A new land whose watchword Is ringing afar-- "Democracy! Freedom!" That none shall dare mar. A nation whose vision Is making it be Humanity's champion On land and on sea. America, my land, A dream gave thee birth; Through vision thou'st conquered In all realms of worth. Thy spirit shall beckon Till all nations heed, And follow in wisdom The path thou dost lead. CLASS EXERCISE FOR COLUMBUS DAY The foundation for these exercises should be laid in previous class recitations and specially prepared class compositions which relate developing incidents in the life of Columbus. Several periods used in the preparation of these oral and written exercises will be time well spent. Select the composition which portrays the life pictures most clearly and effectively; and as the writer reads his story, let other members of the class give tableaux or act scenes apropos. The children should be encouraged to initiate their own ideas and execute their own mental pictures in costume, arrangement, facial expression, etc. The following are mentioned _suggestively_: Acts portraying the life of Columbus 1. Columbus, the boy Boy of nine to eleven years, seated, intently studying a geography, _or_ Boy whittling a wooden toy ship. 2. Columbus, the man Larger boy, posing as a dreamer, gazing at and studying the stars, _or_ Larger boy drawing maps, appearing wise and thoughtful. (Let others stand aside, smiling and mockingly pointing.) 3. Columbus' appearance before King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella King and Queen, dressed in royal style, on improvised throne; Columbus kneeling before them; the queen offering him her jewels. 4. On shipboard Boys representing mutinous sailors, their faces depicting fear, anger, dejection--dressed sailor fashion. Columbus displaying confidence, courage and patience--dressed in short full trousers, cape over his shoulders thrown back on one side. Let facial expressions and actions change to show land has been sighted. 5. The landing Columbus planting the flag of Spain in the New World. Sailors (all with uncovered heads) kneeling. Indians (let the boys wear Indian suits) watching from the outskirts, one falling down in worship. 6. The return reception King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella on throne, dressed as before, with guards on either side. Ladies-in-waiting, noblemen, etc., dressed in 15th century style, grouped about. Columbus enters (to music). All bow low except king and queen, who rise to meet him. Columbus kneels before them, kisses the queen's hand and rises.