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Music—"The House in the Wood," (No. 35, Modern Music Series, Third Book) Reading of Governor's Proclamation Reading of State Superintendent's letter to the school children of Oklahoma. Paper—Origin and History of Arbor Day. Song—(Appropriate selection.) Recitation—Arbor Day. Recitation—My Country. Paper—Our Forest Reserves. Song—"We Love the Trees." General Discussion—Tree Planting and its Necessity. Paper—"Why We Observe Arbor Day." Historic Trees—(A paper prepared on this subject giving a brief sketch of several historic trees.) Paper—The Usefulness of Trees. Address by some invited guest. Closing Song—"America."