:-^o ^uv-^^ ^. „ ^■:^^'fy ^h^ o. '>^i^^^v % * *0. A** »■ • ' ^ v^ *=i/, * » - » bV" -^.t.o^ : ^0^ ,'''-'- o. *o <^ .0 . ' * - ' ^ -^' ^ « o , And if he doth the letter show He'll lose the prize, for he is slow As t'other boy is quick So! So! Is that the way the wind doth blow ? Then I can help. Hush! They are stirring ! Quiet now- On thy fair brow I touch thee ! Everychild ! awake I I too my little share must take In this awakening ! Hallo ! What time is it } (looks at watch) Ah ! time to go With that old letter, bother it ! I wish it never had been writ. It w a drag ! Why don't you sit And rest a little while, and then Run the whole way? Energy Laziness [scornfully] Flattery Discouragement Laziness Spirit of Whole- some laughter [singing] Everychild [crossly-rousing up more and more] Resoluteness Purpose Energy Everychild [reads] I know of men Who never tire; who walk and run, Wrestle and leap, when work is done — But that's a very different story; Of course there's fun in that and glory. But this is just a common tale. The poor lad's half asleep ! How pale He looks too ! he had better rest. So sleep again, that will be best ! Hush a by baby on a tree top, when the wind blows the cradle will rock, etc. Oh what's the use ! I have to go Whether I'm willing to or no. Where did I put that wretched thing ? It's in your pocket Your hat for you. I will bring And I your coat. Ah ! Here at last I've found the note ! Here's mine too, word for word the same Except of course address and name. Hark what the great man says to me : "Come Sir tomorrow punctually; Be at my house at stroke of ten. There I shall see you both, and then Decide. One boy shall be my choice; Which e'er it be he can rejoice. Life to him shall prosperous be, So long as he shows virtues three. He must have sense and honesty. Nor fail in punctuality." Indecision [detaining Everychild as he makes a move- ment to put on his coat] Everychild Deceit [clearly and loudly] Lying Flattery Selfwill Dear boy, one little moment wait ! There's time enough, you'll not be late. But think before you fling away The chances that are yours, today ! I don't understand, chances you say ? 'Tis very plain ? If you destroy The letter, then the other boy Will not be there and you will be The chosen one. Can you not see .' Its only common-sense, no more. And smartness ! That I do adore ! You have yourself and your career To think of first. — Flattery Lying [speaking at same time] Fear lllwill Selfwill [scornfully] Everychild [slowly] That's so I Hear ! Hear ! But could he not perchance forget The letter ? None would know. Why let Him beat you once again ? he's played You many a meaner trick — He's afraid 1 If I to him the letter show He will be chosen; this I know. Always, always, it has been so, He will begin his life work, — yes- He will win riches, fame, success; I shall be left. Selfwill Deceit Everychild Purpose Right Thinking Originality Deceit Good Judgment Resoluteness I must confess You will be left behind far, far Behind. All's fair in love and war. And I want it as much as he And more,— I long, I long to be A great man — to win power and fame; To be a leader in the game — To gain the power with which to serve — To give myself without reserve — Right wrongs; change evil into good — To forward human brotherhood. To face the world with steady eyes, Glad with the light of enterprise. Noble and wise— strong, pure, and true, Your deeds shall show the heart of you. Yea, you shall be yourself Your individual mark shall be Set on each deed for all to see. The keenness of your brain — your skill Are yours to do with what you will, This world expects the best from you. Work that no other one can do. Destroy the note: 'Twill ne'er be known; One moment and the thing is done ! The power to choose is yours by right, And always if you search, there's light, Wisdom and knowledge shining bright Upon your way. Courageous, — strong There's naught can hinder you for long. Selfwill Illwill Energy 5elf Confidence Self Control' Self will Illwill indecision Good Judgment Imp of Moclcery Tlie Negatives (grouped together) Spirit of Self-, Control Be strong then now ! be strong and dare To take your chance ! It's only fair You have in you such strength of will, Suth poWer to work, such force to thrill The world witli, that I wonder still How you could dream of failure, evien' If to your mate the note is given. .You know that you yourself can do All that this mian' demands of you. You know that even if you lose ^ ■ There is much left from which tp choos.e. You know that you can proudly meet Your fate, victory or deieat i Whichever 'tis you will be strong; Your life, your fate to you belong. Then take youi' chance ! Make your own fate ! Remember he's the one you hate. Leaye it a little longer,-n-wait ! . NoLso-^for Everychild must now • ' • Make his own choice. Bow wow ! Bow wow ! Oh was there ever such a fuss ! Now Everychild ! Decide for us ! Silence all ! Everychild commands Afttd we obey him. In his hands And at his mercy are we all. He speaks, and we do stand or fall. Selfwill Oh never fear. You'll have to go — 'Tis we he loves, I tell you so ! Self Control „ ., , , . . tie silent now, he must be free ! Everychild advances to front of stage holding the letter and looking at it in a perplexed undecided way. He turns and looks at the Negatives and then at the Positives. Everychild You are the ones I wish to choose, [to Positives] And yet, . .and yet. . .(pause) I can't break loose [Pointing to Neg.}. From the strange hold these have on me. (All Negative.s make a slight movement toward Everychild and open their mouths as if to speak but the Spirit of Progress silences them) Self Control May I not your helper be \ Say but the word, you shall be free. (Everychild hesitates for a moment, then straightens up, turns his back on Negatives, motioning them away and holds out hands to Self-Control saying Everychild YES ! (Positives eagerly step forward as Self-Control beckons to them. Where- upon Indecision darts rapidly off the stage. All Negatives, dismayed, take a step or two backward, Everychild puts letter in pocket, puts on coat and hat helped by Positives who crowd round him. All Negatives except Selfwill re- treat slowly to back of stage) Selfwill You surely dare not think that 1 blusteringly Can banished be so easily. Everychild I am the master here ! Away ! My slightest word you shall obey. [Selfwill goes out] As the Negatives are about to leave the stage they line up in this order; Fear, Anger, Illwill, Laziness, Unkindness, Regret, Envy Spirit of Mockery f_A-I-L -U-R-E ! [Pointing to their initials] Well ! you're a pretty company ! [Exit Negatives] Meanwhile the qualities which form the Progress Acrostic, line up in order Everychild P-R-O-G-R-E-S-S ! [pointing to their (To audience) Don't you think that I chose the initials] right ones ? (Audience) Yes ! FINAL TABLEAU Everychild stands in the centre, the Spirit of Youth at his left and the Spirit of Progress at his right, each with a hand on Everychild b shoulder. The Pro- gress qualities form a semi-circle in back of this group. AH sing the Song of Progress. The Negatives, having taken off their Shields, come back and join n the Song. The Progress System Of Moral Training in Public Schools on which "Everychild" is Based. The System is founded on the combination of qualities given below, the Acrostic at the left being used in the lower, and the one at the right in the upper grades. Patience Purpose Right thinking Right thinking Orderliness Originality Good behavior Good judgment Readiness Resoluteness Effort Energy Self-control Self-control Self-dependence Self-confidence* ♦Acrostic Copyrighted 191 1 by Marian K. Brown. The literature of the System comprises the following pamphlets: I The Proiftress System. In two parts — one for lower and one for upper grades. This describes the methods used to arouse the Self-Activity of the children and to direct it in right channels. Concrete illustrations from the mechanical world form the point of contact with the children's interests, II Progress Quotations. A collection of two huhdred brief forceful quo- tations basied on the Acrostic. III no>^ t o Use Progress Quotation Cards. Describes many interesting devices for using thie quotations printed on separate cards. This has a distinctly educational value aside from the moral training. May be used as a game, closely correlated with the language work. ' ' ■ IV Every child. A Play, representing the struggle which goes on within "Everychild" between the Progress qualities and their opposites. ....IM P BEP A B ATIOM . . . . V A Play for the lower grades, corresponding to ^'Everychild." VI A collection of stories, historical incidents, and anecdotes based on the Progress Acrostic. The stories will form the main feature of the System in the lower grades. For literature send to J. L. Hammett Co. 250 Devonshire St. Boston. JUN 17 13" CLASSICAL FAyORITES,. ' FIFTH EblTION ^ A BOOK OF PIANO PIECES FOR YOUNG PL A YEP S GRADE l.ANJD 2 CONTENTS Abendstille. . . . C. Ganschals Air de Ballett . . . . C. Ludo%ic Best Love (Melody ) ... G. L. Tracy Blooming Valley. . O. Fischer By the Brook E. Parlow Christmas Time. . . P. Hiller Cinqiiantaine (La ) . .T. Lack Coming of Spring (The ) A. Sartorio Dance on the Green .... C. Bohm First Violet F. Behr Fragrant Violet J. Low Frolic of the Breeze .... G. Lugini Frobliche Wanderer (Der ) B. Wolff- Gavotte (Good Old Times ) . C. Neustedt. Gipsy Dance (The ) . . .,'. . H. LWliner In der Fremde B^ Wolff In Twilight G. G^ftsclials Isis Gavotte. . . J. R. Haasler Landler O. Weil Legende G. Ti^cTiendorf Lily and the Bee. . G. Lugini Little Romp (The ) A. Sartorio JIarigold J. Orin Merry Whim (A ). . . . E. Link Mignardise T. Lack Normandy March E. E. Bird On Meadows Fair. . . . F. Hitz - Pastorale (Four Hands ) C. Chaminade - Pa vane Marquise. . . G. Lis.s^^ Petit Rondo F. Hartwig' ■ Petit Valse des Flflurs.. i. . < , <,, i Q- Ludo\-ic Rose at Play G. Lugim Spinning Song "• • A. Ellmenreich Tamjliea.V ...A. Biehl ^iTorchligkrt Dance. Wk p. '■ , ry, .^ A. Sartorio juwo F^i-she^oys . . . .^j-pips^ Lmder tue Lindens ..... P. Beaumont Valse du Cl^t. . .G. L. 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