Philadelphia, Pa.: Hall-Mack Company, 1927. Book by Elsie Duncan Yale; music by Clyde Willard. 31 p.: music; 22 cm. (8½ inches). Paper covers printed in red and black. Cover title: Santa's Surprise Party: A Christmas Cantata of Dear Old Santa. A secular Christmas pageant for children, with dialogue and 14 musical numbers. The characters are Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa Claus, the hired girl Lotta Frost, the hired boy Will Snow, the Christmas Spirit, and a little girl, Peggy, as well as a chorus. In Near Fine- Condition: lower corner of front cover and first few pages slightly creased; slight soiling of covers. Pages are clean and tight. A charming alternative to traditional Christmas pageants.. Near Fine-.