Ideas for Children’s PartiesBy Arthur H. StrouseJust What You Have Been Looking ForComplete plans for each month of the year with suggestions for refreshments and simple homemade decorations. Will provide a thoroughly enjoyable series of entertainments at least expense. All outlines in this book have been the outgrowth of many original parties by the author and others. An acceptable gift for Teacher or parent.Neatly bound in Art Craft Cover.Price per copy, limp cover.................$0.60Stunts for In and Out-of-DoorsBy Arthur Howard StrouseFor Young and Old140 pages of “Mixer,” Active, Quiet, Magic, Stunts, Contests, School-room and play-ground games, Athletic Feats, Parties for entertaining large or small groups in home, church or school, and many suggestions for every occasion in the year. Meets recreational requirements for young and old.Price per copy, Heavy Bristol Cover........$0.60Outdoor StuntsBy Arthur H. StrouseThe contents of this book were inspired by many outings with boys and girls. The object in producing it was to supply the increasing demand for good recreational plans. Wouldn’t you like to give an out-door party where “Wieners” could be roasted over the bon-fire, and later engage in games that bring the glow to your cheeks and a happy light in your eyes?There are war games, games of skill, Indian and African games; Campfire and Community Suggestions and real “Stunts” that boys and girls love to play.Size 6×9 inches.Price per copy.............................$0.50The Palace of DreamsBy Katherine J. PostleAn Entire Christmas Eve EntertainmentA religious play that beautifully illustrates the Christmas story. Will hold the intense interest of all from beginning to end. Includes tableau, dialog and music. The setting may be simple or elaborate as desired. Children delight in appearing in costume. Once given will long be remembered. Thirty or more characters.Price per copy.............................$0.25The Children’s Christmas DreamBy Mary E. TelfordA Christmas play in one act, easily staged, teaching the spirit of giving. Has a splendid missionary climax. Sixteen characters (children). The scene is laid out in Grandfather’s house where the children are spending their Christmas. While waiting for Santa, the children fall asleep. A fairy summons children from foreign lands who make their appeal to learn more of the Christ Child.Price per copy.............................$0.25Behold, I Bring You Good TidingsBy F. Lester PriceandA Christmas CarolBy W. A. BartlettA Special Christmas Folder for the Children’s Service. Contains two songs of Exceptional Merit.Price per copy 10 cents, per dozen...........$1.00Christmas Budget of Recitations and PlansBy Arthur H. Strouse140 pages of new suggestions for the Christmas program, home or school. Many selections of recognized merit. 140 pages.Price per copy, paper cover.............................$0.75☛Ready for distribution September 1, 1923The Awakening of Mr. SmithA Missionary PlayBy Bertha J. ClemansMr. Wealthy Smith is converted to believing and contributes liberally—through a dream—portrayed in view of the audience. Natives of different countries appearing and presenting their great needs. A very impressive play in three acts easily staged, 6 or more characters.Price per copy...............................$0.25The Soul of a FlowerBy Katherine J. PostleA New Idea for Children’s DayA delightful plan of Dialog and Song in which the children personify flowers and trees in the world of “Makebelieve.” Pronounced most unique and instructive. Children’s Day was once called “Flower Day” and the custom was to present the children with flowers or potted plants. Why not revive this worthy custom? Combine it with the Soul of a Flower and have a service that will be a delight to all. Twenty or more characters.Price per copy....................................$0.50Alice Forber, MissionaryBy Gertrude Martin StrawickA dramatic Chinese play written by Miss Strawick while Missionary in China. The plot is true to life and intensely interesting.The setting may be made simple or elaborate as desired. In 3 acts, 30 characters. Time, 2 hours.Price per copy......................$0.50
Ideas for Children’s Parties
By Arthur H. Strouse
Just What You Have Been Looking For
Complete plans for each month of the year with suggestions for refreshments and simple homemade decorations. Will provide a thoroughly enjoyable series of entertainments at least expense. All outlines in this book have been the outgrowth of many original parties by the author and others. An acceptable gift for Teacher or parent.
Neatly bound in Art Craft Cover.
Price per copy, limp cover.................$0.60
Stunts for In and Out-of-Doors
By Arthur Howard Strouse
For Young and Old
140 pages of “Mixer,” Active, Quiet, Magic, Stunts, Contests, School-room and play-ground games, Athletic Feats, Parties for entertaining large or small groups in home, church or school, and many suggestions for every occasion in the year. Meets recreational requirements for young and old.
Price per copy, Heavy Bristol Cover........$0.60
Outdoor Stunts
By Arthur H. Strouse
The contents of this book were inspired by many outings with boys and girls. The object in producing it was to supply the increasing demand for good recreational plans. Wouldn’t you like to give an out-door party where “Wieners” could be roasted over the bon-fire, and later engage in games that bring the glow to your cheeks and a happy light in your eyes?
There are war games, games of skill, Indian and African games; Campfire and Community Suggestions and real “Stunts” that boys and girls love to play.Size 6×9 inches.
Price per copy.............................$0.50
The Palace of Dreams
By Katherine J. Postle
An Entire Christmas Eve Entertainment
A religious play that beautifully illustrates the Christmas story. Will hold the intense interest of all from beginning to end. Includes tableau, dialog and music. The setting may be simple or elaborate as desired. Children delight in appearing in costume. Once given will long be remembered. Thirty or more characters.
Price per copy.............................$0.25
The Children’s Christmas Dream
By Mary E. Telford
A Christmas play in one act, easily staged, teaching the spirit of giving. Has a splendid missionary climax. Sixteen characters (children). The scene is laid out in Grandfather’s house where the children are spending their Christmas. While waiting for Santa, the children fall asleep. A fairy summons children from foreign lands who make their appeal to learn more of the Christ Child.
Price per copy.............................$0.25
Behold, I Bring You Good Tidings
By F. Lester Price
and
A Christmas Carol
By W. A. Bartlett
A Special Christmas Folder for the Children’s Service. Contains two songs of Exceptional Merit.
Price per copy 10 cents, per dozen...........$1.00
Christmas Budget of Recitations and Plans
By Arthur H. Strouse
140 pages of new suggestions for the Christmas program, home or school. Many selections of recognized merit. 140 pages.
Price per copy, paper cover.............................$0.75
☛Ready for distribution September 1, 1923
The Awakening of Mr. Smith
A Missionary Play
By Bertha J. Clemans
Mr. Wealthy Smith is converted to believing and contributes liberally—through a dream—portrayed in view of the audience. Natives of different countries appearing and presenting their great needs. A very impressive play in three acts easily staged, 6 or more characters.
Price per copy...............................$0.25
The Soul of a Flower
By Katherine J. Postle
A New Idea for Children’s Day
A delightful plan of Dialog and Song in which the children personify flowers and trees in the world of “Makebelieve.” Pronounced most unique and instructive. Children’s Day was once called “Flower Day” and the custom was to present the children with flowers or potted plants. Why not revive this worthy custom? Combine it with the Soul of a Flower and have a service that will be a delight to all. Twenty or more characters.
Price per copy....................................$0.50
Alice Forber, Missionary
By Gertrude Martin Strawick
A dramatic Chinese play written by Miss Strawick while Missionary in China. The plot is true to life and intensely interesting.
The setting may be made simple or elaborate as desired. In 3 acts, 30 characters. Time, 2 hours.
Price per copy......................$0.50
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTEThe cover image was repaired to remove a library sticker and is placed in the public domain.The following changes have been made to the text:page 1: “LINNETTE NIGHTENGAL” changed to “LINNETTE NIGHTENGALE”page 6: “this very morning’” changed to “this very mornin’”page 6: “Musician” line turned to stage directionspage 8: “Enter Carolers.” line turned to stage directionspage 9: “Dont’ cry” changed to “Don’t cry”page 9: “she burst out” changed to “she bursts out”page 11: “kindgdom of darkness” changed to “kingdom of darkness”page 15: “they hadnt’ helped” changed to “they hadn’t helped”
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE
The cover image was repaired to remove a library sticker and is placed in the public domain.
The following changes have been made to the text:page 1: “LINNETTE NIGHTENGAL” changed to “LINNETTE NIGHTENGALE”page 6: “this very morning’” changed to “this very mornin’”page 6: “Musician” line turned to stage directionspage 8: “Enter Carolers.” line turned to stage directionspage 9: “Dont’ cry” changed to “Don’t cry”page 9: “she burst out” changed to “she bursts out”page 11: “kindgdom of darkness” changed to “kingdom of darkness”page 15: “they hadnt’ helped” changed to “they hadn’t helped”