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1. Games - The Mulberry Bush (continued)

   

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   most popular of the subjects being:
   (2) This is the way we wash our face.
   (3) This is the way we comb our hair.
   (4) This is the way we go to school.
   (5) This is the way we learn to write.
   (6) This is the way we learn to sew.
   (7) This is the way we learn to swim.
   The action of washing, combing, walking and writing must accompany each verse in the right order.

   

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2. Games - Crying the Forfeits

   

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   In the foregoing game, as in most of the children's party pastimes, the fun may be increased by a scheme of "forfeits" to be payed by the unsuccessful players. "Crying the forfeits" is in itself quite a laughable game. One player kneels before another with his head bowed, so as not to see whose forfeit he is "crying". The first then chants: "Here's a very thing- A very pretty thing!

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
         1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Nancy O' Sullivan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Gilcagh, Co. Cork