PS \^0 2. '^ ■2, X PS 3531 .H37 H4 1902 Copy 1 * uux^^t^>~^^\ Publi5|}it}C] (apd SuJDJDkf \ Corpkpv Gpcorborate(A) 43 tc^^rn iiTh\ ARY OF -ESS, , Recsivco L 3/(i v,\ Y 'l&auline Phelps's Recitations. If you are la search of original, uahackneyed, and superior recitations, tliese are wliat you need. " Miss Phelps's work for me has been most satisfactory." — Blanche L. Frider- ici, New York. "AS THE MOON ROSE." 25 cts. " I have had great success with ' As the Moon Rose,' and have given it in forty towns this season, and nearly every paper speaks of it particularly." — Mrs. Eli::abeth de Barrie Gill, Philadelphia. A Revolutionary story of a girl's ride to save her lover. Intensely dramatic. "AUHT ELNORA'S HERO." 25 cts. " Took well. The audience was at times convulsed." — Chas. H. Wevill, Manager Committee Philadelphia Y. M. C. A. How a girl dresses up as a ghost and fright- ens a man who is always bragging of his brav- ery. "THE MINISTER'S BLACK HANCE." 25 cts. "One of my pupils recited at the Knights of Pythias entertainment, and made a de- cided hit. Another pupil captured the town with ' Her Cuban Tea.' " — Norrine L. Cochrane, Tennessee. A girl dresses up in her brother's clothes and wins a race. *'A SHAKESPEARIAN CONFERENCE." 25 cts. Recently given with grea^ success by the Avon Shakespeare Qtib ;of New York, one of the most partichlkr and highest- grade Shakespeare CfilBs in America. A new and original burlesque for four males and five females. "THE SWEET GIRL-GRADUATE." 25 cts. "I like 'The Sweet Girl-Graduate' as well as, if not better than, ' A Telephone Romance.' " — Belle Spier, New York. A humorous monologue telling of two lovers' quarrel, and their reconciliation at the gradua- ting exercises at a young ladies' seminary. On the same style as " A Telephone Romance." A TELEPHONE ROMANCE.' son-Talk. 25 cts. With Les- " Every one of Miss Phelps's pieces is excellent — unusually good. I congratu- late her. I have three pupils giving ' A Telephone Romance.' " — Mme. El De Louie, New York. A humorous monologue in one scene, about a girl's quarrel with her lover, her fright at a supposed mouse, and her reconciliation. 'AUNT SARAH ON BICYCLES." 25 cts. How a tandem helped a couple to ride to matrimony. Humorous. THE COOK." 25 cts. Humorous Irish dialect narrative of how a servant-girl and a cat turned things topsyturvy in a household. HER CUBAN TEA." 25 cts. " ' Her Cuban Tea ' is extremely clever and works up well. One of my pupils has brought it out here." — Sara Greenleaf Frost, Missouri. A hostess treats her guests to strong cider, calling it " Cuban Tea," which makes them all lively. ' THANKSGIVING DAY AT GRANDMA'S. " 25 cts. The good things to be had and to be done at " Grandma's on Thanksgivin' day." Chi-ld dia- lect. 'BURLESQUE PANTOMIME OF SHAKESPEARE'S • SEVEN AGES OF MAN.' " 15 cts. At a recent Shakespearian entertainment in Brooklyn, this pantomime was the hit of the evening. Miss Phelps is also the compiler and arranger of " Werner's Readings and Recitations Nos. 19, 20, and 21 " (35 cts. each), which, besides many other excellent recitations, contain the following by Miss Phelps: " Just Commonplace," " Old Bene- dict Arnold," "Scorching versus Diamonds," "How Mr. Simonson Took Care of the Baby," " Just Like Them," " Spinster Thurber's Carpet," " A Story of Hard Times," " Firetown's New School- house," " A Jolly Brick," and " The Average Boy." Address the Publishers, Edgar S. Werner Publishing & Supply Co., incorporated, 43 East I9tli Street, New York. Her Cuban Tea. Humorous Monologue for a Woman. "By TA\/LIJWE THELTS. Copyright, 1902, by Edgar S. Werner Publishing & Supply Co. (Inc.) Character: Mrs. Hamilton. Scene: A prettily furnished sitting-room. Mantel draped with Cuban flags. Mrs. Hamilton [speaking outside]. Let me know the moment the grocer comes, Bridget. [Enters.] He isn't coming, I know he isn't. It's time for the guests to arrive, and I haven't a thing to give them. That's what comes of living in a country-house three miles out in the wilderness. Oh, it's cruel of Charlie, cruel ! Didn't he promise faithfully to order the cakes and tea, and write it down in his notebook? — and now he hasn't sent a single thing. If he'd ever loved me the least in the world, he would never have left me in such a strait. [Tragically :] Everything is at an end between us — and how shall I get through the afternoon with a breaking heart and no tea? [Excitedly:] There's the bell — perhaps it's the grocer. [Despairingly:] No, it's the front door, and she's show- ing them right in. [Pantomime of meeting and shaking hands with tzvo guests.] So glad to see you. [Pause.] Thank you. 4 HER CUBAN TEA. [Pantomime of smiling szveetly at different guests.] Yes, it is quite an original idea. I am indebted to dear Charlie for it. [Aside, viciously:] Oh, if I only had him here for a minute. [To guests:] Another cup? Yes, the men are fond of it, and then it's quite a tonic, you know. Why, no, I don't think it will fly to your heads. [Aside:] Dear me, that cider was a present to Charlie ; I don't know a thing about it. Everybody does act a little queer, but they seem to be enjoying themselves. [In response to question:] Why, I don't know. We might. [Aside:] Sing with a breaking heart? How gay they are! Well, I don't think it's going to be a failure, anyhow. [To guests:] I don't know what the latest patriotic songs really are. So sorry I haven't a piano. "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night"? Yes, we might try that. [Aside:] Dear me, I beheve the cider has gone to their heads in good earnest. Old Mrs. Burroughs has her hat on one side, and she's beating time with both feet. I never saw such a jovial and talkative lot before. - [^0 guests:] What is the trouble, Mrs. Simpson? Dear me, don't take on so. "Hot Time in Old Town" such a pathetic song? Well, perhaps it is, though it never struck me that way before. [Aside:] It must be the cider. There's Nita Burnett and Mrs. Hopkins falling on each other's necks, and they haven't spoken in two years. [To guests:] Oh, thank you. Want us all to come and spend the summer with you ? You are certainly very kind. I've no doubt we should make a jolly party. [Aside:] I'm glad that clock is striking. , They seem to have forgotten it's time to go. [To guests:] Oh, don't HER CUBAN TEA. 5 liiirry. [Rising.] Must yon all leave me? So early? I Business of shaking hands, etc.] So glad you enjoyed it. The best time you ever had in your life? So kind of you to say so. A great success ? Oh, I dare say you could im- ])rove upon it. [Pause.] Well, I'd have to consult Char- lie about giving- one every week. [Business of smiles, etc., as she hurries to the door.] Good-bye, good-bye, good-bye, I'm sure IVe enjoyed it quite as much as you have. Good-bye, good-bye. [Sinks iiifo chair.] Thank goodness, it's over, and now nothing is left but the long blank future — away from Charlie. [Begins to cry.] Why, there's Charlie now ! [Ecstatically:] He's bring- ing me some roses — the darling! [Starts tozvard him, then stops suddenly.] Oh, I forgot. [Strikes attitude.] Stand back ! You have forfeited my trust in you forever. I'll never speak to you again, and I'm going home and apply for a divorce. You needn't ask me what's the mat- ter — you didn't order the tea and cakes, and Mrs. Samp- son broke one of her false teeth on a Bent's cracker, — I saw her ! [Pause, then z'cry solemnly:] Charlie, don't imperil your soul by saying you ordered them sent. I wouldn't believe you if you were on your dying knees — there, he's gone! I should think he might have pleaded with me a little bit, but it wouldn't have made any difference. I'll never, never trust a man again as long as I live. [Turns to back of stage.] What, Bridget? Mr. Brown, grocer? Tell him I won't see him — I don't know any Mr. Brown. [Aside:] O my broken heart ! [Turns again.] What is it, Bridget? O Mr. Brown. [Freemngly:] You insisted upon seeing me? [Pause.] What? My husband 6 HER CUBAN TEA. ordered — ordered — tea and cakes [tragically'] — go on, Mr. Brown, go on. Left at 78 instead of 98 — your mis- take? [Wringing hands.] Oh, what have you done, Mr. Brown ? Your pound of Oolong and your box of five o'clock teas have wrecked my happiness like so much dynamite. I forgive you, Mr. Brown — but go. [Rtishes to 7vindoic.] There's Charlie now! [Wai'cs frantically.] Charlie! Charlie! He's going down the path. He won't look back. Charlie — dear! He turns! [TJirows him a kiss.] He smiles! He's coming back! [Returns to center.] That Cuban tea will make me the talk of the town, but I don't care [clasps hands ecstatical- ly] — Charlie loves me! ACTING MONOLOGUES BY LIVINGSTON RUSSELL. ENGAGED. Price. 20 cents. Romantic, humorous monologue for a woman. A young woman, who has just become engaged, calls her departing lover back several times, and then falls into a gushing and hysterical reverie. She sorts over her love-letters, plans how their room will be arranged, and runsoflf stage singing theLohen- grin Wedding March. Full business given. CUPID'S YICTIIM ; or the TIIVIID MAN. Price, 20c. Humorous monologue for a man. A bashful man reads up on courting and practices before a dummy girl. Very full business given. Three illustrations. AN IMPECUNIOUS ACTOR. Price, 25 cents. Humorous monologue for a man, describing the tribulations of a stage- struck youth who goes into raptures over his " art," etc. THE CLIMAX OF A CRIME. Price, 20 cents. Tragic monologue for a man. Old man make-up. A murderer, having gone into a hole to bury his victim, is shut in and can not escape. He goes mad in his living tomb; his various victims appear before him, and he finally stabs himself. Complete business and stage-directions. THE DEATH DREAM. Price. 25 cents. Intensely dramatic monologue for a man, from the play " The Bells," played by Sir Henry Irving, Aulnn-keeper, who is also the burgomaster, murders a guBst for gold and burns the body in a lime kiln. On his daughter's wed- ding-night he in a dream goes through all the mitmtiae of the murder, passes through terrible suffering and dies. Five full-page illustrations. Full business. THE "COMING OUT" OF MISS CUMMINGS. 25c. A breezy and humorous monologue for a woman. An up to- date " bud " of seventeen, from the West, makes her debut in New York. She does not take kindly to society's ways and to the addresses of the stylish men, but i refers Montana ways and ''Jimmie, of Missoula Gulch." Affords opportunity to introduce various specialties. Full directions for stage, and full business. Three full-page illustrations. THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER. Price, 25 cents. Humorous monoKgue for a woman. An actress, in making her debut, misses the presence of her lover, and has a fit of jealousy and of the blues. Ends happily. Affords opportunity for varied expressional work. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY. Price, 25 cents. Historical, patriotic, and tragic monologue for a woman. A Red Cross nurse describes the scenes on the battle-field at Santiago. Refers to Gen. Wheeler and to Col. Roosevelt. Unusually elaborate directions for producing various war-effects, and full business. (Every reciter should have this monologue for the valuable stage-lessons it gives, even though he does not care for the monologue itself.) Three full-page Illustrations. Costume of a Red Cross nurse. VIVA CUBA LIBRE! Price, 25 cents. A patriotic monologue for a woman. A dramatic setting of Incidents con- nected with the patriotic daring of Paulina de Ruiz Gonzales— the Joan of Arc of Cuba; together with the introduction of historical matter regarding the sufferings of the Cubans during the struggle for liberty. JUST LIKE ONE OF THE FAMILY. Price, 25 cents. William Handy, living with friends but considered "just like one of the family," is asked to look after the house during the absence of his host and hostess on a call. He promises himself a quiet evening of intellectual en- joyment, but is aroused first by the frantic bawling of their baby, by the entrance of the coalman and by the cries of their pet cat, dog and parrot. When upon the verge of nervous collapse, his friends return. Intei sely humorous. Any of the above sent post-paid, on receipt of the price, by the publishers, EDGAR S. BERBER PUBLISHING & SUPPLY CO. ancorporatad.) 4] BAST ivth STREET, NEW YORK. OCT 13 1902 THIRTY ELOCUTION LESSONS FOR $125- EMMA DUNNING BANKS'S Original Recitations witin Lesson-Talks, These Selections were Written Especially for Recitation, and afford Excellent Opportunities for Poses, Bird-Tones and other Vocal Effects. The pupil is not bothered with arbitrary rules, but is taught in few and plain words the essential points of the piece he is learning, so that every recitation with its lesson-talk is a most valuable lesson in elocution. 'ifLI^T OF r