100 OUR NATIVE BIRDS 



as by caps, hoods, strips, and pieces of paper; but the 

 effect should be pleasing and not ridiculous. The size, 

 complexion, color of the hair, and temperament of the 

 children must also be considered. If handled in the 

 right way, it may be possible to make such exercises a 

 success in high schools and normal schools. Care 

 should be taken not to make the exercise too long. 

 The amount of matter to be used and its arrangement 

 must be decided by the person in charge. The wings 

 should be omitted from the costume, unless a pleasing 

 effect can be attained. 



1. The Mockingbird. Boy ten to fourteen years old. Front light 



gray, back gray, wings brown-gray. 



2. The Snowy Heron. Girl twelve to sixteen years old, plain 



white. 



3. Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Girl, rose carmine vest, skirt gray, 



back black, wings black with one large white spot. 



4. Green-winged Teal. Girl of eight to fourteen, chestnut-brown 



gimp with high neck collar, wings dull gray, with a broad 

 green stripe, skirt light gray. 



5. Blue-winged Teal. Girl of eight to twelve, small lead-purple 



gimp, waist brown, skirt gray, wings dull sky-blue. 



6. Orchard Oriole. Girl of eight to twelve, black gimp, extend- 



ing down to the breast, waist and skirt reddish brown, wings 

 black, with large brown spot touching the gimp toward the 

 front. 



7. Brown Thrush. Girl of ten to twelve, waist light gray, speckled 



with brown, wings and skirt brown. 



[These birds occupy seats near Uncle Sam's desk and act as 

 attorneys or speakers for the birds. Other birds may be 

 selected for this part in some cases.] 



