i8 ARBOR DAY 



scholars, educators, statesmen, soldiers, historians 

 or poets, or to favorite teachers or pupils in the 

 different localities. 



The opportunity should not be lost, which is 

 afforded by the occasion, for illustrating and enforc- 

 ing the thought that the universe, its creation, its 

 arrangement and all of its developing processes 

 are not due to human planning or oversight, but 

 to the infinite wisdom and power of God. 



Our school exercises, and particularly those of an 

 unusual character, should be interspersed with selec- 

 tions, songs, and acts which will inspire patriotism. 



A HYMN FOR ARBOR DAY 



BY HENRY HANBY HAY 



(To be sung by schools to the time of "America") 

 GOD save this tree we plant! 

 And to all nature grant 



Sunshine and rain. 

 Let not its branches fade, 

 Save it from axe and spade, 

 Save it for joyful shade 



Guarding the plain. 



When it is ripe to fall, 

 Neighbored by trees as tall, 

 Shape it for good. 



