Object: trophies of any kind.

Good morning, boys and girls. This is the first Sunday in the shortest month of the year. How many of you know what month this is that we are now living in? And who can tell me how many days there are in this month? [Let them answer the questions.] That's right, there are [twenty-eight] days and the name of the month is February. This month can get over in a hurry. If there was ever a race between months to see which one could finish first, it would be no contest. That's right. February would finish first every time.

Speaking of races, is there anyone here this morning who is fast? I mean, is there anyone here who has been in a race and has won? Terrific! What do you get when you finish a race and everyone is behind you? [Again let them answer.] A prize. Wha…