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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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BELIEF
IF THE WIND IS BLOWING OUT OF THE NORTH, IT WILL NOT RAIN
EVEN IF IT IS PREDICTED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Howell
| Subject headings: | -- |
BELIEF
IF A GIRL WEARS HER BELT TWISTED, OR HER NOSE BECOMES RED, OR IF,
WHEN WALKING IN A FIELD, THE BURRS OF THE GOOSE-GRASS STICK TO
HER CLOTHES, IT IS CERTAIN SHE IS IN LOVE. THE NUMBER OF BURRS
THAT STICKS TO HER CLOTHES INDICATES THE NUMBER OF BOYFRIENDS
SHE HAS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 07-05-1970
GIVE A NEWBORN BABY CATNIP TEA AND WRAP IT IN A HOT BLANKET
AND IF IT BREAKS OUT, IT WILL BE A NORMAL CHILD, BUT IF IT
DOES NOT BREAK OUT, IT WILL BE AN ABNORMAL CHILD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Brew of leaf, bark, root BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-05-1970
WEATHER FORECAST
PINK IN THE MORNING SAILORS' WARNING.
PINK AT NIGHT, THAT'S SAILORS' DELIGHT.
Submitter comment:
TOLD TO ME AT A BOY SCOUT TRAINING SESSION
AT HOWELL SCOUT CAMP
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Howell
James Callow Keyword(s): COLOR SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This song was taught to me
by a Girl Guide Troop from England
It is sung to the tune of O'Christmas Tree
or O'Tannenbaum
O'Tom the toad, O'Tom the toad
Why are you lying in the road?
O'Tom the toad O'Tom the Toad
Why are you lying in the road?
You did not see the truck ahead.
And now you're marked with tire tread.
O'Tom the Toad O'Tom the Toad
That's why you're lying in the road.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Social reunion Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 07-00-1989
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This is a loud song.
It was taught to me by Brownies.
I like bananas, coconuts and grapes (repeat 3 times)
(YELL!!) That's why they call me Tarzan of the apes.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 06-00-1990
Camp Song, Girl Scouts
This song is a round.
A round is a song that is sung
by two groups who start the song
and end the song at two different times.
Fires burning, Fires burning
Draw nearer, Draw nearer
In the glowing, In the glowing
come sing and be merry.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Camp Song, Girl Scouts
This song teaches a lesson about
minding your own affairs.
It was taught to me by a group of Junior Girl Scouts.
Oh I stuck my head in a little skunk hole
And the little skunk said, "Upon my soul!
Take it out, take it out, take it out, remove it!"
Well, I didn't take it out and the little skunk said
"If you don't take it out, you'll wish you were dead.
TAKE IT OUT, TAKE IT OUT, TAKE IT OUT !!!"
Shhhh....(squirt sound )
I removed it.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 06-00-1990
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This song is used internationally
to proclaim the ending of an activity, day, or at a funeral
Day is done, gone the sun,
from the lakes, from the hills, from the skies,
all is well, safely rest, God is nigh.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
Date learned: 08-00-1990
Camp Song, Girl Scouts
This song is sung to the tune of " This Old Man."
Brownie Scouts, we must go
We'll be back next week, you know.
With the Brownie Scouts you'll never be alone,
Brownie Scouts go marching home.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990
Camp Song, Girl Scouts
This song is a four part round.
A round is a song that is sung
at the same time by different groups
of people who start and end the song
at different times.
Hear the lively song of the frogs
In the yonder pond
Crick, crick, crickety crick
Burrump
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This song talks about friendship.
You and me are going to be buddies,
You and me are going to be pals.
You and me are going to be buddies,
Buddies and pals, buddies and pals.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This song is an action song.
Dewey was the grass at the early break of day.
Dewey was the Admiral at Manila Bay.
Dewey was her eyes as she bids her love adieu.
Do we love each other? I should say we do!!!!
Do we love each other? I should say we do!!!!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
James Callow Keyword(s): PUNS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This song is a round.
Gat-goon went the little green frog one day,
Gat-goon went the little green frog,
Gat-goon went the little green frog one day,
And his eyes went Gat-Gat-Goon!!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This song is sung as a round.
Laugh, ha ha
Hear the merry jest
But if you will laugh last
You will laugh best!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990
Camp Songs, Girl Scouts
This is an action song (Please see video tape)
OH - - - - Chester,
Have you heard about Harry,
He just got back from the army.
I hear he knows how to wear a rose,
Hip Hip hurray for the army!!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Camp Innisfree ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 07-00-1990