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I bring the balmy weather

When roses crowd together,

And blueness makes the beauty of the sky.

But when my moon so tender

Sheds over all its splendor

It seems that heaven itself is drawing nigh.

Jury. You’re dear and fair and sweet

But not for queenship meet.

[Exit June.]

[Music. “Yankee Doodle.” Drumming and noise of fire-crackers.]

[July rushes on to stage unannounced, shoots his cap pistol and says to Jury:]

You know me, boys—and girls, you do,

The month of the year I am sure for you—

With crackers and cannon and squibs and rockets,

And pistols and caps in small boys’ pockets—

With fireworks and music and jolly noise,

I’m the favorite month with girls and boys.

Now am I not, Eh?

Jury.[With hands over their ears.]

We love you once in a long year

But more than that would tire, we fear.

[Exit July.]

[Music—Waltz or Boat Song.]

[Enter Herald and August.]

Herald. Honorable judges, permit me to

introduce to you Miss Leisure August.

August.[Recites.]

Picnics by the lakeside,

Fishing in the bay,