self.

UMBRELLA STAND.--A closed umbrella or a cane is held upright on the
floor by pressing on the top of it with the forefinger. The player is
then required to release his hold, to pirouette rapidly, and snatch
the umbrella before it falls to the ground.

VERSE LENGTHS.--The player is required to repeat a verse or jingle,
stating the number of the word after each word. For example:--

"Yankee, _one_, Doodle, _two_, went, _three_, to, _four_, town,
_five_," etc.

WALKING SPANISH.--The player is given a cane or closed umbrella. He
rests this on the floor, places both hands on top of it, and then
rests his forehead on the hands. While in this position, he is
required to turn around three times, then suddenly stand with head
erect, and walk straight ahead.

ZOO, THE.--The player is required to imitate a donkey or any other
animal.

SINGING GAMES

SINGING GAMES

DID YOU EVER SEE A LASSIE?

_10 to 60 or more players._

_Playground; gymnasium._

This is a game for very little children, and with a little suggestion
as to the exercises or movements to be illustrated by the "lassie,"
may be the source of some very good exercise as well as a pleasing
game.

All of the players but one form a circle, clasping hands. They circle
around, singing the first two lines of the verse. While they are doing
this, the odd player stands in the center and illustrates some
movement which he chooses for the others to imitate. During the last
two lines of the verse the players stand in place, drop hands, and
imitate the movements of the center player, which he continues in
unison with them.

Did you ever see a lassie, a lassie, a lassie,
Did you ever see a lassie do _this_ way and _that_?
Do _this_ way and _that_ way, and _this_ way and _that_ way;
Did you ever see a lassie do _this_ way and _that_?

When a boy is in the center, the word "lassie" should be changed to
"laddie."

The player may imitate any activity, such as mowing grass, raking hay,
prancing like a horse, or turning a hand organ; may use dancing steps
or movements such as bowing, courtesying, skipping, whirling in dance
steps with the hands over the head, etc.; or may take any gymnastic
movements, such as hopping, jumping, arm, head, trunk, or leg
exercises, etc.

[Illustration music: Did You Ever See a Lassie?

Did you ev-er see a las-sie, a
las-sie, a las-sie, Did you ev-er see a
las-sie do _this_ way and _t