Price 25 Cts. OLD COLONY DAYS By Lucile Blackburn Berry A new dramatization of the Courtship of Miles Standish, faithfully reproducing the story in the language of the poem. A most excellent entertainment of the highest merit. For High School or Grammar Grades. Four principal characters (3 male, 1 female), with as many more as desired. Costumes and properties simple. Timel>^hrs. Copyright, 1915 By March Brothers MARCH BROTHERS, Publishers 208, 210, 212 Wright Ave., Lebanon, O. Old Colony Days By Lucile Blackburn Berry MARCH BROTHERS, Publishers 208, 210, 212 Wright Avenue LEBANON, OHIO > COPYRIGHT, 1915 BY MARCH BROTHERS ;>CI.D 41612 AUG 30 I u 15 Old Colony Days By Lucile Blackburn Berry A Dramatization of Longfellow's Poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish" Suggestions for Stage Settings and Costuming This play can be given much more effectively v^rhere there is a regular stage curtain, but has been presented very creditably on an ordinary school platform without any stage equipment. Decorate the walls with Colonial relics of all kinds — old weapons, Indian hatchets, bows and arrows, powder horns, skins of animals, etc., etc. Furnishings of rudest kind. Select the char- acters carefully, with special reference to fitness as regards appearance, temperament, voice, etc. Characters Miles Standish. Short, heavy-set man. Speaks in blunt, decisive tones. A man of deeds, not words. John Alden. A tall, slender fair-haired youth. A dreamer and fair-spoken. Priscilla. a sweet-faced Puritan girl. Very attractive in form, face and manner. The Elder. An old, white-haired man. Very grave of voice and manner. 4 OLD COLONY DAYS. The Indian Messenger, Tall, black-haired. Very cunning and sly in all his movements. Other Messengers. Ordinary Puritans in dress and behavior. Wattawamat. a tall Indian chief. Pecksuot. Same in rank as AVattawamat. HoBOMOK. An Indian interpreter. Friend of the white man. Other Puritans and Indians take part in sev- eral scenes. Costumes Miles Standish. If obtainable, short-waist- ed, full-skirted coat such as seen in pictures of Colonial times ; large white collar and cuffs, knee breeches, high boots, broad-rimmed hat with high crown. In later scenes, belt in which are stuck various weapons, or belt and sword should be worn. In these later scenes a khaki suit such as worn by sportsmen, or any rough-look- ing hunting jacket may be used. John Alden. Colonial suit of knee breeches and full-skirted coat, or, if that is not obtain- able, ordinary sack coat worn open; ruffled shirt and wide white collar and cuffs; low shoes with large buckles or bows. Priscilla. Typical Colonial gown of dark material, short-waisted and with full skirt ; large white kerchief of sheer lawn folded and crossed over bosom; broad cuffs and apron of same material. Elder. Long black coat and wide black stock or ministerial vest. OLD COLONY DAYS. Indian Messenger. Long khaki or leather trousers. If former, fringe of bright colored cloth may be sewed up outside seams. Shirt of same material. Hair long with band about fore- head. Feathers stuck in band, long knife in belt. Wattawamat. Very showy Indian dress. Pecksuot. Similar dress, but of different color. HoBOMOK. Rough dress of scout or woods- man. Other Puritans and Indians may be dressed in a similar manner, but colors and styles varied slightly to give variety without being unfaithful to the costumes of that day. Scene I [Setting: Table at center on which are ar- ranged some very large books. Miles Standish reading. Table at right over which are scattered writing materials. John Alden seated busily writing with quill pen. Weapons hanging on walls. Miles Standish rises deliberately and walks about as though inspecting weapons. Turns and gazes long at John Alden, then bursts into speech.] Miles Standish: Look at these arms, my friend, ihe warlike weapons that hang here Burnished and bright and clean, as if for parade or inspection ! This is the sword of Damascus I fought with in Flanders; this breastplate, 6 OLD COLONY DAYS. Well I remember the day ! once saved my life in a skirmish ; Here in front you can see the very dint of the bullet Fired point-blank at my heart by a Spanish arcabucero. Had it not been of sheer steel, the forgotten bones of Miles Standish Would at this moment be mould, in their grave in the Flemish morasses. John Alden [ceasmg to write and looking with affection at Standish] : "**^^ Truly the breath of the Lord hath slackened the speed of the bullet; He in his mercy preserved you to be our shield and our weapon. [Continues his writing.] Miles Standish: See how bright they are burnished, as if in an arsenal hanging; That is because I have done it myself, and not left it to others. Serve yourself, would you be well served, Is an excellent adage ; So I take care of my arms, as you of your pens and your ink-horn. (Smiling) Then, too, there are my soldiers, my great invincible army, Twelve men, all equipped, having each his rest and his matchlock. Eighteen shillings a month, together with diet and pillage, And, like Caesar, I know the name of each of my soldiers. [Alden laughs as he writes. Standish ceases zvalking about, viewing arms, and goes to window, out of which he gases apparently lost in his own thoughts. After a time he speaks, his voice tender with pity and regret.] Yonder there, on the hill by the sea, lies buried Rose Standish ; Beautiful rose of love, that bloomed for me by the wayside ! OLD COLONY DAYS. 7 She was the first to die of all who came in the Mayflower ! Green above her is growing the field of wheat we have sown there, Better to hide from the Indian scouts the graves of our people, Lest they should count them and see how many are perished! [Goes back to table, selects a large volume, opens, and reads zvith great interest. Alden continues busily writing. After a short time. Miles Standish brings his hand palm down- wards on the open page and looking at Alden, who glances up in surprise, says with great force.] Miles Standish: A wonderful man was this Caesar, You are a writer and I am a fighter, but here is a fellow Who could both write and fight and in both was equally skillful ! John Alden: Yes, he was equally skilled, as you say, with his pen and his weapons. Somewhere have I read, but where I forget, he could dictate Seven letters at once, at the same time writing his memoirs. [Continues his zvriting.] Miles Standish: Truly, truly, a wonderful man was Caius Julius Caesar! Better be first, he said, in a little Iberian village. Than be second in Rome, and I think he was right when he said it. Battles five hundred he fought and a thousand cities he conquered ; He too, fought in Flanders, as he himself has recorded; Finally, he was stabbed, by his friend, the orator Brutus ! Now, do you know what he did on a certain occasion in Flanders, When the rear guard of his army retreated, the front giving way too, 8 OLD COLONY DAYS. And the immortal Twelfth Legion was crowded so closely together There was no room for their swords? Why, he seized a shield from a soldier. Put himself straight at the head of his troops, and commanded the captains, Calling on each one by name, to order forward the ensigns ; Then to widen the ranks, and give more room for their weapons ; So he won the day, the battle of something or other. That's what I always say: If you wish a thing to be well done, You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others. [Standish goes back to his reading and John Alden zvrites vigorously. After a time, Standish closes the ponderous book with a bang that causes Alden to look up in surprise. Then Standish speaks, rising as he does so.\ Miles Standish: When you have finished your work, I have something important to tell you, Be not, however, in haste; I can wait; I shall not be impatient ! John Alden [folding the last letter, and push- ing aside his papers] : Speak, for whenever you speak I am always ready to listen, Always ready to hear whatever pertains to Miles Standish. Miles Standish \ embarrassed and speaking with some hesitation] : 'Tis not good for a man to be alone, say the Scriptures — This I have said before, and again and again, I repeat it; _ Every hour in the day, I think it, and feel it and say it. OLD COLONY DAYS. 9 Since Rose Standish died, my life has been weary and dreary; Sick at heart have I been, beyond the healing of friendship. Oft in my lonely hours have I thought of the maiden Priscilla. She is alone in the world, her father and mother and brother Died in the winter together; I saw her going and coming, Now to the grave of the dead, and now to the bed of the dying, Patient, courageous, and strong, and said to myself that if ever There were angels on earth, as there are angels in heaven. Two have I seen and known; and the angel whose name is Priscilla, Holds in my desolate life the place which the other abandoned. Long have I cherished the thought, but never have dared to reveal it, Being a coward in this, though valiant enough for the most part. Go to the damsel Priscilla, the loveliest maiden of Plymouth, Say that a blunt old Captain, a man not of words but of actions, Offers his hand and his heart, the hand and the heart of a soldier. Not in these words, you know, but this in short is my meaning; I am a maker of war, and not a maker of phrases You, who are bred as a scholar, can say It in elegant language. Such as you read in your books, of the pleadings and wooings of lovers. Such as you think best adapted to win the heart of a maiden. 10 OLD COLONY DAYS. John Alden [at the first mention of Priscillafs name, he has started up in surprise, hut controlling himself he tries to mask his bewilderment, and speaks in a light way] : Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done — I am only repeating your maxim — You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others! Miles Standish [somewhat annoyed, and speaking impatiently] : Truly the maxim is good, and I do not gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing. Now as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases. I can march up to a fortress and summon the place to surrender. But march up to a woman with such a proposal, I dare not. I'm not afraid of bullets, nor shot from the mouth of a cannon. But of a thundering "No !" point-blank from the mouth of a woman, That I confess I'm afraid of, nor am I ashamed to confess it. So you must grant my request, for you are an elegant scholar, Having the graces of speech, and skill in the turning of phrases. [Here he goes over to John Aldcn, who has stood for the greater part of the time with eyes downcast, takes his hand and with much kindness in his voice, continues] : Though I have spoken thus lightly, yet deep is the feeling that prompts me. Surely you can not refuse what I ask in the name of our friendship ! John Alden [slowly and zvith deep feeling] : The name of friendship is sacred; OLD COLONY DAYS. 11 What you demand in that name, I have not the power to deny you. [The conclusion to this scene should be made to bring out the strong friendship betiveen these men. Let the hand-clasp, which is continued until the last zi'ord is spoken, the voices of the men and the direct look of each into the other's eyes bring out this central truth.] Scene II [Setting: A room suggesting colonial times. Any furnishings that carry out this idea will add to the effectiveness of the scene, but the only things necessary are a spinning-wheel and two rude chairs. Priscilla seated at wheel spinning. After a moment John Alden enters. It would add to this scene if Priscilla could sing in the manner of the Pilgrims, a Psalm before the entrance of Alden. As she concludes, he enters. She rises and meets him with evident pleasure.] Priscilla : I knew it was you, when I heard your step in the passage; For I was thinking of you, as I sat here singing and spinning. [During this speech they are seated, Priscilla at her zvheel. John is much embarrassed, turns his hat around, and zvonders hozv he zvill deliver his message. Priscilla continues slozuly and zvifJi much sadness in her voice.] I have been thinking all day, Dreaming all right, and thinking all day, of the hedge- rows of England ; They are in blossom now, and the country is all like a garden ; Thinking of lanes and fields, and the song of the lark and the linnet. 12 OLD COLONY DAYS. Seeing the village street, and familiar faces of neighbors Going about as of old, and stopping to gossip together, And, at the end of the street, the village church, with the ivy Climbing the old gray tower, and the quiet graves In the church-yard. Kind are the people I live with, and dear to me my religion ; Still my heart is so sad, that I wish myself back in Old England. You will say it is wrong, but I can not help it; I almost Wish myself back in Old England, I feel so lonely and wretched. John Alden [zvho has trusted himself to glance at Priscilla only occasionally while she spoke] : Indeed I do not condemn j'-ou ; Stouter hearts than a woman's have quailed In this terrible winter. Yours is tender and trusting, and needs a stronger to lean on ; So I have come to you now, with an offer and proflfer of marriage Made by a good man and true. Miles Standish, the Captain of Plymouth. Priscilla [who during the first part of the speech has eagerly listened, expecting John Alden to offer himself, now gazes at him in amazement and after a moment hursts forth indignantly] : If the great Captain of Plymouth is so very eager to wed me, Why does he not come himself and take the trouble to woo me? If I am not worth the wooing, I surely am not worth the winning! OLD COLONY DAYS. 13 John Alden [stammering and confused but trying to defend his friend]: But the Captain — the Captain has no time for such things. Priscilla [her indignation rising] : Has no time for such things, as you call it before he is married, Would he be likely to find it or make it after the wedding? That is the way with you men; you don't understand us — you can not. When you have made up your minds, after thinking of this one and that one, Choosing, selecting, rejecting, comparing one with another, Then you make known your desire, with abrupt and sudden avowal, And are offended and hurt, and indignant perhaps, that a woman Does not respond at once to a love that she never suspected. Does not attain at a bound the height to which you have been climbing. This is not right nor just ; for surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for the asking. When one is truly in love, one not only says it, but shows it. Had he but waited awhile, had he only showed that he loved me, Even this Captain of yours — who knows? — at last might have won me. Old and rough as he is ; but now it never can happen. John Alden [anxious to do his duty and defend his friend speaks earnestly] : But remember his courage and skill and all of his battles in Flanders, How with the people of God he has chosen to suffer affliction. 14 OLD COLONY DAYS. How, in return for his zeal, they have made him the Captain of Plymouth. He is a gentleman born, can trace his pedigree plainly Back to Hugh Standish of Duxbury Hall, in Lancashire, England, Who was the son of Ralph, and the grandson of Thurston de Standish. He is heir unto vast estates, of which he was basely defrauded. He still bears the family arms, and has for his crest, a cock argent Combed and wattled gules, and all the rest of the blazon. Though he is rough, he is kindly; you know how during the winter. He has attended the sick, with a hand as gentle as woman's. He is somewhat hasty and hot, I can not deny it, and headstrong, Stern as a soldier must be, but hearty, and placable always. \ Rising.] He is not to be laughed at and scorned, because he is little of stature; For he is great of heart, magnanimous, courtly, courageous ; Any woman in Plymouth, nay, any woman in England, Might be happy and proud to be called the wife of Miles Standish. Priscilla \ smiling archly at John who has ended his speech zvith great warmth] : Why don't you speak for yourself, John? [John glances once at Priscilla comprehending all and rushes from the room. [To prevent this scene from being stiff and unnatural especially during the long speeches, it is necessary that those taking the parts, realise fully the situation. As John makes his last speech, Priscilla may spin vigorously and occasionally shovj her disdain by tossing her head. As he speaks of Miles Standish's temper she may look at him and laugh outright.] OLD COLONY DAYS. 15 Scene III [Setting: Evening in home of Miles Stan- dish. Same room as in Scene I. Miles Standish seated at the table reading his favorite volume of Caesar by candle light. Very nervous, rises, walks to window, comes back to his book, listens as if expecting some one. Alden enters hurriedly. Miles Standish looks up and speaks cheerily.] Miles Standish: Long have you been on your errand, Not far off is the house, although the woods are between us ; But you have lingered so long, that while you were going and coming I have fought ten battles and sacked and demolished a city. Come, sit down, and in order, relate to me all that has happened. John Alden [embarrassed but driven to speak the truth] : Friend, I have carried your message, Gave it with faith and with fervor. Told of your family, your name, your rare lineage. Told of your sacrifice here with God's people, Spoke of your battles and warfare and all the honor we do you. Sought to show you as I see you, A man any woman might glory to name as her husband. But it availed naught, she would not believe me, Said if you loved her you surely would woo her. Scorned my excuse "You were busy" And laughing at me, as T urgently pleaded your cause. Said, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John ?" Miles Standish [very angry at the last words, jumps up and stamping in rage, shouts] : John Alden ! you have betrayed me ! 16 OLD COLONY DAYS. Me, Miles Standish! Have supplanted, defrauded, betrayed me ! One of mv ancestors ran his sword through the heart of Wat Tyler; Who shall prevent me from running my own through the heart of a traitor? Yours is the greater treason, for yours is a treason to friendship! You, who have lived under my roof, whom I cherished and loved as a brother; You, who have fed at my board, and drunk at my cup, to whose keeping I have entrusted my honor, my thoughts the most sacred and secret, — You too, Brutus ! Ah, woe to the name of friendship hereafter ! Brutus was Ceasar's friend, and you were mine, but henceforward Let there be nothing between us save war and implacable hatred ! [As the Captain speaks in great rage he strides up and down the room. John Alden sits in deep miser y.'\ Messenger [enters and speaks in great excite- ment] : Come, Captain Miles Standish, the men of the village have sent me, Rumors of war are afloat and hostile incursions of Indians, When danger is present, 'tis your voice that is needed in counsel. [Exit Messenger.] [Miles Standish takes his sword from its place on the wall, buckles it on and frozvning fiercely leaves the room. John Alden sits as one bezvildered, then rises and speaks sadly.] John Alden : It hath displeased the Lord! It is the temptation of Satan ! Yes, it is plain to me now that the hand of the Lord is leading. OLD COLONY DAYS. 17 Back will I go o'er the ocean, this dreary land will abandon, and Her whom I may not love and him whom my heart has offended. With me my secret shall lie, like a buried jewel that glimmers Bright on the hand, that is dust in the chambers of silence and darkness — Yes, as the mariage ring of the great espousal hereafter. [Stands in sad meditation as curtain falls.] Scene IV [Setting: A room rudely furnished with table at front of stage. On table is large Bible. When scene opens a group of middle aged men (any number), stand conversing in an earnest manner with the Elder. An Indian enters, glides across the stage, and lays a large rattlesnake skin filled with arrows upon the table. The men step forward and examine it, glancing with hatred at the Indian. The Elder, at length, places his hand on the Bible and speaks. As he speaks the men listen but seem doubtful as they glance from time to time at the Indian who has glided back to the door and awaits an answer. Scene must be given very deliberately to be effective.] Elder [speaking very slozvly] : I judge it wise and well that some at least were con- verted, Rather than any were slain, for that is but Christian behavior ! 18 OLD COLONY DAYS. Miles Standish [entering hurriedly and over- hearing the Elder] : What ! do you mean to make war with milk and the water of roses? Is it to shoot red squirrels you have your howitzer planted There on the roof of the church, or is it to shoot red devils? Truly the only tongue that is understood by a savage Must be the tongue of fire that speaks from the mouth of a cannon ! Elder {surprised hut firm] : Not so thought Saint Paul, nor yet the other Apostles, Not from the cannon's mouth were the tongues of fire they spake with! Miles Standish [advancing to table, speaks decisively] : Leave this matter to me, for to me by right, it pertaineth. War. is a terrible trade ; but in the cause that is righteous. Sweet is the smell of powder; and thus I answer the challenge ! [As he speaks, he jerks the arrows from the skins, throzvs them upon the floor, then tills the skin with powder and bullets and walks over to the Indian. As he thrusts the skin into the hands of the savage, he exclaims.] Here, take it! This is your answer! [All watch intently the Indian as he leaves the room, except the Elder who stands with head bowed. Hold scene for a time.] Scene V [Setting: This scene takes place just after John Alden has witnessed the departure of the OLD COLONY DAYS, 19 vessel for England. He is supposed to be stand- ing gazing after the ship. Arrange street scene if possible.] John Alden: Yonder snow-white cloud, that floats in the ether above me, Seemed Hke a hand that was pointing and beckoning over the ocean. But there is another hand that it not so spectral and ghost-Hke, Holding me, drawing me back and clasping mine for protection. Float, O hand of cloud and vanish away in the ether! Roll thyself up like a fist to threaten and daunt me; I heed not Either your warning or menace, or any omen of evil ! Here I remain. [Enter Priscilla, unnoticed by Alden.] There is no land so sacred, no air so pure and so wholesome, As is the air she breathes and the soil that is pressed by her footsteps. Here for her sake will I stay and like an invisible presence Hover around her forever, protecting, supporting her weakness ; Yes! as my foot was the first that stepped on this rock at the landing. So, with the blessing of God, shall it be the last at the leaving. Priscilla [coming forzvard] : Are vou so much o Amended you will not speak to me, ' John ? Am I so much to blame, that yesterday, when you were pleading Warmly, the cause of another, my heart, impulsive and wayward, Pleaded your own, and spake out, forgetful perhaps of decorum, 20 OLD COLONY DAYS. What I ought not to have said, but now I can never unsay it; For there are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion, That if by chance it be shaken or into its depths like a pebble , Drops some careless word, it overflows, and its secret, Spilt on the ground like water, can never be gathered together. Yesterday I was shocked when I heard you speak of Miles Standish, Praising his virtues, transforming his very defects into virtues, Praising his courage and strength, and even his fighting in Flanders, As if by fighting alone you could win the heart of a woman, Quite overlooking yourself and the rest, in exalting your hero — Therefore I spake as I did, by an irresistible impulse — You will forgive me, I hope, for the sake of the friend- ship between us, Which is too true and too sacred to be so easily broken ! John Alden [very soberly] : I was not angry with you, with myself alone was I angry, Seeing how badly I managed the matter I had m my keeping. Priscilla [with spirit] : No ! No, you were angry with me for speaking so frankly and freely — It was wrong, I acknowledge; for it is the fate of a woman Long to be patient and silent, to wait like a ghost that is speechless. Till some questioning voice dissolves the spell of its silence. But let us be what we are, and speak what we think, and in all things OLD COLONY DAYS. 21 Keep ourselves loyal to truth, and the sacred professions of friendship. It is no secret I tell you, nor am I ashamed to declare it I have liked to be with you, to see you, to speak with you always. So I was hurt at your words, and a little affronted to hear you Urge me to marry your friend, though he were the Captain, Miles Standish. For I must tell you the truth : much more to me is your friendship Than all the love he could give, were he twice the hero you think him. [Priscilla frankly extends her hand, and John Alden grasps it speaking with emotion.] John Alden: Yes, we must ever be friends ; and of all who offer you friendship Let me be ever the first, the truest, the nearest and dearest. {Hold this scene for a moment.] Curtain. Scene VI [Setting: Stage should be arranged to repre- sent a wood. Miles Standish sitting on log in deep thought. Indian interpreter, Hobomok, gathering brush for camp fire. Others of Miles Standish's band engaged in cleaning weapons, etc.] Miles Standish [speaking slowly to himself] : I alone am to blame, for mine was the folly. What has a rough old soldier, grown grim and gray in the harness. 22 OLD COLONY DAYS. Used to the camp and its ways, to do with the wooing of maidens? 'Twas but a dream — let it pass — let it vanish like so many- others ! What I thought was a flower, is only a weed, and is worthless ; Out of my heart will I pluck it, and throw it away, and henceforward Be but a fighter of battles, a lover and wooer of dangers. [Come in suddenly from all sides a number of Indians who look upon the white men with curiosity and some contempt. Hobomok moves to the rear of Miles Sfandish where he stands during the entire scene. ^ Wattawamat [advancing ivith haughty stride, faces M. Standish] : Now Wattawamat can see by the fiery eyes of the Captain Angry is he in his heart ; but the heart of the brave Wattawamat Is not afraid at the sight. He was not born of a woman But on a mountain at night from an oak-tree riven by lightning Forth he sprang at a bound with all his weapons about him Shouting, "Who is there here to fight with the brave Wattawamat? [Draws out long knife, whets it on left h-and, holds it up.] See, the woman's face on the handle? I have another at home with the face of a man on the handle By and by they shall marry and there will be plenty of children. Pecksuot [steps forward, pats long knife which he partly draws from sheath and then thrusts hack. Manner very insulting] : By and by it shall see; it shall eat; ah, ah! but shall speak not. OLD COLONY DAYS. 2Z This is the mighty Captain the white men have sent to destroy us He is a Httle man ; let him go to work with the women. \M'\lcs Standish leaps forward snatches Pecksuot's knife and plunges it into the Indian's heart. .Indians on all sides take aim with bozv and arrow. Miles Stand- ish' s men grasp muskets — Curtain.] [Curtain rises after a fezv minutes, reveals Indians lying prone on field. Hobomok looking down at the slain Pecksuot, speaks to Miles Standish, who is survey- ing the results.] Hobomok : Pecksuot bragged very loud of his courage, his strength, and his stature, — Mocked the great Captain, and called him a little man; but I see now — Big enough have you been to lay him speechless before you. Curtain. Scene VII [Setting: Same as in II. Priscilla sitting at wheel spinning. John Alden opposite watching her nimble fingers. Both seated facing the door by which the messenger enters. After a time John speaks.] John Alden: Truly, Priscilla, whenever I see you spinning and spin- ning, Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others, Suddenly you are transformed, are visibly changed in a moment 24 OLD COLONY DAYS. \^ou are no longer Priscilla, but Bertha the Beautiful Spinner She whose story I read at a stall in the streets of Southampton, Who, as she rode on her palfry o'er valley and meadow and mountain, Ever was spinning her thread from a distaff fixed to her saddle. She was so thrifty and good that her name passed into a proverb. So shall it be with your own when the spinning wheel shall no longer Hum in the house of the farmer and fill its chambers with music. Then shall the mothers, reproving, relate how it was in their childhood Praising the good old times and the days of Priscilla, the Spinner. [Priscilla during this speech is embarrassed, makes the treadle fly faster and faster until the thread breaks in her lingers. Slow she rises, gets a skein of wool from the table and standing before John Alden speaks laughingly.'] Come, you must not be idle; if I am a pattern for housewives. Show yourself equally worthy of being the model of husbands — Hold this skein on your hands while I wind it ready for knitting. Then who knows but hereafter when fashions have changed and the manners, Fathers may talk to their sons of the good old times of John Alden ! [Places skein on his outstretched hands, and gracefully winds the yarn as he sits with hands extended in an azvkward manner. Give time to this scene.] Messenger [enters excitedly] : Miles Standish is dead ! An Indian has brought us the tidings OLD COLONY DAYS. 25 He was slain by a poisoned arrow; shot down in the front of the battle, He was beguiled into an ambush and cut off with the whole of his forces All the town will be burned and all the people be murdered. [Exit Messenger.] [As the messenger almost breathless gives his message, the ball falls from Priscilla's hands and she stands with eyes fixed in horror upon the speaker. John Alden, with one thought that Priscilla is now his, rises and clasps her to his heart while he speaks with deep feeling.] John Alden: Those whom the Lord hath united, let no man put them asunder. Scene VIII [Setting: Curtain rises on the wedding of John Alden and Priscilla, Guests are grouped so as to leave a view of the open door in which stands Miles Standish just returned from the wars. He is unseen by any of the guests. The Elder's hand is upraised as he invokes a blessing upon the pair. All heads are bowed. Hold this scene. As heads are raised M. Standish strides into the room. John Alden sees him and starts back as from an apparition. Priscilla hides her face. Guests cry out in surprise or horror: "Miles Standish!" "The Captain!"] Miles Standish [advancing extending hand to Alden] : Forgive me ! I have been angry and hurt, — toO' long have I cherished the feeling; 26 OLD COLONY DAYS. I have been cruel and hard, but now, thank God! it is ended. Mine is the same hot blood that leaped In the veins of Hugh Standish, Sensitive, swift to resent, but as swift in atoning for error. Never so much as now was Miles Standish the friend of John Alden. John Alden: Let all be forgotten between us, All save the dear old friendship, and that shall grow older and dearer ! Miles Standish [turning and bowing in a stately manner to Priscilla] : I wish you joy of your wedding, my fair Mistress Alden ! I was a foolish old man. I should have remembered the adage. If you would be well served, you must serve yourself; and moreover, No, man can gather cherries in Kent at the season of Christmas. [Curtain falls on final group. Captain smil- ing at Priscilla, tvho turns with happy glance to John. 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FIN DE SIECLE W ASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY EXERCISES. Historical Tab- leaux, Flag Drill, etc. Recitations, Dialogs, Songs, Exercises. All ages. 15c. THE WASHINGTON GUARDS AND LADIES OF HONOR. Unique operatic drill. Introduces George and Martha, Guards and Ladies. Fine. 15c. HATCHET MARCH AND DRILL. Spectacular; diagrams and full directions given. Very effective and pleat^ing. 16 or 24 boys. 15c. FIN DE SIECLE LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY EXERCISES. Lincoln's epigrams, anecdotes, speeches, etc., songs, recitations, dialogs. All grades. 15c. MASTER GEORGE WASHINCJTON: HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY PARTY. Play for little folk. Delightful children's party in the boy Washington's home. 15c. THAT BOY GEORGE and THE LINCOLN LEAGUE. Two unique dialogs. Parts for Uncle Sam, George Washington, two little girls and chorus. 15c. WITH TRUMPET AND DRUM. A patriotic compendium. Crisp new recita- tions, Stirring Dialogs, Inspiring Songs, Exercises, etc. 25c. Best Entertainments for Commence- ment and Closing Day CLOSING EXERCISES FOR PRI3IARY GRADES. A rich collection of recita- tions, dialogs, and other attractive features ; bright, spicy, up to date 25c. CLOSING EXERCISES FOR THE GRADES. A budget of wide-awake recita- tions, two clever little plays, salutatory, valedictory, etc. Splendid 25c. CLOSING RECITATIONS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL. An excellent collection of appropriate material. Sensible, choice, inspiring. Rare. 25c. TEN COMMENCEMENT SONGS. Choice new songs for Graduation Day. Class valedictory and farewell songs. Set to college songs or operatic selections. 25c. SCHOOL SONGS FOR CLOSING DAY. A very practical collection suited to all grades. Some oricrinal, others set to familiar tunes. Very desirable. 15c. WHEN WE GRADUATE. Model Salutatories, Valedictories; Outlines of Essays and Orations ; Hints on Delivery ; Class Mottoes, General Helps, etc. 50c. THE CRIMSON AND THE BLUE. 6m. 6f. Highest type Commencement play. Brilliant success. Acting rights free to purchaser of 12 copies. 35c each. THE MASONIC RING. Commencement play of excellent literary merit, spicy and clever, with a succession of provokingly funny climaxes. 35c, THE <;HARITY PUPIL. Boarding School episode, lively with vivacious prank*. £xciting times. Strong plot with happy climax. Splendid Class Play. ^5c. PlGturB Talts for Young Eues and Ears. By FRED L. PAULY Drawings by EVA KRATZER Fifteen little talks on ethical subjects, each built upon a blackboard picture. Designed for opening exercifies in the day school, or for special instruction in the Sundiiy-school. The talks are short, pithy, and concise, just the thing to attract and instruct children. Prepared by an experienced teacher for the use of those who desire to present to their scholars effective little talks on life subjects which are bound to win. These talks may be memorized, or given in the teacher's own words. The pictures are easily placed upon the blackboard by means of the stencils which are furnished. Taptefuliy printed, with illustrations, and bound in paper covers. Price, fi5c. Blackboard Stencils to accompany the talks, are made in two sizes: 18x24 in., 50c per set of 15; 24x36 inches, SLOO per set of 15. Best Entertainments for Christmas Christmas Recitations and Exercises THE CHRISTMAS COLLATION. Splendid new collection of Recitations, Songs, Dialogs, Plavs, etc. Complete programs for all grades. Desirable. 25c. GUPTILL'S CHRISTMAS BUDGET. Contains "Christmas Alphabet" (dialog), "Seven Christmas Tableaux" and "Christmas March" (for 16 girls). Clever. I5c. TWENTIETH CENTURY CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. Abundant Recitations, Exercises, Dialogs, etc. "Jack's Little Sister," "Paul Garwin's Christmas." 15c. ITN DE SIECLE CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. Delightful Recitations, Exercises, Dialogs, Songs. Suitable for all grades. Bright, catchy, sensible. 15c. GUPTILL'S ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS RECITATIONS. "Waiting for Santa," "Santa's Mistake," "Scaring Santa," etc. Every one a gem. 15c. HOW TO CELEBRATE. A complete program for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday, and all holidays. Practical and pleasing. 26c. Best Enferfainments for Thanksgiving THE WAIF'S THANKSCniNG. Play, Appreciation of wealthy lady ehown waif leads to recovery of her little kidnapped son. Charming. 5m. 4f. 25c. JACK FROST'S MISTAKE. Clever operetta. Jack and Sprites "wake up" Santa too soon, mistaking Thanksgiving for Christmas. 8 or more boys. 25c. THE THANKSGIVING SONGSTER. Collection of tiny songs for tots, solos, duets and choruses for all ages. Humorous or sacred. Beautiful and choice. 25c. BOBBY BREWSTER'S ROOSTER. Jolly new operetta ; boys visit old witch and find long-lost grandma ; exciting and surprising ; charming music. 5m. 5f . 25c. FIN DE SIECLE THANKSGIVING EXERCISES. Splendid collection of orig- inal Songs, Recitations, Dialogs, etc. Separate programs for each grade. 15c. NOVEMBER'S CROWN. Spectacular Thanksgiving contest. King November crowns "Peace." Brilliant and pleasing. A striking success; 14 characters. 15c. THANKSGIVING IN BROWNIE-LAND. Rollicking burlesque for boys. "Prince Smudge" and "Smirkies" create a ripple of fun. Spicy. 15c. THE NEWSBOYS' THANKSGIVING. A jolly little play. Four city newsboys "happen in" at Farmer Brown's and dine. A whirl of merriment. 6m. 4f. 15c. TWENTIETH CENTURY THANKSGIVING EXERCISES. Collection of choice Dialogs, Recitations, Exercises, etc. ; abundant material for Thanksgiving. 15c. TWO INVITATIONS. For Thanksgiving. Country Grandpa's invitation is ac- cepted. A jolly operetta. Fun from beginning to end. 4m. 5f. 15c. THANKFUL BOBBY. In a cute solo, Bobby proclaims Thanksgiving from a boy's viewpoint. Lively and clever. 25c. LITTLE THANKSGIVING WORKERS. Action song. One or more "little ladies" describe in charming manner how to prepare for Thanksgiving Day. 25c. HOW TO CELEBRATE. A complete program for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Washington's Birthday, and other birthdays and holidays ; practical ; sensible. 25c. Recitations and Exercises JUBILEE GEMS. Over 200 choice recitations and a score of dialogs for tots and teens. An abundance of material for all occasions. 25c. RECITATIONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES, ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE. A collection of new recitations. Each like a story, pointed and interesting. 15c. LITTLE PIECES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE. 20 cards containing 29 bright, pretty recitations for boys and girls. Delightful, practical, convenient. 10c. WORTH-WHILE PIECES. The cream of pithy, pointed, pungent literature. Poems and prose, grave and gay, ludicrous, pathetic, breezy, inspiring. 25c. FIN DE SIECLE ARBOR DAY EXERCISES. A generous collection of clever recitations, unique exercises, choice quotations. Full of good things. 15c. HUMOR UP-TO-DATE. The cleverest humor of modern times. Monologs, read- ings, recitations; the funny side of present-day notions and doings. 25c. WITH TRUMPET AND DRUM. A Patriotic Compendium. Crisp Recitations. Stirring Dialogs, Inspiring Songs, etc. Ample for entire program. 25c. HOW TO CELEBRATE. Practical programs for all the holidays and famous birthdays. 25c. NEW CELEBRATIONS FOB LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, FLAG DAY AND BIRD DAY. Contains much coveted material that insures successful entertain- ments. 25c. Best Entertainments for Christmas Christmas Operettas KRIS KRINGLE'S MINSTRELS. "Kris" as interlocutor, and his funny "kids" produce the cutest minstrel show ever ! New. The merriest fun ; specialties. 25c. IHE TOYS* REBELLION. Unique operetta. Dolls and toys apprehend trouble. Refuse to leave Toyland. Santa happily adjusts matters. Very clever. 25c. CHRISTMAS AT THE POLE. For mixed grades or high school. Introduces Uncle Sam, Santa, Twin Explorers, Students, Nations, Esliimos. It's great. 40c. COL. GRUMPY'S CHRISTMAS. Burglar caught at Christmas eve house party- proves to be Santa ; exciting. Splendid climax. Catchy music. 25c. SHE RUNAWAY BEAR. Full of spicy fun. Music dainty and exceptionally pretty. Introduces "Teddy Bear Parade," etc. Very clever. 40c. A SURPRISED GRUMBLER; or, How Kris Made a Convert. True Christ- mas spirit awakened in grouchy old bachelor by enthusiastic children ; bright. 15c. Christmas DriHIls and Marches CHRISTMAS STAR MARCH AND DRILL. Superbly brilliant. Picturesque In effect. Fancy figures. Sure to please. Any age. 16 to 24 females. 15c. HOLLY. A Jumping rope drill for six little girls. Unique and attractire. Music. 16c. Music lor Ctiristmas KRIS KRINGLE JINGLES. Solos, duets, choruses, for all ages. Glad eongs of the Christ Child, Jolly St. Nick and Yule-tide. Splendid. 25c. JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS DINNER. Cute solo for small boy or girl. Very clever and pleasing. Suitable for any program. 25c. THE BETHLEHEM BABE. A sweet song story of the Christ Child. Either solo or chorus. A perfect gem. 25c. A KICK FOR OLD ST. NICK. A jolly new Christmas song complimentary to Kris A bunch of fresh ideas. Bright, catchy music. 25c. Dialogs and Plays lor Ctiristmas THE DOLLS' SYMPOSIUM. Toy Shop at night. Dolls and toys have great frolic ; spicv dialog ; fancy drills and specialties introduced. Clever. 25c. BEST AUTHORS' CHRISTMAS PLAYS. "Dolls vs. Teddy Bears," "Jack Hor- ner's Christmas Pie," "Dolls' Hospital," "Why Edith Didn't Go," etc. 30c. CHRISTMAS AT SKEETER CORNER. Districk Skewl of 50 years ago gives Christmas entertainment. Humor of the rarest sort. Any number. 15c. A CHRISTMAS DREAM. Santa Claus and Mother Goose children in new rhymes. Bright and interesting. Very clever and spicy. Easy to give. 5m. 5f. 15c. CHRISTMAS AT THE CROSS ROADS. A rural Church Committee prepares Christmas entertainment. Their peculiarities provoke merriment. 7m. 12f. 25c. A FEAST IN THE WILDERNESS. How the joy of Christmas crept into a garret. Pathetic with touches of humor. Easy to give. 3m. If. % hoiur. 15c. CHRISTMAS AT SANTA CLAUS' HOUSE. Children visit Santa Claus. Strange happenings and jolly surprises. A very delightful play. 8m. 4f. 25c. A. CHRISTMAS JOKE. Santa trims the tree for Mother Goose children. Jack changes labels. Indescribably funny. Text in catchy rhyme. 25c. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Children midst songs and frolic plan & Christmas eve "spread," but play Santa Claus instead; glad time follows. 25c. CHRISTMAS DIALOGS AND PLAYS. "Dat Christmas Dinnah," "When Christ- mas Came," "Santa at Gchool," "Greedy Johnny's Stocking," etc. 25c. THE PINK SCARF. A breezy confab for glib-tongued school girls. Dixie drops a hint that she wants a pink scarf. She gets it — six times. 15c. IN SANTA CLAUS LAND. With Santa Claus, his wife and baby. Fairies and Brownies. Delightful. Text in clever rhyme. All ages. 10m. 12f. 1 hour. 2oc. CHRISTMAS FOR ALL NATIONS. Children from non-Christian nations de- scribe their customs. Text in rhyme. Instructive and inspiring. 7m. 81. 16c. THE HOLIDAYS' CARNIVAL. Christmas, St. Valentine's, April Fools', Easter, Hallowe'en, and 11 other holidays represented by children. 15c. THE LOST PRINCE. Prince is kidnapped. Great excitement. Restored by Good Fairies. Charming and beautiful. Easy to learn. 6m. 9f. 25c. GUPTTLL'S ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS DIALOGS. "Little Jerry's Christmas," "Story of the Star," "Message of the Bells," etc. 26c. Best Entertainments for Any Time Dialogs and Plays A CORNER IN HEARTS. A clever and amusing little parlor play. All lovera propose to the same girl. Rich hmnor. Pleasing situations. 4m,, If. or 5m. 15c. A DAY AT HAPPY HOLLOW SCHOOL. New play of the "Deestrick Skule" type. Full of wit and clever drollery. City auto party vs. rural youngsters. 25c. A GOOSE AND SOME GEESE. A jolly little Mother Goose play with a very pointed climax. No boiherbonie scenery or properties required. Very amusing. 15c. A HALLOWE'EN ADVENTURE. Lively play, full of spooky frolic and ghostly excitement. Capital lor Hallowe'en. Great fun producer. 8m., 8f., 1 hour. 15c. A LITTLE HEROINE OF THE REVOLUTION. Brave little girl with clever tact deceives Briii. h and passes their lines with message to General Marion. 25c. AL MARTIN'S COUNTRY STORE. Unsurpassed for merriment. Country store's customers, loafer.s. gossipers, lovers, etc. Splendid climax. Loads of fun. 25c. CONTEST OF THE NATIONS. Spectacular play or cantata. Goddess of Liberty and 12 nations compete lor crown. March, songs, etc. Eflfective. 13f. 25c. CABBAGE HILL SCHOOL. Humorous play for children or young people. New "skewl-marm" on opening day. Capricious pupils, august visitors, etc. 25c. CROWNING THE MAY QUEEN. A delightful May Day play. Children go May- ing, crown a queen, wind Mayiio^e, encounter gypsy, etc. Great excitemeut. 25c. CUPID'S JOKE. Charming little drama in which Cupid gets "busy." Splendid for St. Vaieiiuue's Day or any social occasion. 5m., 5f. and Cupid. % hr. 15c. ORIGINAL DIALOGS FOR ANY TIME. Splendid collection of witty, spicy, lively dialogs. We guarantee their excellence. Primary and Intermediate. 25c. THE DISPELLING OF BIG JIM. I.^gro farce. Big Jim is tried by officials of Big Bethel Church for misdemeanor. Great excitement. Darky humor. 8m. 15c. THE DOLLY SHOW. The dearest little "baby show" ever. Each little girl displays her dolly to best advantage to wise little judge ; in cute rhyme ; easy. 15c. THE DOLLS' SYMPOSIUM. Toy Shop at night. DoHs and toys have great frolic. Spicy dialog. Fancy drills and specialties introduced. Clever. 25c. THE GOLDEN GOBLET. Exceedingly clever farce with female cast, for Bachelor Girls' and Women's Clubs, etc. Uproariously funny. 12f. 1 hr. 35c. THE HEIR OF MT. VERNON. Colonial Society play. Washington's sterling manhood and rare courtesy portrayed. Old plantation melodies, etc. 8m., 8f. 25c. THE HOLIDAYS' CARNIVAL. St, Valentine's Day, April Fools', Easter, Hal- lowe'en, Christmas, and other holidays represented b^ children. March, songs, loc. THE KNICKERBOCKERS AT SCHOOL. A "Dutc'.i" burlesque. Very comic presentation of old fashioned Dutch school and customs. Quaint and funny. 25c. THE LOST PRINCE. Fairy play for children and young Tolks. Prince is kidnapped. Great excitement. Restored by good fairies. Charming. 6m. 9f. 25c. HOW SHE MANAGED IT. A bewitching young lady resorts to a very plausible plot for securing a proposal and succeeds. Ideal parlor play. Clever. Im. If. 15c. VERA'S VACATION. Nothing so delightful as this absorbing "story" of a vaca- tion with summer boarders. Eccentric characters. Rich fun. 4m. 5f. 25c. THE CHARITY PUPIL. Boarding school episode, lively with vivacious pranks and exciting times. StrorT plot with happy climax. Splendid class play. 25c. PETITE PLAYS. Colleci^on of the spiciest comic dialogs, comedies and farces, by best American authors. Short, strong, witty ; not difficult. 2 to 6 parts. 30c. THE CRIMSON AND THE BLUE. 6 m. 6f. Highest type commencement play. Brilliant success. Acting rights free to purchaser of 12 copies. 35c. THE MASONIC RING. Society play of excellent literary merit, spicy and clever. A succession of provokingly funny climaxes. Splendid for any time. 35c. IN THE WAKE OF PAUL REVERE. Exciting incidents of Revolutionary days woven into a charming play. Makes life in the old days real. Delightful. 25c. LOVERS OF ALL AGES. Unique novelty for high schools, colleges, clubs, etc. Beautiful presentation of famous lovers of all times. Im., 18f. and Cupid. 26c. MARRIED TO A SUFFRAGETTE. Bobbs is left to 'tend the baby. Baby dis- appears. Reward offered. Babies returned by the dozen. Rare fun. 15c. MOTHER GOOSE BAZAR. Money-making specialty. Jolly folk from "Goose- land" do cute stunts, ping ca+chy rhymes, selling their wares, etc. 15c. PAT AND HIS COUNTRYMEN. Brisk dialog abounding with Irish wit, for grammar or high school. Splendid for St. Patrick's Day. Instructive. 2m. 15c, ROYALTY IN OLD VIRGINIA. Historical play portraying thrilling events in life of Powhatan, Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith. Grammar or high school. 25c, THE RUMMAGE SALE AT HICKORY HOLLOW. One of those little satirea that provokes the merriest humor. Rare old treasures "sacrificed." 15c. SCHOOL PLAYS FOR FESTIVE DAYS. Over a score of the richest, spiciest dialogs for all grades. Every one a winner. Bright and instructive. 30c. THE STARS AND STRIPES JUBILEE. Patriotic spectacular entertainment. Introduces Columbia, Uncle Sam, Thirteen Colonies, etc. ; march ; music. 25c, THE SALOON MUST GO. An engaging but powerful anti-saloon play. Splendid for campaign. A bombardment of hot shot, song and story. 15c, Best Entertainments for Any Time Dialogs and Plays UP-TO-DATE AMERICA; or, SWEET GIRL, GRADUATE'S DREAM. HumoroiLS ; art museum ; wax tigures of the Washingtons and Madisons "work." 25c. WHEN PAW-PAW COUNTY WENT DRY. Thrilling ^rama of action. Banners, processions, songs, argument, love. Exciting plot. Loads of fun. 25c. THE WAIFS' THANKSGIVING. Play. Appreciation of wealthy lady shown waifs, leads to recovery of her little kidnapped son. Charming. 5m. 4f. 25c. WOOING JANE. A bright and vivacious parlor scene. Thurston's train leaves in half hour. His proposal to Jane is provokingly interrupted, but he succeeds. 15c. YANKEE DOODLE'S TRIP TO DIXIE. Boy escapes from "Redcoats" with Vital data to Gen. Washington ; thrilling Revolutionary situations ; clever. 15c. Famous Five-Cent Funny Farces AUNT JERUSHA AND UNCLE JOSH. By Effie Louise Koogle. 1 male. 2 females. These eccentric folk visit the school, producing no end of fun. 5 cents. AUNT LUCINDA STAYS. By Willis N. Bugbee. 2 males, 2 females. Two darky characters make lots of fun. Clever and clean. 5 cents. "BEAT IT!" By Willis N. Bugbee. 3 males, 1 female. A scolding wife makes trouble for everybody, the parson included. Oceans of fun. 5 cents. THE BUGTOWN BAND. By Archibald Humboldt. 4 males, 1 female. More fun than you can imagine, and a little music which anybody can make. 5 cents. THE BUZZVILLE NEWS. By Effie Louise Koogle. 2 males, 1 female. A breezy conversation between the manager and new editor. A sure hit. 5 cents. BETTY AND BETSY. By Willis N. Bugbee. 2 males, 2 females. Betsy was advertised for sale, but he wanted Betty. Bright and pretty. 5 cents. DOT ENTERTAINS. By Elizabeth F. Guptill. 1 male, 1 female. Dot entertains her big sister's beau, and the things she tells him are a plenty. A big success. 5c. THE GOOSE FEATHER BED. By Willis N. Bugbee. 4 males, 1 female. A dandy little play for Irish and eccentric characters. Easy and amusing. 5 cents. THE LUNATIC OR THE PROFESSOR. By Louise R. Bascom, 2 males, 2 fe- males. Lunatic mistaken for brain specialist ; hard on the lunatic. Great. 5c. LOOK OUT FOB HEZIKIAH. By Louise R. Bascom. 3 males, 1 female. Hay- seed parents visit college dean. Splendid opportunity for clever acting. 5 cents. LAUGHTER AND SONG. By Archibald Humboldt. 3 males, 4 females. Comic dialog interspersed with jolly songs, making a continuous funny story. 5 cents. MORE TIME OUT. By Carol.vn F. Rice. 7 females. An amusing comedy dealing with the servant problem. The characters are strongly contrasted. Effective. 5c. "OH, YOU TEACHER!" By C. A. Donaldson, 8 males, 4 females. A splendid comedy of school life, showing the amateur teacher's trials. Suited for schools. 5c. ONE ON THE AGENT. By Louise Rand Bascom. 1 male, 1 female. A clever skit, bright with telling repartee. Recommended for all occasions. 5 cents. THE "PHYSICAL TORTURE ' CLUB. By W. N. Bugbee. 2 m., 2 f . Physical culture exercises for which Ma is too stout and Pa is too rheumatic ; funny. 5c. BASTUS BLINK'S MINSTRELS. By E. L. Koogle. For any number. His "Kinky Koons" are killing; jolliest minstrel show ever; deluge of drollery. 5c. THE SQUASHVILLE FIRE BRIGADE. By W. N. Bugbee. 3 males, 2 females, and other firemen. If desired ; bright and snappy ; easy and clever. 5 cents. **SCAT!" By Louise Rand Bascom. 1 male, 1 female. Cunning attempt of an old maid to prove her vouth. Very laughable. 5 cents. SEEING THE ANIMALS. By Clara J. Denton. 1 male. 2 females. A swell hotel clerk, a suffragette and a spoiled child make a lively time. A hit. 5 cents. THE STUPID WITNESS. 3 males. The lawyer and witness lock horns and have an awful time, but it's fun for the audience. Swift and keen. 5 cents. THE TRAIN LEAVES IN TEN MINUTES. By L. R. Bascom. 1 m., 2 f. Will they catch the train? The suspense is punctured by fun and wit. 5 cents. WANTED: A LICENSE TO WED. By Elizabeth F. Guptill. 2 m., If. Hu- morous situation resulting from a misunderstanding. Irish dialect, 6 cents. Operettas THE FLOWER NYMPHS' SURPRISE. Spectacular operetta. Music brilliant and captivating. Charming production. Good for last day. 8m. 8f. 30c. THE RUNAWAY BEAR. Full of spicy fun. Music dainty and exceptionally pretty. Introduces "Teddy Bear Parade," etc. Very clever. 40c. THE TOYS' REBELLION. Unique operetta. Dolls and toys refuse to leave Toy- land. Santa happily ad.iusts matters. Bright and pleasing. 25c. JACK FROST'S MISTAKE. Clever operetta. Jack and Sprites "wake up" Santa mistaking Thanksgiving for Christmas ; brisk and jolly ; 8 or more boys. S5c. Best Entcptainmcnts lor Any Time Drills and Marches LJTTL.E GRANDMOTHERS' MARCH AND DRILL. Cute little drill and exer- cise with candlesticlts, teacups and knitting. Deliglitful. 8 or 12 females. 15c. BOSE MARCH AND DRILL.. A beautiful spectacular entertainment. Costumes easy to provide, but charming. Easy to learn. Strikingly effective. 15c. SUNFLOWER MARCH. Very amusing. Costumes alike front and back. Move- ments provoke much merriment. Full directions and diagrams. 16 boys. 15c. SPEAR DRILL Very easy entertainment to arrange. Costumes are simple, movements not intricate. Suitable for small girls. Very pretty. 16 girls. 15c. Harrietfe Wilbur's Flower Plays SNOWBALLS. A ball drill for 8, 12 or 16 girls. An attraction for any pro- gram. 15c, SUNFLOWERS. A novelty for 10 boys. The sunflowers grow against an Imita- tion brick wall; faces appear in the blossoms. It's "different." 15c. MORNING GLORIES. A symbolic drill for 9 small girls. Dainty and pleas- ing. 15c. ROSES. A bouquet drill for 12 girls. Novel and beautiful. 15c. SWEET PEAS. A dainty "flower play" for any number of dainty little ladies. 15c. DAISIES. A Maypole dance for 8 girls. An attraction for any May Day pro- gram. 15c. PANSIES. A minuet dance for 10 boys and girls. Graceful and pleasing. 15c. HOLLY. A jumping rope drill for 6 girls. Contains original music. For Christ- mas. 15c. POPPIES. A sleepy drill for any number little girls. Original music. very cute. 15c. SPRING FLOWERS. A flower festival for 14 girls. Original music. Very pleasing. 15c. PUSSY WILLOWS. A costume drill for 10 little girls. Unique and attrac- tive. 15c. SHAMROCK. A staff drill for 12 little girls. St. Patrick's Day novelty. 15c. APPLE BLOSSOMS. A fancy frolic for 8 little girls. Beautiful and eGec- tive. 15c. AUTUMN LEAVES. Fancy drill or exercise for six girls carrying sprays of autumn leaves. Delightful and easy to give. 15c. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A novel march and drill for 12 children. Dainty and effective. Original music. 15c. GOLDEN BOD AND ASTERS. A pretty flower quadrille for 8 girls. De- ligbtfuL 15c. School Song Books THE NONABEL SONGSTERS. A graded series of new School Song Books of unusual worth. The world's Ijest songs, old and new. Three volumes : NONABEL SONGSTER. PART I. For intermediate or mixed grades. $1.00 per dozen. Sample copy, 10c. NONABEL SONGSTER. PART II. For grammar or mixed grades. $1.00 per dozen. Sample copy, 10c. NONABEL SONGSTER. PART III. For high schools and advanced singers. $1.00 per dozen. Sample copy> cOc. THE NONABEL SONG COLLifiCTION. Embraces Parts I, II and III of the Nonabel Songster ; most satisfactory collection for schools, choruses, concerts. 25c. YE MERRY TUNES FOR YE MODERN LADS AND LASSES. A splendid col- lection ; words sensible, music bright, catchy, and pleasing. 15c. $1.50 per dozen. AMERICAN PATRIOTIC SONGS. The most stirring patriotic songs. Words and music complete. Nothing so helpful and inspiring. 5o. 50c. per dozen. IN MUSIC-LAND. Over 40 dainty little songs beautifully accompanied. For all occasions; also "Music in rhyme" for beginners. Unique and ideal. 25c. FESTIVE SONGS FOR LITTLE SINGERS. Choice rote songs for school sing- ing, and action soners for entertainments and all occasions ; very desirable. 25e, KRIS KRINGLE JINGLES. Solos, Duets, Choruses, for all ages. Glad songs of the Christ Child, Jollv St. Nick and Yule-tide. Splendid. 25c. THE THANKSGIVING SONGSTER. 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