When he coasting goes.

_Sixth child_: T is for poor Tommy Jones--
Jack Frost bit his nose.

_Seventh child_: M is for the merry part
Of this Christmas day,

_Eighth child_: A is for the apple pies
Grandma put away.

_Ninth child_: S is for old Santa Claus,
Coming here to-night.
Hope he'll wait till nearly morn,
So it will be light.

_All_: Yes, we're happy children nine,
And to each we're true,
Three cheers for jolly Santa Claus,
A happy day to you.


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=Santa Claus.=

By W.S.C.

(A letter exercise for ten very small children. Let each child
present placard bearing the letter as he recites his line. At