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, uuless a pleasing 
effect can be attained. 
1. The Mockingbird.cBoy 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. ] 
