* A * ^°* *-**« *K* * o :- W • ^ ^ V ■ \j*^l?>^ \/^v %/^V 5 4 o ,-,0 CAPTAIN JACK THE IRISH OUTLAW &n ©rtginal Srtslj ©rama in Ejjree &cts BERNARD F/MOORE ~. U frfy^ BOSTON &aJ^/Js£jLr-&<£> * 8 94 P5 ZA-^l .M35C3 CHARACTERS. Captain Edward Gordon, commanding a detachment of Her Majesty's soldiers in Ireland. Squire Shannon, whose love for Aline blinds him to all sense of right. John Driscoll, the Rebel leader, known as Captain fack. Barney Donovan, a sprig of the old sod. Teddy Burke, the informer, in the pay of Shannon. Tim Burns, a halfwitted lad. Lieutenant Rogers, of Her Majesty' 's soldiers. Aline Driscoll, sister of John, and in love with the Captain. Nellie Shannon, the Squire's daughter. Kate Kelley, a true-hearted colleen. Mary, a servant at the Squire 's. Act First. — Home of the Driscolls. Morning. The Arrest. Act Second. — The Squire's Study. Night. The Escape. Act Third. — Home of the Driscolls. Next morning. The pardon. Copyright, 1894, by Walter H. Baker & Co. /z-sltft . J d^ x - i :" X . i J COSTUMES. (Irish, 1867.) Captain Gordon. — Act First. — Uniform of British officer, — red coat and waistcoat, white breeches, black riding-boots, three-cornered hat, sword and belt. Act Second. — Black coat and pants, coat is short and buttoned tight, black riding-boots with spurs, and black slouched hat. Act Third. — Same. Squire Shannon. — Act First. — Black satin coat and knee-breeches, black silk stockings, low-cut buckled shoes, black hat, long brown coat with cape, and gold-headed cane. Act Second. — Dark blue smoking-jacket, cap, and slippers. Act Third. — Same as Act First. John Driscoll. — Act First. — Gray coat and breeches, black riding-boots, black hat, a long black coat with cape. Acts Second ci7td Third. — Same. Barney Donovan. — Act First. — Gray corduroy breeches, gray coat with wide lappels, white shirt with large collar and open at neck, light blue stock- ings, low-cut buckled shoes, and small gray felt hat. Acts Second and Third. — Same. Teddy Burke. — Act First. — Face very dirty and repulsive, black wig, bald, tattered black coat buttoned to the chin, black knee-breeches and stockings, low-cut shoes, and battered high hat. Acts Second and Third. — Same. Tim Burns. — Tattered coat and knee-breeches, gray stockings, low-cut shoes, and soft hat. Lieutenant Rogers. — Uniform of an English officer. Aline Driscoll. — Act First. — Neat black dress. Act Second. — Light gray dress, black cloak and hood lined with red. Act Third. — White muslin dress, with a pink ribbon tied in a bow around neck. Nellie Shannon. — Act First. — Fashionable walking-dress of black velvet, hat and gloves to match dress. Act Second. — Black dress, with white collar and cuffs. Act Third. — Same as Act First. Kate Kelley. — Dark green colored bodice, red petticoat, black stockings and slippers. Mary. — Dark colored dress. Acts First and Third. Wood/wing. Road from l. to r. Illlllllllllllllllllllllll lll ll lllllllllllllllllllllllllHIl Fence and Gate, practical. o Tree. o Pump. Scene. — Set cottage, l. 2 and 3 e. Pump, trough, and dipper, r. 2 e. Tree, R. 3 E. White picket-fence running from L. to R. ; in the centre of fence a gate to open in ; road runs from L. to R., outside of fence. Act Second. Window, to open. Bookcase. -g- v v o> p ^ : Q Carpet on floor. 3 2. 52. & 1 J fT 01 CJ T d n ©Cb.0 Table and chairs. o| E0 CJ SCENE. — A room; square-doors L. H. and R. 2 e., and r. 4 e. Writing- desk and chair, l. 4 11. Bookcase, l. C. Lounge, R. C. Large window, c, to open. Carpet on floor. Table and chairs, R. 2 E. ; other chairs around room. CAPTAIN JACK. ACT I. Scene. — Set cottage, l. 2. e. ; pump, r. 2. e. ; tree, R. 3. e. ; fence at back, 4. e. ; road running from l. /(? r. ; gate in c. of fence. Music, " Girl I left behind me," at rise of curtain. Aline (at pump; looking off r.). I wonder who this strange young man coming down the road can be. A soldier from the looks of his clothes. (Suddenly.} Mercy on me, he's coming here! (Quickly.) I know what I'll do. I'll pretend I don't see him, and find out who he is and what he wants in coming here. (Begins to pump, and sings.) " I'm lonesome since I crossed the hills, And o'er the moor that's sedgy ; With heavy thoughts my mind is filled, Since I have parted with Peggy. Whene'er I turn to view the place, The tears do fall and blind me, When I think of the charming grace, Of the girl I left behind me." (Captain Gordon enters from r. and stands listening attentively at gate, c.) Captain Gordon {at end of verse applauds). Bravo ! bravo! Charming, young woman, I assure you. Allow me (enters gate c.) to congratulate you in possessing such a magnificent voice. You should go to England and study for the operatic stage. Al. (aside). I wonder who can he be. (Aloud.) Thank you, sir, you flatter me. (Bows.) But I have no desire to visit England just yet. Now, sir, if I'm not too bold, may I ask who you are? Cap. (laughing). Why, certainly. My name is Edward Gordon, commanding a detachment of Her Majesty's soldiers. Al. (aside). My brother's friend! (Aloud.) And what are you doing so far away from the rest of your comrades at the present time, Captain Gordon? Cap. (aside). Charming girl, but devilish inquisitive. (Aloud.) Well, to tell you the candid truth, I had a motive in visiting this place to-day. Al. (in surprise) . Indeed ! 5 6 CAPTAIN JACK. Cap. Yes ; I am trying to find the home of an old college chum of mine. Al. And do you require the aid of soldiers to assist you? Cap. (hastily). Oh. no: the soldiers are here to hunt down the rebels of the mountain. Al. (excitedly). What ! Hunt down Captain Jack and his men? Cap. (quickly). You know him then? Al. I have heard of him and his followers. Now what is the name of your friend ? Cap. John Driscoll. You see it's some years since we met last. But I am sure I would know him if I could only meet him. The last letter I received from him, told me he lived in this neighbor- hood somewhere. But as to the exact locality, I'm at fault. Al. Then you need go no farther. (Points around.) For this is the home of John Driscoll and his ancestors for ages past. Cap. (looking around). Well, I"m glad to know that. Thank Heaven, my journey through the mountains is over for the present. By the way. my dear girl (looks at pail of water), that seems to be sparkling water you have there. Would you oblige me with a drink? Al. (hands him dipperful). Here you are, sir. Cap. (takes dipper and holds it up). Thank you. (Tastes it.) Ah, how delicious ! And how true are the words of the poet. (Si tigs.) " How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view ! The orchard, the meadow, the deep tangled wildwood, And every loved spot which my infancy knew." Al. (applauding). Bravo ! Cap. {drinks, and hands her back dipper). And now, seeing you know who I am, would you have the kindness to inform me who you are ? Al. (aside). Til play a joke on the captain. (Aloud.) My name is Kate Kelley, sir. Cap. A very pretty name, I assure you. Do you live with the Driscolls ? Al. Yes. sir; I am Miss Aline's maid. Cap. (aside). Only a servant, and so handsome. (Aloud.) Kate, I have heard Miss Aline is a very beautiful girl? Al. (aside). He don't suspect who I am. (Aloud.) So the people all say, sir. Cap. Kate, do you know you are very pretty? Al. (aside). Thank you for the compliment. (Aloud.) You do me proud, sir. Cap. Yes, my dear girl, you are indeed very beautiful. And the name of Ka(e Kelley well becomes such a charming creature as you are. Al. Well, you might like the name of Kelley, but I don't. And what's more, 1 am going to change it as soon as possible. CAPTAIN JACK. 7 Cap. (laughing). Ah, you have a lover then, you sly little fox? Al. (in surprise). Of course I have or how do you think I could change it? Do you think I want to die an old maid? (Pouting.) For shame, sir, to hurt a poor girl's feelings by such base insinua- tions. Cap. {humbly). Miss Kate, I ask a thousand pardons. Al. {laughing). Oh, one will do just as well. Cap. {aside) . By Jove, the more I see of her, the better I like her. {Aloud.) Miss Kate, may I inquire the name of your future husband? Al. {aside). Now I'm in for it. (Aloud.) Oh, we all call him Barnev Donovan. Cap. (aside). Barney, I envy you. (Aloud.) I hope Barney Donovan, as you call him, will make you a happy husband. Al. Barney's all right. He thinks the world of me. Cap. Fortunate Barney. Al. (aside). The Captain is getting sentimental. (Aloud.) Do vou think so, sir? Cap. Indeed I do. (Hands her piece of money.) Here, Miss Kate, this will help you and Barney to furnish your future home. Al. (taking money) . Thank you, sir. (Aside.) Fll keep this as a remembrance of the Captain's first visit to Ireland. Cap. And, Kate, — you will allow me to call you Kate, — you know it's customary to kiss the bride at the wedding. Al. (aside). I wonder what he means? (Aloud.) So I have heard, sir. Cap. And as I don't think Fll be present at your wedding, I think Fll take mine now, if you don't object. Al. (in astonishment) . Is it going to kiss me you are ? Cap. (laughing). Well, that is my intention. But if you see fit to object — Al. (quickly). I don't object in the least. But you see, Barney may not like it. (E Titer Barney /;w/z road, l.) Cap. I'll make it all right with Barney. Barney (at gate, a). I wondher what divilment is Miss Aline up to now. Al. If you think you can you may take one. Cap. Oh, Fll settle Barney. (Kisses her.) Bar. Oh, murther, did ye iver see the likes of that? Al. (looking around in confusion). Barney here ! (Exit into house, L.) Cap. (seeing Barney). Barney, you rascal, is it you? Bar. (in surprise). Mr. Gordon! Cap. (shaking hands) . Barney, you don't know how glad I am to see you. Bar. An' so am I, sur. But what are ye doin' in this part of the country? 8 CAPTAIN JACK. Cap. Well, I was sent here principally to hunt down the moun- tain rebels. Bar. {slowly). Huntin 1 rebels, did ye say, sir ? Cap. Yes, Barney ; I am sorry to say such is one of the reasons I am in this part of Ireland to-day. Bar. An' do ye think ye'll find Captain Jack an' his men? Cap. Well, I can't just say. I may and I may not. Be that as it may, I don't think I'll break my heart if I don't. In fact, I have a great desire to meet this famous outlaw. Bar. To make a prisoner of him ? Cap. No, Barney, as a friend, to see what kind of a man he really is. I have heard a great deal about him and his deeds. In fact, his name is the chief topic of conversation in England. Bar. He is really an' truly a great man. But let me tell ye, Mr. Gordon, he will niver be taken alive, to die on an English scaffold. Cap. But the fox must sleep, Barney. Bar. Very thrue, sur. But if he's iver taken alive, it will be through the treachery of friends. Cap. Let us hope not. (Warmly.') Barney, do you know I pity the poor Irish rebels from the bottom of my heart? Poor homeless outcasts! What are they fighting for but their own? You may think this strange, coming as it does from one who wears the uniform of an English soldier, and claims England as the land of his birth. I don't believe in the policy adopted by Great Britain, in the treatment of Ireland and her people. Bar. (excitedly). Good for ye, me brave boy. Captain dear, ye should have been born an Irishman ! Cap. {fervently). I wish to God I had. Bar. Niver fear, Captain, Til make an Irishman of ye, if ye shtay in Ireland long enough. Cap. (laughing). Thank you, Barney, I haven't the slightest doubt of it. But I had a deeper motive than chasing rebels in coming here to-day. Bar. (in surprise). Indade ! (Aside.) What the divil does he mane now? Cap. Yes, Barney, I came to see my old college chum, your master, John Driscoll. Bar. Thin ye nade go no farther. Shure this is the shpot. Cap. Yes, so Miss Kate informed me. Bar. (in surprise). Who? Cap. Why, your sweetheart, Kate Kelley. Bar. Did she tell ye her name was Kate Kelley ? Cap. (in surprise). Why, yes. Bar. Is it the young lady I saw ye kiss ? Cap. To be sure it is. I gave her a kiss as my wedding gift. Bar. (laughing). Oh, holy mother, will ye listen to that. Cap. {in amazement). What the devil ails you. Barney? Ex- plain before I'm tempted to break your head. CAPTAIN JACK. 9 Bar. {laughing). In a minute, sor. Cap. Barney, stop laughing ! Bar. I'm as sober as a judge, sor. Cap. Now, sir, what is the cause of all this mirth? Bar. {earnestly'). Captain Gordon, don't ye really know who it was ye just kissed? Cap. Why, of course I know. 1 kissed the girl you're going to make your 'future wife. Bar. Not a dom bit of it, sor ! Cap. {in surprise). No? Then, in the name of goodness, who was it? Bar. {laughing). John Driscoll's sisther, Aline! Cap. Oh, the devil ! Bar. Fact, I assure ye. Cap. {aside). I"m more than half in love with the little rogue already. {Aloud.) Barney, take me to the young lady, so that, I may apologize for my rudeness of manner towards her. Bar. Come into the house with me an 1 I'll introduce her to ye. Don't appear bashful, or yer doom is saled. Aline is a perfect witch among bashful men. So be warned in time. Cap. Lead on, Barney, and I'll follow you. {Exit into house, l.) {Enter Squire and Teddy from road, r.) Squire {entering gate, c, and looking around). And you are positive this is the place you tracked the rebel captain to last night ? Teddy {entering gate, c and looking around). I'll shware to it on a shtack of Bibles as high as the mountain, sor. Squ. Good ! Then it's as I suspected all along. Captain Jack the rebel leader and John Driscoll are one and the same person. But, Teddy, we must have proof. To have him arrested without proof of his guilt being found, would never do. Ted. Shure that's an asy matther, Squire. Squ. {in surprise). You don't mean to say you have the neces- sary proof ? Ted. Faith an' I have, Squire. Squ. Where is it ? Ted. Listen a moment to me, sor. Squ. {attentively). I'm all attention. Ted. Lasht night I waited until the meetin' of the rebels was over. Thin I follered the lader to this place. Who he was I did not know, as he was masked. Whin he entered this yard he looked cautiously around to see if he was observed. All seemed quiet. He thin removed the mask, an' I beheld the face of John Driscoll ! Squ. But are you positive he is Captain Jack? Ted. Of course I am. Wasn't I at the meetin'? Didn't I hear him make a speech ? An' didn't I hear the rest of them calliir him Captain Jack ? IO CAPTAIN JACK. Squ. I believe you. But while Captain Jack, or rather John Driscoll, was removing his mask, where were you? Ted. {pointing to fence). Hid behind the fence. Before he wint into the house he hid his mask an* pistols. Squ. {excitedly). And you know where they are concealed? Ted. To be shure I do. Squ. Where are they ? Ted. In the hollow of yonder tree. {Points to tree, R. 2 e.) Squ. See if they are there yet. Ted. {looks around cautiously). Ail right, squire. {Goes to tree, and from hollow takes black mask and pistols.) Here they are, sor, safe an 1 sound. {Hands them to Squire.) Squ. Good! {Takes them and examines them.) John Dris- coll, you are in my power at last. Nothing can save you now but your sister's promise to become my wife. Here, Teddy {hands him mask and pistols), put them back where you found them. (Teddy places them in hollow of tree again.) I'll send the sol- diers here to arrest him at once. {Savagely .) John Driscoll, your doom is sealed. When you are languishing behind prison bars, we'll see if pretty Aline will refuse me again. {Shakes his fist at house.) I hold your brother's life in my hands, proud girl; and if you refuse to wed me I will crush him as I would a worm. Ted. An 1 what will ye do, squire? Squ. Marry Aline, by fair means or foul. If she consents, in order to save his life, well and good. Ted. An' if she refuses ye? Squ. {savagely). Crush 'her brother, and marry her in spite of everything. Ted. An 1 squire, dear? Squ. What is it ? Ted. Can't we arrest Barney at the same time ? Squ. Not just at present. We have nothing to do with him. Ted. But shure I have a grudge to settle with him. Squ. For the present let it rest. Now, Teddy, you stay here and watch. I'm going after a warrant and the soldiers. Ted. Don't forget the warrant, squire. Squ. Never fear, Teddy- Keep a good lookout. And, above all, learn as much as you can. (Exit, road R.) Ted. Thrust me, squire. {Looks around and then goes to pump and fills dipper full of water and holds it in his hand.) Oh, if I could only get the upper hand of Barney. {Enter Kate from house, l.) Kate. An 1 what would the likes of ye be afther doin? Ted. {dropping dipper in a fright). Nothiiv. me pretty girl. Kate. What are ye doiiv there? Spyin' as usual? Ted. Ye hurt me feelin's, me girl, by such base insinuations. Kate. Ton me word, Teddy Burke, ye're gettin 1 shmart, with yer big words. CAPTAIN JACK. II Ted. (bowing). Miss Kate, ye do me proud. Kate. Oh, do I now? Ted. Ye know I'm not as black as I'm said to be. Kate. Well, yer not far from it. What were ye say in' about Barney ? Ted. Nothin', Miss Kate. I assure ye. Kate. I don't believe ye. (Wamingly.) But look out that he don't hurt ye whin he finds ye. Ted. Have no fear of me, Miss Kate. Barney an' I are the best of friends. Kate. Oh, ye think so, do ye ? Ted. I'm shure of it. An' do ye know, Miss Kate, Barney tould me to make love to ve if I could. Kate. Oh, he did, did he ? Ted. Y1s, me darlin'. Kate (listening). I think he's comin' now. We'll ask him. Ted. (frightened). I'm in a hurry just now. Some other time will do as well. (Exit, it. 3 e., in a hurry.) (Enter Barney from house, l.) Kate (looking after Teddy). Shure he's afraid to meet Barney. Bar. Kate Kellev, was that Teddy Burke I just saw ye talkin 1 to? Kate. Of course it was. Bar. O Kate, I niver thought ye'd come to that. Kate. What do ye mane, Barney ? Bar. (lighting pipe). That ye'd so far forget yerself as to talk to the likes of him. Kate. Oh, indade ! Bar. Yis, Kate, I'm astonished at ye. Kate. Miss Kate, if ye plaze. Bar. Would ye listen to that, now. Miss Kate, is it? Me, oh, my, but we"re gittin' high up in the world ! Kate. Yis, indade ! An 1 I have been sariously thinkin' of marry in' Teddy Burke. Bar. Faith an' ye ought. Shure it's a great ladies' man Teddy is entirely. Kate. Ye may well say so, Barney. Bar. Misther Donovan, if ye plaze. Kate (bowing). Oh,- Misther Donovan, sor. Bar. That's betther. An' do ye know, Miss Kate, I've sari- ously been thinkin' of gittin' married meself. Kate. Oh, have yez. An' who is the girl pray ? Bar. (aside). What the divil is her name? (Aloud.) Well, folks here about calls her Mona Desmond. Kate (in an angry tone). What are ye sayin', Barney? Bar. (coolly). Fact, I assure ye. 12 CAPTAIN JACK. Kate {crying). But I was only jokin\ Barney. Bar. Don't cry, acushla! Shure 1 knew it all the time. Kate. Do ye mane it? Bar. Yis ; thruly. But, Kate asthore. Kate. Yis, Barney. Bar. What was Teddy doin 1 around here? Kate. Spy in 1 , I think. Bar. I fear there's throuble brewin' for the young masther. Kate. Why do ye think so, Barney ? Bar. {looking around cautiously). Lasht night whin the young masther returned from the meetin 1 Pd a-swore some one was fol- lerin' him. Afther he wint in the house, I came out an' hunted around but found no one. I suppose I was mistaken. But come down the road a piece of the ways, an' maybe we'll find some clew. {Exeunt down road, l.) {Enter Nellie from road, R.) Nel. {looking around). And this is where he lives. {Enters gate c.) I wonder how many really know him as he is? Very few, I am afraid. And it was he who at the risk of his life saved mine. {Shudders.) Can I ever forget that terrible night on the mountain, when the driver was thrown from his seat, and the frightened horses ran away? How swiftly they went ! I closed my eyes, expecting every moment to be dashed into eternity, when suddenly I heard the clatter of an approaching steed. I opened my eyes and looked from the carriage window. What a welcome sight greeted me. There at the heads of the frightened team was a masked man, mounted on a large black steed. Soon the carriage came to a standstill. Placing a whistle to his lips he blew a shrill blast. He then assisted me to alight. I now perceived a second masked man approaching. To him my rescuer gave charge of the carriage and horses. When the first masked man beheld my face, he muttered something under his breath, and removed his hat. This strange being then called me by name, and offered to accompany me home. I gladly accepted his offer, and we started down the' mountain. After an hour's walk we reached my father's house. Here he bade me good-night, and lifted his hat. In so doing his mask became loosened and fell from his face. He quickly replaced it, but not before I caught a glimpse of his features. And it is to warn him of danger — the man that saved my life — I come here to-day. If father should find me here, what' would he do? I dare not think of the consequences. {Enter John from r.) John {entering gate a). Good-morning, Miss Shannon. {Lifts hat.) Nel. {looking around at sound of voice) . Captain Jack ! John (/;/ a whisper). Hush ! John Driscoll, if you please. No CAPTAIN JACK. 13 one but you suspects that the hunted rebel and John Driscoll are one and the same person. Nel. Pardon me, but you startled me so. {Pityingly.) Mr. Driscoll, I pity you. John. Thank you, Miss Shannon, but I'm in need of no sym- pathy. 1 am able to take care of myself. Nel. But there are spies lurking around who would only be too willing to hand you over to the soldiers and receive the reward offered for your capture. John. Very true. But as I said before, I can take care of myself. Nel. Mr. Driscoll, I wish to thank you for saving my life. I owe you a debt I can never repay. John. 1 but did my duty, Miss Shannon, and I beg of you to mention it no more. Nel. Mr. Driscoll, you are an honor to the land that gave you birth, and if all Irishmen were as brave as you are, Ireland would be one of the greatest nations on earth. John. Miss Shannon, is it to thank me and tell me how good I am, you came here this morning? Nel. No, Mr. Driscoll ; something far different. John (in surprise). Indeed! Nel. (looking aroitnd ) . I come to warn you of danger. John (in surprise). Warn me of danger? Nel. (in a whisper). Yes. Your retreat in the mountains has been discovered. To-night when your band is assembled at the meeting, the soldiers will be close at hand to make prisoners of all ! John (in amazement). In God's name, who has betrayed us? (Savagely.) Which of my men is guilty of such a deed? Tell me his name, and I'll tear him limb from limb. Nel. Your men are all faithful, Mr. Driscoll. John. Then it was discovered by accident? Nel. No, sir ; it was no accident. It was found by a spy of the soldiers and police. John. A spy? Who is it? Nel. Teddy Burke. John (savagely). Curse him! I should have known it was he. It's such Irishmen as he that have left Ireland the downtrodden nation it is. {Suddenly.) But it's strange that you, a girl, should know all this. Nel. {laughing). From your words, Mr. Driscoll, one would suppose our sex had no right to be on earth. John. Pardon me, Miss Shannon. But still I must confess it's a puzzle to me. Nel. You forget, sir, my father is head of the soldiers and police. John. So he is, Miss Shannon. Nel. This morning I overheard a conversation between my father and Teddy, i" heard Teddy tell how he had found the rebels' hiding-place. Then he promised to guide the soldiers there to-night, 14 CAPTAIN JACK. John. I'll foil them and their schemes. Forewarned is said to be forearmed, you know. Nel. In your case I hope so. And now that you are warned, be on your guard. John. Trust me for that. Nel. I must be going now, or father will miss me. Good-by. Mr. Driscoll, and good luck be with you. {Exit by road, r.) John {bowing and lifting hat). Good-by, Miss Shannon. {Looks after her.) Charming girl, a very queen among women. A prize worth}- of any man. {Sighs.) Ah, well ! what right have I to think of her? What am 1 but a poor, hunted outlaw, with a price on my head. Dues she ever think of me as I do of her? No. no. My God, its impossible ! Her father's hatred of the Irish race, I fear, is too deeply planted in the heart of his child. She gave me this warning out of gratitude for saving her life. {Lightly.) So far as that goes we are even. {Stands at gate, c, and looks of-*-) {Enter Aline and Captain from house, l.) Cap. For the present, Miss Aline, I must say adieu, and return to my soldiers. Al. And you will forgive me for the joke I played on you? Cap. {laughing). Oh, with all my heart. Al. I am sorry, captain, you must leave us so soon. {Looks around.) Why, here's brother John now ! Cap. (in delight). John, don't you know me? John {coming down). Edward Gordon ! Cap. (shaking hands). The same old Ned as of yore. John. What are you doing in this part of the world, and in the uniform of an English officer? Cap. I was sent here to try and find Captain Jack and his men. Knowing at the same time you lived here, I determined to look you up. John {slowly). You have been sent here to hunt down the rebel leader and his men ? Cap. Yes ; that is why I'm here. John {to Aline). You hear that, Aline? He comes here chas- ing rebels. Cap. Miss Aline, don 1 t judge me too harshly, I beg of you. I am going to leave the army in a short time. I am sick and tired of hunting men. What are they fighting for but their own? John. God bless you, Edward, for those words! You have spoken like a man. Al. {fervently). Captain Gordon, you should claim Ireland as your home. Cap. I sincerely wish I could, Miss Aline. And, to repeat the words of my friend Barney: " Be the great O'Hara! I know some purty colleen Fd be over head an 1 heels in love with." Al. {holding down her head). O captain ! CAPTAIN JACK. I 5 John. Don't blush, Aline ; they well become you. I'm sure you will like Edward when you know him better. Cap. Don't tease her, John. John {laughing). You hear that, Aline? The captain is taking your part already. I must look sharp, or I'll soon be without a sister. Al. {pouting). O John, how you talk ! Cap. Never mind him, Miss Aline. Brothers are privileged characters, you know. {Walks to gate, c.) I must be off now. John, will you accompany me down the road part of the way? We can have a quiet chat over our old college days. John. With all my heart. Cap. {lifting cap). Good-by, Miss Aline. Al. Good-by Captain Gordon, and don't forget Kate Kelley and her wedding gift. Cap. {laughing) . I'll not forget in a hurry. Come along, John. {Exit down road, R.) Al. Suppose the soldiers should find out brother John was really the rebel leader, Captain Jack, and arrest him? What would become of me? I dread to think of it. I have not a single friend in the world but my brother. And he in the custody of the soldiers, I would indeed be alone and friendless. {Lightly.) But pshaw ! My fears are groundless. No one suspects him. If they do arrest him, they have no proof of his guilt. {Enter Squire at gate, c.) Sou. {lifting hat and bowing) . Good-morning, Miss Aline. Al. {turns in surprise). You here, Squire Shannon? Squ. As you see. You seemed surprised. Al. {coldly). I am surprised to see the wealthy and much-re- spected Squire Shannon honor bur humble home with a visit. Squ. {aside). Fit to be an empress. {Aloud.) I had a special object in making this visit, Miss Aline. Al. {aside). I thought as much. {Aloud.) Well, sir? Squ. Has it ever occurred to you, Miss Aline, that you are grow- ing to be a very beautiful woman? Al. I have been told so. Squ. {aside). Candid, by George ! {Aloud.) You are also well educated. Why waste your young life in a miserable place like this, when by marrying a rich man you can have your diamonds, your servants, and horses ? Al. {coldly). What do you mean, sir? Squ. {passionately). It means, Aline, I love you as I have never loved woman before. Oh, say the word, sweet Aline, that will make me a happy man ! Al. (slowly). Mr. Shannon, I must positively decline your kind offer. I can never bestow my hand where my heart is not. Squ. You love another then? Al. You have no right to ask me such a question. l6 CAPTAIN JACK. Squ. Have a care, girl. It is far better to make a friend of me than an enemy. Al. You are beside yourself, sir, when you talk like that. Squ. Girl, 1 have sworn to make you my wife by fair means or foul. Al. {indignantly). Sir, you are growing insulting. Do you think I would wed a man of your character, after such words as those? Not if you were the last man on earth. Squ. Then you think I haven't the power to do as I say? You will have to know me a great deal better, my sweet Aline. I could crush your brother in an instant, girl. I hold his very life in my hands. And, what's more, charming Aline, I have proof of his guilt. Al. And on those terms you would make me your wife? {Enter John from road, r.) Squ. Yes. It's the only way you can save your brother's life. Al. And what answer do you think my brother would make to such a proposition ? John {coming down). No; a thousand times no. Squire Shan- non {points to gate, c), there is the way out. Go, before I am tempted to kick you out. Squ. {with hand on gate). So you refuse me, both of you? Well, so be it. John Driscoll, when next we meet you will be in the grasp of the law as a prisoner. {Exit by road, R.) Al. O John, I am so afraid he will do as he says. John. Cheer up, Aline. No one suspects I am Captain Jack. (Teddy now appears behind tree and listens.) Ted. {aside). Don't be too shure of that, me fine boy. Al. But the proof he speaks of ? John. He has no proof, Aline. He said that merely to make you consent. Ted. {behind tree, aside). Did he, though. John (cheerfully). Come, come, Aline, don't be down-hearted. {Looks oJfK. 2 e ) What the devil ails Kate and Barney? {Enter Barney and Kate, r. 2 e. ) Bar. {out of breath). Run Masther John, the soldiers are comiir here. Al. My God ! John, the man has kept his word. Kate. Fly masther. dear, an' save yerself. John {firmly). No; I will face it like a man. To keep me a prisoner will require proof of my guilt. They have none. {To Barney.) Barney, warn the boys not to meet to-night, as our re- treat is known to the soldiers. CAPTAIN JACK. 17 Bar. Lave it to me, Masther John. Kate {looking off R. 4. e.). Here's the soldiers. (Soldiers enter and face audience. Three on each side of gate, C. Squire Shannon enters gate, followed by Captain Gordon.) Squ. (pointing to John). Arrest that man ! I accuse him of being Captain Jack, the rebel ! Cap. (in amazement) . My God! Squire Shannon, there is some terrible mistake here. I know this man. We were boys together. Squ. (savagely). There is no mistake. He is Captain Jack, and no one else. (To soldiers.) Men, secure your prisoner. Cap. (sternly). Stop! Squire Shannon, I command these men, and not you. And before I make a prisoner of that man (points to John) I must have proof of his guilt. Squ. Oh, very well. (Calls.) Teddy. Ted. (outside). I'm comin', sor. (Enter Teddy,/w« r. 3. e.) Ted. Here I am, sor. Squ. The captain wants proof of the prisoner's guilt. . Get it for him. Ted. All right, sor. (Takes things from tree.) Here they are, sor. John. Betrayed ! Bar. Ye spyin' divil ! (Rushes at Teddy, who runs behind the soldiers and is safe.) Al. (wildly). John, you are lost ! Squ. (to Captain). Are you satisfied? Cap. For the present, yes. Come, John. (Places hand on his shoulder .) John. I'm ready, captain. (Tails in between soldiers.) Cap. Miss Aline, have no hard feelings against me. I never felt so mean before in all my life. (Quickly.) By Jove! I'll leave the army this very day. Cheer up, Miss Aline ; your brother is not convicted yet. Bar. (warmly). An' he niver will be. Squ. (sternly). Enough of this. Away with him! Al. Oh, my heart is breaking. (Tails fainting in Barney's arms. ) Cap. (to soldiers). Forward ! March ! (Soldiers march off with prisoner, followed by the Squire and Teddy. Barney stands l., watching them, with Aline in his arms. Kate is stand- ing r., wit-h apron to her eyes, crying. Slow music at curtain.) SLOW CURTAIN. I 8 CAPTAIN JACK. ACT II. Scene. — A room; doors l. and R. 2. e. and R. 4. e ; a writing- desk at L. 2. E. ; bookcase L. c. ; lounge R c. ; /^r^ long? John. I must. In some foreign country I can find a home and happiness, which is denied me here. Nel. But you may receive a pardon. John. I have no influential friends to plead my case. Nel. And you are still determined to go? John. I am. No rest for me in Ireland. And, Nellie dear, you say you love me ? Nel. O John, do you doubt my word? CAPTAIN JACK. 37 John. Not I, sweet one. But there are obstacles in the way of ouf marriage. Nel. No, John ; you are wrong. I know what you would say.. But there is no need to, for where you go, I go also. John. You forget, Nellie, you have a father and a home (sadly) ; while, as my wife, you will have no home that you can claim as your own on the face of the earth. Nel. I care not. I would sacrifice home, wealth, parents, and': everything for the man I love. The trials and crosses of your life; I will gladly share with you. John (clasping her in his arms). Nellie, you are a woman amongst women. (Kissing her ; both converse in low tones.) (Enter Teddy, r. 3 e.) Ted.' (seeing Nellie and John). Ah, he is here at last ! And the squire's daughter is with him. An' only to think in a short time he will be behind the bars again. I feel sorry for ye, me poor boy, but shure 1 can't cry. I wonder is the squire in sight yet? (Looks off R. 4 e.) Ah, luck favors the good. He's comin' now. ( Waves his hand to Squire.) (Enter Squire, r. 4 e.) Squ. He is here, then? Ted. (in a whisper). Shure, he just came, sor. Squ. And who is the young woman with him? Aline? (Then in amazement.) Great Jupiter! My daughter Nellie! Ted. (in a whisper). Spake easy, sor, or they might hear ye. Squ. How long has she been here ? Ted. She just came, sor. Squ. Hum! Who arrived first? Ted. Yer daughter, sor. Squ. Hum! I thought so. Came here to meet him by ap- pointment, I'll bet. This is a nice affair, I must say. The daughter of Squire Shannon in love with the rebel, Captain Jack. (Sav- agely.) But I'll put an end to all of this. ( Walks slowly to r. 4 e.) Ted. Where are ye goin' now, squire? Squ. To hunt up the soldiers. They are less than half a mile from here. (Shakes fist at John.) John Driscoll, you will soon be in my power again. (Exit, r. 4 e.) Ted. I think I'll be movin' too. (Exit, r. 3 e.) John (looking at house, r.). Aline should be up by this time. How still everything is ! No signs of Barney or Kate anywhere. Nel. (looking around "). The place seems to be deserted. John. Something is the matter, sure. (Looks off l. 4 e.) Some one is coming now. (Joyfully ',) And it's Aline. (Enter Aline, l. 4 e.) Al. (seeing her brother). O John! (Rujis and kisses him.) Why do you come here? Look at the risk you run. You will be. 3§ CAPTAIN JACK. taken again, and then shot like a dog. (In surprise to Nellie.) And you here too, Miss Shannon ? John {taking Nellie by the hand). Aline, this is to be your new sister. Al. (in surprise). What do you mean, John? John. It means that Nellie has promised to become the future Mrs. John Driscoll. Al. (joyfully) . Oh, I am so glad to hear it ! Nel. (placing arm around Altne's neck and kissing her). I am sure, Aline. I shall love you very dearly. Al. Thank you, dear. And do you know that John is one of the best brothers a sister ever had? John (laughing) . That will do for the present. Aline. Al. Well, you kno.v I speak the truth, John. Nel. (laughing) . Aline, the good never like to hear themselves praised. But I fully agree with you as to your brother John being one of the best men in the world. John (laughing) . Tush ! tush ! That is but the opinion of you two. Nel. Well, we're right. Are we not. Aline? Al. Of course we are. (Enter Barney, l. 4 e.) Bar. (out of breath). Run, masther dear, an' save yourself. John. What do you mean, Barney? Bar. Ye have been betrayed again. The soldiers are comin 1 here to arrest ye. John. Indeed ! Then I had better leave while there is yet time. Al. (wildly). O John, save yourself! Nel. (in despair). Too late. The soldiers are here. (Enter soldiers ; two stand on each side of gate ; Lieutenant, followed by Squire, enter gate, c.) Squ. {pointing to John). Lieutenant, there stands the rebel who escaped last night. Lieu, (placing hand on John's shoulder). Is your name John Driscoll? John (proudly) . Yes ; and I have never yet committed a deed that would cause me to hide my face in shame from my fellow- men. Lieu. That may be all very true ; but ray duty here is not to bandy words with you, but to arrest you. Squ. (sternly). Lieutenant, do your duty ! Lieu. Come, sir, you are my prisoner. Al. (falling on her knees before the Squire). Squire Shannon, be merciful. Squ. (savagely). Lieutenant, away with him ! Lieu, (dragging John by the arm). Come, prisoner. CAPTAIN JACK. 39 {Enter Captain, running from r. 4 e.) Cap. {holding up paper) . Hold on, Lieutenant Rogers! I have that man's pardon. Lieu. Let me see it. (Captain hands document to the Lieu- tenant, who reads it.) Cap. Is everything correct, lieutenant? Lieu, {bowing). Yes, Mr. Gordon. Squ. {aside). Foiled again. {To Nellie.) Come, Nellie ; this is no place for you. Nel. {proudly) . My place, sir, is by the side of my future hus- band. Squ. What is that you say? Do I hear aright? Nel. You do, sir. I have promised to become the wife of John Driscoll. John. Your daughter speaks the truth, squire. All we need now is your consent to make us happy. Squ. {not heeding him) . Beaten at all points. I played a des- perate game and lost. But the stakes were worth trying for. {To Aline.) But it was all done for the love of you, Aline. Will you forgive me ? Al. With all my heart. John {to Squire). Well, sir, I await your answer. Squ. Answer to what? John. Whether I get your consent to marry Nellie. Squ. And if you don't, what then? John. Well, that's another subject altogether. Don't keep us in suspense. {Laughing.) Do you consent? Squ. Oh, go to the devil! . {To Lieutenant.) Come, lieuten- ant, we've no business here. {Exit Squire and soldiers, by road, r.) Bar. {holding Ieddv by the neck). An' what will we do with our esteemed friend Mr. Burke here ? John. Let him go. He has done no real harm after all. Bar. (releasing him) . Be off with ye. Ted. Shure, it's the good-hearted boy ye are intirely, Barney Donovan. (Exit, R. 4 E.) John. And now all our troubles are at an end. I have won the girl I love ; and what more could a young man want than a charm- ing girl like Nellie for a wife? Bar. (taking Kate by the hand). An' while yer all gettin 1 mar- ried, I believe I'll try some matrimonial trouble — I mean experi- ence, meself. All. You. Barney? Bar. Well, of course. ' Kate has promised to become me own true wife. (To Kate.) Haven't ye taken me for betther or r worse, darlin'? Kate. Shure, ye know I have, Barney. 40 CAPTAIN JACK. John. Both of you have my consent and blessing. You have been faithful servants in my family, and deserve to be happv. (To Captain.) And, Edward, I know you love my sister Aline. Take her, my boy, and be happy, for you have proved yourself a noble friend. Al. {kissing John). O John, you are an angel! John {laughing). Without wings. But, Aline, you must save your kisses in future for the captain. Cap. Thank you, John, is all I can say in return. {Taking Aline's hand.) 1 came to Ireland to hunt rebels; but instead I found my sweet Aline asthore. {Slow curtain and soft music.) POSITION OF CHARACTERS. Barney and Kate at gate, c. Captain and Aline. John and Nellie. A NEW PLAY FOR FEMALE CHARACTERS. A KING'S DAUGHTER. A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS. FOR FEMALES CHARACTERS ONLY. By RACHEL E. BAKER, Author of " The Chaperon," " After Taps," Bob," etc. Eleven female characters. Scenery, an interior and an exterior. Costumes, modern. Plays two hours. This piece is an excellent solution of the difficult problem of writing a strong acting play for female characters only. Nan Graham's self-denying heroism and laudable ambition arouse the strongest dra- matic sympathy, and her right to wear "the silver cross" is faithfully won. Ample humorous incident and plenty of enjoyable girlish frivolity serve to re- lieve the trials of the heroine. This piece will not only serve to promulgate the charitable objects of the organization from which it takes its name, but will make a strong dramatic appeal. Price .... 85 Cents. SYNOPSIS: ACT I. Mrs. Graham's drawing-room. The King's Daughters. Rebecca and the deacon. A belated love-story. "The name of Rebecca Spencer will always live." Nan's lover. The poor relation. An unknown friend. The sewing bee. Nan's secret. The Kodak. Mab's poetry. Tea and tease. Polly's ruse. " It is good cake, Helen." The lost letter. ACT II. The Fair. Polly makes her mark. The post-office. Tender correspon- dence. Patient Nan. Kitty's cake. Polly and the glue. Sallie's candy. The secret of the letter. Business. Florence and the soda-fountain. The letter found. Nan's trial. The sacrifice. Duty before all. "My house is no longer her home, if she refuses." Nan's choice. The world before her. In His Name. ACT III. In the hay-field. The mysterious hostess. Nan's birthday. Miss Rebecca's " Romeo." Polly's speech. Regrets. "Is there no atonement I can make?" The Deacon speaks at last. Rebecca's discovery. Helen. "I will never again call myself a King's Daughter until Nan has forgiven me." Coals of fire. The dairy-maids' dance. The Fairy Godmother. A sur- prise. Nan's inheritance. The tell-tale photograph. A new Cinderella. Aunt Clarissa's mystery. The explanation. " A King's Daughter." A NEW COMEDIETTA. A Borrowed Umbrella. A COMEDIETTA IN ONE ACT. By ESTHER B. TIFFANY, Author of "A Rice Pudding," "A Model Lover," etc. Two male and two female characters. Scenery, unimportant ; costumes mod- am. A very bright and graceful little trifle. Plays only about fifteen minutes. Price .... 15 Cents. A NEW WAR DRAMA. At the Picket Line. A Military Drama of the Civil War in Five Acts. By JUSTIN ADAMS, 1UTH0R OF "T'KISS; OB, BEYOND THE ROCKIES," "THE INFERNAL MA CHINE," "DAWN," "THE SGTCIDE CLUB," "THE ENGINEER," "THE RAG-PICKER'S CHILD, 5 "THE LIMIT OF THE LAW," " DOWN EAST," ETC. Ten male and three female characters. Costumes modern and military Scenery varied, but not difficult. This piece is a proven success, having .been on the road for several seasons, and is now printed for the first time with all the origiual " business " and stage directions. 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Boomed. ACT III. At the picket line. Camp followers. The fringe of a plot. In rebel uniform. Leonora and Caleb. Outwitted. "Remember that one live woman is more dangerous than a hundred dead men." Surrendered to a girl. Scene 2. The battle. A skulker. Playing possum. A bold charge. "An- other victory for the North." Scene 3. After the battle. Robbing the dead. The vision of Silvy. The Recognition. " No ! He is a Union spy." ACT IV. The Union camp. Humors of camp life. " A drop o' the crater.' 1 A vile plot. The warning. "Here's a small bottle for yourself alone." The tables turned. "My God, the liquor was poisoned!" The traitor's death. " It means that I, who have almost starved for a crust of bread, am now a millionaire." ACT V. The North again. A ruined home. The returned soldier. Crosscomb once more. Silvy's wedding day. Albert Cherrington. Dark before the dawn. "Ah, it is his ring." Hiram lifts the veil. "Yes, Silvy, he is a-living." Crosscomb crossed. 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A COMEDY IN ONE ACT. By T. RUSSELL SULLIVAN. {As performed for the first time at the Boston Museum, Oct. ij, s8yg.) Four male and two female characters. Costumes modei-n, with one excep- tion ; scenery very simple. This is a most delicate and ingenious piece of comedy writing, refined in humor and sentiment. Tcherita, an Oriental girl, who appears in Eastern costume, has a cigarette which irresistibly compels the one who smokes it to utter what is uppermost in his mind. Its use in unravelling the tangle of Regina's lovers is the action of the piece. Price, 15 cents. By the Author of " THE STOLE N WILL." THE FINGER OF FATE OR, THE DEATH LETTER. A. Melodrama in Three Acts. By LEN ELLSWORTH TILDEN. Author of " The Stolen Will," " The Emigrant's Daughter," ete. Eight male and thi'ee female characters. Several changes of scene in each not, but all " drops " — not difficult. Costumes modern and easy. 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This really admirable play, upon a purely American subject, with American scenes and American characters, is a capital piece for a good company. Its story is absorbing in interest, its dialogue crisp and bright, its action and inci- dents stirring, its tone dignified and its humor refined. In its general character it is not unlike the popular " Jim, the Penman," and like that piece every part is a strong and important one. Price 85 Cents. SYNOPSIS: ACT T. —Drawing-room in the Trustee's house. A doubtful character. A tell- tale letter. A little deal. Barbara and business. $60,000 in bills. Peacock's prescription. Philip and Barbara. " The birthday of our happiness." The sleeping draught. "This will smooth the way to the safe." A toast. FOILED. ACT II. — Office of the Trustee. The blind guardian. The burglary. Puz- zled. " My eyes, my eyes ! With them I could have told." The Trustee and his trust. Suspicion. Husband and wife. The inquiry. "It is useless — the criminal is in this room ! " ACT III. — The Trustee's house. Under arrest. A mystery. " We must prove him innocent in spite of himself." The Trustee's confession. " It is not true." Conn O'Hara to the rescue. "Now's your chance. Sure, it's asleep lam." Husband and wife. "Will you force me to prove your guilt?" Light at last. "I am innocent — I SAvear it on my honor ! " ACT IV. — The trial. Pettibone and Peacock. A mysterious errand. A strong case. The blind witness. The fur coat. Not proven. The hands of justice. " Hold him ! These are the hands that gagged me ! " Run to earth at last. Counterfeit money and real affection. " Dora, darling, there's not a cloud left." Acquitted. FOR FEMALE CHARAC TERS. GAFFER GREY'S .LEGACY. A. Cojmedy in Two Acts. For Female Characters Only. Eight female characters. Costumes modern ; mourning dresses in the first act, gay gowns in the second. A very sprightly and humorous little play, full of human nature and fun. Price f - ■", , , , 15 Cents, A NEW ENTERTAINMENT FOR LADIES. JOLLY JOE'S LADY MINSTRELS. Selections for the " Sisters." "Written, compiled and edited in the sole interest of cheerfulness, from the most jovial sources, and arranged with a particular eye to the needs of FEMALE NEGRO MINSTRELS. By Mrs. A. M. SILSBEE and Mrs. M. B. HORNE. This little book describes the programme recently employed in an actual performance of this character, and is offered as a guide to others seeking light on this "dark subject." It provides jokes, a stump-speech, a darky play — "Bells in the Kitchen," — written for female characters only, and suggests a programme of songs. The difficulty which ladies have found in collecting humorous material sufficiently refined for their purpose, and the impossibility of procuring an after- piece for this sort of entertainment, of which men have heretofore had a monop- oly, suggested the publication of this book, Avhich meets both these wants. Price . .... 25 Cents. A NEW DRAMA. HICK'RY FARM. A COMEDY-DRAMA OF NEW ENGLAND LIFE IN TWO AGT3. By EDWIN M. STERN. Six male, two female characters. A charming delineation of New England rural life, presenting a diversity of excellent characters, that of the farmer, Ezekiel Fortune, being particularly good. Scenery : a landscape, with small set cottage, and a plain room. Costumes of the present time. Time of playing, an hour and a half. ?rice ..... 25 Cent*. B AKER'S SELECTED LIST 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. Lepere; 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 m., 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. NEW OPER ETTAS FOR CHILDREN. Odd Operas for Eventide. A Collection of Short and Simple Musical Entertainments for Children. By Mrs. C. N. BORDMAN, Author of "The Kingdom of Mother Goose," "Motion Songs for the School- Room," "The Temperance Clarion," etc. Complete with all the music and full instructions for performance. This collection is strongly recommended for its simplicity, originality of idea, tunefulness and perfect prac- ticability. Price 50 cents. OOZEsTTDEHSTTS. A GLIMPSE OF THE BROWNIES. A Musical Sketch for Chil dren. For any number of boys. JIMMY CROW. A Recitation for a Little Girl. MARKET DAY. An Operetta for Young People. Seven speaking parts and chorus. QUEEN FLORA'S DAY DREAM. An Operetta for Children. Six speaking parts and chorus. THE BOATING PARTY. A Musical Sketch for Little Children. Thirty boys and girls. SIX LITTLE GRANDMAS. A Musical Pantomime for very Little Children. Six very little girls. A HOUSE IN THE MOON. A Recitation for a Little Girl. ROBIN'S SPECIFIC; OR, THE CHANGES OF A NIGHT. A. Christmas Operetta in One Act. Words by I Music by AMELIA SANFORD. I ADAM CIEBEL. For one adult and nine children from eight to sixteen y,ears old, with eight very little hoys and twelve little girls for Chorus. Three changes of scene, very easily arranged, costumes varied hut simple and readily procured. Very effective and easily gotten up. Price 585 cents. 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