has but one ear; - To get a bargain she never will try, - She went after butter when butter was high! - -[_Jack-o’-Lantern, boy with lighted lantern, enters by door or window._] - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - I peep in the window, or look in the door, - Jolly Jack-o’-Lantern, you’ve seen me before; - I stand on the lamp post, or grin on the gate, - On Hallowe’en night you dare not be late. - See my big mouth and shining eyes, - I’m bound to give you a surprise. - -JACK TAR: - - They say, “Who is this fellow? see how he dances, - Lightly retreats, and lightly advances”; - Who else is coming? around him he glances, - Jolly Jack Tar, the hornpipe he dances! - -[_Enter many sailor boys, dance or jig, line up and sing._] - -Tune: “Marching Through Georgia.” - -MERRY SAILOR LADS - -1. - - Merry sailor lads are we, - Upon the sea we go; - Singing quite new-fangled tunes, - And songs of long ago. - As we journey on our way - We sing, “Ye-ho, ye-ho” - While we are sailing the ocean. - -CHORUS. - - Away, away, our ship’s a tidy craft, - Away, away, we never stoop to graft; - See our tidy vessel now, we man her fore and aft - While we are sailing the ocean. - -2. - - Happy-hearted sailor lads, - We really know no fear; - Our home is out upon the sea, - We’ve sailed for years and years. - When we see the bonnie flag, - We always give three cheers - While we are sailing the ocean. - -[_While sailors are singing, Witch goes off stage and comes back with -Jack Horner, who sits down at corner of stage._] - -SAILORS [_point to Jack Horner in a corner eating pie_]: - - Ha, ha, if we linger longer. - We discover old Jack Horner; - Ha, ha; ho, ho; the sailors cry, - We’ll help you eat your Christmas pie. - -JACK HORNER: - - You’re very welcome to my pie, - I’ve sat for years and years; - According now to history, - Hallowe’en appears. - -SAILORS: - - Take his pie and rid the corner, - Of this greedy little Jack Horner. - -[_The Witch and Jack Frost are in front, the other Jacks behind them; the -rest of the school may line up for the chorus, waving banners, on which -is written the word_ “HALLOWE’EN.” _They all sing._] - -Tune: “Yankee Doodle.” - -THE SPOOK SONG - -1. - - Surprises come on Hallowe’en, - You know ’tis very true, sir; - We’ll trip it lightly o’er the green, - That’s what the Spooks all do, sir! - -CHORUS. - - Sing! hurrah for Hallowe’en, - Hear our gentle humming; - Sing! hurrah for Hallowe’en, - Soon the Spooks are coming. - -2. - - The sights and sounds of Hallowe’en, - Are nothing very new, sir; - We’ll never tell you what we’ve seen, - Our song is very true, sir! - -[_This may end the program, or the stage may be quickly darkened and the -Hallowe’en Ghosts may be given._] - - - - -An Historical Hallowe’en - - -An interesting play in which customs and superstitions of the various -countries represented are mentioned. Costumes will add much to the -program. Spirit of the Year may wear long, white robe. Owl and Cat may -wear masks. In connection with the play several national anthems might be -sung. - -[_Have a panel with curtain arranged at back of stage, so that same can -be drawn open and closed very easily. The characters must be ready to -appear one after the other. The Owl and Cat may draw out their yells so -as to afford more time for the change behind curtain. The Spirit of the -Year announces each character as curtain is drawn open. Enter Spirit of -the Year._] - -SPIRIT OF THE YEAR: - - Once again ’tis Hallowe’en, - Strange figures show upon the screen; - Hallowe’en in every nation, - Still is kept o’er all creation. - Some superstitions I hold ’tis true, - I am the Spirit of the Year, - I bow to you. - -[_Enter Owl from left._] - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - A very wise owl on Hallowe’en - Is often heard, but seldom seen. - -[_Enter Cat from right._] - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - I am a cat that belongs to history, - In my heart is many a mystery. - -SPIRIT OF THE YEAR: - - Who comes here? - A voice I hear. - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_The curtain is drawn and the first character is shown. Characters may -pose as tableaux before reciting._] - -[_Egyptian, girl dressed in flowing white robe and head-dress, seated at -spinning wheel._] - -EGYPT: - - Osiris, the sun god was killed today, - His brother Siton will hold full sway; - The god of darkness, you understand, - In winter days shall rule our land. - At the turn of the year your work begin, - Spin—spin—spin. - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_Englishman, boy dressed in hunter’s breeches and cap, red coat, carries -short whip._] - -ENGLAND: - - In England the hounds a-hunting go, - The Spectre Hunter leads you know; - You can hear their hoofs, though they’re only seen, - Late at night on Hallowe’en. - Leave some berries for the “Little People,” - Or the Goblins you’ll see upon a steeple! - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_Welshman, boy wearing long, dark cloak and high-pointed, black hat._] - -SOUTH WALES: - - The Druid’s altar still is here, - With fires lighted once a year; - Many stones about you see, - A part of witch’s mystery. - If you are caught this night alone, - You may also be turned to stone. - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -SOUTH WALES: - - In a fire, each threw a stone, - With a mark to call his own; - If in the morning ’twas not found, - In twelve months he’d be under ground. - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_Japanese, girls dressed in regular Japanese costumes. Several may -pose in this tableaux. After speaking, they may come forward and give a -Japanese Fan or Parasol Drill. Go off stage._] - -JAPAN: - - The ghosts come back in fair Japan, - Some with parasol, some with fan; - Keep your lanterns burning bright, - Send out your boat, speed on tonight. - To bring back spirits though they’ll not stay, - To greet us on mid-summer day; - Blow out your rush-lights, one at a time, - Repeating for each a simple rhyme. - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_American, girl dressed as Goddess of Liberty. Carries horseshoe._] - -AMERICA: - - I lean a little to ghosts and witches, - Hobgoblins too, who all use switches! - But this will keep one from all harm, - See, I carry a horse-shoe charm! - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - It may be another name for pluck, - But a horse shoe always brings good luck. - -[_Irish, girl dressed in green skirt with bodice, white blouse and apron. -Have an older person speak. Smaller folks come on stage and give a fairy -dance and song._] - -IRELAND: - - Here I come with fairies many, - If you’re dull you can’t see any: - Gnomes, earth spirits by my side, - Close to earth delight to hide. - The “Little People,” very small. - The “Good People,” who are very tall; - The “Gods” and “Leprechauns” ’tis true, - Go “rat-a-tat-tat,” they make a shoe. - -[_All sing._] - -Tune: “Lightly Row.” - - Dance away, dance away, - Vanish ’ere the break of day; - Dance away, dance away, - Late on Hallowe’en. - Fairy folk all wish you well, - As they cast on you a spell; - Dance away, dance away, - Late on Hallowe’en. - -[_Fairies ran off stage._] - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_Druids, boys wearing priest-like robes, pass at the back of stage, and -recite alone or in couples._] - -DRUIDS: - - As of old, each Druid passes, - Worshipping the sun; - While fairy music ’mid the grasses, - Greets them one by one. - Put out your fires on Hallowe’en, - Relight them now so they are seen; - Carry embers to each home, - Relight your fires, no harm may come. - After the Druids reappear, - No harm will come to you this year. - -OWL: - - Who—Who—Who—o—o? - -CAT: - - Meow—Meow—Meow—ow. - -[_Scotchman, six boys in kilts, recite following verses and then may -dance the Highland Fling and sing “Blue Bells of Scotland.”_] - -SCOTLAND—FIRST BOY: - - Hist! be still! what do I see? - A spirit in each walnut tree. - -SECOND BOY: - - Ha, ha, if you want to hide, - Away from the wild huntsman, ride. - -THIRD BOY: - - Nuts and apples for a treat, - All the year you find so sweet. - -FOURTH BOY: - - The bonfires we will light in turn, - While the wicked witches burn. - -FIFTH BOY: - - Pile cabbage stalks up by your door, - The fairies have brought the stork before. - -SIXTH BOY: - - At cross-roads don’t linger, lad or lass, - ’Tis there the Hallowe’en fairies pass. - -[_They give a little drill in imitation of a torch-light procession, -using electric torches or electric candles. Recite as they march._] - -FIRST BOY: - - Heigho, for the fairies on Hallowe’en, - They scamper away across the green. - -ALL: - - They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you, - Oh scamper away whatever you do! - -SECOND BOY: - - Hist! be still on Hallowe’en, - The torch procession now is seen. - -ALL: - - They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you, - Oh scamper away whatever you do! - -THIRD BOY: - - On Hallowe’en night if you bum a light, - You’ll frighten away each elf and sprite. - -ALL: - - They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you, - Oh scamper away whatever you do! - -FOURTH BOY: - - On Hallowe’en night a light is a charm, - ’Twill surely keep you from all harm. - -ALL: - - They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you, - Oh scamper away whatever you do! - -FIFTH BOY: - - Be very careful how you talk, - Better learn to walk the chalk. - -ALL: - - They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you, - Oh scamper away whatever you do! - -SIXTH BOY: - - Over the hills and far away, - Let’s scamper ’till the break of day. - -ALL: - - They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you, - Oh scamper away whatever you do! - -[_Scamper off right and left. All who have taken part return on stage, -America carries large flag. Sing one verse of “Star Spangled Banner” to -close._] - -CURTAIN - - - - -The Witch’s Dream - - -CHARACTERS AND COSTUMES - - FEAR—Wearing black cloak, carries banner with the word “_Fear_” printed - on it. - WITCH—Regular witch costume, carries megaphone. - OWL—Owl mask and gray cape. - CAT—Cat mask and black cape. - RAIN—Raincoat and cap, may carry umbrella. - MOON—Yellow suit, moon face. - JACK-O’-LANTERN—Carries large Jack-o’-Lantern. - COURAGE—Gay dress, carries banner with the word “_Courage_” printed - on it. - FOUR BOYS—With brooms. - -[_The lights are dim on the stage, the Witch sits at right of stage and -raps with her cane. Enter Fear._] - -FEAR: - - Ha, ha, ha, it’s very queer, - That you don’t recognize me here; - I travel with you every year - Old Witch, I introduce myself, - I, am FEAR! - -WITCH: - - Hallowe’en is drawing near, - I never felt one-half so queer; - Strange shapes and phantoms now appear, - Hark! what noises do I hear? - -[_Enter Wind._] - -WIND: - - OOO—OOO—OOO, I blow and blow, - I am the boisterous Wind you know, - Ha, ha, I’ll scare you without doubt, - Where is the Witch? come out, come out. - Ha, ha, I never make a mistake, - We’re due to burn you at the stake! - -WITCH: - - Come Cat, come Owl, protect me do, - If what the old Wind says is true; - I’ll stay inside where I can’t be seen, - On this night of Hallowe’en. - -[_Enter Owl._] - -OWL: - - Tu-whit, tu-whoo, we’ll stay by you, - Faithful mascots tried and true. - -[_Enter Cat._] - -CAT: - - A Witch once on a broomstick sat, - Says the merry old Cat, what think you of that? - With her Cat she went riding up on high, - She said, “I’ll be back again by and by.” - Where went the Cat? I lost track, - But she never came back, never came back! - -OWL: - - She never came back, never came back! - -[_The Witch shrieks. Enter Rain._] - -RAIN: - - There’s a goblin in the Rain, - Hear him tapping on the pane; - Rapping, tapping, don’t go napping, - While he’s tapping on the pane. - Rapping, tapping, rapping, tapping, - Hear the goblin’s odd refrain; - Rapping, tapping, rapping, tapping, - On the window pane! - -OWL: - - We’ll not go napping, while he’s tapping, - Rapping, tapping, on the window pane! - -[_Witch shrieks. Enter Moon._] - -MOON: - - The Man in the Moon through the clouds will peep, - Late in the night, when good people sleep; - I can’t tell you all the sights I’ve seen, - Is the Witch within? Is the Witch within? - -WITCH: - - There must be enchantment in the Moon, - First it rains, then it clears too soon; - Pull in the shutter, and pull down the shade, - On Hallowe’en night I’m surely afraid. - -[_Fear skips round waving her wand. Enter boys with brooms._] - -BOYS: - - Where’s the Witch? We’re not mistaken, - ’Tis the hour to waken, waken; - Perhaps already she’s o’ertaken - By sprites on Hallowe’en! - -FIRST BOY: - - Sweep the cobwebs from the sky, - I’ll bring the Witch back by and by! - -SECOND BOY: - - Ride her on a creaking broom, - I’ll bring her swiftly to her doom! - -THIRD BOY: - - In her own kettle let her bubble, - Cook her, it will save much trouble! - -FOURTH BOY: - - Strike her with a broom three times three! - She’s a wicked Witch we all agree! - -ALL: - - One, two, sweep the floor [_with motions_], - Clean it neatly as before; - Two, three, shoulder arms [_on shoulders_], - When we hark for war’s alarms. - Three, four, with arms extended [_extend brooms_], - What is broken can be mended; - So we could drill the live-long night, - But vanish along with elf and sprite. - -[_They sweep floor, look around fearfully; one at a time leave, the last -shrieks and runs off._] - -WITCH: - - Shadows creeping, softly peeping, - Who comes stealing while we’re sleeping? - I’m tired now, my watch I’m keeping, - Late on Hallowe’en! - -JACK-O’-LANTERN [_peeping in_]. - -WITCH: - - What great big eyes he has! - -[_Enter Jack-o’-Lantern._] - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - I shine by candle-light. - -OWL: - - What a great big nose he has! - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - Make remarks more polite. - -CAT: - - What a great big mouth he has! - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - Yes, that’s to scare you, quite. [_Runs in._] - -[_As Fear goes out, Courage enters._] - -COURAGE: - - Harken to Courage, blithely she dances, - Now she retreats, now she advances; - Your fears seem so funny, - For Courage is sunny, - Her laughter is worth a whole pile of money! - -[_The lights come on full, exit all but Witch, Cat and Owl._] - -WITCH: - - Oh! Oh! I had a fearful dream! - -OWL: - - Tu-whit, tu-whoo, - Is that really true? - -CAT: - - Teach me to dream, I don’t know how, - I’m only a stupid cat—meow! - -WITCH: - - I’ve made resolutions four and twenty. - -OWL: - - Half that number would be a-plenty. - -WITCH: - - I’ll not scare good folks any more. - -CAT: - - We once heard you say that before. - -WITCH: - - Ha, ha, I’ll never again act mean. - -OWL: - - You’d laugh if you saw this on the screen! - -CAT: - - Oh give me a platter, I’d lick it clean! - -ALL: - - Hurrah! hurrah! for Hallowe’en. - -[_All the characters who took part, and the entire school, if desired, -may now line up at the back and sing._] - -Tune: “Twinkle Little Star.” - -1. - - Late at night on Hallowe’en, - Many funny sights are seen; - Better mind your A, B, C’s, - As the Witches often tease. - -2. - - If they get their kettles out, - They will boil you without doubt; - Walk the chalk and be polite, - If you do not want a fright. - -3. - - What’s the use to go to bed, - Witches often times have said; - ’Tis a habit, but we call - Good-night, good-night, to one and all. - - - - -A Hallowe’en Carnival and Wax-work Show - - -CHARACTERS - - FOLLY—An older boy. - OWL—A small boy. - CAT—A small boy. - WITCH—An older girl. - STILT-WALKERS—Any number boys and girls. - MAD MARCH HARE—A small boy. - JACK-O’-LANTERN—A small boy. - POPPY LADIES—Four girls. - CHINAMAN—A boy. - ESKIMO—A boy. - JAPANESE—A girl. - HOLLAND—A girl. - INDIAN—A boy. - NEGRO—A boy. - -Silhouettes of bats, black cats and owls are hung by threads from the -ceiling. The characters are grouped about the stage. They wear fancy -costumes and masks, and pose as statues. Boys on stilts, standing at -right and left, help give a comical appearance; and children dressed in -costumes of all nations, carrying national flags may be in the groups. -Folly wears the most comical costume of all, he is attired as a court -jester, half the costume black, half yellow, wears a cap and bells, -carries a noisy rattle. - - -SCENE I - -[_The first song is sung back of the scenes. Have stage darkened, only -Jack-o’-Lanterns as foot-lights._] - -Tune: “The Campbells Are Coming.” - - On Hallowe’en Night, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, - The Witches and Brownies, Ho, Ho. Ho, Ho; - The Owls and the Cats. Ho. Ho. Ho, Ho, - On Hallowe’en Night, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho. - -[_Lights come on._] - -FOLLY: - - I am Folly, always jolly, - Though I’m seldom seen; - I am Folly, always jolly, - Late on Hallowe’en. - And if I am not mistaken, - All these statutes waken, waken! - Ha, ha, ha, hear Folly’s laughter, - Fun and frolic follow after. - -[_Folly touches the characters one at a time, with wand or rattle, they -rise stiffly, come to life and recite._] - -OWL: - - I am the Owl, who—who—who? - On Hallowe’en I follow you. - -CAT: - - I am the Witch’s Cat, oft’ seen - Late at night on Hallowe’en. - -WITCH: - - Oh Folly, you’re a cunning fellow, - In your costume black and yellow; - Why not give a wax-work show, - To entertain before we go? - -FOLLY: - - I’ll wake the funny old stilt-walkers, - Perhaps they’ll serve as the end talkers. - -STILT-WALKERS: - - We’re rather tall, wherever seen, - But we’ll enjoy this Hallowe’en. - -MAD MARCH HARE: - - I’m the Mad March Hare, I do declare, - Not popular now, anywhere; - And if you give a wax-work show, - I’m very sure I want to go. - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - Jack-o’-Lantern, jolly rover, - Happy is, in glad October. - -WITCH: - - Ha, ha. Folly, I’ll cast a spell. - Incantations I know well; - My Poppy Ladies, I will call, - They’ll wrap in slumber one and all. - -FOLLY: - - My silver whistle, I will blow, - The Poppy Ladies come, ho, ho. - -[_Enter Poppy Ladies in crepe paper costumes, go through any pretty -little dance and sing._] - -Tune: “Coming Through the Rye.” - - Poppy Ladies in October - Sing a lullaby; - And sweet dreams you will discover, - Sandman hovers nigh. - Dreamland fairies in October - Form a magic ring, - Hallowe’en brings many a rover, - Poppy Ladies sing. - -[_They go out, the Witch casts a spell indicating certain characters, who -will take part in the wax-work show in the next scene._] - -WITCH: - - Ho, ho, come broomstick, cast a spell, - On Hallowe’en, when all is well; - All turn to wax, while sleeping, sleeping, - Close your eyes, let’s have no peeping. - You shall whistle, and you shall sing, - You shall recite of fall or spring; - You’ll be a wild rider in the show, - You’ll dance a solo before we go. - The boys and girls from many a nation, - Will appear in their own creation; - And only Folly can break the spell, - Ha, ha, ho, ho, we wish you well. - - -SCENE II - -The characters now are wax-like figures, very still, sitting in a row. -As Folly touches one with a wand he rises and goes through the stunt -suggested by the Witches spell in the last scene. One dances, one sings a -nonsense song, one may give a dumb-bell or Indian-club drill, one skates, -one comes forward on a Kiddy-cart to represent the wild rider. Bring in -all talent possible to make this part of the program funny. A Clown -Dance would be appropriate. The children of various nations recite. - -CHINAMAN: - - I am Ching-Lo, Chinaman, - Also known as funny man. - -ESKIMO: - - I am Eskimo, and if you please, - I enter doors on hands and knees. - -JAPANESE: - - Across the sea to fair Japan, - I carry parasol and fan. - -HOLLAND: - - Clump, clump, go my wooden shoes, - As I travel to carry news. - -INDIAN: - - Indian in Indian summer weather, - Carries war-paint, carries feathers. - -NEGRO: - - Plunkety-plunk goes the old banjo, - Down in the cotton field you know. - -[_All taking attitude of playing banjo, say_]: - - Plunkety-plunk is a merry tune, - Plunkety-plunk, ’neath the harvest moon; - Plunkety-plunk with songs between, - We’ll entertain on Hallowe’en. - -[_Girls enter with mirrors, turn heads to look in mirror held over -shoulder and Folly peeps in each, so he is seen._] - -ALL: - - Minor, mirror, what do you see? - On Hallowe’en reveal to me. - -FIRST: - - Mirror, mirror, that I hold, - Many a fortune by you is told. - Folly, Folly, Folly. - -SECOND: - - Mirror, mirror, what do you mean, - The hour strikes, ’tis Hallowe’en. - Folly, Folly, Folly. - -THIRD: - - Mirror, mirror, tell me true, - If I meet my love, what shall I do? - Folly, Folly, Folly. - -FOURTH: - - Mirror, mirror, in my hand, - Your charm I can not understand. - Folly, Folly, Folly. - -FOLLY: - - Merry lads and lassies too, - Folly makes much fun for you; - Can wax-work figures sing I wonder? - Will they whisper? will they blunder? - Can they keep a tune? I’ll see, - I’ll wind them with my little key. - -[_He winds them up one at a time, they rise, to his apparent surprise, -dance around, come forward, line up and sing._] - -Tune: “Yankee Doodle.” - -WAX-WORK SONG - -1. - - We’re Wax-Work Figures in the show, - We’re very fond of singing; - We’re talented as you must know, - You’ll hear our voices ringing. - -CHORUS. - - Ha, ha, ha, we’re wound up well, - You will soon discover; - Why we’re singing, we can’t tell, - In the late October - -[_Hum the chorus._] - -2. - - We’re Wax-Work Figures it is true, - Let’s keep on humming, humming; - We’ll do our very best for you, - As Hallowe’en is coming. - -[_Whistle chorus. Repeat words of chorus and go off right and left as -stiff figures would._] - - - - -The Play of Pomona - -NOTE—The ancients believed that Pomona, the goddess of fruits, attracted -many lovers. She was finally won by Vertumnus, the god of the changing -year. To win her, he had to take on many forms. Offerings were made to -those gods in Rome at festival time. - - -CHARACTERS - - OCTOBER—A tall girl. - WITCH—A tall girl or boy. - TRUMPETER—A small boy. - APPLES—Four girls. - PEARS—Four girls. - BANANAS—Four girls. - GRAPES—Four girls. - CHILD—A small boy. - POMONA—A young lady. - SUITORS—Any number of boys. - VERTUMNUS—A young man. - - -COSTUME SUGGESTIONS - -While no special costumes are necessary, they will add to the program. -The fruits especially should be made to represent what they speak of, -and the Horn of Plenty may be made of pasteboard, decorated with colored -fruits and flowers, or a large waste basket filled with fruits would do -for this purpose. October will be pretty crowned with autumn leaves. -There will be no difficulty in getting a long, black cape for the Witch, -and a pointed black hat. She carries a cane and raps on the floor when -ready to recite. Consult any ancient history for costumes for Pomona and -her suitors. - - -SCENE I - -[_In the woods._] - -OCTOBER: - - I am October, my fruits are mellow, - My autumn leaves are red and yellow? - I am October, my voice you hear - On Hallowe’en, the fall of the year. - -WITCH: - - Same old jokes on Hallowe’en, - Same old pumpkins too are seen; - October, with your skies so blue, - Can’t you think up something _new_? - -OCTOBER: - - By my side old Witch please stay, - And we’ll enact a little play; - Pomona, goddess of fruits, I’ll call, - And she will entertain us all. - Vertumnus, too, I’ll conjure here, - The god he is, of the turning year! - -WITCH: - - Ha, ha, the story I remember, - He comes long before November; - Though many shapes he takes to woo her, - Nothing ever seems to do her - Until he dons a gossip’s shoes, - For truly, she is fond of news! - -OCTOBER: - - Her attendants we’ll call without delay, - For Pomona now is on her way. - -[_A Trumpeter appears and blows his horn, each time before a fruit or -group of fruits enter._] - -APPLES: - - Apples rosy, Apples red, - See us nodding overhead; - Apples rosy, round and sweet, - Everywhere are good to eat. - -[_Dance around in couples, and line up at back of stage._] - -PEARS: - - We are Pears, so very shy, - Scarcely nodding to passersby; - As we heard Pomona call, - We’ll do her honor one and all. - -[_Dance in a circle, and line up beside Apples._] - -BANANAS: - - We’re Bananas, spick and spandy, - And you always find us handy; - Ripe Bananas are so sweet, - You will find us quite a treat. - -[_Bow to partners, circle round each other, and line up at back._] - -GRAPES: - - Purple Grapes, in early fall, - We have heard Pomona’s call; - And we come in late October, - For the summer hours are over. - -[_Join hands, skip forward and back, line up at back. Child enters with -Horn of Plenty, they circle, around her, singing._] - -Tune: “Coming Through the Rye.” - - To the woodland we are going - Late on Hallowe’en, - We’ve no other way of knowing - What strange sights are seen; - But we bring the Horn of Plenty - At this time of year, - And a festival we’re keeping, - For Pomona’s here. - -[_Pomona enters, and is seated at right; the fruits in turn go to her and -bow, and the child offers her the Horn of Plenty. Many suitors now come -bowing to her in turn; they offer her fall fruits and flowers and gifts, -carrying them in baskets or on trays; the Knave of Hearts even comes -offering her his tarts, and Simple Simon offers her a pie. Last of all -comes Vertumnus, he is larger and more powerful than the rest; he simply -offers her an enormous red pasteboard heart._] - -VERTUMNUS: - - Vertumnus, the god of the turning year, - I come, Pomona, behold me here; - Offerings are made to me in Rome, - Will you share my fortunes? Pomona, come. - -[_Pomona waves him away with the rest of the company, and the curtain -falls._] - - -SCENE II - -[_Witch’s quarters in woods. The Witch and Vertumnus, seated at a table, -are talking over their cups of tea._] - -WITCH: - - I’m the Witch of Hallowe’en, - Many curious sights I’ve seen. - I’m also a gipsy as you see, - I’ll tell your fortune With leaves of tea. - You must wear disguise, you understand, - If you would win Pomona’s hand. - Go as a Ploughman, talk of spring, - Roses to her cheeks you’ll bring. - As a Fisherman, talk of summer time, - Charm her with your song and rhyme. - A Reaper has enchanting ways - When he sings of autumn days. - As Old Woman Winter in ice and snow, - You’ll interest her, I’m sure it’s so. - When you have enchanted her, then arise, - You can safely throw off your last disguise. - -VERTUMNUS: - - Such fortunes in tea leaves we’ve seen, - I’ll cry. “Hurrah for Hallowe’en; - Hurrah! hurrah! for your time and trouble, - May your kettle always boil and bubble.” - -WITCH: - - Vertumnus, now if you are wise, - You’ll not forget to wear disguise. - -VERTUMNUS: - - In disguise I’ll journey, you understand, - To seek again Pomona’s hand. - - -SCENE III - -[_Pomona’s home in the woods. Pomona seated by spinning wheel. A knock is -heard, enter Vertumnus as ploughman._] - -VERTUMNUS: Fair Pomona, I can not help but sing today; I come to tell you -of all the beauties of spring. If you will come with me to the fields you -will see new life returning everywhere. In every little blade of grass -upspringing, in every mellow bird note, there is nature’s call. See, I -have brought you the first violets. - -POMONA: Very beautiful is your breath of spring, and the message the -violets bring me, but I would far rather stay here by my spinning wheel, -for even now nights and mornings are chilly. I care not for your wild, -sweet, spring music. - -[_Vertumnus goes out. While Pomona spins, he returns as a fisherman._] - -VERTUMNUS: - - I am a Fisherman, since you ask it, - I made a catch that will fill your basket. - How we all love summer, summer, - She’s a fashionable new-comer. - Now, sweet summer, with her roses, - Happiness for all proposes. - -POMONA: I care not for your wonderful catch of fish, or for your summer -roses. I have had bouquets before. Go back to your stream, young -fisherman, perhaps the fish will listen to your clumsy verses. - -[_He goes out, returns as reaper, with a scythe or cycle._] - -VERTUMNUS: What wonderful seasons we have, Pomona, this is the harvest -time. What a wealth of flowers, fruits and nuts meet our gaze, and the -cheerful bonfires are lighted everywhere. Soon Hallowe’en will be here. -I almost imagined I saw a Witch as I entered. [_The Witch peeps over the -screen, waving hand to audience._] I dream I hear October’s laughter as -she shakes the trees, from which the leaves leap and dance to the last -ball of the season. [_October peeps over screen and laughs._] Will you -come with me, Pomona? - -[_Pomona does some real acting while this last recitation is given, she -appears almost to yield, but replies._] - -POMONA: As I am the goddess of fruits, you almost persuade me. I hear the -far-off hunter’s horn, I feel the spell of Hallowe’en, but no—I am not -easily won. - -[_Vertumnus now goes out and re-enters as old woman winter, he wears a -long cape with hood._] - -VERTUMNUS: Have you heard the news? You must surely know. They say, and -they say, and they say. Oh, yes, I look like old winter with my frosty -fingers, but see, I bring Christmas and sleighing and good times and -_gossip_. Ha, ha! Oh, yes, I pay quite a fortune for shoes, for I travel -so far to carry the news. - -WITCH [_over the screen_]: - - Gossip now is going to win her, - Keep at it whatever you do; - Gossip, like a hardened sinner, - Stands you in good stead ’tis true. - Gossip about whatever you choose, - Drop a word here and there to carry the news; - Never mind who listens over the screen, - I’m the merry old Witch of Hallowe’en. - -[_Pomona rises from stool and yields to Vertumnus. Vertumnus drops his -disguise and takes Pomona by the hand. They march forward and bow. The -Witch enters at right, October at left._] - -WITCH: - - The goddess of fruits to merry October - Calls, “Good-bye, the summer is over.” - -OCTOBER: - - Vertumnus, the god of the turning year, - Hath won her now, it doth appear. - -POMONA: - - What our kind friends say is true, - So we call, “Good-bye,” to you. - -VERTUMNUS: - - Come, let the fall fruits and flowers, - Return for a few more happy hours. - -[_All who have taken part re-enter, heralded by trumpeter, line up, -sing._] - -Tune: “Battle Hymn.” - -1. - - Oh autumn time is coming, - You can hear her trumpets call; - While the fruits and nuts are falling, - There is plenty for us all. - We go o’er hill and valley - Making bonfires in the fall, - In happy harvest time. - -CHORUS. - - Sing three cheers for glad October, - Sing three cheers for summer’s over; - Jack Frost comes, a merry rover, - In happy harvest time. - -2. - - Oh autumn time we love you - With your fields of ripened wheat; - And so bountiful the harvest - All the glories we repeat. - And at the hour of sunset - You can hear our marching feet, - In happy harvest time. - -CHORUS. - -CURTAIN OR MARCH OFF - - - - -Hallowe’en Puppet Play - -[_The Puppets are shown over a screen, and a Showman comes out in front -to recite the prologue._] - - -CHARACTERS - - SHOWMAN - WITCH - CAT - JACK-O’-LANTERN - BROWNIE - KNOWLEDGE - PUNCH AND JUDY - -TIME: Hallowe’en. - -PLACE: High on the hill. - -SHOWMAN: - - Little Puppets now are seen, - Late at night on Hallowe’en, - Sometimes thrown upon a screen. - - Sometimes from wires suspended high, - You’ll see the Puppets passing by, - Perhaps you’ll hear a wooden sigh. - - The Witch and Jack-o’-Lantern, too, - A wooden speech will make for you, - They’ll dance as any Puppets do. - - The Cat and Brownie, too, are here, - ’Tis Hallowe’en, the hour draws near, - And even Knowledge doth appear. - - Now, if you like such plays as these, - Just come inside and take your ease, - For Puppets always try to please. - -WITCH: - - Ha, ha, ha, on Hallowe’en, - Ghosts and goblins, too, are seen. - -CAT: - - I’m the Hallowe’en Cat, I stalk about, - I’ll scare some people, without doubt. - -WITCH: - - What’s the meaning of Hallowe’en, - Oh, Kit-Cat, with the eyes of green? - -CAT: - - Meow, meow, I do not know, - Hallowe’en Witch, let me go! - -[_Exit the Cat._] - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - I’m Jack-o’-Lantern, bright ’tis said, - Though I am only a pumpkin head. - -WITCH: - - Oh, Jack-o’-Lantern, with eyes so bright, - What does Hallowe’en mean tonight? - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - Oh, oh, oh, please let me go! - Really Witch, I do not know. - -[_Exit the Jack-o’-Lantern._] - -BROWNIE: - - I’m a Brownie, o’er the green, - I dance and sing on Hallowe’en. - -WITCH: - - You’re the cutest Brownie I have seen, - What is the meaning of Hallowe’en? - -BROWNIE: - - I turn a somersault and go, - For really, witch, I do not know. - -[_Exit Brownie._] - -WITCH [_stirs a kettle_]: - - Bubble, bubble, always bubble, - Kettle brings us toil and trouble; - None have I met, none have I seen, - Who knows the meaning of Hallowe’en. - -[_Exit Witch._] - -PUNCH: - - I am Punch, odd things I’ve seen, - Ha, ha, ho, ho, ’tis Hallowe’en. - -JUDY: - - Let’s hide right here, below the screen, - And ask the Witch what she may mean. - -[_They hide._] - -WITCH: - - Bubble, bubble, work and toil, - In the kettle let me boil - The Cat, Jack-o’-Lantern, and Brownie, too, - Unless the answer they bring is true, - I weave my spell where none have seen, - Who knows the meaning of Hallowe’en? - -CAT: - - I am the Cat of mystery, - Hallowe’en belongs to _history_. - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - The _Druids_ built fires all the year, - In honor of the sun-god, I hear. - -BROWNIE: - - On the 31st of October each year, - To the altars they gather near; - ’Twas then they put the fires out, - And kindled fresh ones, without doubt. - -CAT: - - Here are the _Druids_, I see them come, - And they are carrying embers home. - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - So goblins now skip o’er the green, - Every year on Hallowe’en. - -[_Witch goes out screaming as Knowledge enters._] - -KNOWLEDGE: - -I am Knowledge. I always frighten ghosts and goblins away, but I like -you, Cat, and Jack-o’-Lantern, and Brownie. You are all jolly, and -fairies, too, have their places to brighten up this old world. Let us -dance on the green this October night. - -CAT: - - Ha, ha, ha, the summer’s over, - Hallowe’en comes in gay October. - -JACK-O’-LANTERN: - - Ha, ha, ha, the secret’s out, - What Hallowe’en is all about. - -BROWNIE: - - Trip it lightly o’er the green, - On this night of Hallowe’en. - -KNOWLEDGE: - - Hallowe’en comes with pleasant weather, - We’ll have fun and frolic all together. - -[_Exit all, while Punch and Judy return._] - -PUNCH: - - How do little Puppets know - That Hallowe’en is here? - -JUDY: - - The Witches come, the Witches go, - When Knowledge doth appear. - -PUNCH: - - Hist! Be still! 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