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Little New Year, tiny child, also in white, carrying sleigh-bells; one who can sing.

Miss February, girl—blue cap, white blouse, red skirt, the last trimmed with silver hearts and birds; carries a small flag and a large valentine.

Bluster March, boy—wearing overcoat, mittens, “pull-down” cap and tippet; carries a huge kite, a large top, and a bag of marbles.

Four Winds,[1] four smaller lads, who can sing; costumes: gray gowns with large kimono-like sleeves covering hands; and pointed hoods of same material.

Baby April, small girl—dress, lavender; a “red ridinghood” cape of pale green; carries some tiny white flowers.

The Princess May, tall girl—in pink gown, with wreath of green vines and pink flowers; carries wild flowers.

May’s Attendants,[2] six or twelve smaller boys and girls—in white costumes, who dance about her or do a simple Maypole dance.

Summer-hearted June, girl, in white with wreath of roses; carries large bunch of roses.

Jolly July, boy, in Uncle Sam suit; carries bunch of sky-rockets and toy pistol.