COPYRIGHT, 1893, BY WALTER H. BAKER & CO. plays for /Amateur Sfyeatrieals. BY GEORGE 7^. BKKER, Author of "Amateur Dramas" "The Mimic Stage" "The Social Stage" "The Drawing' Room Stage" "Handy Dramas" "The Exhibition Dramas" "A Baker's Dozen" etc* Titles in this Type are New Plays. •> Titles in thin Type are Temperance Plays* DRAMAS. In Four Acts. Better than Gold. 7 male, 4 female char. In Three Acts. Our Folfes. 6 male, 5 female char. The Flower of the family. 5 male. 3 female char Enlisted for the War. 7 male, 3 fe- male char My Brother's Keeper. 5 male, 3 fe- male char Thf JJtt'c Jirotvn tTiif/. 5 male, 3 female char. ......... In Two A cts. Ahove the Clouds. 7 male, 3 female char One Hundred Years Ago. 7 male, 4 female char Among the Breakers. 6 male, 4 female char Bread on the Waters. 5 male, 3 female char Down by the Sea. 6 male, 3 female char Once on a Time. 4 male, 2 female char. The Last Loaf. 5 male, 3 female char. In One A ct. .stand by the Flag. 5 male char. . . The Tempter. 3 male, 1 female char. COMEDIES AND FARCES. A Mysterious Disappearance. 4 male, 3 female char. ....... Paddle Your Own Canoe. 7 male 3 female char. . , A Drop too Much. 4 male, i female char , A 3 jit tie HI ore Cidrr. 5 male, 3 fe- male char. „ A Thorn Among the Roses. 2 male, 6 female char Never ^ay Die. 3 maie, 3 female char. Seeing the Elephant. 6 male, 3 female char. The Boston Dip. 4 male, 3 female char. The Duchess of Dublin. 6 male, 4 fe- male char Thirty Minutes for Refreshments. 4 male, 3 female char. ...... We're nil Teetotalers. 4 male, 2 fe- male char Male Characters Only. A Close Shave. 6 char A Public Bfnefactor. 6 char. -> . . A Sea of Troubles. 8 char. .... «5 ^ 5 WALTER H. BAKER & CO COMEDIES, etc., continued. Male Characters Only. A Tender Attachment. 7 char. . . 15 Coals of Fire. 6 char 15 Freedom of the Press. S char. ... 15 Shall Onr Mother-* Vote? 11 char. 15 Gentlemen of thk Jury. 12 char. . . 15 Humors of the Strike. 8 char. . . . 15 My Uncle the Captain. 6 char. . . . 15 New Brooms Sweep Clean. 6 char. . 15 TheGreatElixir. 9 char 15 Thk Hypochondriac. 3 char 15 'J he Man tvlth the Demijohn. 4 char 15 The Runaways. 4 char 15 The Thief of Time. 6 char 15 Wanted, a Male Cook. 4 char. ... 15 Female Characters Only. A Love of a Bonnet. 5 char 15 A Precious Pickle. 6 char 15 No Cure No Pay. 7 char 15 The Champion of Her Sex. 8 char. . 15 Thk Greatest Plague in Life, 8 char. 15 The Grecian Bend. 7 char. .... 15 The Red Chignon. 6 char 13 Using the Weed. 7 char 15 ALLZGORIES. Arranged for Music and Tableaux, Lighthart's Pilgrimage. 8 female char. 15 The Revolt of the Bees. 9 female char c ..... 15 The Sculptor's Triumph, i male. 4 fe- male char 15 Thk Tournament of Idylcourt. 10 fe- male char . 15 The War of the Roses. 8 female char. 15 The Voyage of Life. 8 female char. . 15 MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC. An Original Idea, i male, r female 15 Bonbons; or, the Paint King. 6 male, 1 female char 25 Capuletta; OR) Romeo and Juliet 15 Restored. 3 male, 1 female char. . 15 Santa Claus' Frolics 15 Snow-bound; or, Alonzo the Bravk. and the Fair Imogene. 3 mate, 1 female char. 25 The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe. ... 15 The Pedler of Very Nice. 7 male char. 15 The Seven Ages. A Tableau Entertain- ment. Numerous male and female char. 15 Too Late for the Train. 2 male char. 15 The Visions of Freedom, ii female char . . 15 „ 23 Winter St., Boston. MISTAKEN IDENTITY %x Utijtoptatt jFarce in ©ne Scene BY GEORGE H. COES / / BOSTON / J&fS~jy 1893 1 tT W" MISTAKEN IDENTITY. CHARACTERS. CAPTAIN NEVERSINK, of the good sloop " Nonesuch" CHARLES AUGUSTUS, a Photographer. SALLY, a deceived maiden. JIM, her brother, bent on revenge. DEPUTY SHERIFF. BILL, a Butcher. FIRST CITIZEN. SECOND CITIZEN. THIRD CITIZEN, j Copyright, 1893, by Walter H. Baker & Co. 7MP92 -003879 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Scene. — A photographer's saloon. Entrances R. I e., l. i e., l. 2 E., and c. d. in flat. Camera up r. Other furniture ad libitum. Table down l. and chairs. (Charles Augustus discovered seated at table reading letter.) Charles. Another letter from Miss Johnson, — charming crea- ture, she's dead in love with me. Now here am I, head over heels in debt, and business dull. I live in fear of my creditors, who come every day by the dozen, dunning the very life out of me. (Enter Sally c. d. unperceived, and stands behind Charles.) Now, Miss Johnson has plenty of stamps, and is handsome as a Venus. I think I'll elope with her and get married. But what is to become of Sally? I've promised to marry her. Alas, she is poor, and I never could support her, so I will let her slide, and I'll write to Miss Johnson, and propose to her to elope with me. {Writes.) My Dear Miss Johnson : lam in raptures reading your letter. That I love you I solemnly swear, and I will ever be true to you. Say you will elope with me, and hasten to have the mar- riage ceremony performed at once, that I may call you mine forever. Yours truly, Charles Augustus. Sally. Oh, you villain! Oh, you deceiver! Oh, you double- dyed monster! Charles. My dear Sally, it's only a joke. Sally. Only a joke, you rascal! I'll fix you for this. I heard your conversation. You're going to elope with Miss Johnson, hey? I'll go and get my brother Jim, who stands six feet high, and he'll give you a thrashing you richly deserve — you horrid, mean, contemptible wretch ! Charles. Hold on, Sally, I assure you — Sally. Don't talk to me. (Exit hurriedly C. D. slamming door behind her.) Charles. Confound the luck ! Caught in the very act. I've put my foot in it now. Gone after brother Jim — great big fellow — he'll eat me up. The best thing I can do is to fly from here, and stay away until this affair blows over. I'll shut up shop and go at once. (Enter Capt. Neversink.) Oh, Lord ! here he is now. 3 4 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Capt. How are you, sir ? Charles. How will I ever get out of this scrape? {Aloud.) I beg your pardon, sir, you have the advantage of me. Capt. No! you've got the advantage of me. Charles. I assure you, sir, it was only a joke. Capt. Joke! Well you just fork over five dollars, and there won't be so much of a joke. Charles. Five dollars ? Why, ain't you brother Jim ? Capt. No, I'm not brother Jim. My name is Captain Never- sink, of the good sloop "Nonesuch." Charles. Ah, you want your pictures taken. Sit right down, Captain Nonesuch. Capt. Neversink, sir. Charles. I hope you never will, Captain. Remove your hat — Capt. No, you don't. You took some pictures of me the other day and warranted them fast colors. See here ! (Show cards.) All faded. Charles. They have vanished. Capt. Well, I should say' they had vanished. Here, give me my money. Charles. Sit again. I'll take some more for you. Capt. No. A burnt child is afraid of fire. Give me my money and I'll go somewhere else. Charles. All right. You'll have to wait until some one comes in to have pictures taken. When they pay me, I'll pay you. Capt. I'm in a hurry — I can't wait. Go borrow it of some- body. Charles {aside). I'll go and leave him in charge of the office, and brother Jim will take him for me. {Aloud.) Ah, Captain, sit down a few minutes, and I'll go and try and raise you the money. {Takes off mor?iing-gown, and puts on his street coat.) Capt. How long will you be gone ? Charles. Five minutes. Here put on this coat — you're the boss now. If any one comes in, say your operator has stepped out for a moment. {Exit Charles, d. in f.) Capt. {puts on morning-gown). If that rascal don't come back, I'll take enough furniture to get square with him. (Looks around room; goes to r. i e., dog barks, he pimps back.) I'll be dog-goned if I go in there. {Goes to camera, and looks in it ; bus. ad lib. ; enter Deputy Sheriff; he looks arou?id and discovers Capt. looking i7i camera ; goes to him, catches him by the ear, and drags hi7n to r. h. corner of* stage. Capt. shouting "Murder 1 . Let go my ear!" etc.) Sheriff. I'm looking for you. {Beats him with stuffed club.) Capt. I'm sorry you found me. Sheriff. I know you, Jeremy Diddler. {Same business.) Capt. I'm not Jimmy the Fiddler. I'm — Sheriff. I know you, Charles Augustus. {Beats him.) Capt. That's not my name, it's — MISTAKEN IDENTITY. 5 Sheriff. Don't deny your autograph, Charles, t'won't do. Too thin. Ain't you Charles Augustus? Capt. No, sir. (Sheriff beats him.) Yes, yes, I'm Charles Augustus. Sheriff. So far, so good. Capt. So far, very bad. Sheriff. You have eluded me long enough. Here's a bill from your former landlady — come, settle. Sixty-five dollars. Capt. I don't owe any landlady sixty-five dollars. Sheriff. What, you deny the debt? Capt. Yes. (Beats him.) No, no — I owe it. I'll pay it. Sheriff. A bill from your tailor — suit of clothes and ulster — ninety-six dollars. Capt. I haven't bought a suit of clothes in five years. Sheriff. You dispute that bill, hey? (Beats him.) Capt. Yes! No! I owe it, certainly. Any more bills? Sheriff. Now I'm satisfied. Come, settle, Charles. Capt. Say, Mister, you're wrong ! I'm not Charles Augustus. (Sheriff is about to beat him) . Hold on ! Let me speak. My name is Captain Neversink, of the Good Sloop " Nonesuch." I am from Mud-cum-Slushy. You mean the other fellow — he owes me five dollars, and I'm waiting here while he has gone to get it. Sheriff. What, have I made a mistake? My dear Captain, I apologize. Capt. Pound a man to death, then apologize. Sheriff. Say not a word about this ; my reputation is at stake. Capt. Yes, my back is all chops, cutlets and porter-house steaks. Sheriff. I'll meet you again and make amends for this. Capt. Never mind ; if I meet you again, I'll cross over on the other side of the street. Sheriff. I'm very sorry about this affair. Good-day. (Exit.) ' Capt. You look sorry. I'll leave this place before some one else comes. (Goes to door and is met by Sally who cowhides him ail around stage to l. h. corner. She discovers her mistake and screams.) Sally. Oh, I beg your pardon. I took you for the other fellow. I hope I haven't hurt you. Capt. Oh, no. You've cut my legs all to pieces, that's all. Sally. I am very sorry, indeed. I hope you will forgive me. Ta, ta. (Bus. ad lib.) I'll see you again. (Exit d. in f.) Capt. Not if I see you first, you won't. (Noise outside.) Somebody else is coming. ( Goes to R. h., dog barks j runs to C. D., is met by Butcher, who stands c. of stage.) Bill. Say, young fellow, when are you going to pay me that meat-bill? (Shows bill.) Capt. What meat-bill ? Bill. Two dozen porter-house steaks, a dozen mutton chops, twenty-eight veal cutlets, six pounds of liver and a beef's heart. Twenty-two dollars and forty cents . 6 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Capt. My good fellow, I don't owe such a bill as that. Bill. What do yer soy? {Bus. ad lib. shown.) Soy, if you* don't settle that bill the next time you come down to the market, I'll give you a bath in the corn-beef tray. If I don't, I hope I may never leg another lamb. (Bus. and exit.) Capt. {bus. of imitating Bill). This is enough fun for one day, so I'll seek consolation aboard my sloop. (Is going when Jim e ? iters and knocks Jiim down.) Jim. Get up, and let me knock you down again. Capt. No ; I'm down, I'll stay here. Jim (pulls him up on his feet). Oh, you deceiver of innocent females ! Capt. No, my friend ; what do you mean? Jim. You refuse to marry my sister, hey? Capt. How can I? I am a married man. Jim. So you are a double villain. (About to strike Capt.) Capt. Hold on, I ain't the other fellow, he's gone out. Jim. Isn't your name Charles Augustus ? Capt. No, my name is Captain Neversink. Jim. What? Have I made a mistake? Capt. Well, I should say you had. Jim. Why, Captain, I beg ten thousand pardons. (Shakes his hatid violently.) My dear fellow, I'm very sorry indeed. I wouldn't hurt you for the world. What are you doing here? £ apt. I had some pictures taken here and they all vanished. I come to get my money back, and he's gone out to get it, and left me in charge of the store. What might be your name ? Jim. My name is Jim. Capt. What ! Brother Jim? Jim. I'm brother to the young lady who has been deceived by — (about to strike) . Capt. Hold on, Jim, it's the other fellow. Jim. Oh, I see how it is ; but we'll get even with him. Say, lets you and me take some pictures. Capt. I don't know anything about the business. Jim. I'll show you. That room is where the chemicals are ; go and light the gas. (l. i e.) Capt. What kind of gals ? Jim. Chemicals. This room is where he keeps the plates, (l. 2 E.) Don't you disturb any of the bottles ; if you do you will suffo- cate. Now I'll go and prepare the plates, and you light the gas, and be very careful. Here's some matches. (Gives Capt. matches?) Capt. Say, you light the gas, and I'll find the plates. Jim. Pshaw I Go ahead, Captain, there's no danger ! (Both exeunt; e7iter Charles Augustus, and looks around.) Charles. The Captain gone. Tired of waiting, I presume. I hear my creditors are going to raid me, so I'll lock up the .place and MISTAKEN IDENTITY. 7 leave the city for a few weeks. {Goes to l. i e., locks door ; same L. 2 E.y is about to go.) I declare I forgot -to fix my chemicals. If I had an enemy and wanted to get rid of him, I'd lock him up in this! room, and he'd suffocate in five minutes. (Capt. groans.) Hello, what's that? Have I locked some one in there? {Opens door l. i e., when Capt. falls in his arms nearly suffocated.) Why, Captain, is that you? Capt. Yes, what there is left of me. Charles. What were you doing in that room? Capt. {points to l. 2 e.). He told me to go and light the gas. Charles. He? Who? Capt. Jim ; he's in there. Jim {knocks at l. 2 e.). Oh, Captain ! Charles. What a narrow escape ! (Jim knocks again, bus. ad lib.) Capt. Have you got my five dollars? Charles. No, Captain, but I'll get it for you directly. {Aside.) If I let him out, hell kill me. I'll leave the place as it is. Here, Captain, is the key ; you let him out, and I'll get your money im- mediately. {Exit d. in f.), Jim. Captain, what have you locked me in for? Capt. Shut up ! Jim. If you don't open this door, I'll break it down. Capt. Smash it, I don't care. Jim. Oh, won't I give it to you when I get out of here. Capt. Well, you stay there then. Jim. Open this door ! Capt. All right, I'm coming. {Crawls to door and unlocks itj Jim knocks him down and stands over him.) Jim. What did you lock me in for? Capt. I didn't, Jim ; he's been here. Jim. Who? Capt. Charles Augustus. Jim. Why didn't you tell me he was here? Capt. How could I ? He locked me in there. I was nearly dead when he discovered me. Jim. Where is he now? Capt. Gone. When I told him you was in there, he gave me the key, and told me to let you out when I got ready. Jim. You stay here? I'll find him. {Exit D. in F.) Capt. No, sir. I'll just take five dollars worth of things here and make tracks for my sloop. (Takes tablecloth, books, etc. and is going towards CD., when drum and horn are heard. Door opens and several men enter with tar bucket, bag of feathers and rail, and march round Captain who retreats to r. h. corner of stage. The others halt at back l. c, theti ve?y mysteriously pantomime to Capt.) First Man. There's the wretch. Second Man. Let's proceed at once. 8 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Third Man. Hold! Let's question him. (To Captain.) Miserable man, why hast thou dastardly assailed the holy laws of matrimony. Thou inhuman monster ! Capt. See here — Omnes. Silence! Second Man. Justice cries out for deep and dire revenge for your diabolical crimes. Thou perjurer ! Capt. Now hold on — Omnes. Silence t Third Man. Thou hast cruelly deceived an innocent and lovely maiden. Oh, horrible wretch! Capt. Say, my friends — Omnes. Silence ! First Man. How canst thou atone for thy dark deeds of villainy, thou incorrigible fiend ! Capt. Let me — Omnes. Silence ! Third Man. See, the guilty wretch has nothing to say in his defence. Capt. Will you give a man a chance ? Omnes. Silence. First Man. What say you? Is he guilty or not guilty? Omnes. Guilty ! Second Man. Thou base ingrate ! Hear the sentence which this honorable body has prepared, and which shall be executed upon thee for the ignominious crime you have committed against the fairer sex. Thou shalt be divested of thy clothing, thou shalt be besmeared with boiling tar from head to foot, thou shalt be covered with a complete suit of feathers, and be ridden upon a rail through the streets of the city as a warning to all evil doers of thy stripe. Capt. Say, you're wrong! I'm not the man. I'm Captain Nev- ersink, of the good sloop " Nonesuch." The other fellow did it. First Man. Let the sentence be executed. (They are about to seize him when Sally and Jim rush on bringing Charles Augustus, who breaks away and kneels in c. of stage imploringly. In the meantime the Captain has gone off r. i. e. and returns with dog attached to his back. He swings around cryitig " Call off the dog! " etc.) QUICK CURTAIN. (Or close in.) Baker's Monthly Bulletin. New Plays, DIALOGUES, DRILLS AND MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENTS BAKER'S ACTING EDITION. Price, 15 cents, unless otherwise stated. A RICE PUDDING. A Comedy in Two Acts. By Esther B. Tif- fany. For two male and three female characters. Scene, a simple interior, the came for both acts. Costumes modern and simple, but affording opportunity for elegant dressing, if it is desired. No properties required beyond what may be found in every house. The story of this piece deals with the mishaps of an in- experienced housekeeper in a new house. Its humor is abundant, its satire of the " Cooking School " shrewd, its incidents dramatic, its dialogue brilliant. Time in playing, an hour and twenty minutes. (188s.; Price, 25 Cents. ANITA'S TRIAL ; or, Our Girls in Camp. A Comedy in Three Acts, forfemalecharaetersonly. ' By Esther B. Tiffany. Eleven female charac- ters. Its story is entertaining, and its dialogue delicately humorous. One scene only is necessary for the three acts — a camp in the woods, easily arranged. The dresses are simple and picturesque camping costumes. The enormous suc- cess of "Rebecca's Triumph" has created a demand for this sort of piece, to meet which we confidently present "Anita's Trial," in which is solved, with no less success than in its predecessor, the difficult problem of constructing a play of strong human interest without the assistance of male characters. Plays two hours. (1889.) Price, 25 Ceuts. THE WAY TO MIS POCKET. A Comedy in One Act. By Esther B. Tiffany. For two male and three female characters. Scene, an interior; costumes modern. All its requirements are simple to the last degree., and offer no difficulties. This little play is in Miss Tiffany's best vein, and admirably con- tinues the series of parlor pieces, refined in humor and clever in plan, of which she is the author. Plays about an hour. (1889.) AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER. A Comedy Drama in Three Acts. By Esther B. Tiffany. For five male and five female characters. This is by far the strongest work from this writer's pen, and unites to the sparkle and grace which characterized her earlier pieces, dramatic power of a high order. As in all her pieces, the dialogue is distinguished by brilliancy, and its humor genuine but refined. Two scenes only, both interiors, are required, and the properties and dresses are simple, modern in character, and easily gotten up. Equally suitable for stage or parlor performance. Plays about two hours. (1£89.) Price, 25 Cents. THE BAT AND THE BALL: or, Negattye Evidence. A Farce in One Act. Four male, three female characters. Scenery, costumes and prop- erties simple. Time in playing, about forty minutes. Showing the difficulties that may arise from the practice of Amateur Photography. A roaring farce. (1889.) SHAMROCK AND ROSE. A romantic Drama of Irish Life during the Rebellion of '98, in Four Acts. By John Fitzgerald Murphy. Seven male and three female characters. Costumes and scenery not difficult. Every part a good one. A sure hit. Printed as played under the author's personal di- rection at the Dudley Street Opera House, Boston, and the Newport Opera IJ-nise. Plays two hours and a half. (1887-'89.) Price, 25 Cents. A FOOL FOR LUCK. A Farcical Comedy in Two Acts. By W. M. Browne. For four male and three female characters. This laughable comedy of modern society turns upon the mania for stock speculation. The leading comedy character is a type of Englishman not unrelated to Lord Dundreary, the other personages and the scene being American. The dialogue is very bright, the scenery and costumes very easy. Plays one hour and a half. (1889.) , Price, 25 Cents. Baker's Monthly Bulletin. THE BOOK OF DRILLS ; Part Second. A collection of enter- tainments for btage, bull or parlor, by Maky B. Horxh, author of "A Carnival of Days," etc. Containing : The Nursery Maids' Drill. Arranged for ten little girls of from six to ten years of age. The Japanese Umbrella Drill. For twelve girls or young ladies in Japanese costumes. Very picturesque. The Sunflower Chorus ; or Grandmother's Garden. For boys and girls ad libitum. Introducing songs and recitations. GOOD NiGHT March. For six of the very smallest children. Very quaint and amusing. (1S89.) Price, 30 Cents. THE CHRONOTHANATOLETRON; or, Old Times Made New. An Entertainment in One Act. For sixteen girls. Written for the Class Day Exercises at Dana Hall School, Wellesley, Mass., by two members of the Class of '87, and first performed before the members of the school and their friends, June 18, 1887, and later at Ellsworth, Maine, April 6, 1888. No scenery. The " Chronothanatoletron " (or Time and Death Annihilaior) is an invention by means of which any woman of any epoch can be brought at once into t':e presence of the " operator." (1889.) Price, 25 Cents. THE COUNTRY SCHOOL. A Farcical Entertainment in Two Scenes. By M. R. Orne. For any number of characters, male or female, either or both, many or few, big or little. Scenery simple; costumes easy ; time in playing, about forty minutes. This sketch carries the spectator back to his school-boy days in the little red school-house. Grown folks, the older and more dignified the better, take the parts of the pupils in "The Country School," put on again the pinafores and pantalettes of their school days and get as much fun out of it as they give. The most uproariously comical entertainment out. Closely similar to "The Old District School" (§1.00) and "The Deestriok Skule" (50 cents.) (1890.) Price, only 15 vents. THE TENNIS DRILL, An Entertainment for pnrlor or lawn. By MARGARET Fkzandie. This pretty and picturesque entertainment will be a novel and popular feature for a school exhibition, a parlor entertainment, or a lawn party. Sixteen.girls, or less, can take part, regulation tennis suits in two colors, being worn, with fascinating "deerstalkers" and "blazers" to match. It is very easy to get up, tennis apparatus being universally handy, and is highly recommended for its novelty, picturesqueness and equal adaptability for in-door or out-door use. (18 9.) Price, 15 Cents. RIO GRANDE. A Drama in Three Acts. By Charles Townsend. Seven male, four female characters. Modern costumes ; scenery, one interior and one exterior. Time in playing, two hours and twenty minutes A play of Western "border" life, and one of the finest dramas ever written by this suc- cessful author. Its interest is unflagging, it is full of bright, clean fun, and roaring comedy situations alternate with thrilling ami pathetic scenes. Every character is a good one and worthy of the best talent. This piece is preceded by a chapter of "Remarks" in which are given, in the author's own words, special instructions regarding the play, the acting of each part, and all necessary details of stage management. (1891.) Price, 25 Cents. A DOUBLE SHUFFLE. A Comedy in One Act. By Hfnry Old- ham Hanlon. Three male and two female characters. Scenery and costumes very simple. An admirable little parlor piece, playing about thirty-five minutes. Fred Somers, a collegian, with a taste for practical joking, tries to play a little joke on his sister and his fiancee, but they succeed in turning the tables com- pletely upon him and his two college chums'. Very bright and amusing. A sure hit. (1891.) THE CORNER-LOT CHORUS. A Farce in One Act. By Grace Livingston Furniss. Seven female characters who speak, and ten Jury C)rls Costumes, modern and tasteful. Scenery of little or no importance. Plays about forty minutes. This clever little piece, by the author of "A Box of Monkeys " satirizes the weak side of amateur actors, and with bright and clever performers is a sure success. It affords a chance for elegant dressing, if desired, and for telling local hits. In its original performance by professional actresses it was a laughing success. (1891.) Price, 35 Cents. ' COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF. A Comedy in Two Acts. By St. Clair Hurd. Four male and five female characters. Scenery, two interiors, easily arranged ; costumes, modern and simple. Plays an hour and a half. This little piece has more "plot " than is usual in plays of its length, and works up to an exciting climax. Good J«wish comedy character. (1891 ) Baker's Monthly Bulletin. „ THE OLD-FASHIONED HUSKING BEE. An Old Folks' Entertainment in Oue Scene. By Nettie H. Pelham. For eleven male and five female characters, and as many more as desired. Scene, the interior of a barn, easily arranged; costumes old fashioned. Plays forty minutes or more, according to number of songs and specialties introduced. Very easy to get up, and very funny. An excellent introduction for a dance, supper, "or sociable, where a mixed entertainment is desired. (1891.) Price, 15 Cents. A VISION OF FAIR WOMEN. A Dramatic Paraphrase in One Scene. Based upon Tennyson's " Dream of Fair Women." By Edith Lynwood Winn. Thirty-nine girls are called for, besides the " Dreamer " who has the vision; but a smaller number may be used, at pleasure, by simply reducing the number of tableaux. No scenery is required, and the costumes can be easily contrived by home talent. This is a very picturesque and enjoyable entertain- ment, and by giving a large number of pretty girls a chance to look their best, i8 sure to please them and every one else. (1891.) Price, 15 Cents. JOINING THE TINPANITES : or, Paddy McFling's Experi- ence. Part I. A Mock Initiation for the amusement and instruction of Secret Societies. Adapted to all orders, and containing nothing to offend any secret organization. By David Hill. For thirteen male characters and supers. Scenery unimportant, the stage representing the interior of a lodge-room. Costumes, burlesque regalia. Plays forty-five minutes. This is an uproariously funny travestie of the forms of initiation, and is just the thing for a lodge-room entertainment. Any number of men can assist as members, etc. (1891.) Price, 15 Cents. JOINING THE TINPANITES. Tart II. The second Degree of this popular Burlesque Order. Characters, scenery, and costumes same as in Part I., of which it is a continuation. Can be played independent ly, or in connection with Part I., which it naturally follows, but without in the least depending upon it. (1892.) Price, 15 Cents. JOINING THE TINPANITES. Part III. The Third and Highest Degree of this laughable " side " Order. Characters, scenery, and regalia, the same as in Parts I. and II. Like the other two, can be given as an independent Mock Initiation, or as the third part of a more elaborate ritual. ( 1892. ) Price, 15 Cents. THE CHAPERON. A Comedy in Three Acts. By Rachel E. Baker. Fifteen female characters. Scenery not difficult. Costumes, tennis gowns and modern street and evening dresses,"with picturesque Gypsy costumes for Miriam and Jill. Time in playing, two and a half hours. This clever play of life at school and in society continues the series of plays for ladies so admirably begun by " Rebecca's Triumph," and is deservedly popular. It unites refined fun with a strong dramatic story, and is at once amusing, interesting, and picturesque. (1891.) Price, 25 Cents. THE SPY OF GETTYSBURG. A Drama in Four Acts. By Charles Townsend. Eight male, three female characters. Time of playing, two hours and thirty minutes. Scenery, two interiors. Costumes, modern and military — easily arranged. This is one of the best war dramas ever published, and is especially suitable for amateurs. It is full of bright fun and soul-stirring incidents. The interest is awakened at the outset, increases with each act, and the final climax brings a whirlwind of applause. The characters are all first- class. Solomon, the negro, is one of the most laughable darkey characters ever seen in any play. The incidents of this play cluster about the tremendous strug- gle at Gettysburg, and depict the adventures of the hero while acting as a scout for General Meade. The book contains a chapter of special interest, giving careful instructions regarding the style, make-up, and costuming of each character. (1891.) Price, 25 Cents. PROF. BAXTER'S GREAT INVENTION; or, Old Maids Made New. A Farce-Comedy in Oue Act. By Mary B. Horse. For three male and three female characters. Modern every -day costumes. Scenery of the very simplest character. Plays about an hour, or longer, according to specialties, songs, etc., introduced. This entertainment is a decided novelty, and is excru- ciatingly funny. First-rate Irish soubrette part, and capital comic old man. Prof. Baxter's patent process for making old people young again suits everybody, both on the stage and off. (1891.) Baker's Monthly Bulletin. THE GREAT MORAL DIME SHOW. An Entertainment in One Scene, By Maky B. Hokne. Nine male, seven female characters. Costumes simple ; scenery, an ordinary interior, or may be dispensed with altogether. Playa from half an hour upward, according to the number of specialties introduced. This •musing piece is a burlesque of the " dime-museum," but is entirely devoid of the vulgarity of its original, and perfectly adapted to church or home performance. The characters are a wonderful collection of "freaks" of nature (somewhat assisted by art) who sing, dance or recite, according to their special abilities, in illustration of the explanatory lecture. It can be made uproariously funny, and is in character as well as fact a successor to " The Teak Sisters." (1892). Price, 15 Cents. A WONDERFUL CURE. A Farce in One Act. For female characters only. Four girls. Scene, an easy interior; costumes, modern. A very lively and amusing little piece for parlor or stage performance. MY AUNT'S HEIRESS. A Comedy in One Act. Nine female characters, and two children. Costumes and scenery very simple. This amusing piece is well adapted for school performance, its humor being abundant and refined. A FAIR ENCOUNTER. A Comedietta in One Act. By Charles Marsham Rae. For two female characters. Scene, an interior, well furnished. Costumes, modern; properties, numerous, but not troublesome to provide. An admirably bright little battle of wits, refined and amusing. Plays thirty-five minutes. • FAST FRIENDS. A Comedietta in One Act. By Re Henry. For two female characters. Scenery and costumes very simple. Very bright and vivacious ; admirably fitted for extemporaneous performance in a parlor. Plays twenty minutes. SLIGHTED TREASURES. A Comedy in One Act. For four female characters. Costumes of the day. Drawing-room scene. Time, thirty minutes. An admirable piece for a school or home performance; easy, refined, and amusing. A SLIGHT MISTAKE. A Comedy in One Act. For five female characters. One interior scene. Costumes, modern and old fashioned. Time, forty minutes. Very good for a school exhibition. Miss Penelope Perfect, the leading part, is an uproariously amusing comedy character. BAKER'S PARLOR OPERAS. Price, 15 Cents each. ^W^ We have a limited stock only of these pieces. As they will not be re- printed, we cannot guarantee to fill orders for an indefinite period. DIAMONDS AND TOADS. An Opera for little folks. Six male and five female characters. Founded on the old nursery legend of " The Dia- monds and Toads." With full directions for its production. Very pretty and easily produced. Music selected from familiar sources. Plays about an hour. ACCELERATE. A charade of four syllables, in opera. Lots of male and female characters. Very amusing and easy to get up. Music selected ami familiar. Plays about fifty minutes. CONJURATION. A Charade of four syllables, for about six male and six female characters. Arranged as an opera. With favorite tunes. I*la s about forty minutes. THE PILGRIM'S CHOICE. An Allegory, for male and fr-*Y& characters. Very appropriate for Sunday-school exhibitions. Interspersed wisjl eongs to familiar airs. Plays about an hour and a quarter. HOLIDAYS. A Charade for Children in Three Scenes. Numerous characters. An appropriate entertainment for the celebration of any of the holidays, secular or religious. CENTENNIAL. A Charade in Three Scenes. Six male, seven female characters. Very pretty and amusing. AN ENTIRE NOVELTY. THE GREAT MORAL Dime Show AN ENTERTAINMENT IN ONE SCENE, By MARY B. HORNE, Author of "The Peak Sisters," Prof. Baxter's Great Invention," "The Book of Drills," "The Carnival of Days," "Plantation Bitters." Etc. ;,^3i" emale ' 8 r' e V female , characte, ' s - Costumes simple; scenery an ordinary interior, or may be dispensed with altogether. Plays from half an hour u.'w ml Printe^fx^Hv 6 "TV *?* ch *™<** 1 ' of additional U^HIMM SStoStaSd.' Wc^s^assj^Bv y the Uuity Club ' watenown ' **»» ° n nil .J2™ 8t amusing entertainment is a burlesque of the ordinary "dime- nvuseui i, so-called, but is entirely devoid of the vulgarity of its orijnal and KfofS y a f ! T ed tU VnU : Ch ° r ho , ,,le P^^^apce. The g chaLcteis 2SSR U e vh ,t a4s p /^ f "'ff''^ aW01 ' dei / U] col]ectio " of "freaks" of nature (some- Th m; a i y . '^l^ Wh ° V ug < da,lce or recite > according to their special ?eou eme^ts n U a n h at, °, U "i* 1 " ^'f na ^ lecture ' II ■■ "«** elastic in its anFil h 2 t8 ^^i. e Pl ayedo 1 nau y 8t tR eor P 1 a tfor *' with <>r without scenery, 5pi3tv ft Tt gleat f r or frailer number of characters, according to taste or necessity. It can be made uproariously funny, and is in character as w.ell as fact A SEQUEL TO THE PEAK SISTERS. Price, - - - 15 Cents. SYIsTOPSIS. SC ^h ] ^v h , e ^f! l1bit, 'T 01 ! h?l , ° f S i ste ^ *&*?* Show - Sister Keziah'sintro- T»tr« y 1 ? ciur /: 1 Jonathan, the bashful assistant. Introductory hymn. Introduction of the "freaks." Daniel McGinty redlrirus. Daniel's son- ZnZl Z«SATE, the celebrated Mexican dwarf. Kioto, the shortest mall C^ns AV^r!'^^- The wonderful Mermaid. The Mermaid's song. Cassia \J HirE the ossified boy. A "rocky" recitation. Kallulct, the onh specimen of his kind m captivity; illustrated bv cuts. Skknor G viiesfc uem ituo-headedgirl; not to be confounded with the more common two- faced g,rl Two ways of eating a pickle. Ida and Ionf 1 e Grech™ ? ew nf *tl RAPH r EL T ^ T A ORE J' the blhl ^o paints binds in fu view of the audience. Ah Chin and Wuv LxfsG, the Chinese twins ex tren.ely well connected from birth. " The Land of Tea." K "-foozle fVai the Turkish vocalist. Grand finale and curtain. foozle-* t m. B LIBRARY OF CONGRESS mmmmi AKER'S SELECTEO 16 ^ 7 . 1 1 A * OF JUVENILE OPERETTA? Designed especially for Church, School, and other Amateur Organ- izations. Complete, with all the music and full directions for performance. Grandpa's Birthday. In One Act. Words by Dexter Smith; music by C. A. White. For one adult (male or female) and three children; chorus, if desired. Price, 25 Cents. Jimmy, The Newsboy. In One Act. Written and composed by W. C. Parker; For one adult (male), and one boy. No chorus. Very easy and tuneful. Price, 25 Cents. The Four-leafed Clover. In Three Acts. By Mary B. Horne. For children of from six to fifteen years. Seven boys, seven girls, and chorus. Very picturesque. Price, 50 Cents. Beans and Buttons. In One Act. Words by Wm, H. Lepeee; music by Alfred G. Robyn. Two male and two female characters; no chorus. Very comical and easy. Price, 50 Cents. Hunt the Thimble. In One Act. Words by A. G. Lewis ; music by Leo R. Lewis. Two male, two female characters and small chorus. Simple and pretty. Price, 50 Cents. Red Riding Hood's Rescue. In Four Scenes. Words by J. E. Estabrook; music by J. Astor Broad. Three male, four female characters and chorus. Price, 50 Cents. Golden Hair and the Three Bears. In Five Scenes. By J. Astor Broad. Three adults (2 hi., 1 f.), eight children and chorus. Music is easy, graceful, and pleasing. Price, 75 Cents. R. E. Porter ; or, The Interviewer and the Fairies. In Three Acts. Words by A. G. Lewis; music by Leo R. Lewis. Six male, six female characters, and chorus. Very picturesque and pretty. Price, 75 Cents. Gyp, Junior. In Two Acts. Words by Earl Marble; music by D. F. HODGES. Two males, one female (adult), three children and chorus. Very successful and easily produced. Price, 75 Cents. AlvinGray; or, The Sailor's Return. In Three Acts. Written and composed by C. A. White. Ten characters, including chorus; can be made more effective by employing a larger number. "Price, 75 Cents. Catalogues describing the above and other popular entertain- ments sent free on application to WALTER H. BAKER & CO., THEATRICAL PUBLISHERS, No. 23 Winter Street, - Boston, Mass. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 016 102 711 P *