us would have what they called a recitation and dialogue. I will mention a few:

Martha (my twin sister) and myself, 7 years old, Martha holding an apple:

Donald:

Oh where did you get it, oh my

That apple so big and so bright

You can’t eat it all if you try

Oh Martha please give me a bite.

Martha:

No I‘ll eat it for you my dear

Just watch and you’ll see how it’s done I will have all of the labour you see You will have only the fun.

Malcolm (Mac) Allen

A Christmas tree just trimmed for me i wouldn’t like a bit

I share my toys with other boys

And then l sure like it

Kimball Gotell:

They say that Santa’s coming In an airplane this year

If it does not snow or rain

He’il just fly over here

But if the weather is too bad We will not worry dear

He will hitch up all his reindeer For sure he will be here

Pearl Allen, holding a beautiful doll Would you like to see my dollie Her dress is just washed clean And I know you’ll think her bonnet Is the sweetest ever seen

It was Santa Claus that brought her 74