The Discovery of America

 

The Discovery of America 

By BESSIE F. DODGE.

  OFFICIAL HYMN AND OFFICIAL POEM FOR THE OFFICIAL CELEBRATION OF THE COLUMBUS DAY ON THE OCTOBER TWELFTH,  IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THIS DAY IS OFFICIALLY CALLED THE DISCOVERY DAY AND AS WELL THIS IS THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IS CALLED THE FLAG DAY. ON THE COLUMBUS DAY THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS RAISED.

A PLAY - For thirteen children each reciting one verse - one child at a time.

THIS PLAY IS COMMEMORATION OF THE REAL HISTORICAL EVENTS WHICH HAPPENED ON THE SHIPS OF THE CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IN 1492.

October twelfth is Discovery Day; 
And I'll tell you one thing more- 
To discover is to find out 
What was not known before.

Hundreds of years ago, 

In fourteen-ninety-two, 

Christopher Columbus 

Sailed over the ocean blue.

Before that time, white people 

Lived on the other side, 

And between them and America 

Lay the Atlantic, deep and wide.

Columbus was an Italian, 

His home was near the sea; 

In school he studied geography, 

That he a sailor might be.

All but this Columbus 

Thought the world was small and_flat,

And if they traveled very far, 

Would come to the edge-think of that.  

He tried to prove to learned men 

That the earth is like a ball, 

But only a very few 

Would listen to him at all.

At last, Queen Isabella,

Said she believed him any way, 

And helped to fit out three small ships 

To sail westward without delay.

After sailing for many weeks, 

The men were filled with alarm, 

And planned if Columbus did not turn back,

To do him cruel harm.

Columbus understood how they felt, 

And said if in three days more 

They did not see signs of land, 

They would return to their homeward shore.

But before the time was over, 

Land was in full view, 

Indians were here and there, 

In wigwam and canoe.

Columbus in a scarlet robe, 

With Spain's banner in his hand, 

With the sailors went on shore 

And thanked God for the beautiful land.      

This country was named America, 

But some people think-do you?- 

That it should have been Columbia, 

For Columbus brave and true.

This fact then do not forget, 

Whatever else you do;

 Columbus discovered America

In 1492.     

THE HYMN IS PRESENTED AS IT IS AS IT WAS FOUND IN THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF THE MINISTERY OF THE EDUCATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR TEACHERS- PRIMARY EDUCATION, YEAR 1908, VOLUME NUMBER 10, MONTH OF OCTOBER.

Rereferences:

1.THIS HYMN WAS OFFICIALLY RECOMMENDED FOR THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS AS THE OFFICIAL PLAY AND CONCERT ON THE OFFICIAL CELEBRATION EVENT OF THE CRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY ON THE DAY OF THE 12TH OF OCTOBER OF  THE YEAR 1908.

2,The Real America in Romance 
BEYOND SUNSET SEAS THE AGE OF DISCOVERY 1435-1506 

EDITED BY EDWIN MARKHAM 

Autumn Leaves

 Autumn Leaves 

Official Hymn of the Columbus Day sung in the Schools of The United States of America since 1908.

By:  

ALICE COOK FULLER, Deadwood, S.D.

The children should have small twigs, bearing Autumn leaves pinned to the shoulders, and small branches crossed on the breast. One larger branch should be held in the right hand, with its point touching the left shoulder.

SONG TUNE "Hold the Fort"

Hark ! The trees are all ashiver( motion 1) 
Strange sounds do they hear. 
See the crimson leaves aquiver- 
North Wind's drawing near.

Chorus 

"Come", he calls, "your playtime's over; 

Seek your beds so warm, 

Gently fall these seeds to cover- 

Guarding them from harm."

Autumn haze is sweeping o'er us, 

Leaves are red and gold,

 North Wind fairies sing the chorus

 To us as of old.

Chorus 

"Come", they say,- "Your playtime", etc.. 

See(motion2), the Autumn leaves are falling (motion 3) 

In the crisp, fresh air! 

Have they not heard North Wind calling 

All the leaves so fair?

Chorus 

"Come", he called, etc.

MOTIONS 

1. Shake the longer branches lightly. 

2. Raise larger branches to position above heads. 

3. Bring slowly down to position.

     

Gently swaying branches to and fro, march entirely across the front of the room, down the outside aisles, up the center aisle, and separating at the front, march to right and left, down the outside aisles, and across the back then from there to their seats. 

  

THIS HYMN WAS OFFICIALLY RECOMMENDED FOR THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS AS THE OFFICIAL PLAY AND CONCERT ON THE OFFICIAL CELEBRATION EVENT OF THE CRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY ON THE DAY OF THE 12TH OF OCTOBER OF  THE YEAR 1908.

THE OFFICIAL HYMN IS TRADITIONAL TUNE OF THE PATRIOTIC HYMN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: " HOLD THE FORT". THE OFFICIAL HYMN OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE COLUMBUS DAY IS TRADITIONALLY CALLED THE AUTUMN LEAVES FOR MORE THAN A HUNDRED OF YEARS.

The text of the Hymn " Hold The Fort"

That which ye have hold fast till I come REV ii 25 

1. Ho my comrades See the signal Waving in the sky!

Reinforcements now appearing, Victory is nigh!

"Hold the fort the fort for I am coming," Jesus signals still,

Wave the answer back to Heaven, "By Thy grace we will." 

2 See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on:

Mighty men around us falling, Courage almost gone!

"Hold the fort the fort for I am coming," Jesus signals still,

Wave the answer back to Heaven, "By Thy grace we will." 

3.3 See the glorious banner waving! 

Hear the trumpet blow! 

In our Leader's name we 'll triumph 

Over every foe!

4.4 Fierce and long the battle rages, 

But our help is near: 

Onward comes our great Commander, 

Cheer, my comrades, cheer! 

    

References

THE HYMN PRESENTED AS IT IS AS IT WAS FOUND IN THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF THE MINISTERY OF THE EDUCATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR TEACHERS- 

1.PRIMARY EDUCATION, YEAR 1908, VOLUME NUMBER 10, MONTH OF OCTOBER.

2.SACRED SONGS AND SOLOS SUNG BY IRA D SANKEY K. AND P.P. BLISS
LONDON MORGAN AND SCOTT 

OFFICE OF The Christian 12 PATERNOSTER BUILDINGS  

A PILGRIM ALPHABET

 A PILGRIM ALPHABET  

(HYMN)

 A is America to which the Pilgrimis came, 

B is Brewster.- their honored Elder's name. 

C is Carver, their first governor of renown. 

D is the dangers that surrounded Plymouth Town. 

E is England, the land that was their home. 

F is the forests where bears and Indians roam. 

G is their guide, a friendly Indian he, 

H is Holland far away across the sea. 

I is the Indian savage and grim, 

J is John Alden,- Priscilla married him.

 K is King James, by some folks called a fool; 

L is the Land over which he did rule. 

M is the Mayflower, the ship that brought them o'er; 

N is November when they landed on the shore. 

O is Oceanus, who was born upon the sea, 

P is Priscilla,- a lovely maiden, she, 

Q is the question Priscilla asked John, 

R is the Rock the Pilgrims landed on. 

S is Standish, the Captain, small but brave, 

T is Thanksgiving, the feast the Pilgrims gave. 

U is the underbruslı where they searched for game. 

V is the vessel in which more Pilgrims came. 

W is Washing Day in cold and dreary clime,

 X and Y are letters that are very hard to rhyme,

Z is the zeal that will conquer every time. 

By:

MONIRA F MCINTOSH Rockland Maine 

HE HYMN WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS THE MOTION SONG FOR THE PLAY ABOUT THE PILGRIMS FOR THE THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION. 

THE ORIGINAL  HYMN OF THE PURITAN SCHOOL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE ORIGINAL  RECITATION AND THE  MOTION SONG WAS FOUND IN THIS HISTORICAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

References:

1.NORMAL INSTRUCTOR APRIL  1909

2.CAPE COD and ALL the PILGRIM LAND A MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at HYANNIS MASS Copyright 1921 by the Cape Cod Publishing Co Inc MARCH 1921 

CHICKADEE

 The Chickadee 

By KATHERINE CREIGHTON 

"Chick-a-dee-dee-dee! Chick-a-dee-dee-dee!" 

"Who are you?" asked Jack. 

"Chickadee!" 

"Where are you?" asked Mary. 

"I'm up on a tree. Chick-a-dee-adee-adee!" 

"I like your black cap," said Jack. 

"Dee-dee-dee-dee! I am sometimes called Black Cap."

'Your cap comes right down to your eyes," said Mary.

"Fe-bee Fe-bee!" 

"Your cap and your bib are black, and your cheeks white", said Mary.

"Chick-a-dee-dee-dee! Chick-chick-a-dee dee!"

 "Your breast is white, and your back, your wings your tail are gray," said Mary.

"Chick-adee-adee-adee!"

"What are you doing here in this cold winter weather?" asked Jack.

"Dee-dee-dee-dee! I don t mind the cold, and the wind, and the the snow so I always stay here in the cold winter weather. Dee-dee-dee-dee!".

"I thought you went south with the bluebird and robin," said Mary.

"No, I never go south with the bluebird and robin. Chick-chick-a-dee-dee!"

"Why didn t you go down to the warm, sunny south with the bluebird and robin?asked Jack.

"I'd rather stay here with the Nuthatch and Downy. Fe-bee! Chick-chick-a-dee-dee!'

"But where do you live in this cold winter weather?" asked Mary.

"I live in the heart of a great oak tree, in a snug little nest, lined with moss, leaves, and feathers. Chick-a- dee-dee-dee!"

 "Are you never cold in your nest in the tree" asked Jack.

"I've a thick feather coat, and no matter how much wind may blow, and the snow may fall, I'm safe and warm in my snug little nest in the great tall tree. Chick-a-dee-dee! Chick-chick-a dee-dee!"

"But the ground is all frozen and covered with snow, and the insects are gone,so what can you find to eat in this cold winter weather?" asked Mary.

"In winter I get all my food from the trees. Chick-adee-adee!"

"But we don t see any food on the trees!" said Mary and Jack.

"There are thousands and thousands of insects' eggs in the bark of trees, and I pick them out with my sharp little bill. Dee-dee-dee-dee!

"Can't you see how much good the chick-a-dees do when they eat up the eggs of the insects that eat up the leaves of trees?"

We work on the branches and the Nuthatches work the trunk. Chick-a-dee-dee-dee!"

"You are brave little workers out here in the snow," said Mary and Jack.

"All winter long you are helping to save the trees from their enemies, and all winter long you are cheerfuk, and happy, and bright."

"Chick-a-dee-dee-dee! I don t mind the wind, or the cold, or the snow.

"Chick-chick-a-dee-dee!"

"Fe-bee! Fe-bee! Fe-bee!" 

"Dee-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee!"

"Chick-adee-adee-dee!'

 "Chick-a-dee!" 

REFERENCE FOUND IN THIS MAGAZINE- POPULAR EDUCATOR- JANUARY .1912.

THE EXCERPT OF THE VERY FAMOUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POEM OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WAS PRESENTED AS FOUND IN THIS HISTORICAL MAGAZINE OF TH E UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF  THE YEAR 1912.

Education XX A MONTHLY JOURNAL FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS JANUARY 1912 LLEDOR 14 1942 NUMBER 1; 00 fre VOLUME XX PRIMARY EDUCATION PUBLISHED BY THE PRIMARY EDUCATION COMPANY 50 BROMFIELD STREET BOSTON