George M. Baker

“ Song.—Air, “We’re all Noddin’.” Girls.
We’re all waiting, wait, wait, waiting,
We’re all waiting for Santa Claus to come.
To catch him we’re waiting; he’ll surely be here;
The moments fly quickly, and midnight draws near. All. ”

“ Santa Claus peeps out from chimney, then enters. Costume, rubber boots, with pants tucked into them; heavy fur coat, with red comforter tied about it; red comforter about his neck; peaked fur cap; long gray hair and beard; very red face; strapped to his back a large basket, filled with toys.
Santa (looking R. and L.) .
Ho, ho, my little rogues. You set a trap
To catch me napping; now who takes the nap?
I’m an old schemer ”

“ And creep off in the morning. (Spoken.) For, bless the dear little rogues, they’re only half asleep. Wouldn’t they like to catch me! But no, no, I’m away up the chimney, and when morning comes I peep in, and hear them cry, “Why, who has been here, and left these beautiful presents?” Ah, ha! then I sing,—
Why, Santa Claus, the Christmas king,
Who every year doth gayly sing, &c. (Children sing outside.)
We’re all dreaming, dream, dream, dreaming,
We’re all dreaming that Santa Claus has come. Santa. ”

“ Note that the cover page contains the title "Santa-Claus" although this differs from that used later in two places as "Santa Claus' Frolics." The variation has been retained.
The first page of Spencer’s catalog originally located in the front of the book has been moved to the back of the book with the balance of the catalog pages.
The author’s and publisher’s use of spelling has been maintained, except in the following cases:
The spelling of “Teetotallers” in the title “We’re all Teetotallers” has been changed in two places; from both Tretotaller and Teetotalers as originally printed. ”