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Herald. [To Jury.]Honorable judges, this is

Master January.

[January bows to Jury and recites.]

I’m the first month, as you see,

And there is a charm to me,

For all that’s old or bad I hide away;

And I bring this book so white

Where each one of you may write

Resolutions to be good from day to day.

And this little fellow here,

My delightful chum, New Year,

Just think of all the treasures he will bring.

I am sure you’ll vote for me,

For I know you will agree

That you choose me—when you hear him sing.

[Little New Year sings, “I am the little New Year.” Jenks’ Kindergarten Songs.]

Jury. A very good pair and a nice little song—

But we cannot say you—you may pass right along.

[Exit January and New Year to left.]

[Music—A Patriotic Air played or sung.]

[Enter Herald and Miss February.]

Herald. Allow me to present Miss February.

Miss February.[Recites.]

Think well of the heroes you honor and bless.

I bring you their birthdays and so rather guess

That from pride in your country you’ll surely choose me.