Class QVi^m. Book_ n^.l7 Copyright 1^" COPyRIGHT DEPOSm MONEY MAKING ============ and ====== MERRY MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS BY Lizzie J. Rook and Mrs, E. J. H. Goodfellow 4 73 4 3r PHILADELPHIA THE PENN PUBLISHING COMPANY 1903 THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Two Copies Received JUL 25 1903 a Copyttgnt tntry LASS ^^XXcNo. L> i4- ^ "S COPY B. Copyright 1903 by The Penn Publishing Company Monej Making Contents The Human Music Sheet 7 A Sunflower Talk . .8 A Minstrel Sheet 9 An Indian Sheet 10 Pantomime Song with Piano Accompaniment ... 11 Wiggles • .... 15 Childhood's Happy Year, or, the Glad Seasons ... 17 A Dickens' Shop .19 A Wild Goose Chase 20 Progressive Conversation .21 A Colonial Supper 23 Hidden Edibles 23 A Rainbow Supper . . . • 25 A Military Euchre .26 College Hearts 29 A Pictorial B (Bee) Hive 30 A Search for Good Luck . 31 Baggage 33 Smelling Contest .34 Phantom Supper 35 An Exhibition of Art or an Artful Exhibition . . . 36 Progressive Peanuts 38 Electric Rag Dolls ........ 40 Brothers of Pity 42 Crambo . . . . . . . . . .43 The Flour Merchant 44 3 4 CONTENTS Scenes from Dickens . . . . . . .44 A Search for Nations 59 Love Story Told by the Names of Popular Songs . . 61 An International Yacht Race . . . . . .63 Guess Who 66 Musical Chairs . . . . . . . . .66 Nest Hunting 67 For the Evening of Saint Valentine 68 Saint Valentine's Wheel 73 An International Supper 74 Charade — Pantomime Manicure 76 Drill of the Young Harvesters 77 An Indoor Garden Party . 81 A Progressive Letter 82 An Alphabetical Dinner ....... 83 A Conundrum Dinner . . . . . . .83 A Ship Social 87 Oar Drill for Sixteen Girls .88 Random Rhyming 93 Mother Goose Party .93 A Rainbovv^ Party . . . . . . . .94 A " Mother Goose " Market 98 Word Building 101 Find the Missing Cats . , 102 Transposing Lines 103 What We Don't Know . . . . . . .104 A Touring Party . . . . . . . .105 A Proverb Contest . . . ... . . 110 Follow the String 112 A Collection of Representative Men 116 A Progressive Dinner .118 A Trip to Niagara Falls 122 Literary Sandwiches . . . . . . . 124 A Circulating Library 126 A Floral Love Tale 129 Madame Jarley and Madame Tussaud's Combination of Wax Works . . . . , . . . 133 CONTENTS 5 Clioppecl Proverbs 140 Illustratiug Mother Goose Rhymes 141 Hand-Craft .142 Bliud Postman . . . . . . . . 142 An Auction Sale of Paintings 143 Testing the Senses 145 A Washington Party 148 A Hit or Miss Social . 150 Autograph Quilt . . . . . . . . 151 State and City Bee 152 An Indian Encampment 155 Farming Experiences , 158 Boston Proverbs 160 An Anagram Contest 160 Charade in Pantomime 161 A Fad Affair .163 Silent Supper . , 164 The Travelers' Alphabet 165 Rainbow Motion Song • 165 Book Reviewing . . , . . . . . 167 A Bird Contest 168 A "C" Supper 170 A Quaker "T" (Tea) 172 Musical Party 173 Charade in Pantomime 175 Initials . . . . 176 An Alphabetic Game 177 The Berry Social . • 178 A Short Story— Long 179 Jack Sprat 182 An Elaborated Mother Goose Party 183 The Geographical Game 186 The Game of Telegrams 187 An Indoor Clover Party . . ' 187 Song Tableaux 188 A Hallowe'en Party 389 Progressive Anagrams 193 6 CONTENTS Charade iu Pantomime . . . . , . 194 A Variety of " Teas " . . - . . . .196 Rhyme Charades 197 An Automatic Restaurant 198 A Pictorial Advertisement 200 A Box of Trained Rabbits 200 Money-Making Entertainments THE HUMAX MUSIC SHEET This startling phenomenon makes a very pleasing number on any program, for a public entertainment. A sheet is stretched across a platform and securely fastened to the floor, which is the first preliminary. Back of the sheet chairs are placed in convenient positions on which the performers are to stand and kneel, so as to acquire the different heights desired. Holes are cut out at these different heights, through w^hich faces are to appear. . In the front of the sheet around the holes, vegetables, fruits, flowers or exaggerated lines are drawn with colored crayons. Almost any one with even a slight knowledge of drawing, assisted by an illustrated catalogue from a seed or flower store can do the decorating. Cauliflower, cabbage or large green leaves make a good effect. At the time of enter- tainment the singers place themselves in position on the chairs and put their faces through the 7 8 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS holes made on the sheet. They are then in po- sition to startle the audience with *'The Ani- mated Sheet," by singing a chorus. If the sing- ers are men, some of the college son;^s would be appropriate, such as " Eig a Jig," " My Bonnie lies over the Ocean." Another very pleasing representation for children would be a bunch of pansies, grouped artistically — as these flowers seem to suggest little faces. They sing " Sweetest Bunch of Violets," substituting the word pan- sies for violets. Still another for children would be a daisy chain formed by the faces and flowers [daisies]. The following words to the tune of " The Old Oaken Bucket," are used. " How dear to the heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollections present them to view; The orchard, the meadow, the deep-tangled wild wood," And all the broad fields, where the wild daisies grew. How eager we gathered the fair, blooming flowers, And plucked off their petals our fortunes to tell; Or quickly in garlands we wove them for bowers Or wreathed them for crownlets youth's beauty to swell. Chorus: — The daisy, the daisy, the bright blooming daisy, The white-petaled daisy, we all love so well. A SUNFLOWER STALK This sunflower stalk is for ten little girls. A huge sunflower, bearing ten sunflowers is drawn on the sheet with colored crayons. The petals, of course, are yellow and the centres MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 9 brown. The centres are cut almost to the top — an inch or two being uncut. This flap is raised, so that a face may protrude, and when the face is withdrawiii the flap can cover the hole. Ten faces are at the holes when the curtain rises, and the chorus of " John Brown's Ten Little Injins " is altered to " Ten Little Sunflowers." As each number is mentioned it withdraws itself, and allows the brown centre to take its place. It is carried out in the following way. Ten little, nine little, eight little sunflowers, seven little, six little, five little sunflowers, four little, three little, two little sunflowers, one little sunflower girl. Then beginning at one, the faces all appear as they are mentioned, until all ten are again in position. Then repeat from ten until all have withdrawn, and only the picture remains. A MINSTREL SHEET This can be made by a group of large sun- flowers drawn on the sheet with crayons, as sug- gested in the preceding representations. The faces of the singers are blackened, and the lips are colored very red. They should be in position when the curtain rises — with eyes closed. While the prelude to the first song is sung, at a signal the eyes open suddenly, and the eyeballs roll, mouths open and shut with a snap, which gives 10 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS a very grotesque effect. The negro melodies- — "Way down upon the Suwanee Kiver," "Old Black Joe," "Old Uncle Ned," "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party," etc., may be sung. AN INDIAN SHEET This can be made by marking on the sheet around the holes where the faces are to appear, long black lines for the straight hair of the Indians, with the feathers for the head-gear on top. A picture of an Indian should be used as a model, and the rep- resentation on the sheet made to look as nearly like it as possible. The boys' faces should be colored dark red. When the curtain rises there are no faces on the sheet. Behind the sheet the boys sing " John Brown had a little Injin." John Brown had a little Injin, John Brown had a little Injin, one little Injin Boy. \_One face appears through the hole.'] Chorus : — One little, two little, three little Injins [tioo more faces appear\ four little, five little, six little Injins \three more faces appear\ seven little, eight little, nine little Injins {three more faces ap2^ear\ ten little Injin Boys \the last one appears]. Then descending — Ten little, nine little, eight little Injins [three withdraw in order named], seven little, six little, five little Injins [three 'more withdraiv], four little, three little, two little Injins [three again withdraw], one little Injin Boy [last one witlh- MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 11 draW's]. Again behind the sheet they sing 'sTohn Brown had a little Injin," and they ap- pear as in the beginning until the ten are in place, when the voices run up and down the scale rapidly to similate a war-whoop. Curtain is drawn. PANTOMIME SONG WITH PIANO AC- COMPANIMENT Stak Spangled Banner. This song, with appropriate gestures may be given by any number of young girls ; but twelve make a very good class. The girls should be dressed in plain white gowns — full skirts and blouse waists — with rib- bon belts or sashes, in which a small flag is folded. The gestures should be made in unison, and with great deliberation. The waving of the flags should be sprightly and energetic, and the song should be sung with enthusiasm. The song, with directions for making the motions is here given. The directions precede the word at which the motion begins. Song \Itiglit hand sJiading eyes^ body slightly hent for- ward.'] 12 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS " Oh ! say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming ? [Ar9?i down at sideJ] Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, \JR,ight hand pointing diagonally ti])ward.'\ O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. \IIand down.] [Arms raised high, hands nearly touching each other.] And the rocket's red glare \hctnds thrown hcocTc- loard from the lorist with a sudden, quick movement], the bombs bursting in air [Hands doton.] Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. [Draw flag from belt and loave it ahove the head.] Oh ! say does that star spangled banner j^et wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ? [Rejplace flag in belt.] [Turn hody to the left, arms extended forward, head slightly he^it.] "On the shore dimly seen, thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 13 [Tu7m l)ody hack to original j^osition and quicMy raise right arm diagonally upwardJ] What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses ? {Hand dow^i.] Kow it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, [Both arms extended forward and upward in parallel lines.'] In full glory reflected [tur^i the hands ^;>6^Z??i5 downward^ now shines on the stream. [Hands down.] [Wave flag above the head.] 'Tis the star spangled banner ; oh, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. [Replace flag in helt.] " And where is that band who so vauntingly swore. Mid the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home and a country they'd leave us no more ? [Hands pointing downward.] Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution, [Hands down at side.] No refuge could save the hireling and slave [Turn the hody with a sudden swift motion around toward the left and make a step for- ward as though in flight.] 14 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS From the terror of flight [turn hack to original jposition^ hands in front pointing doivn- waTd\ or the gloom of the grave. [Arms down at side.'] [Wave flag.] And the star spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. [Beplaee flag m helt.] " Oh ! thus be it ever [stand erect^ ar^ns folded in front] when freemen shall stand Between our loved homes and the war's desolation ; [Arras down.] Blest with [right arm extended straight, at its full height] victory and peace [hands down] may the Heaven-rescued land, [Eyes raised heavenward, hands raised slightly, and pressed together palm to palm, and fingers to fingers.] Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation ! [Arms down.] [Head and shoxdders hack, arms ahimho, hands resting on hipj, right foot forioard, placed firmly on the floor.] Then conquer we must when our cause it is just ; [ Original position.] And this be our motto ; [eyes raised and arms MONEY-MAKIKG ENTERTAINMENTS 15 crossed over the breast] "In God is our trust." [Ar77is down. Wave flags vigor otcsly.] And the star spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave." WIGGLES The game of Wiggles with pencil and paper is an amusing contest for a social evening. A numbered piece of paper containing a wig- gling line is given to each one in the company. The contestants are expected to make a draw- ing on this paper in which they must apply the given line in a conspicuous way. A number of specimens is given in which different lines have been applied. The wiggle in each drawing represents the one placed near the figure drawn. Five lines below — the three on the right and the two on the left — are new lines that may be used in other drawings. When the drawings are completed, the guests write their names on the backs of their papers and they are collected to be voted upon. The one receiving the highest number of votes is awarded a prize — something in the art line, a picture, paints, or pencils would be suitable. .A SHEET OF HPFLIED Wl DOLES. lO MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS IT CHILDHOOD'S HAPPY YEAR, OR, THE GLAD SEASONS This representation in costume and chorus is very suitable for an opening to a Juvenile Enter- tainment. Four girls form each season. The costumes can be made from crepe tissue paper or cheese-cloth — the spangled sort is more effective. Spring should be represented by dresses of green — green wreaths on head. Summer, by dresses of white trimmed with artificial roses. Fall, by deep orange, trimmed with fall leaves. Winter, by dresses of red, dotted over with white raw cotton. Spring enters first ; — marches to the front of platform, where the first verse is sung. At end of verse, two of the girls turn to the right and two to the left, march down sides and join at back. The other seasons follow in like manner, each season singing their verse as they reach the front of stage — at the close of the verse they turn to left and right, march down the sides to the back, as Spring did, taking their places be- hind the season which preceded it. This brings Spring again to the front, after Winter. The four giHs, in each season turn to left and right, and as they meet join hands forming a circle. They continue in this ring, while singing the chorus twice. They loosen hands, and march out in single file, Spring taking the lead. 18 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Childhood's Happy Year [Tune, Swinging ^neath the Old Apple Tree) Happy Childhood's hours, With the budding flowets, "With the warbling songsters In leafy trees ; When the earth rejoices, Glad we Join our voices, Happy in the spring are we. Chorus : — Happy Childhood ! Happy Childhood ! Singing all the day right merrily ; Happy Childhood ! Happy Childhood ! Happy all the year are we. In the summer weather, Glad we are together, Chasing little butterflies While on the wing ; Eingiug round o' rosies, Gathering sweetest posies, Happy in the summer as the spring.— Choe US "WTien the winds are sighing And the leaves are dying Opening prickling burrs 'Neath chestnut trees — Merrily we're racing In the air so bracing Happy in the autumn breeze. — Chorus : When Jack Frost is nipping Still we're gaily sipping All the sweetness stored throughout the year — So, with cheeks aglowing Welcome we the snowing Winter brings us all good cheer. — Chorus : MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 19 A DICKENS' SHOP This may be conducted as a Bazaar, or the old- fashioned fair, but as novel arrangements of old ideas are always welcome, we suggest the Dick- ens' Shop. Tickets can be issued with the head- ing, " Come to the Dickens' Shop " at in . The booths are named for the Dickens' Books, and can be carried out as follows : Great Expectations is a fishing pond presided over by Rip, who brings up articles by hand. Old Curiosity Shop is a booth, and should con- tain a great conglomeration of old articles, — puzzles, games, old china, or that which purports to be such ; pictures, hardware, and an endless variety of salable things. This booth is presided over by Little Kell, and by a lad costumed as her grandfather. She should be very solicitous about his comfort. David Copperfield Booth, presided over by David, should have articles priced in odd coppers, such as three coppers, seven coppers, nine cop- pers, etc. Copies of David Copperfield for sale. Each booth, in fact, might have copies of its title book for sale. Tale of Two Cities, w^hich signifies London and Paris, should have goods familiar to those two cities for sale, such as English China, pictures of the King and Queen of England, 20 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS pictures of England, busts of Shakespeare, Dick- ens and other celebrities. Paris should be rep- resented by French China, table-ware, neck- wear, and lingerie, etc. This booth is presided over by a girl representing the Queen, and a boy representing Napoleon. Christmas Stories, by a collection of toys, books, games, dolls. Pickwick Papers in charge of Sam Weller, could be represented by tooth-picks, ice-picks, and nut-picks, lamp wicks and wax tapers, all sorts of writing paper, and magazines. Bleak House could be house furnishings, pre- sided over by Esther and Ada Jarndyce. A WILD GOOSE CHASE Invitations for this amusement may be sent out on slips of cardboard. A goose drawn in the middle — over it the word " wild " and under the goose the word " chase," — or the card could simply have written on it, " Come to a Wild Goose Chase." When the guests arrive they are given slips of paper, which inform them of their first sign- post, — where they will find directions for tlieir next move. Of course, each guest receives a different locality to investigate. For example, — one is told to look under a vase in the library ; when he looks here a slip of MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 21 paper informs him to look under the third step of the front stairway. When he secures the directions here he may be sent to another remote place until finally he reaches the desired goal, where he will find a favor, which will be a souvenir. As these favors are duplicated, each gentleman must search for a lady who has an article matching his own. He then claims her for partner, for the remainder of the evening. The searching parties who are continually passing each other, find much amuse- ment and hilarity in comparing their notes of travel. PEOGKESSIYE CONYEESATION The leaders are seated around a room at a little distance from each other, a vacant chair standing by each lady. A pencil and a card bearing the number of the lady's place in line is given her. The gentlemen receive cards each containing a different word and a number which he must not allow any one to see. Each gentleman then finds the lady whose card bears the same number as his and takes his seat on the chair beside her. Then the hostess announces that the gentle- men are to engage in a " three minute " conver- sation with the lady near him, using the word 22 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS upon his card three times in the course of the conversation. When the time is up the gentle- men progress, each moves up to the lady above him. Number One goes to the end of the line. As the gentlemen move away each lad}^ writes upon the card she holds, the word that she thinks is the correct one. Of course she may be wrong, as sometimes several words are used three times in the little talk. The prize or honor should be given to the lady w^ho guessed correctly the greatest number of words, and to the gentleman whose word was the most difficult to guess — that is, the one which was guessed correctly the least number of times upon the ladies' lists. Illustration : Suppose one of the cards con- tains the word " play." The gentleman, as he takes his seat beside the lady, might carelessly say, " What kind of a play do you call this ? " Yarious answers could be given by the lady, and the gentleman in his next remark could skilfully bring in the word again, without its attracting any attention, especially if some longer and more uncommon word is also used \xi the same sentence. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 23 A COLONIAL SUPPER As an appropriate celebration of Washington's Birthday, a Colonial Supper would be ver}^ attract- ive. The white wig, or powdered hair, panier skirt and white kerchief are always becoming to the young girl, while the white wig, satin waist- coat, ruffled shirt, and knee breeches are equally becoming to the young man. Instead of the regulation supper of the present day, a supper of fricasseed chicken, waffles, corn bread, coffee and rich preserves with cream and cake would make a novel departure. In connection with the supper an entertainment should be given. The program could consist of old songs, tableaux, recitations, etc. The tab- leau of the making of the first flag by Betsy Ross would make a good number. A small American flag, a diminutive hatchet or a bunch of artificial cherries could be given as souvenirs. HIDDElSr EDIBLES A pleasing game can be made of the following idea. Cut out of cardboard slips an inch wide and three inches long. Have as many slips as there are guests. Write on all the pieces, the word " edible." Then on each slip, write a description of a different edible. On the other 24 MON^EY-MAKIITG ENTERTAII^MET^TS side of the card write the name of the article in sympathetic ink. The card will appear perfectly blank until held over heat, when the name of the article will come out very plainly. Each guest is given a slip, and is expected to guess the answer from its description. At a cer- tain time each one can hold the blank side of the cardboard over heat, when he Avill discover whether he has guessed correctly. Of course no one is told of the test until after the time allow^ed for the solution of the puzzles has expired. An iron utensil and eiglat ciphers — Y'po^^^oes\ Part of a house and a letter— [celery]. A vehicle — and life time — [cahhage]. To summon — a letter — and a bloom — [cauli- flower]. Musical divisions— [J^^z^^]. Part of the anatomy — a companion — exclama. tions — [tomatoes] . An intelligent animal — a color — [horseradish]. A girl's name — to sum up — [salad^. ITot a whole— a range of hills — [partridge]. Up-to-date — [chichen] . A curse — a girl's name — [banana]. A seasoning — impertinence — [pepjper sauce]. Felines — elevated — [catsup]. A faint rap — a personal pronoun — a big tree — a YO^\e\—[tapioca^^. A carpenter's tool — a wise person — [sausage]. A foreigner — a letter — [tu7''key]. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 25 An ailment — a payment — [coffee]. To cook — a preposition — [hacoii]. A beam from the sun — wiclvedness — \_raisins]. A dog — tears — [cMrrants]. A EAINBOW SUPPEK This supper is represented by the seven colors of the rainbow — red, orange, yellow, indigo, green, violet and blue. The tables for this supper should all be covered first with white table-cloths ; each table is decorated with one of the colors of the rainbow, beginning with red — by nailing to each corner of the table upright pieces of wood, about four feet high and covering them with crepe paper, or cheese-cloth. These form a support for the drapery which is hung in festoons from upright to upright. The Red table where the guests are first seated has for its bill-of-fare : — Bed Table Ham. Tongue. Bologna sausage. Dried beef. Beets. Radishes. Cranberries. Cherries. Red Jellies. Bread and Butter. Green Tahle Olives. Salad garnished with lettuce. Green apples. Green peppers. "Water cress. 26 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Orange Table Orange cake. Sliced oranges. Cheese. Cofifee. Yellow Tahle Bananas. Pears. Pineapple. Peaches. Yanilla Wafers. Violet Table Lady fingers tied with violet ribbon. — Yiolet candies. Indigo Table Blue flowers — artificial ragged robin would an- swer as souvenirs. Blue Table Plates are left here, and a blue ticket given which entitles the holder to a plate of ice cream. A charge of thirty -five cents for all the courses could be made, or seven cents charged at each table. A MILITAEY EUCHEE A novel and very exciting variation of the ordi- nary progressive euchre may be found in the fol- lowing directions for a " Military Euchre." On each table is a card called " Military Orders " which announces to each player his respective MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 27 progressions. Also on the table a small paste- board box is placed to represent a fort. This is perforated with holes, in which at first, four flags of one distinctive nation are placed. Each table represents a different nation. 1. America. 2. England. 3. France. 4. Spain. When the guests assemble, they are each given a tally card with name of the nation and the number of their chair. The flag at this table will be the one for which they are to fight during the evening. One couple always remains at the home table, defending the home flag ; while the other couple obey its " Mili- tary Orders " to attack another table. The four players at each table remain allies through all the games, though they change partners at each pro- gression. Thus it happens that once in four games two ladies are partners and two gentlemen play together. The winning couple at each table capture a flag. If the home couple win the game the flag remains on that table, but, if the attack- ing party win, they take one flag, and plant it in their home fort. Of course the great object of the game is to capture as many flags as possible. The four people whose home table has the great- est number of flags are each given a prize, about equal in value. If more tables are desired, the progressions can be systematically worked out, or the following schedule may be duplicated by num- bering the extra tables — A, B, C, D, ■ 28 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS MILITARY EUCHEE.— OEDERS Table 1. — America Game 1 — Couple 1 and 2 defend Table 1. Couple 3 and 4 attack Table 3. Game 2 — Couple 1 and 4 defend Table 1. Couple 2 and 3 attack Table 2. Game 3 — Couple 2 and 4 defend Table 1. Couple 1 and 3 attack Table 4. Game 4 — Couple 3 and 4 defend Table 1. Couple 1 and 2 attack Table 3. Table 2. — England Game 1 — Couple 1 and 2 defend Table 2. Couple 3 and 4 attack Table 4. Game 2 — Couple 1 and 4 defend Table 2. Couple 2 and 3 attack Table 3. Game 3 — Couple 2 and 4 defend Table 2. Couple 1 and 2 attack Table 1. Game 4 — Couple 3 and 4 defend Table 2. Couple 1 and 2 attack Table 4. Table 3. — France Game 1 — Couple 1 and 2 defend Table 3. Couple 3 and 4 attack Table 1. Game 2 — Couple 1 and 4 defend Table 3. Couple 2 and 3 attack Table 4. Game 3 — Couple 2 and 4 defend Table 3. Couple 1 and 3 attack Table 2. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 29 Game 4 — Couple 3 and 4 defend Table 3. Couple 1 and 2 attack Table 1. Table 4. — Sj^ain Game 1 — Couple 1 and 2 defend Table 4. Couple 3 and 4 attack Table 2. Game 2 — Couple 1 and 4 defend Table 4. Couple 2 and 3 attack Table 1. Game 3 — Couple 2 and 4 defend Table 4. Couple 1 and 3 attack Table 3. Game 4 — Couple 3 and 4 defend Table 4. Couple 1 and 2 attack Table 2. COLLEGE HEAKTS " College Hearts " is played in much the same manner as " Military Euchre." Each table repre- sents a college, instead of a fort, and has festooned above it the college colors in narrow ribbon. The players are sent out from their respective tables to pile up a score for their college, and every game won entitles the team which won it to hang a large tissue paper heart on the college ribbon. These hearts should be of delicate shades, without reference to college colors, and are equipped each with a wire hook for hanging from the ribbon. The dainty banners floating from the college colors give a most fairy-like effect. 30 MOi^Elf -MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A PICTOEIAL B (BEE) HIVE This is a game for pencil and paper. A bee is drawn on as many pieces of paper as there are words. Also, on the same piece of paper, a repre- sentation of the other part of the word is drawn. The papers are, of course, prepared before the guests arrive. When ready to play the game the guests are each given the slips of paper, with the picture puzzle, and another plain slip of paper on which to write the words solved. A minute or two is given to guess the word and w^ite it on the plain pieces of paper, which are kept by each individual until the end of the game. At a given signal the papers are exchanged to the right hand neighbor, and when all the puzzles have been passed around the papers are collected with the individual slips. These slips must contain the name of the contestants. The one solving the greatest number of course receives a trifling prize, which might be a water color picture of a bumblebee. The following words could be easily represented : Be-tide — A bee tied to a tree or any other object. Be-time — A clock. Be-lief— A leaf. Be-tween — Two lines, a space between on which a B can be marked. Be- ware — Cup and saucer [ware]. Be-cause — Three crows [caws]. Be-stow — Several bees and a toe [bestow]. Be- wail — A picture of a whale [wail]. Be-rate — Sign of % [per cent.^ rate]. Be-head — Picture of a head [head]. Be-nign — A Roman IX [nine]. Be-low — A small " B " at the bottom of the page [low]. Be-half — Half of a piece of fruit [half]. Be-stride — A picture of a man taking a stride [stride]. Be-gun — Picture of a gun [gun]. Be-fore — Four of any object [four]. Be-hoof — Picture of a horse's foot [hoof]. Be-long — A very long " B " [belong]. A SEARCH FOR GOOD LUCK A Good Luck Search Party is an entertaining way to spend a pleasant hour. Let the room be decorated w4th symbols of good luck, as horse- shoes, wish-bones and four leaf clovers. Real horse-shoes may be hung over the doors in the room, but the wish-bones and four leaf clovers could be made of cardboard; the wish-bones be- ing covered with silver paper, and the four leaf clovers with green paper. Similar symbols are hidden in obscure places in the room. First, give each guest paper and pencil and ask him to write S2 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS an experience of good luck, a toast to good luck, or what he would consider the biggest piece of good luck that could come to him. It will be amusing to have these papers read aloud. Then give each guest a four leaf clover, cut out of card- board, on which the following words are to be written or printed. The words are the symbols of good luck : " Wish-bone," " Four Leaf Clover," " Horse-shoe," " Wedding-ring," " Bright New Penny," and " New Moon." The guests are then requested to write the interpretation which the initials of these words symbolize. For instance, Wish-bone, whose initials are W. B. could signify Wealth, Blessings. Four Leaf Clover, whose initials are F, L. C, might be interpreted Fortune, Love, Contentment. The next good luck symbol. Horse-shoe, that has H. S. as its initials, could mean Health, Success. Then Wedding-ring, W. R., could predict Wed Royalty. Bright New Penny, that is B. N. P., could be guessed Brilliancy, Notoriety, Prosperity. New Moon, with the initials N. M., could be interpreted Nine Millions. The answers are to be written on the blank side of the four leaf clover, and the cards are then collected. The guests, whose answers corre- spond most nearly to the original answers which the hostess has prepared beforehand, are declared MONEY-MAKING ENTEETAINMENTS 33 victors, and are destined to be the first in the search for the hidden emblems. When the tokens are all found they may be kept by the guests as souvenirs of the occasion which predicted such a rose-colored future for them. BAGGAGE Act I. — Bag. A young lady or gentleman in traveling cos- tume enters the room carrying a large bag, which he shifts from one hand to the other as though it were heavy, and thus making it the conspicuous feature of the act. Finally he drops it as though accidentally, picks it up hastily and passes out. Act II.— (G) Age. A lady or gentleman, bent to give the appear- ance of old age, leaning heavily upon a cane, hobbles slowly across the room and back again, passing out of the door by which he entered. Act III. — Baggage. A young man wheeling a child's express wagon, upon which is piled traveling bags, boxes, bun- dles, etc., hurries rapidly through the room as though anxious to reach station in time. If the express wagon should not be available the young man could burden himself with the 34 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS different articles of baggage, and by dropping some of them, now and then in his hurried transit, could cause a great deal of merriment. SMELLING CONTEST The liquids for the smelling contest are in small bottles all of the same size and color, and are numbered and placed in regular order on a table. The contestants pass around the table, smelling the contents in each bottle. They write on a piece of paper what they think each bottle contains. A vinaigrette could be given as a prize to the one who had the highest number of correct answers. Following is a list of the contents suggested for the bottles ; 1. Oil of Cloves. 2. Oil of Cedar. 3. Oil of Sassafras. 4. Oil of Anise. 5. Oil of Bitter Almonds. 6. 7. 8. Pennyroyal. Essence of Peppermint. Vanilla. 9. Cinnamon. 10. Wood AlcohoL 11. Valerian. 12. 13. Bay Kum. Camphor. MONEY-MAKING ENTJ 14. Ammonia. 15. Khubarb. 16. Arnica. IT. Spirits of Kitre. 18. Assafoetida. 19. Turpentine. 20. Castor Oil. ENTERTAINMENTS 35 PHANTOM SUPPEE The articles representing the menu are placed on pieces of green cardboard, and each piece is numbered. The articles are to be guessed by those present. The guesser of the greatest num- ber of phantoms is rewarded by a substantial article of diet. 1. Sweet Breads — Two pieces of bread cov- ered with sugar. 2. Blue Points— Two blue lead-pencils, pointed. 3. Sandwiches — Pictures of witches covered with sand. 4. Brown Betty — A chocolate woman, with the name " Betty " on. 5. Salted Nuts — Three iron nuts, salted. 6. Apple Sauce — A small apple, and two saws. 7. Lyonnaise Potatoes — Two potatoes placed on top of "a's." 8. Horse Radish — A toy red horse [reddish]. 36 MOlSrEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 9. Fish Balls — A toy fish and balls of lead. 10. Beef-steak — A picture of a cow; and a man being whipped at the stake. 11. Dates — January 1, '03, June 1, '03, March 1, '03, December 25, '03. 12. Pears — Two of anything tied together. 13. Dressed Tomato — A red pin-cushion to- mato trimmed with ruffles of tape. 14. Spinach (age). — A spinning-wheel — old and broken. 15. Saratoga Chips — A toy trunk and chips of wood. 16. Catsup — Two cats fighting on a fence, with their backs up. 17. Butter — A picture of a ram. 18. Salad — A picture of a girl named Sal, adding a column of figures. 19. Sugar Cane — A toy cane, and lumps of AN EXHIBITIOj^ OF AET OE AN AET- FUL EXHIBITION A corner of the room may be curtained off to represent an art gallery, and the following articles exhibited upon tables within. Each article must be numbered and a cata- logue containing the names of the exhibits is given to each visitor as he enters the gallery. An admission fee of five cents may be charged. moi^ey-making et^tertainments 37 Catalogue (A collection of entirely new and novel works of art.) 1. Grecian Statue. 2. Yiew of Five Points. 3. Spring. 4. Last of the Race. 5. On the Rocks at Niagara. 6. Wooed and won. 7. Forsaken. 8. At the Window. 9. Little Mates. 10. The Home of Plato. 11. The Lost Chord. 12. Summer Resort. 13. Only an Acre. 14. Under the Willows. 15. General Washington's Headquarters. 16. Ruins of an Old Mill. 17. Bound to Excel. 18. Out of the Depths. 19. The Housekeeper's I^eed. 20. After the Explosion. 21. The Best Last. Key to Catalogue 1. A tallow candle. 2. Five lead or slate-pencil points. 3. A sofa spring. 4. A large letter E. 5. Water on stones. 38 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 6. A piece of wood and the figure 1. 7. An empty nest. 8. A curtain. 9. A pair of small mittens. 10. Grease. 11. A piece of string. 12. A fan. 13. A tooth. 14. Earth. 15. The head of a picture of General Wash- ington cut into quarters. 16. A broken coffee mill. 17. A card with the printed letters X and L havinj g a small doll or other figure bound to it by cords. 18. A piece of coal. 19. Dough. 20. An exploded firecracker. 21. A shoemaker's last. PEOGEESSIYE PEANUTS This is carried on after the same plan as Pro- gressive Euchre. Each guest is given a card with the number of the table on one side, and on the other the following verse. The one address- ing the "Pretty Maid," is for the ladies, and the one addressing the " Kind Sir " to be given to the gentlemen. MOI^EY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 39 From sticking your neighbor refrain ; Take care ! pretty maid, take care ! In counting your loss or your gain, Play fair ! pretty maid, play fair ! From sticking your neighbor refrain. Take care ! kind sir, take care ! In counting your loss or your gain. Play fair ! kind sir, play fair ! The guests then find their tables, where they see a dish or pan filled with one hundred peanuts. At each place is a long hat-pin. The left arms are tied down to the body with ribbon or cord ; and the players are told they must take hold of the hat-pin at the head, spear a peanut, run the hand down to the point to remove it, and then back to the head to spear the next one. This is all done with the right hand, with no assistance from the left. At the tapping of the bell at the first table, the players all begin together, and the table that has speared all its peanuts in the dish tells the director, who rings a bell as a signal to stop. Then each player counts the number of the pea- nuts he has speared, and the highest number for lady and the highest number for gentleman progress. The number is marked on the back of the card, and when the game is over, all the numbers are added, making the total score for each player. The guest aggregating the greatest number re- ceives a prize which might be a dainty box of 40 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS peanut candy. A Chinaman made of peanuts would be an appropriate consolation prize. ELECTKIC EAG DOLLS This amusing little performance for a public entertainment is represented by twelve little girls. Their dresses should be white; white stockings drawn over shoes, and white stockings drawn over hands and arms. A piece of white muslin is fitted over the head. Holes are cut in this for eyes, nose and mouth, and in the back for a lock of hair to be drawn through. Grotesque lines can be marked to exaggerate the features by col- ored crayons. The cheeks should be colored very pink or red. The girls should come on the stage in a jerky w^ay, preceded by a boy in ordinary dress, who is to act as manager. He has a feather duster in his hand, with which he occa- sionally dusts off the figures. He moves their arms, twasts their heads and makes them halt as they come to position. The}^ march to front of the stage, where six take their position in line ; the other six march in back of them. The man- ager turns them to face the audience. They then repeat in a monotonous tone a number of jingles with appropriate gestures. The movements must all be made in a jerky manner, but in perfect unison. The following are some that may be used : MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 41 Mary had a little lamb [Heads forward and backward.'} , Its fleece was white as snow, Aud everywhere that Mary went [Eight hand extended m front.} The lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day [Head from right to left.} Which was against the rule ; It made the children laugh and play, [Heads thrown backivard.} To see a lamb at school. Simple Simon \^Every other figure is turned. Couples face each other.} Simple Simon met a pieman [Swing arms.] Going to the Fair. Said Simple Simon to the pieman, ' ' Let me taste your ware. " Said the pieman to Simple Simon, " Show me first your penny ! " [Swing arms, palms of hands up.} Said Simple Simon to the pieman, ** Indeed I haven't any." [Heads shake from side to side.} Little Polly Flinders Little Polly Flinders [Hands infrojit, pointing to floor.} Sat in the cinders Warming her little toes ; Her mother came and caught her ! And whipped her little daughter, [Arms extended in front, palms smacked quickly together.} For spoiling her nice new clothes. 42 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Jack and Jill Jack and Jill, [Bight hand up at Jack.^ Went up the hill \_Left hand up at Jill.'] To fetch a pail of water ; [Both hands up at hill.] Jack fell down, [Bight hand down at Jack.] And broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after. [Left hand down at Jill.] Figures in line march off the stage. Much amusement can be made by a figure starting off by itself, or an extended arm refusing to come down with the others, or a head remaining in wrong position, when the manager is kept busy correcting them. BROTHERS OF PITY Sheets of newspapers are twisted into hollow cones, so as to completely cover the heads of the players. Two small oval holes are cut in each cap so that only the eyes of the wearer are seen. Six or eight people put on these caps, and sit in a row with a big sheet, shawl, or table-cloth, held in front to conceal the whole of their bodies. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 43 The other guests then come into the room and try to guess their names. When a correct guess is made that person may unmask and pass out of the game. CKAMBO Furnish each guest with paper and pencil. Then each must write one word (a noun), turn the paper down over the word to hide it, and pass it to the one below him. Each one then writes a question on the paper he holds, turns the paper over to hide question and passes it to the one below him. Each person then opens the paper he holds, reads silently the word and question, and then writes a rhyme which must contain not only the answer to the question but also the word that is upon the paper. The papers are then collected and read aloud, causing a great deal of merriment. Example 1. Farm. 2. Do you like fruit ? I'm fond of fruit that does no harm ; The kind that grows on grandpa's farm. 44 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS THE FLOUK MEKCHANT The one who personates the flour merchant will try in every way to dispose of his stock by asking questions of the others ; who must in their answers be careful not to use the words " flour," "I," "yes" or "no." For instance the merchant asks, "Any flour to-day ? " " There is none required." " Let me persuade you to take some." " That is impossi- ble." " Why so ? It is excellent flour." " You have my answer." " Have I ? Will you please repeat it ? " " My answer is, Xot any." " But the price is reasonable." " I will not take any." The flour merchant having succeeded in making one say " /, " changes places with him and the game goes on. SCENES FROM DICKENS These short scenes from Dickens require very simple stage properties and are suitable for public entertainments. Nicholas Nickleby {The Internal Economy of Dotheboy^s Hall.'] Schoolroom in which appears S QUEERS, the schoolmaster of Dothehoy'^s Hall, and two small hoys ; also Mr. Snawly, with two MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 45 other small hoys near Jihn. Mr. Squeers is just handing Mr. Snawly a receipt for hoard and tuition of the two hoys^ his step- sons, when a voice is heard outside, asking for Mr. Squeers. Squeers. Here he is. What's the matter ? {Enter JSTiCHOLAS NlCKLEBY and his Uncle Ealph.] Ralph. Only a small matter of business ! There was an advertisement of yours in the paper this morning. Squeers. There was, sir ! [ To Mr. Snawly.] Ah, good-bye then, sir! I shall remember. No holidays — no writing home ex- cept a circular at Christmas, telling how happy they are. Morals strictly attended to, sir, — good-bye. [Snawly goes out.] Ralph. Perhaps you recollect me, sir. Squeers. Ah, yes, you paid me a small ac- count, at each of my half-yearly visits to town for some years. Ralph. I did. This is my nephew, sir, Mr. Nicholas Nickleby. Squeers. How do you do, sir ? [Nicholas hows and looks around the rooin in astonishment. Squeers points to the two hoys near him.] The gentleman who has just gone out, is the father of these boys, sir. He was kind enough to compliment me, sir, on the course of education 46 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS adopted at Dotheboy's Hall which is situated, sir, at the delightful village of Dotheboy, near Gretna Bridge, Yorkshire, where youths are boarded, clothed, booked, washed, furnished with pocket money for Ealph. Yes, we know all about that. It's in the advertisement. Squeers. Yes, it is in the advertisement, and Ralph. Suppose we come to business Squeers. With all my heart, sir. "Never postpone business," is the first lesson Ave instil into our commercial pupils. \To one of the hoys on trunh.~\ Master Billing, my dear, remember that. Do you hear ? Boy. Yes, sir. Ralph. He recollects, does he ? Squeers. Tell the gentleman. Boy. "IvTever." Squeers. All right, go on, — ]S[ever Boy. Never. [Nicholas makes an at- tempt to prompt the hoy.] Never perform^busi- ness Squeers. Yery well, sir, never perform business You and I will perform a little private business of our own, perhaps, — after awhile. Ralph. And just now we had better perform our own Squeers. If you please MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 47 Ealph. You advertised for an able assist- ant Squeers. Precisely so. Kalph. Here he is — my nephew JSTicholas^ hot from school, with everything that he learned fermenting in his head, and nothing fermenting in his pocket. Squeers. I am afraid he is too young to suit me. Nicholas. I fear, sir, that you object to my youtli — and also to my not being a master of arts. Squeers. That is certainly an objection. Ealph. Look here, sir, I'll put the matter in its true light Squeers. If you'll have the goodness Ealph. This is a boy, or a youth, or a lad, or a young man, or a hobble-de-hoy, or whatever you choose to call him — of eighteen or nineteen or thereabouts Squeers. That I see Ealph. Now the question is, whether for some time to come he won't serve your purpose better than twenty, of the kind you would get under ordinary circumstances. Isn't that a question for consideration ? Squeers [nodding his head~\. Yes, it is, sir. Ealph. Let me have two words with you, sir. {The two words are had ctpart.'] Squeers. Well, Mr. Nicholas Nickleby, your 48 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS uncle's recommendation has done it, and you are installed in the office of first assistant master at Dotheboy's Hall. [Nicholas shakes hands %oith his uncle and SqueersJ Nicholas [ctside']. He is an odd looking man, but what of that, so Porson was an odd looking man — so was Johnson, — most book Avorms are {Enter Mrs. Squeers, looking on table and mantel^ Mrs. Squeers. I can't find the school spoon anywhere Squeers. Never mind, my love, it's of no consequence Mrs. Squeers. No consequence, hey ! How you talk ! Isn't it brimstone morning ? Squeers. I forgot. Yes, it certainly is. We purify the boys' blood now and then. Nicho- Mrs. Squeers. Purify ! fiddlesticks ! Don't think young man that we go to the expense of flour of brimstone and molasses just to purify them, because if yo\y. think we carry on business on that plan you are entirely mistaken. Squeers {frowning]. My dear, ahem! Mrs. Squeers. Oh nonsense, if the young man comes here to teach, let him understand MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 49 at once that we don't have any fooling with the boys. They have treacle and brimstone partly because if they hadn't something or other they would be sick half the time, and partly because it spoils their appetites, and comes cheaper than dinners and suppers. So it does them good and it does us good at the same time, and that's fair enough. [Mrs. Squeers puts her hand in her pocket and draws ottt a large wooden spoon.'] Oh, here it is after all. Call in the boys of the first class. [^Goes to door.] Come on now, boys ! \Half a dozen hoys shahhily dressed enter, and are each given a spoonful of mixtnre ont of a large pot.] Squeers [looking at hoys who range them- selves in front of him]. This is the first class in English, spelling and philosophy. [Addressing J^iCHOLAS.] We'll get up a Latin one and hand it over to you. Now then, where's the I^o. 1 boy? Temporary head of class. Please sir, he's cleaning windows. Squeers. So he is, to be sure. We go upon the practical mode of teaching, — Nickleby — C-L-E-A-IST — clean, verb active. To make bright, to scour,— W-I-N-D-E-R — winder, a casement. When the boy knows this out of the book he goes and does it. Where's the second boy ? Small Boy. He's weeding in the garden 50 MONEY-MA KING ENTERTAINMENTS Sqtjeers. To be sure. To be sure. So he is ! B~0-T— bot— I-X—ten— N-E-Y— bottenv— noun. A knowledge of plants. When he learns that botteny is a knowledge of plants he goes and knows them. That's our system, Mckleby. What do you think of it ? Nickleby. It's very useful at any rate. Squeers [to third hoy']. What is a horse ? Boy. a beast, sir. Squeers. So it is ! Ain't it, Nickleby ? Nicholas. I believe there is no doubt about it, whatever. Squeers. Of course there isn't. A horse is a beast! a quadruped — and quadruped's Latin for beast, as everybody that's gone through grammar knows. Or else, where's the use of grammar at all ? JSTiCHOLAS \cibstractedly\ Where indeed ? Squeers \to hoy\ As you're perfect in that you may go down and look after my horse, and rub him down well, or I'll rub you dow^n. The rest of the class may go and draw water, for it's washing day to-morrow, and the tubs must be filled. \Tlie class go out, excepting one boy named Smike.] That's the way we do it, Nickleby. [J^icholas shrugs his shoidders.'] And a very good way it is, too ; now just take them fourteen little boys in the next room and hear them read — you mustn't idle— idling don't do around here, you know. [Nicholas MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 51 out. Smike sneezes. Squeers, looking at Smike in a threatening nianner?^ What's that ? Smike. Nothing, please, sir. Squeers. Nothing, did you say ? Smike. Please sir, I sneezed. Squeers. Oh ; ■ sneezed — did you without any permission ! In my presence ! Will you ever do it again, sir ? Smike \ioith hoth fists rubbing his eyes']. No, no, sir. Squeers. See that you don't. Go into the next room, where my assistant has those four- teen boys. And remember that you never sneeze again. I'll teach you that I'm not to be sneezed at. [Smike goes out.] I'm head master here, I'll have everybody know ! curtain " Great Expectations.'' Pip's first visit to Miss Haversham — who is dressed in old v^edding finery ; her satin shoe on table. Estella, a young and lyretty girl^ disdainfully ushers in Pip, a small boy. Miss Haversham. Who is it ? Pip. Pip, ma'am. Mr. Pumblechook's boy come to play Miss Haversham [touching her heart]. What do I touch ? 52 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Pip. Your heart ! Miss Haversham. Broken. [ Weird smile- sighs.] I am tired ! I want diversion. I have done with men and women. Play ! play ! play ! play ! [Pip appears frightened.] Are you sullen and obstinate ? Pip. No, ma'am. I am very sorry for you, and sorry I can't play just now. If you complain of me I shall get into trouble with my sister, so I would do it if I could ; but it's so new here, and so strange, and so fine — and melancholy. Miss Haversham [laoJcs at her dress, at the table, at herself in the mirror]. So new to him — so old to me ! so strange to him — so old and familiar to me ! so melancholy to both of us — call Estella. [Pip goes to door and calls Estella. EsTELLA enters, candle in hand, goes nj? to MisS Haversham, who tries jewels on her.] Play with the boy. Estella. With this boy ! Why he is only a common laboring boy ! Miss Haversham [in a loud lohisper]. Well you can break his heart. Estella \to Pip]. What do you play, boy? Pip. Nothing but beggar my neighbor, miss. [They sit doion to play.] Estella [risifig in a short time]. What coarse hands he has ! What thick boots ! stupid, clumsy, laboring boy ! Miss Haversham [to Pip]. You say nothing MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 53 of her ; she says many hard things of you. What do you think of her ? Pip. I don't like to say. Miss Haversham. Tell me in my ear ! Pip. I think she's very proud ! Miss Haversham. Anything else ? Pip. I think she's very pretty ! Miss Haversham. Anything else? Pip. I think she's very insulting ! [Estella looks on with extreme aversion.'] Miss Haversham. Anything else ? Pip. I think I should like to go home Miss Haversham. And never see her again ? Pip. I am not so sure of that. I should like to see her again, but I should like to go home now. Miss Haversham. Since this house strikes you as old and grave, and you are unwilling to play, are you willing to work ? Pip. I am willing indeed, ma'am. Miss Haversham. Come, come, then, walk me ! walk me ! [Miss Haversham places her hand on Pip's shoulder, and using her cane they walk around the room. Miss Haversham points to the shoe on the tahle.] What is that ? Pip. a shoe, ma'am. Miss Haversham. Mine^my wedding shoe. [Miss Haversham pointing to something on the table supposed to he mold .] And what is that ? Pip. I don't know, ma'am. 54 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Miss Haversham. My wedding cake, mine, twenty years since it has been waiting for him — and he never came — he never came. Walk me ! walk me ! [Pip loallas with Miss Haversham hach to her chair. She siriks doivn imcttering '* He never earned Estella ajjpears — with lighted candle and motions Pip to withd^xtic.'] CURTAIN Our First Little Quarrel. This scene from David Copperfield may be used either as a Eeading, or a One Act Play, in a public entertainment where variety is desired. Scene. — Dining-roo^n. Dora at easel, draw- ing. Enter David. David. My dearest, do you think Mary Ann has any idea of time ? Dora. Why, Doady? [Looking itjp innocently from her drawing.'] David. Because, my love, it's five o'clock, and we Avere to have dined at four. Dora \looking at the cloclc]. I think the clock is too fast. David \loohing at watch]. On the contrary, my love, it's five minutes too slow. [Dora sits down hy David, and drawing a line doion his nose with pencil.] I can't dine ofi* your pencil, my love. Don't you think it would be well to remonstrate with Marv Ann ? MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 55 DoKA. Oh, no, no, please — I couldn't, Doady. David. Why not, my dear ? Dora. Oh, because I'm such a little goose, and she knows I am. [David frowns.'] Oh what ugly little wrinkles on my bad boy's forehead ! {Tracing them with pencil. David Ictitghs.'] That's a good child ! Makes its face so much prettier to laugh ! David. But, my love Dora. No, no please, don't be a naughty Bluebeard — don't be serious ! David. But, my dear, we must be serious sometimes. Come let us talk sensibly. You know, my love, it is not exactly comfortable to go without one's dinner, now is it ? Dora. JSTo — no — I know you are going to scold me David. Only to reason, my love. Dora. Oh, but reasoning is worse than scold- ing. I didn't marry to be reasoned with. If you meant to reason with a poor little thing like me, you should have told me, you cruel boy. David [walking up and doion the room several times. Coming to a halt near Dora]. Dora, my darling Dora. No, I'm not your darling ; because you must be sorry you married me, or you would not reason with me. David. Now, my own Dora, you are very childish and talking nonsense. You must remem- 56 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS ber, I am sure, that I Avas obliged to go out to dinner yesterday, and that the day before I was made quite ill by being obliged to eat underdone veal, and to-day I don't eat at all, and I am afraid to say how long we waited for breakfast. I don't mean to reproach you, my dear, but this is not comfortable. Dora. Oh, you cruel, cruel boy to say that I'm a disagreeable wife. David. Now, my dear, you must know that I never said that Dora. You said that I was not comfort- able David. I said that housekeeping was not com- fortable. Dora. It's exactly the same thing. {^Covers her eyes,} David [taking another ivalk around the room]. I am not blaming you, my dear ; we both have a great deal to learn. I am only trying to show you, my dear, that you must — you really must accustom yourself to look after Mary Ann, like- wise to act a little for yourself and me. Dora. I wonder — I do — at your making such ungrateful speeches. [Dora sohs.] When you know the other day, when you said you would like a little fish, I went out m^^self, miles and miles, and ordered it to surprise you David. It was very kind of you, my own — and I don't like to remind you that you bought a MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 57 salmon, which was rather too much for two, or that it cost one pound-six — which was rather more than we could afford Dora. You enjoyed it very much, and you said I was a mouse David. I say it again, a thousand times. {Exit Dora excitedly. Abrupt pause during which David's Aunt Betsy Trotwood enters. Dayit> jitmjys up.] Is anything the matter, aunt ? Aunt Betsy. Nothing, Trot. I have been to see Little Blossom, who seems a little out of sorts. David. I assure you, aunt, I have been quite unhappy myself, thinking of Dora's being so ; but, I had no other intention than to speak lov- ingly and tenderly of our home affairs. Aunt [nodding]. You must have patience, Trot. David. Don't you think, aunt, that you could advise and counsel Dora a little, for our mutual advantage ? Aunt \imp)loringly]. Don't ask me such a thing. Trot. Child, child, how unhappy I might make our Little Blossom, a prophet couldn't say. I want our pet to like me, and be as gay as a butterfly. Remember your own home, on that second marriage of your mother's, and never do me and her the injury you hinted at. David. I comprehend, my dear aunt, you are right. Aunt. These are early days. Trot. Rome 58 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS was not built in a day — nor in a year. You have chosen freely for yourself, and you have chosen a very pretty and aifectionate creature — it will be your duty, and your pleasure, too (of course I know that — I am not delivering a lecture), to estimate her as you choose her, by the qualities she has, and not by the qualities she may not have. The latter you must develop in her, if you can. [Here Aunt ruhs her nose.] You must just accustom yourself to do without 'em — but remem- ber, my dear, your future is between you two. No one can assist you ; you are to work it out for yourselves. This is marriage, Trot, and Heaven bless you both in it, for a pair of babes in the woods as you are. Now light my little lantern, and see me into my cottage by the garden path. Give Betsy Trotwood's love to Little Blossom, when you come back, — and, whatever you do. Trot, never dream of setting Betsy up as a scare- crow, for if ever I saw her in the glass, she's quite grim enough and gaunt enough in her private capacity. [Aunt ties tip her head in a handker- chiefs and David tahes lantern and hoth go oiif] curtain MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 59 A SEAECH FOE NATIONS Find:— 1. The nation politicians would like to ob- tain. 2. The one that a king is certain to gain. 3. The nation for those who rise and rebel. 4. The one to avoid if we wish to keep well. 5. The nation for him who laughs loud and long. 6. The one for those men who plot to do wrong. 7. The nation for those with hearts full of sorrow. 8. The one for that man who delays till to- morrow. 9. The nation for those who are weak in the head. 10. The one that all pupils most certainly dread. 11. The only nations for pests of all kinds. 12. The one the irresolute should seek till he finds. 13. The nation to which the fanciful go. 14. The one where an actor may make a good show. 15. The nation for sinners that never repent. 16. The one that for teachers is certainly meant. 60 MONEY-MAKING ENTEKTAINMENTS 17. The nation for those who darkness would shun. 18. The one we all reach when our journey is done. 19. The nation for him who the highest point gains. 20. The one for the man who the Sabbath profanes. - ' 21. The nation toward which we all of us lean. 22. The one where amazement and fright may be seen. 23. The nation where the fortune teller's at home. 24. And the nation to which I now have come. Key to a Search For Nations 1. ]S"omination. 2. Coronation. 3. Insubordination. 4. Contamination. 5. Cachination. 6. Machination. 7. Kesignation. 8. Procrastination. 9. Hallucination. 10. Examination. 11. Extermination. 12. Determination. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 61 13. Imagination. 14. Impersonation. 15. Damnation. (Condemnation.) 16. Explanation. 17. Illumination. 18. Destination. 19. Culmination. 20. Profanation. 21. Inclination. 22. Consternation. 23. Divination. 24. Termination. LOVE STOEY TOLD BY THE NAMES OF POPULAK SONGS ( The questions are written on cards. The guests being expected to guess the answers.) 1. What was the maiden's name ? Annie Laurie. 2. Where was she raised ? She was Bred in Old Kentucky. 3. On the banks of what river did they meet ? On the Banks of the Wabash. 4. At what time of the day ? In the Gloam- ing. 5. Who introduced them ? The Little Fisher Maiden. 6. What flowers did he offer her ? Sweetest Bunch of Violets. 62 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 7. For what did she look in vain to tie them ? The Lost Chord. 8. How did she answer his proposal ? I'd Leave My Happy Home for You. 9. What did the father tell him in regard to his prospects ? If You Ain't Got No Money, — Well ! You Needn't Come Eound. 10. With what was the Church decorated ? The Palms. 11. What were the colors of her gown ? Blue and Gray. 12. Of whom did the groom buy his suit to save expense ? Solomon Levi. 13. What did the people say of the music ? Oh ! Listen to the Band ! 14. Who were the flower girls ? Two Little Girls in Blue. 15. What did she say to her friends grieving at her departure ? Some Day I'll Wander Back Again. 16. What did they answer ? How Can I Bear to Leave Thee ? 17. Where does he tell the conductor to put him off ? Put Me Off at Buffalo. 18. On what conveyance did they continue their wedding journey ? On a Bicycle Built for Two. 19. What does she say they will be for life ? Comrades. 20. Who was their coachman ? Whistling Eufus, or Old Uncle Ned. MOKEY-MAKlNa ENTERTAINMENTS 63 21. What did the groom say of the negroes of the south ? All Coons Look Alike to Me. 22. In what affectionate terms do they speak of their new home ? Home, Home, Sweet Home. a:n^ intekkational yacht race This race, as the name suggests, is a contest between the yachts of two countries — England and America — " The Shamrock," the English yacht, and " The Columbia," the American. Be- fore the guests have arrived, the hostess has stretched two separate strings, as long as the room can afford — from one corner to the other. These strings should be exactly the same length, and at a height parallel with the chin, and sev- eral feet apart. On one of these strings is placed a funnel-shaped piece of stiff paper, labeled " The Shamrock," and decorated with the English flag, and on the other string a similar funnel is placed labeled " The Columbia," and decorated with the American flag. These, of course, represent the respective yachts. The hostess has also arranged beforehand, two forts, made either of earth in large pans, or of cardboard shaped like a cone, and perforated with holes in which small flags are to be planted. One of these forts is English, and the other American. The hostess has also 64 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS in readiness tiny flags, which can be bought by the yard and mounted on match sticks. She has an equal number of English and American ones, lumbers are passed around, among the guests, and those selecting an even one are to fight for " The Shamrock," while those who draw an un- even number are to fight for " The Columbia." It is best to have two ladies contend against each other, and then two gentlemen. Of course, those holding the numbers 1 and 2 are the first to start the race — then 3 and 4, and so on until all have fought. When the guests are in readiness, they are given the little flags representative of the nation for which they are to fight. At a given signal, a bugle is sounded, and the contestants blow with all their might their respective yachts. The yacht reaching the other end of the string first, is declared victor, and straightway plants its flag in the fort. For instance, if " The Sham- rock " wins, the English flag is the one to be planted in the fort. Much merriment can be had from the shouts of encouragement from the guests who are not contesting, and with " Hurrahs " from participants as their yachts gain headway. When all have taken part, the flags in the forts are counted, and the one containing the greatest number wins the day. It would be appropriate to sing the national song of the victorious yacht. Each guest carries away with him the flag as a souvenir of a jolly time. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 65 66 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS GUESS WHO The young people form a ring and move around one in the centre who is blindfolded. It is the object of this person to touch or catch one of the ring as they move or dance around her, and when she has done so, the ring stands still while the blindfolded one makes a guess as to who it is she has caught. To aid her in this she may pass her hands over the captive's face, hair, hands or dress for some clew to her identity. If she guesses correctly she and the captured one exchange places. If she fails she remains in the centre until successful. MUSICAL CHAIKS Have one chair less than there are people, the chairs standing in two rows back to back. A lady presides at the piano and as she plays, the guests march around the chairs. When the performer comes to a sudden stop, as she fre- quently does, during the game, the guests hur- riedly seat themselves upon the chairs. The person left standing passes out of the game, one chair is removed, and the game goes on. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 67 NEST HUNTING This is another novelty that will furnish much fun for an Easter Monday frolic. The nests can be made of paper moss, excelsior, or, if intended to be very gay, of colored tinsel such as trees are draped with at Christmas time. In them are placed eggs of different varieties, some of the genuine sort, naturally very hard boiled ; others of china, and many of wood and candy. The nests are then hidden in every out-of-the-way nook and corner of the house. The guests who are bidden to the nest hunting are requested to dress as they would on a farm, sunbonnets and calico gowns being de rigeur for the feminine contingent, and overalls and big straw hats for the masculine. A half hour is allowed for the hunt, after which time all assemble and show the contents of the baskets which were presented them when they started out on the hunt. The one having the greatest number of real eggs is given a prize. China eggs and the wooden eggs which can be opened, revealing a small toy chicken inside, count each as two real eggs for the others. The candy eggs count for their possessors only as sweets. As the method of scoring is not an- nounced until the hunt is over, there is no likeli- hood that china and wooden eggs will be passed 68 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS over, though they count against rather than for the finder. The baskets and eggs are retained as souvenirs. FOE THE EVENING OF SAINT YALEN- TINE A variety of games may be arranged as enter- tainment for this delightful old festival, Avhere Cupid and the King and Queen of Hearts reign supreme. Cards of invitation may be sent out in the form of hearts, by cutting heart-shaped pieces of cardboard. Heavy water color paper is more attractive for this purpose, or heart shaped cards can be purchased. These invitations may be very simple or attractively decorated according to the desire or ingenuity of the hostess. A simple one might have a black outline in India ink — to emphasize the fact that it is heart- shaped, — while an attractive inner line, following the same form, but some little distance in from the edge, could be drawn or painted in red ink, or vermilion color. The wording of the invita- tion should be placed on the heart within the red line ; and it might read as follows : Address . Hour . From the heart of a friend, These cards she doth send, In the hope that you may be sure to attend. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 69 A more elaborate program might have a Cupid sketched on the back, or a rhyme appropriate to the day. On the arrival of the guests, a game of con- test, such as " Hearts " might be played, the lady and gentleman securing the greatest num- ber of hearts, being declared Queen and King of Hearts. Another way to determine who shall be the Queen and King, is this — the hostess should have provided small slips of paper, or cards with numbers on them — written in black ink — as many numbers as there are gentlemen, while corresponding numbers in red ink, should be for the ladies. These numbers should be placed on a tray, and as the tray is passed around, each gentleman is to help himself to a black figure, and each lady is to take a red figure. The gentleman and lady securing the slips on which the number " seven '' is written [as this is the perfect number] are declared Queen and King of Hearts, and are crowned in the presence of the room full of witnesses. They reign by doing the honors of the occasion, for the rest of the evening. The crowns should be made of cardboard, covered with gilt paper ; the upper edge made into points, with the largest one in front; below these points hearts should be made of red paper, and pasted on. Two large hearts, made of cardboard, covered with gilt paper should also be made. A pouch 70 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS is formed in these by cutting two smaller hearts, covered with red paper and pasting each one in the centre of the large heart. These should be strung around the neck of the King and Queen after they are crowned, to form a breast-plate and they are kept in place by ribbons fastened to each side of the heart and tied in the back. The Queen has in the pouch of her large heart, tiny little hearts with numbers on them, as many numbers in red ink as there are ladies present, and as many numbers in black ink as there are gentlemen. The corresponding numbers are partners, for the rest of the evening. Before these small hearts are given out by the Queen from her large heart, the corresponding numbers of figure one should be taken by the King and Queen, that they may remain partners, and also preside at the table when refreshments are served. These tiny hearts are found by the guests not only to contain numbers, but also some happy couplet of good fortune, as varied as possible, that much amusement may be afforded by the reading of them to each other. The gentlemen are then told they must seek their partners, by finding the ladies who hold hearts with corre- sponding numbers. Each gentleman then offers each lady his heart for her service for the rest of the evening. J^ow divided into partners, the guests are MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Yl ready for ^'The Heart Archery Contest" played something like the old Donkey Party, in which the tails are pinned on the donkey, — only here the darts are to be sent into the target, which is a heart made for this purpose. Make this heart of white cardboard, about three feet in height, on which have been painted inner hearts outlined in red, the different sectional hearts to be marked, " Fame," " Single Blessedness," '' Mat- rimony," "Thy Heart's Desire," "Four Times Wedded," and so on, — the section on which the dart is fixed will determine the future of the player. These darts have been found by the King in the pouch of his large heart, and are distributed to each one of the guests. They are made of gilt paper, in the shape of arrows, with a pin in each. Then the partners whose number is two, are the first to send forth their darts, and are both blindfolded by the King and Queen at the same time. They start up together to storm Cupid's Citadel. Then each two partners fol- lowing take their turn, and much fun and merri- ment result in the keen interest aroused by the foretelling of the destiny of the players. Fifteen or twenty minutes might then be given to the writing of " Love Sonnets." Four separate words such as are likely to be used on such a subject being given to each guest, which words must be included in their four lined stanza. 72 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Questions on the origin and date of the Fes- tival, might be asked, and the King then asks the following questions, to which the Queen gives the answers. Questions : — To what period can the sending of love messages on a certain date be traced ? Where was the Festival observed ? On what occasion ? To Avhom do w^e ow^e our observation of a corresponding day ? Who was he ? Answers : — The Festival can be traced to the third century in Eome, on the Festival of Luper- calia, February 15th, in honor of the Great God Pan. At this festival, the names of Roman maidens were put in the box, and young men drew out the names by lottery. Securing the name of a maiden, each youth was bound to offer her a gift, and to make her his partner during the time of the feast. We owe our observation of a corresponding day to St. Yalentine, who was a Bishop of Rome, martyred by the order of the pagan Emperor, February 14, a. d., 270. St. Yalentine was noted for possessing a most amiable disposition, but the custom of giving gifts became allied to St. Yalen- tine, probably only through a coincidence in dates, for many customs of mediaeval and later times, which have become allied in name to that of the saint, unquestionably owe their origin to secular or even pagan source. MOTLEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 7S As has before been stated, partners for refresh- ments are secared by the Queen's giving the tiny hearts with their corresponding numbers. Another novel feature might be the arrival of the postman while the guests are seated at the table. Pie is announced by the ringing of the bell, and carries in his mail-bag a letter for each person, which he offers as he announces the name. These letters should contain pleasant conceits as valentines, w^hich take the place of favors and make a pleasant souvenir of the occasion. Kef reshments may consist of heart-shaped sand- wiches, heart-shaped cakes, and coffee. Ice cream could be served in heart-shaped meringue glaces, if desired. A large cake could be ordered from th*e baker, heart-shaped, in which a ring, a thimble and a piece of money could be hidden before the cake is covered with icing. This cake should be cut by the Queen. For bonbons old-fashioned secrets and conversation lozenges could be used. SAINT YALElSTTmE'S WHEEL Secure a wheel, light in weight and of medium size. Balance it on a pole run through the hub, so that it will turn easily. Trim the tire and spokes with ribbon or bright cheese-cloth. Two little boys, one on each side of the pole, may be Y4 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS dressed in fancy costume, with girdles of paper roses, silver wings and gilt bows and arrows. Saint Valentine himself should preside at the wheel dressed as the King of Hearts, in a red coat and blue knee breeches, cut in points and covered with hearts, a large satin collar in the shape of two hearts, a red cap, hanging sleeves and sceptre, all covered with hearts. On each spoke of the wheel are small cards numbered. As Saint Valentine revolves the wheel swiftly, each guest in turn tries to grab a card, souvenirs having been prepared correspond- ing in number to the cards. AN INTERNATIOlSrAL SUPPEE A very brilliant scenic affair can be had by giving an International Supper. The tables should be decorated with the flags and, if possible, the flowers of the representative nation. A ma- tron at each table should be dressed in the cos- tume of the country. England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Italy and America could be very happily represented. One price could be charged for refreshments at all the tables, or a small charge could be made at each table. A dress for England could be an apron, whose bib extends across to the shoulders. Refreshments : — scones, pork pies and tea. Charge ten cents. Ireland's dress might be a green cap and apron. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Y5 Refreshments : — potato chips, potato croquettes, mush and milk. Charge ten cents. Scotland's dress might be tam-o'-shanter cap and plaid scarf across the shoulders to waist. Refreshments could be oatmeal mush, Scotch cakes and jams, bread and butter. Charge five cents. Italy — White dress, white drapery on head, falling at the back to shoulders. Refreshments : — ^Bologna sausage, sandwiches, macaroni with cheese, and figs. France — The costume might be a dark skirt, white waist, gay bodice, white E'ormandy cap. Re- freshments : — rolls and coffee. Charge five cents. America — Liberty cap, flag draped across shoul- ders. Refreshments : — ice cream and fancy cakes, ice water. Charge ten cents. Tickets could read : International Supper to be given at on [date]. Table d' Hote or European plan. For a society which requires something unique and not much trouble a State Supper could be given, taking the principal productions of a par- ticular state as the edible at each table. Starting with the western states and coming east they might have for California, oranges, figs, grapes, etc. For Chicago, 111., have soups, etc. For Pennsyl- vania, salads, ice cream and cakes. For Massa- chusetts, baked beans and brown bread. For Yirginia, corn bread, chicken and waffles. These 76 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS are suggestions which could be more elaborately carried out by the matrons and their assistants, who could wear the emblems of the states they represent, and they could imitate the dialect of the locality represented. CHAEADE— PANTOMINE MANICUEE This charade is acted by one person — a male. It may be used to help fill in a somewhat lengthy pause that may necessarily occur between two numbers of a public program. Act I. — Man. A young man appears, stands a few moments before the audience, bows and passes out. Act II. — I (eye) Cure. The same young man seated in a chair with one eye closed and his fingers pressed lightly over it. I^ear him stands a table, upon which are several bottles. He picks up one bottle after another, scrutinizing each closely with his well eye and shaking his head negatively until he apparently finds the one he wants. He looks pleased, re- moves his fingers from his eye, still keeping that member closed, pours some drops (seemingly) upon his hand, rubs the eye with it several times, then shakes his head affirmatively, makes an MOTTEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Y7 effort to open his eye, succeeds, points to the bottle and signifies by his gestures that he owes his cure to the contents of the bottle. Act III. — Manicure. In this act we see the young man putting the finishing touches to his toilet. He brushes back his hair, arranges his collar and tie, and finally takes up a manicure set and proceeds to manicure his hands. This accomplished, he makes his exit. DEILL OF THE YOUI^G HAEVESTERS (Appropriate feature for Thanksgiving Day entertainment) For Sixteen Girls. The uniform is yellow cheese-cloth, for dress, sash and cap. The dress should be made with full waist gathered into a belt. The sash is three yards long, the middle is fastened at shoulder, carried across chest and back, and fastened at belt on the left side. A small bunch of wheat should be placed where the sash is fastened at shoulder and waist and also on both ends. The cap is made [Jersey style] of the same material as dress and sash, and is cut about twenty inches long [or to fit around the head] and twelve inches 78 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS deep. This allows for a hem three inches deep. The cap is gathered at the top and ornamented with a covered button. The hem is turned over on right side half its depth, and a bunch of wheat is placed on one side. Each harvester carries a sheaf of wheat [straw will answer] about twenty inches long over her right shoulder clasped by its band with left hand. A paste-board sickle covered with the cheese-cloth should be carried on left side below the waist secured by a band which should be large enough to allow the sickle to be withdrawn quickly. A march is played as the harvesters all enter on the left side of stage. They march toward the back, and form a circle by cutting off corners. After marching around the stage in circle once, the leader, on reaching the middle of left side crosses centre of stage and halts at right side of front. Her followers halt in curved lines back of her, forming a semicircle. The harvesters should be a foot apart as they halt. If the stage is not wide enough to allow them this space half the number can march back or in front, thus forming a double semicircle. When all are in position, time is marked with left foot to the end of measure. The music is then changed to " Coming through the Rye.'" At the last note of prelude all drop a short quick curtsy, bending both knees. They then sing and pantomime the first verse thus : — MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 79 If a body meet a body, [^Bight hand shading eyes.] Comin' thro' the Rye ; \_Face to left^ taking one step, then back, and face audience. ] If a body meet a body \_Eight hand shading eyes. ] Need a body cry ? [Bight hand covering eyes.'\ Ilka lassie has her laddie, Nane they say have I [^Head lent toward right and resting dejectedly on right hand.'\ But all the lads they smile at me [^Heads raised and nodded energetically several times,'] When comin' thro' the Rye. \^Face toward left, take one step, then hack, and face audience.] Interlude is then played. The next move- ments begin as the air is resumed [after inter- lude]. The movements are made at beginning and held to end of the line of music. 1st. Sheaves are held up half arm's length at side by right hand, at band, and clasped by left hand of neighbor. 2d. Sheaves are held out in front half arm's length with left hand. 3d. Sheaves still held out in front, right hand withdraws sickle and at half arm's length makes cutting motion toward sheaf. 4th. Sickle placed in band of sheaf — harvest- ers kneel on right knee. Sheaf held before left knee resting on ground. 5th. Sickle withdrawn from band, — motion of cutting with right hand. 80 MONEY-MAKI^a ENTERTAINMENTS 6th. Harvesters stand erect, replace sickle in band. 7th. Sheaf placed on right side at waist, held by left hand. Remain in this position until the end of tune. Eesume music. Leader on right side crosses front [followed by harvesters] to left side, down left side to back of stage, across back to centre, up centre to middle of stage, halts and holds her sheaf on level with head. Followers encircle her closely in one or more coils, each coil placing its sheaves lower than the preced- ing one to form a stack. Mark time to end of measure and uncoil. First four at end of coil march to back, forming last line, across centre of back ; next four march in front of them forming third line. The third line march in front of these forming second line. The last four march in front, and form first line. The four lines facing front march to front holding sheaves on right shoulder with left hand. At end of meas- ure drop short quick curtsy bending both knees. Music is changed to "All among the Barley." At conclusion of two chords every alternate maid kneels on right knee, places her sheaf on left knee. The standing harvesters still holding their sheaves on right shoulder, wind in and out among the kneeling ones, singing " All among the Barley." When all are in position again they march single file by each row marching to front and joining file, forming circle once. As the MOI^^EY-MAKING ENTERTAIN"MENTS 81 leader reaches left side she marches off the stage, followed by the other harvesters. A pretty tableau makes a pleasing finale and can be arranged as follows : A throne made of a large armchair, elevated on a box two feet high, decorated with boughs of green and bunches of golden-rod, could be placed at back of stage ready for use. Ten or twelve bundles of straw should also be placed across the back of stage. At end of drill the curtain should be dropped, and only a few moments are required to arrange the tableau. The throne is placed at centre of stage, one of the harvesters as Queen seated on it with a large basket of flowers and fruit in her lap. The harvesters form a semi- circle about her, with the sheaves on a level with their shoulders. AN INDOOE GARDEN^ PARTY The lady guests are to represent flowers, the names of which are given them by the hostess — such as — Heliotrope, Yiolet, Mignonette, Pansy, Rose, Lily, Morning-glory, Forget-me-not, etc. The gentlemen are given the names of insects, such as^Midge, Grub, Moth, Spider, Wasp, Mosquito, Fly, Hornet, Ant, etc. The Butterfly begins the game by making a speech after the order of the play of " The Old-fashioned Stage Coach." When sunshine is 82 M0]S:EY-MAKING ENTERTAIISTMEKTS mentioned, all the flowers and insects move around swiftly. When rain is mentioned, flow- ers throw up their heads, insects scurry away from the flowers. When the flowers are men- tioned by name, the flower is obliged to answer by mentioning another flower or insect. When the gardener or a garden tool is spoken of, the flowers bow their heads or bend their bodies. The insects shrink away, and wander around the room ; when the butterfly is making only general remarks, the insects move around the flow^ers making characteristic remarks about themselves, or about the emblems of the flowers in the garden. If a flower or an insect fails to respond when mentioned, a forfeit is demanded. A PEOGKESSIYE LETTER This game is started by one of the guests an- nouncing, " I have a letter addressed to Alma Allen, and it is to go to Amsterdam," thus making the name and place alliterative. The next person must take the last letter of the place mentioned, for the name on the letter she has addressed. In this case "Amsterdam" ending in " M," she must say, " I have a letter ad- dressed to Minnie Moore and it is to go to Minnesota." This can be carried on endlessly. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 83 AK ALPHABETICAL DINNEE This game is a startling announcement of the capacity of the guests present. The leader be- gins with " A," the first letter of the alphabet and announces an edible beginning with " A " saying, "I had for dinner to-day, antelope." Then his neighbor on the left is obliged to add something beginning with " B," and adding it to what " A " has already said. He says, " I had for dinner to-day, antelope and beans. The next person continues, " I had for dinner to-da}^, antelope, beans and cauliflower. Then the neighbor next adds, "I had for dinner to-day, antelope, beans, cauliflower and dates." This can be carried on with almost every letter in the alphabet, and the game is over when the list grows so long that it is beyond the memory of the participants ; or it can wind up its courses with " Zu Zus." A CONUlSrDRUM DINKER ]^ovel, new and unique ideas are always in de- mand for conventional occasions. Dinner par- ties are often just a trifle too ceremonious for complete enjoyment. The Conundrum Dinner here given, will, in the first place, stimulate curiosity, and this will lend a piquant flavor at the very outset of such an occasion ; the char- 84 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 85 86 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS acter of the dinner may be kept secret until the guests assemble, by sending out rather vague invitations — something like the following : We beg to have you come and dine, And for a date we send this line — Some famous folk you'll surely meet, And old-time friends perchance may greet. The guests, on arrival, are each given a card, with a number written on it, which corresponds to a number at a cover on the table. On num- bered cards placed on the plates, the guests find de- scriptive characters of well-known people, w^hose names they are to guess. At each place, also, are three other cards, two containing edibles, and the other a beverage, all in conundrum. As the guests puzzle out their own or their neigh- bor's conundrum, much merriment follows. As the puzzles are solved, the answers are written on the reverse side of the card — the diagram given, shows the arrangement of the cards at the table. Instead of using the names of prominent peo- ple the names of guests could be taken as conun- drums — or some particular hobby of the guest could be represented, which would create much amusement as the guests pass around the table in search of their places. Mr. Smith might be represented by a blacksmith, shoeing a horse. Mr. Carpenter by a plane or saw. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 87 Mr. Brown, a boy doll, dressed in dark brown. The Doctor, by a small case of bottles. The Lawyer, by a green bag, containing briefs. The Publisher, by a bundle of papers, marked manuscripts. The Railroad Man, by miniature cars or schedule of trains. A SHIP SOCIAL This social may be advantageously utilized as a money-making scheme. Like many other so- cials, the success of this one will depend largely on the skill with which the members utilize local talent and local material. A few general direc- tions, however, will be found useful. Arrange the room in which the social is held so that it may look as much as possible like the interior of a ship. Decorate with flags, coils of rope, life- preservers, and other nautical properties. Hang hammocks around; have as many lanterns as possible, either the ordinary ship lanterns, or Chinese lanterns. Signs, with " 'No smoking allowed on quarter deck " might be hung about. Time could be marked by ringing of bells, and for a signal to repair to the mess room. A placard bearing the words, " To the Mess Room " should be hung over the door which leads to the refreshment room. The mess should consist of §hip-fare, such as pea-soup, hard tack [crackers]. 88 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS spuds [potatoes], plum duff and gravy [flour pudding with prune or fruit sauce], Klondike [balls of mush] dough balls [dumplings], dye [coffee]. A nautical program might consist of such songs as " Larboard Watch," " Nancy Lee," " Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," " Life on the Ocean Wave," etc. Eecitations and readings, " Yarn of the Nancy Bell," "Drifting," "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner," " The Boy stood on the Burn- ing Deck," may be given. A Sailor Drill might form a feature of this entertainment, and one is here introduced which could be used. OAR DRILL FOR SIXTEEN GIRLS Sailor suits and sailor hats form the pictur- esque costume to be worn in this drill. Each sailor girl carries an oar, which should be four feet long. [The oars can be made of broom handles, planed at one end and split through the middle at the same end to admit the blade, which is made of very stiff pasteboard]. The oars should be painted white with two blue bands around the handles. The sailors all enter on one side of the stage, carrying oars across the chest, and resting blades on left shoulder. The music of " A Life on the Ocean Wave " is played as they enter and march to back of stage cutting MONEY-xMAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 89 off corners and making a complete circle around the stage. As the leader reaches the centre back of stage she turns. [Music is here changed to a bright march]. She marches up centre to front, followed in single file by all the others. At centre front the leader turns to left, the next one turns to right, alternate ones to left and right, and march down sides to back. As the first couple meet at centre of back, they face about toward front, crossing their oars in front of them by each one placing her oar across the chest of her partner. Each succeeding couple do the same. The couples turn to left and right at front, and march to left and right sides, down sides to within three feet of back, where they halt. [The couples must be about two feet apart.] When the double files are in position they turn to face each other, mark time to end of measure and march toward centre. When the lines are within three feet of each other they mark time with left foot to end of measure ; then extend their oars toward each other, cross- ing them above head to form an arch. At end of measure they place their oars in a vertical position at left side, the blades being on a level with heads, mark time to end of measure and step backward, to sides. Mark time to end of measure, and face toward back of stage in file. Sailors now form an anchor. The leader of left file marches to centre of back, followed by the 90 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS file, up centre toward front, baiting within four feet of edge of stage. Six of these form the straight bar or shank, the two at the end of this left file now roarch, one to the right, the other to the left, and halt close to the shank between the second and third sailors, thus forming the transverse bar or stock. While the left file has been getting into position, the right file has been moving toward back of stage, halting Avhen in file across back, then facing about and marching forward in line. As they touch the shank of anchor [four on each side of it] they curve a little toward centre to form the arms or flukes. The anchor now being complete, time is marked to end of measure. Oars are placed in front in a vertical position under chin, time marked to end of measure, and oars dropped simultaneously to floor ; hands are rested on blade of oar to end of measure ; oars raised quickly to position under chin, held to end of measure and dropped in the same manner again. The " Yachting Glee " can be sung while in position of anchor. [Words by John Lerlow, music by William Culbertson.] Blades are held on left shoulder, level with head. Motions as follows. Yachting GLEfe. Weigh the anchor, [Bodies hent toward right, right hand motion of jmUing up anchor. 1 Hoist the white sail, I Wave handkerchiefs high over the head^ eight times. '] MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 91 Heave away now, shout your farewell ; \_Bodies lent forioard — then hack.'\ Soou upon the ocean wide. Swift careening, gently leaning — [Bodies bent slowly to right and left.'\ To the snow-flecked foamy main — Slyly knotting, while we're yachting Bonds that ne'er shall be made twain. Chorus : — [Sway bodies gently from right to left.l Softly o'er the rollers foaming, Sail we blithely in the gloaming ; Oh happy lot, sailing the yacht Over the foaming sea. When the moon her light is shedding, We, our canvas will be spreading [Handkerchiefs waved. 1 Dashing through spray, with laughter gay, Brightest of sailors we. If this song is not desired, any sailor's song may be substituted, making appropriate motions to the words. At end of song, oars are dropped to horizontal position in front, close to the body, and clasped with both hands at left and right sides. The six sailors who have formed the shank, march to front, seven and eight fall into position after six. The eight who have formed the fluke or curved line, straighten into file and march to right side, up right to front, across front and join file on left side. The sixteen sailors are now in single file, and form a circle by cutting off corners. As the leader reaches centre she marches inside the circle, followed by file, continues marching inside, making smaller 92 MONEY -MA KING ENTERTAINMENTS circles until centre is reached, when a coil is complete. The leader then reverses her steps, followed by the file, which will uncoil. This will bring the larger circle again. As number one reaches centre of back, she faces front, marches up centre to front, followed by the others. At the front the leader turns to left. Is umber two to right. Alternate ones to left and right, across front and down left and right sides. At left corner the file marches diagonally to right corner. At right corner the file marches diagonally to left corner. The sailors are now in the form of a cross. All stand close together and face toward right side. At end of measure, they slowl}^ revolve, keeping the lines straight by the centre ones taking very short steps ; the outside ones taking longer ste})s. Revolve until the four who have formed the arm at front have moved completely around twice. When in this position, both files face their respective corners, march to corners, cross front, the files passing each other. When in this position across front, they halt, drop oars with a quick thud to floor. Remain in this position to end of measure. Remove hats with right hand, hold a few inches from head to end of measure. Replace hats ; stand erect to end of measure. Shoulder oars. March down left and right sides. Exit at left and right sides. If there be only one door the file continues marching until in position to disappear. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 93 EANDOM KHYMING The conductor of this game goes around and whispers a word in the ear of each guest, being careful to give words that rhyme, although this is not supposed to be known by the company. He then passes a paper and pencil to No. 1, who writes a line of poetry, using his word as the last word of his line. Turning the paper down so as to completely hide his writing, he passes it to No. 2, who also writes a line, ending wath the word that was given him. Then he turns the paper dow^n and passes it on to the next. This is continued until all have used their word. Then the paper is opened and the rhyme read aloud, creating much merriment because of its utter lack of sense. MOTHEK GOOSE PARTY A variation for a children's party can be had by giving a Mother Goose Masquerade — the hostess acting as Mother Goose. A character should be assigned to each guest, who is informed on the card of invitation of the character to be assumed, and the dress to be worn. Some of the characters could be Jack and Jill, Little Boy Blue, Bo-peep, Simple Simon, Old Mother Hub- 94 MON^EY-MAKINa ENTERTAIN3IENTS bard, King Cole, Queen of Hearts, Jack Horner, Little Miss Muffet, Eed Hiding Hood, the Man who- lived by himself, then went to London to buy him a wife, Dame Trot, the Lady who rode a black horse, with rings on her fingers and bells on her toes. Any form of entertainment can be carried out, but the guest should act his character during the whole evening. A KAUSTBOW PAETY {Copyrighted by the Curtis Publishing Company and republished by the courtesy of The Ladies' Home Journal.) One morning a little note in a dainty white envelope was left at my door. Upon opening it I found an invitation on a note sheet that had been tinted delicately in the seven colors of the rainbow. The invitation read : "Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert T. Willard request the pleasure of Miss Allison's company at Rosedale on Thursday evening, June twenty -ninth, to join in a search for the end of the rainbow." This was somewhat mystical, but I did not take long to make up my mind to accept it, for the Willards were noted for their delightful little surprises, and when the evening came and I reached Mrs. Willard's home I was delighted with the appearance of everything, for Rosedale is a lovely, old-fashioned house, with wide porches and large grounds. Chinese lanterns were scat- tered everywhere among the trees, lanterns of MONEY-MAKIKG ENTERTAIN^IENTS 95 all sorts of quaint shapes, and seven of them, which hung on the front porch, showed all the colors of the rainbow. Our hostess received us in the drawing-room under a veritable rainbow, which spanned the room diagonally, each end disappearing behind a pretty couch. After all the guests had arrived we were marshaled into the sitting-room. This room presented a peculiar appearance ; seven colors in the shape of twine, were everywhere — over the pictures, under the chairs and around the tables. The ends were all gathered together at the chandelier, w^here each bore a rosette made of tarlatan of all the seven colors. These rosettes we were invited to pin on our gowns and then we w^ere instructed to search for the end of the rainbow. The story is, you know, that there is a pot of gold at the end of it, and we were told that we might claim it for our own if we could find it. We set gayly to work, and such a hunt ! In and out on the porch, across the hall into the library, up-stairs, in and out of the railings, un- der the mats and into the corners the dainty colors led us, and we followed, winding our guides into compact balls as w^e w'ent. Some- times there would be five or six of us in one corner, where our roads would cross, but these encounters were always merry ones, and left us merrier than before. 96 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS At last one of the girls was led by a pretty violet string into the drawing-room, along the wall, and straight to one of the corners, behind which the rainbow ended. Putting her hand be- hind the couch, to follow the lead of her guide, she gave a little cry of delight. " I've got it ! " she said as she stooped and drew out a dainty bundle, wrapped in violet tissue paper and tied with white ribbon. Then, with her treasure in her lap, she sat down to wait for the rest of us. Of course when we knew what had been found our efforts were redoubled, and very speedily one after another of the twenty one persons present was led into the drawing-room, to one end or the other of the rainbow, where each found a tissue paper package, of color to match the guide which had led the way. Such a gay time as we had opening the dainty gifts, for they were very dainty. Mrs. Willard does not like prize parties, so she had contrived this way to let each of her guests carry awa}^ a memento of the evening. There were pretty round baskets, gilded, tied with ribbon, and filled with bonbons. There were some lovely yellow sachets, exquisitely painted. My prize was a jewel-box, a little, three-legged pot of polished brass lined with soft perfumed silk. Each gift was accompanied by a card on which was written a choice little quotation. After we had admired each other's gifts and MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 97 read each other's golden thoughts we were in- vited to the dining-room. China silk in all the seven colors was crumpled artistically around a bowl of roses in the centre of the table. There were roses everywhere, the room was sweet with them and we might almost have been eating our ice cream in a rose garden. After we had fin- ished there was given to each lady a corsage bouquet, and to each gentleman a rosebud for a houtonniere. Kecently Mrs. Willard has told me how the large rainbow was made. Two large arches, of equal size, were shaped of strong wire ; these were fastened at each end to a stout block of wood a foot and a half wide. At intervals of a few feet wire was fastened across to bind the arches together, and yet to keep them a foot and a half apart ; strong twine was laced, lattice fashion, over this, and to the framework thus made was fastened cheese-cloth in the seven pris- matic colors in soft lengthwise folds. A little gauze over the whole softened the effect and helped to blend the colors. As all the girls had chosen their gowns and ribbons very judiciously the effect of the rainbow party was most charm- ing. 98 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A "MOTHEE GOOSE" MAEKET {Copyrighted by The Curtis Publishing Company and republished by the courtesy of Tfie Ladies^ Home Journal. ) The "Mother Goose" Market may be held in a private house, but a hall is more satisfactory, as a greater number of booths or tables may be used and a prettier display made. By making each person who assumes a character responsible for the carrying out of his or her special part of the affair, the burden may be pretty evenly shared, and the objection to having two or three persons overtaxed for the benefit of the many be avoided. Should an entrance fee be decided upon, "the king who was in the parlor counting out his money " may be seated at a table near the door, making an imposing first impression in his royal robes. " Mistress Mary, quite contrary," may preside over a flower-table and sell small plants in pots as well as buttonhole bouquets. She should wear a garden hat and a pretty cotton gown. " Little Nancy Etticote's " booth or table might be devoted to colored candles, pretty candlesticks, paper shades, Chinese lanterns— everything, indeed, pertaining to lights. She should wear a white gown and on her head an imitation candle consisting of a cardboard cylinder covered with glazed cambric, at the top of which a small MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 99 bunch of tinsel representing light. Match-boxes also are appropriate wares for her to have on hand. " The Farmer's Wife," with her sleeves rolled up and a big apron on, carrying a small basket of vegetables, employing her time paring them with the carving-knife, which she may also use in cutting off the tails of the " three blind mice," will prove effective. She may also have a display of chocolate mice and also the little Chinese ones, which so closely resemble the real creature as to make a nervous woman hesitate even to touch them. " The Queen of Hearts " should be dressed in white with a great many hearts cut out of red paper scattered over her skirt. A gilt paper crown with a heart in front, a necklace of tiny hearts and a belt of graduated hearts, w^ill all aid in emphasizing the character. Her wares, of course, consist of various kinds of tarts, Avhile sugar hearts, pincushion hearts and anything one may fancy in that form may find place. " Jack Horner " must be on hand, with his pie — the latter made in a dishpan and con- sisting of bran in which are placed all sorts of small cheap articles, such as tiny dolls and other toys. The pan is covered with yellow brown paper and as each purchaser "sticks in his thumb and pulls out a plum " he pays a dime for the privilege. This is sure to be popular with the children. "Jack," who must, of course, occupy a corner, must be arrayed in the style of LofC.i 100 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS the old-fashioned schoolboy, with a flowered calico apron, gscy stockings, short breeches with deep ruffles, and laced shoes. "The old woman tossed up in a basket to sweep the cobwebs off of the sky," should have a pointed cap, a big apron and a gay shawl over her shoulders. Her booth, containing brushes and dusters as well as brooms and baskets of every kind, will prove remunerative. " Little Miss Muffet," in quaint costume seated on a *' tuffet " of cushions covered with a green curtain or table-cover, may have various kinds of toy spiders, such as are to be had at 'Chinese stores, and cobwebs of fine wire. Above her table a large cobweb should be placed. The refreshment booth is properly in charge of the " old w^oman who lived upon nothing but victuals and drink." There are many other characters which will come to mind readily as appropriate for this entertainment, but enough have been described to indicate the possibilities of the bazaar. Over each table or booth a placard should be hung giving the name of the occupant. "Mother Goose " herself, in the brilliant costume depicted in her books, should move about briskly, intro- ducing her various children to the guests and praising their w^ares. The music for the occasion should consist of " Mother Goose " melodies, sung by young people representing characters MOI^EY-MAKTNG ENTERTAINMENTS 101 which have no appropriate articles for sale, thus dividing the labor. At the " Baa-Baa Black Sheep " table woolen articles of all kinds should be displayed, and " Simple Simon going a-fishing with his mother's pail " should be in charge of the fish-pond. " King Cole with his fiddlers three " should occupy a prominent position and play lively airs at intervals during the evening. If the Market should be held at Easter, among the characters should be the owner of the " black hen " that laid "good eggs for gentlemen." WOED BUILDIKG The game of word building is played in this way : One person names a letter, which the per- son at his left hand is obliged to follow with an- other letter which could be used in forming a word, but which does not of itself complete one. The third person, also having a word in mind, adds another which helps to form a word, but does not complete one. The fourth person does likewise, and the game proceeds until some player finds that he cannot add another without forming a word. Whoever completes a word loses one of his three lives. Three lives lost banish one from the circle of the living, and make a spirit of him. To make the plan of the game a little clearer, 102 MONEY-MAKING ENTEETAINMENTS let us say that the first player, having in mind the word archipelago, names the letter A. Player 'No. 2, thinking of albatross, adds L. No. 3, thinking of allure, adds another L. Unfortun- ately for him, this addition forms the word " all," of which he did not think, and he loses one of his three lives. If any player is suspected of naming a letter without having a word in mind he can be chal- lenged. If he cannot give a word which could be formed by using the letter he named, he loses a "life." But if he can name one the player who challenged him loses a life. One by one lives are lost and players drop away, the last one winning. FIND THE MISSING CATS A small black cat might be drawn on cards, as many as there are guests present. The guests are given paper and pencil, and told to find the missing cats ! In the blanks they must supply the word which commences with " cat " as cat- aract, catacomb, etc. 1. What a — it would be, if the sweet- hearts did not marry, and live happy, ever after- ward ! [ Catastrophe] . 2. The tremendous of America thun- dering in their solitudes [Cata'Tacts']. 3. I wonder what Tabby, the — to now ? [Oatsup]. MONEY -MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 103 4. We will buy some for poor Puss 5. We should all learn our ! \^Cate- chism']. 6. The ancient Greeks and Komans used for hurling stones ! \_Catapult]. 7. We are both in the same [Category] 8. What a picture to see the grazing on the hillside [Cattle]. 9. Let us rest under the shade of the [Catalpa]. 10. The artist's name is not in the [Catalogiie]. 11. It is very annoying to have [Ca- tarrh]. 12. Be sure and visit the of Eome and Egypt [Catacombs]. 13. How solemn it is to gaze on a [Cat- afalc[ue]. 14. What plunderers the little — are [Caterjpillars]. 15. Does the to something, eh ? [Cata- mount]. 16. That is a verse! [Cataleetic]. TRANSPOSING LINES An amusing game for a pencil and paper con- test can be had by taking a familiar quotation, and transposing the words— the contestant mak- 104 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS ing the greatest number of transpositions being, of course, the victor. All the words must be used, and used to make good sense — take for instance a line from '' Gray's Elegy " — " The Plowman home- ward plods his weary way." The transposed words might read — 1. His homeward way the weary plowman plods. 2. His w^eary w^ay homeward the plowman plods — and so on. In the space of ten or fifteen minutes players have made as many as twenty transpositions. WHAT WE DON'T KNOW An enjoyable evening may be spent if the ladies and gentlemen are at liberty to tease each on questions of which they are ignorant. The guests are given paper and pencil. The gentle- men are told to write a question which might puzzle the ladies ; and the ladies are told to write questions which it will be difficult for the gentle- men to answer. It will be a source of much amusement to the ladies to hear the gentlemen discourse on subjects of which the}^ are ignorant, and the gentlemen will derive much satisfaction in asking the ladies questions which they do not know how to answer. The following are a few suggestive tests for the ladies to give the gentle- men : — MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 105 1. Prepare a menu for one week, for a family of six ; limiting the expenses to $12. State the quantities of food necessary. 2. How would you make and trim a pongee dress ? How many yards would you buy, and how much would it cost ? 3. What is a gored skirt, and what do you mean by trimming it with chiffon applique ? The men might ask the women — 1. What do you mean by double entry ? 2. What would you do if you received a draft for $100 ? 3. What would you do if your offer of mar- riage Avas rejected ? A TOUKING PAETY Individual members of Churches, or teachers of Sabbath-schools, in country tow^ns especially, very frequently pledge themselves to raise a cer- tain amount of money toward liquidating a d^bt or defraying some expense in connection with the organization to which they belong. Often they are puzzled as to how they shall raise this money. Suppers, Lawn Parties and Fetes have been re- sorted to year after year, and have in a great measure ceased to interest people, so that some- thing new seems to be an absolute necessity. The Touring Party is designed to fill just such 106 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS a need. It may be given in one's own home and a small fee charged for the privilege of joining it. Music and recitations may be furnished by home talent, and light refreshments served. In this way a very enjoyable evening may be spent with but little expense to either hostess or guests, and a few dollars realized for the desired object. The hostess may send out the following invita- tion to her friends : — You are cordially invited to join a Touring Party ; the object of which is to discover old di- visions of the earth's surface, under new and novel conditions. The tourists will meet at the house of Mrs. An- derson, 256 Voyage Avenue, on Tuesday evening, March 12, 19—. The expedition will start at eight o'clock, and as the return trip is to be made the same evening, please be prompt. As an incentive to diligent and persistent Avork during the trip, a beautiful sou- venir will be awarded to the tourist who makes the greatest number of discoveries on the event- ful occasion. Price of ticket — twenty-five cents. When the guests arrive on the evening in ques- tion, they are furnished with a sheet of paper and a pencil. Down the left side of the paper are numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. The room in which the tourists gather is filled MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 107 with a very queer collection of miscellaneous ar- ticles, some in little groups and some standing by themselves. Every available spot is utilized — upon the walls hang cards, engravings, and papers. The piano, tables, stools, chairs and the mantel- pieces all hold one or more of these curious objects. Every article and group bears a number. The hostess rings a bell and tells her guests that it is time for them to start on their voyage of dis- covery. They are also told that when they solve the geographical name of any article or group, they write their solution upon the paper opposite the number corresponding to the number of their dis- covery. At the end of the time limit the bell is rung again, and the hostess (or an aid) calls out first the number and then the geographical name ; and the guests mark off those they have answered correctly. Then the lists are counted and the one who has made the greatest number of dis- coveries may become the recipient of a Book of Travels, or something similar while the one who has the least number may be consoled with the gift of a Geography or Atlas. The following list suggests the idea in- tended : — 1. X S C— Tennessee. 108 MONEY-MA KllS^a ENTERTAINMENTS 2. A^-Cuba. 3. A figure of a man with a hat on, or a pic- ture of the same cut from a paper will represent — Manhattan. 4. Picture of a little girl and the letter K— Alaska. 5. A, a pen, and a row of 9's — Apennines. 6. A picture of a little hut — Ashantee. 7. A large A colored yellow, cut from paste- board, placed on the floor, represents — Buffalo. 8. A handful of hay and a necktie — Hayti. 9. A pencil, a toy van, and ia — Pennsylvania. 10. A jug of molasses — l^ew Orleans. 11. A small stone — Little Kock. 12. A cap, rye and corn — Capricorn. 13. A piece of brussels carpet — Brussels. 14. A piece of moss, and the letters " Co " — Moscow. 15. A board and the letter — Bordeaux. 16. A can and a bag marked 20 cwt. — Canton. 17. A tea set — China. 18. The letter e/and a pan — Japan. 19. The letter R^ a can, and a saw — Arkansas. 20. The pronoun /, 24 hours and a hoe — Idaho. 21. A ISToah's Ark, and a piece of bed tick — Arctic. 22. Picture of an ear and the letter ^— Erie. 23. A ball, tea, and a sickle (mower) — Balti- more. MOITEY-MAKIl^G EISTTERTAINMENTS 109 24. A pitcher and a rope — Europe. 25. Maps of two states (Maine and California) pinned together— United States. 26. A mat, the letter A and a pan— Matapan. 27. A picture of General Washington — Wash- ington. 28. An iron bar, and two or three bad (9's (irregular) — Barbadoes. After the contest the tourists are invited into the dining-room, and the hostess, as the different articles of food are served, may keep before her guests the predominating feature of the evening, by making geographical puns. For instance in passing the bread, she may say, " This bread came from Mt. Baker (Washington), and the butter from Goat Island (Niagara). The chicken and eggs are from ^^^ilopen (Del- aware). The milk was obtained from 6(9'i«pens (S. C.) and this clear, sparkling water was imported from the Delaware Water Gap (Pa.). These oysters are blue points and they were dug from the Blue Mountains. The sandwiches came from the Sandwich Islands of course and the rolls are from Rowlandville. Here are some sardines from the Island of Sar- dinia and we sent to Mount Desert for the ice cream and cake. 110 MONEY-MAKING ENTEETAINMENTS A PKOYEEB CONTEST This may be given orally (similar to a spelling bee) or it may be a written game. If given orally limit each member to a half- minute or a minute after the first word is named. The one in charge of the class names the first word of a well-known proverb, — the first con- testant finishes the proverb or if he fails to do so within the given time the word is passed on in order down the line until it reaches some one who can complete the proverb correctl}^ — those having failed to do so passing out promptly at the time of their failure. The leader should give two vrords of the prov- erb if it should begin with a^ an ov the or any other very small or unimportant word. A prize may be given the one who remains the last. A number of proverbs is here given, which number may be greatly enlarged. If the proverbs should be exhausted before all the contestants have failed then let those remain- ing proceed to repeat in turn an}" proverb coming to their mind which has not been given during the evening. Make this part of the program especially rapid, any one failing to respond promptly, or who gives a proverb that has al- ready been used, passing out at once. money-making entektainments 111 Proverbs. yi. A stitch in time saves nine. <^2. All is not gold that glitters. •^3. Honesty is the best policy, t 4. A friend in need is a friend indeed. , 5. A word to the wise is sufficient. 6. Half a loaf is better than none. 7. When angry count ten before you speak, if very angry count a hundred. t 8. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. V 9. A penny saved is a penny earned. 10. Procrastination is the thief of time. c/'ll. Make hay while the sun shines. 12. Never put off until to-morrow what 3^ou can do to-day. 13. Every cloud has a silver lining. 14. Appearances are often deceiving. V 15. Never count your chickens before they are hatched. 16. Blessings brighten as they take their flight. 17. A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. V 18. No news is good news. 19. Look before you leap. 20. Out of sight, out of mind. 21. Let them laugh that win. 22. He that is down need fear no fall. 23. The more haste the less speed. 112 MOJSrEY-MAKINO ETTTERTAINMENTS 24. Well begun is half done. 25. Better late than never. 26. As the twig is bent the tree's inclined. 27. Pride must have a fall. 28. Handsome is that handsome does. - 29. The early bird catches the worm. V 30. A rolling stone gathers no moss. 31. A burnt child dreads the fire. 32. It's a long lane that has no turning. 33. It's a poor rule that won't work both ways. , 34. Variety is the spice of life. 35. Many hands make light work. 36. Time and tide wait for no man. 37. 'Tis an ill w^nd that blow^s no one good. 38. Drive thy business, let not that drive thee. 7 39. Early to bed and early to rise, Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. 40. Sloth makes ail things difficult, but indus- try all easy. 41. Still waters run deep. FOLLOW THE STEINO This game, something on the order of "A Cobweb Party " is newer, and will be an accept- able idea for a private entertainment. A number of strings of two colors — blue for the ladies and red for the gentlemen, are tied MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 113 around a music roll, or a piece of cardboard shaped like a cylinder. The hostess stands in the hall and holds the cylinder. Some one calls the men out of the room first, one at a time, and in the hall the hostess awaits them. She gives each man a red string, detached from the cylin- der, which he must follow until he reaches the other end. The strings may be wound in and out the balusters and around furniture, etc., but all must end in one room. When the man reaches his goal, he will find a card attached to his string, telling him what he is to do. After all the men have disentangled their strings, the girls are called out, and they proceed to do the same thing with the blue strings. At the end of each string the girl finds a card telling her she will find a man doing some special feat, and this is the one with whom she is to talk for five minutes. The hostess explains that at a given signal, the men must do simultaneously what their cards command, and the girls are told to look for a man who is carrying out the prediction on their cards. The more ridiculous the feats, the greater the fun. The following are some suggestions. No. 1. Card for a man. Stand by the win- dow with a satisfied expression on your face, and shake hands with yourself. A Isidy will come and take pity on you, and shake hands with you. No. 1. Card for a girl. You will see a man 114 MONEY-MAKING ENTEKTAINMENTS standing by the window, with a self-satisfied ex- pression on his face, and shaking hands with him- self. Approach him caref ull}^ and shake his hand for him — and then talk to him for five min- utes. No. 2. For a man. Stand in the middle of the room and sing up and down the scale. A maiden will be moved to come and tell you what she knows about music. No. 2. For a girl. You will find a man in the middle of the room, singing up and down the scale. Sidle up to him and tell him what you know about music. No. 3. For a man. Stand by the window and wave 3^our handkerchief as if straining your eye to catch the last glimpse of a vessel, which is carrying your fiancee to Europe. No. 3. For a girl. Look for a man who is waving his handkerchief " Farewell " to his fiancee who has just left for Europe. Approach him carefully, and with sympathy in your voice, talk to him five minutes on " Loneliness." No. 4. For a man. Stand alone, and hold your arm with the other hand, and throw your head back, as if about to fall in battle. A sweet Eed Cross nurse will come and administer to your needs. No. 4. For a girl. Hasten to the side of a poor soldier, who is about to fall in battle. Bandage his head with a handkerchief and place MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 115 on his arm a red cross and you will resuscitate him. 'No. 5. For a man. Dance a hoe-down while clapping time with your hands. If you are graceful enough you may attract the eye of a lady, who will entertain you better than you do the company. No. 5. For a girl. Look for a man, who is so much in need of entertainment that he is dancing a hoe-down to amuse himself. Ap- proach him and ask him if you may talk five minutes on " Any old thing." JSTo. 6. For a man. Stand by the door and flap your arms as if trying your latest invention of the " flying machine." Some one will come and bring you back to earth again. No. 6. For a girl. Be on the lookout for a man whose hobby is the flying machine. You will find him flapping his arras in this pastime. Talk to him five minutes and induce him to try a more profitable hobby. No. 7. For a man. Sit in a corner and talk rapidly to yourself, as if you were sadly in need of companionship. Maybe some one will come and share your solitude. JSTo. 7. For a girl. When you see a man in a corner tafking to himself, approach him and say " what a sweet thing is solitude " — especially when one is near to whom you may say " Solitude is sweet." 116 MONEY-MAKII^a ENTEETAINMENTS Ko. 8. For a man. Walk up and clown the room, as if planting seed and mowing the grass. No. 8. For a girl. Say " Howdy " to a farmer Avho is planting seed and mowing the grass, and discourse with him for five minutes on the " Beauties of nature." No. 9. For a man. Stand in corner and crow three times like a rooster. Some one will come and try to keep you quiet. No. 9. For a girl. * You must approach a man who is crowing like a rooster, as if improving on them, and say " How sad." If you are wise, you will try and keep him quiet by talking to him. No. 10. For a man. Stand opposite a mirror and when you see a lady looking in the glass, go up to her and ask her if she is looking for your smile. No. 10. For a girl. Go and look in the mirror, and you will see a man who is smiling. You may talk to this man for five minutes on " Econom}^" A COLLECTION OF REPKESENTATIYE MEN Before the guests arrive the hostess will ar- range upon tables a number of articles' to repre- sent prominent men, each article being numbered. A cloth may be thrown over the tables, hiding the objects from view, until the explanations are MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 117 made and the guests are ready to begin the game. Each player is provided with a paper (pencil attached) upon which, in a straight column, are numbers corresponding to those on the tables. Then the players are told to write on their lists in their proper places the names of the men that they think the different articles represent. After a limited time the papers are collected and examined, and the one whose list shows the greatest number of correct answers should receive a prize — a small bust of a prominent man, a book, or any article appropriate to the game. Before the papers are collected see that each person writes his name plainly upon his' paper. List of Objects. 1. A steel pen — Penn. 2. A piece of earth — Clay. 3. A chestnut burr — Burr. 4. A piece of bacon — Bacon. 5. A tea bell— Bell. 6. Ams+ams+ams — Adams. 7. Bones — Bonaparte. 8. Map of Italy showing the Po Eiver — Poe. 9. Porter bottle — Porter. 10. Picture of Ked Riding Hood and the wolf — Wolfe. 11. Oyster shells — Shelley. 12. Lady's hood — Hood. 118 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 13. How? 1 11— Howells. 14. Lady's coat showing revere — Kevere. 15. Advertising picture of homes for sale- Holmes. 16. A column of figures and a toy bus — Co- lumbus. 17. A small tent — Booth. 18. II— Twain. 19. Coffee mill and box marked 20 cwt. — Milton. 20. A bag or toy wagon marked 2240 lbs. — Fulton. A PROGEESSIYE DINNEK This dinner is arranged for six couples, but the hostess may increase or diminish the number ac- cording to the size of her table, being careful to have as many courses as there are couples. A progression is made at the end of each course, the round being completed with the dessert. In the dinner here described the ladies are made to progress, while the gentlemen occupy their original seats through the entire meal. If so desired the progression may be vice-versa — the ladies remaining seated and the gentlemen changing their places. At each plate is a card bearing an appropriate quotation. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 119 Upon the lirst lady's card may be the words : 1. Come one, come all. ^Scott Cards for the other ladies may read : 2. What fates impose That men must needs abide. — Shalcesjyeare. 3. I have no parting sigh to give So take my parting smile. — Landon. 4. Press nobly on. — Parh Benjamin. 5. I will abide on thy left [right] side, And keep the bridge with thee. — Macaulay. 6. Another move in the right direction. — Anon. The cards of the gentlemen may contain the following quotations : 1. A clock serves to point out the hours, and a woman to make us forget them. 2. She's gone ! I am abused ! — Shahespeare. 3. Thus pleasures fade away. — Scott. 4. So fare thee well, and may the indulgent gods grant thee every wish. — SopJiocles, 120 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 5. An hour like this is worth a thousand pass'd in pomp or ease. • — Rogers. 6. Pleasure, that comes unlooked for, is thrice welcome. — Rogers. At the end of each course the hostess rings a small bell and the ladies move to the next seat, taking their cards with them, and each gentleman retains his own. The quotations may be the means of opening the way to a lively conversation between the partners, and thus doing away with any awkward or embarrassing pause. During the last course, if so desired, all the quotations may be read aloud. At the close of the dinner, before leaving the table, the hostess may pass round blank cards and pencils, requesting the ladies to write upon their cards the name of the gentleman whom they con- sidered the best conversationalist, and the gentle- men to write upon theirs the name of the lady whose conversation was the most entertaining. A prize may be given to each lady and gentle- man having the greatest number of votes. This part of the program must not be an- nounced until after the last course, as much of the interest and merriment is caused by the very unexpectedness of it. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 121 Two menus, of six courses each, are here given which may be helpful to any one who contem- plates giving a Progressive Dinner. A Spring Dinner. Little E'eck Claras. Brown Bread and Butter. Eadishes. Olives. Almonds. Clear Tomato Soup. Croutons. Lobster Cutlets. Bread Sticks. Koast Lamb. Mint Sauce. Bermuda Potatoes and Cream Dressing. Green Peas. Currant Jelly. Boiled Mushrooms on Toast. Ice Cream. Strawberries. Cake. Coffee. Winter Menu. Oysters on Half Shell. Lemon. Olives. Almonds. Celery. Crackers. Mock Turtle Soup. Bread Sticks. Blue Fish with Sauce. Sliced Cucumbers. Lemon Sherbet. Broiled Sweet Breads. Peas. Fillet of Beef. Mushroom Sauce. Potato Croquettes. Brussel Sprouts. Stringed Beans. Tutti Frutti Cream. Cake. Coffee. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A TEIP TO NIAGAKA FALLS {Suitable for a public entertainment.') The people who hold themselves responsible for an evenmg's entertainment of the kind pro- posed, should first consult a railroad schedule, or better still a summer excursion book, and find the places of interest on the route, and if pos- sible, secure lantern slides of noted places along the road. An enterprising committee should have posters and tickets prepared, and largely circulated. The posters might read — " A per- sonally conducted excursion, by way of the Pennsylvania and New York Central, and Hud- son River Railroad. Stops made at Trenton, Tarrytown, New York and Buffalo. A stay at Niagara for a view of the Falls and Sus- pension Bridge. Souvenirs may be purchased at the Bridge. No stoppages on return trip. Train starts from on at ." The audience room is made to look like a train. If possible, chairs are arranged in couples, platform decorated with maps and schedules, ticket col- lector in uniform. The young man who acts as conductor should enter into the spirit of the tour by describing the scenery and historical places along the route. Start the excursion from the local station of the town or citj^ in which the entertainment is given — or a non- sense place — as Merry town, by the way of Gay- MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 123 ville Eailroad. In this trip we start from Phila- delphia Broad Street Station. When the time arrives to begin the entertainment a shout of '' All Aboard " is heard, and the conductor states that the next stop will be Trenton, which will afford a topic for a little historic talk of Wash- ington's Crossing the Delaware. Pictures of the subject, and a picture of Washington could be shown. When the talk has occupied a few minutes, the passengers are informed that a short stop will be necessary to connect trains. At this point boys and girls could go through the train, with peanuts, fruit, picture-books, etc., for sale. The next stop ^vould be at Tarrytown, where the story of the Capture of Major Andre, could be told. Here lemonade and pretzels could be handed round. Then on to New York. A short talk on the sights of the city here, and the passengers are informed that a limited time will be allowed for shopping. A table with fancy w^ork for sale could bring in some extra money at this time. Buffalo is now reached, when the talk could be of the Pan-American Exposition. Views shown if practicable, and mention made of the assassination of President McKinley. From here the talk should be of the beauties of Ni- agara, about to be viewed. Passengers v^^arned of danger points. An amusing old-time song — entitled "A trip to Niagara Falls" could be sung. On the return trip no stops are allowed, 124 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS the passengers are entertained by a program of humorous recitations, one of which might be Mark Twain's "Punch Brothers, Punch with Care," which can be concluded by the conductor requesting the passengers to join in singing " Home Again " or " Home, Sweet Home." LITERAEY SANDWICHES. The following game may be played by a group of three or four, or it may entertain a large company. It is calculated to make a rainy or otherwise dull day or evening pass pleasantly ; and as it requires no preparation, it can be played indoors or outside or in any place where a few friends may happen to be. Example. The leader announces : " I know a word of five letters, the first is "s" the last, "e." In- sert a vehicle [three letters] and have a fright — [s car e]. A number of words is here given, but im- promptu ones from each member of the party, will of course make the game more interesting, s . . . e. Insert a label and have a vehicle — [s tag e]. h . . . t. Insert an organ of the body and have another organ of the body — [h ear t]. s . . . e. Insert a small steel instrument and have the backbone — [s^m e]. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 125 s . . . e. Insert a kind of meat and have dis- grace — [s tiam e]. f . . . s. Insert a falsehood and have annoying little insects — [f lie s]. t . . . k. Insert "to move swiftly," and have a chest — [t run k]. c . . . s. Insert a rule and have a cat's weapons of defense — [c law s]. s . . . t. Insert a jolly sailor boy and have to begin — [s tar t]. s . . . k. Insert a small seed food and have to utter — \_^'pea k]. s . . . d. Insert a light brown color and have a small table — [s tan d]. w . . . h. Insert a small animal [rodent] and have anger — [w rat h]. t . . . . s. [six letters]. Insert soft water and have lines of cars — [t rain s]. g . . . . s. Insert to wander and have groups of trees — [g rove s]. s . . . e. Insert a weight and have a rock — [s ton e]. t . . . b. Insert a buzz and have a part of the body — [t lixim b]. t . . . . y. Insert to corrode and have reliable \\^TU8t^\ h y. Insert anything and have vain — \)\ aught ^\ s . . . . e. Insert always and have harsh — [s ever e]. 126 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A CIRCULATING LIBRARY This entertainment is a very unique affair, and wiien ended, leaves the impression that it has been entirely too short, though in reality, a whole evening may thus be delightfully spent. Have a room tastefully decorated, and fitted up as a li- brary, with books everywhere. A pleasing effect is created by having a fev>r lanterns strung around the room, which gives a pretty light when the books are produced. Each lady is told in her in- vitation to the party that she is to represent a book. The invitation may be a little verse in rhyme as follows : — " On the date and day enclosed, Intent and thoughtful look ; And fix it firmly in your mind, You represent a book." The people necessary to cany out this party are a librarian, her secretary, and a lady called a postal. All the gentlemen present are given a number, and they then step up to the desk, and are each handed a catalogue, which may be artis- tically decorated according to the taste and ability of the hostess. Inside the catalogues are written the names of the books that the girls represent, and a number is placed beside each name. The following rules are printed on a large placard in full view. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 127 1. Great care must be taken of the books. 2. They are not transferable. 3. They must not be taken out of the city, ex- cept at the risk of the borrower, and in this case they must be well wrapped. N. B. It is hoped the borrowers will appreciate the dainty way in which the books are gotten up. It is also hoped the books will prove a source of instruction. The gentleman looks at his number, finds that number in the catalogue, and then asks the li- brarian for the book beside the number. The books, if possible are kept in a room or screened enclosure behind the library and the librarian says she will get it from the shelf. When his book is produced, or in reality the lady represent- ing the book, the secretary looks at the clock, which she has on her desk, and writes in a blank book the name of the gentleman, — saying, Mr. Black is taking " The Egyptian Princess " out at 8:14. Then the next gentleman quickly steps up and asks for the book corresponding to his num- ber. If Mr. Black keeps his book out longer than five minutes, he is subject to a fine, which will be a forfeit. If he keeps it out much overdue, the secretary sends out a postal, which is a lady appointed for the purpose of warning the borrow- ers that their books are overdue, and she traces them up, if possible. The second gentleman may have called for "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," 128 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS and then the secretary writes beside his name — Mr. Brown takes out " Bow of Orange Eibbon " at 8:15 — due at 8:25. When the lirst gentleman returns his book, he must ask for the next highest number, so that the same book may not be in de- mand by too many at once. The gentlemen may take their books in any of the cozy corners, tete- a-tetes, or nooks that have been arranged for the purpose. This is a splendid way for the ladies to meet all the men present. After a given time, those who have kept their books overdue, are told various forfeits they must perform — which may be ordered by the librarian. They may either be ridiculous, or in the line of entertaining the whole company according to the various talents of the guests. The following books are suggested, which may easily be represented. The Egyptian Princess — may be a very dark girl dressed in red, with oriental trimmings, and a drapery decorated with gold spangles made of red tarleton, flowing from a gilt crown. A Bow of Orange Ribbon — is merely a large bow of orange ribbon on the dress or hair. Under two Flags — a maiden with the English and American Flags in her hair and draped about her figure. When Knighthood was in Flower — a maid with a white nighthood on her head, out of which flowers are peeping. MONEY-MAKING ENTEETAINMENTS 129 A Eose in Bloom — a large full blown rose. Poppies in the Wheat — a bunch of wheat in front of the dress, with red poppies scattered throughout. The Sketch Book — a maid dressed in an artist's apron, carrying a palette. The Daisy Chain — a long necklace of artificial daisies. A Lily of France — a tall, slender, light girl, with a fl.eur-de-lis in the front of her dress. Her College Days — a college cap and gown. Janice Meredith — with the inevitable curl. Vanity Fair — dressed with lots of ribbons and furbelows. The Blue Flower — any bouquet of blue flowers. Under the Eed Eobe — dressed in a red eider- down robe, with a turban on head. Lalla Eookh — a white silk shawl draped over the head and shoulders to represent the " Tailed Prophet." Pickwick Papers — ruffles of newspaper may be sewed on a waist — trimmed with lamp wicks, and tooth picks. This costume is most unique. Looking Backward — a sun bonnet donned back part front, with a false face on the back of the head. A FLOEAL LOYE TALE A copy of the Floral Love Tale and a pencil are to be given to each guest. Then the hostess explains the game by telling her guests to write 180 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS the name of a flower or other plant in each num- bered blank. At the end of a given time the papers are read, and the one whose story is the most complete receives the prize. A book re- lating to flowers would be an appropriate gift. Fair — [1] — a maiden was, — [2] — was her lover ; Their path was trimmed with — [3] — It did not run through — [4] — Her — [5] — was raven quite, Her cheeks a lovely — [6] — , She wore fine — [7] — To warm her small — [8] — toes. Her — [9] — was an elder Who had a —[10]— of gold ; An awful old — [11] — , To make one's blood run cold. His temper was like — [12] — , His daughter's heart he wrung With words both firm and bitter ; He had an —[13]—. The lover's hair was like the — [14] — , Of purest German type, He wore a — [15] — And smoked an — [16] — . He sent marshmallows by the pound And choicest — [17] — , She painted him — [18] — , The bluest ever seen. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 131 He could uot serenade her Within the — f 19]— dark, For every time he tried it, Her father's —[20]— bark, And so he set a certain day To meet at —[21]— ;— Her face was pale as — [22] — , E'en whiter than her frock. Her lover vowed he'd — [23] — and die If she should say him no. And then he up and kissed her Beneath the —[24]—. My love will — [25] — be ; My sweet will you be true? Give me a little —[26]— Say only, ''I love —[27]—." She faltered that for him alone She'd —[28]— wear ; Then swayed like a supple — [29] — , And tore her —[30]—. For madder than a hornet. Before them stood her pop, He swore he'd — [31] — the fellow, Until he made him — [32] — , Then quickly up — [33]— ; She cried, "Oh, cruel father, You'll surely — [34] — the day, Haste, my dear — [35] — , And — [36]— flee away.- But that inhuman parent, So plied the — [37]— there, He settled all flirtation, 132 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Between the hapless — [38] — . The youth a monastery sought And donned a black — [39] — ; The maid ate —[40]—, And died within the wood. 1. Eosemary. 2. Sweet William. 3. Thistles. 4. Clover. 5. Maiden Hair. 6. Eose. 7. Lady Slippers. 8. Pink. 9. Poppy. 10. Mint. 11. Snap Dragon. 12. Wormwood. 13. Adder's Tongue. 14. Flax. 15. Crown Imperial. 16. Indian Pipe. 17. Evergreen. 18. Forget-me-nots. 19. Nightshade. 20. Dogwood. 21. Four-o' -clock. 22. Lilies. 23. Pine. 24. Mistletoe. 25. Everlasting. 26. Heart's ease. 27. Yew. 28. Orange Blossoms. 29. Willow. 30. Maiden Hair. 31. Beet. MONEY-MA KIIS^G ENTERTAINMENTS 133 32. Hop. 33. Rosemary. 34. Rue. 35. Sweet William. 36. Lettuce. 37. Bulrush. 38. Pear. 39. Monk's Hood. 40. Belladonna. MADAME JAELEY AND MADAME TUS- SAUD'S COMBmATIOI^ OF WAX WOKKS The wax works are exhibited by Mrs. Jarley, who is a stout woman, with curls on each side of her face ; dress of flowered design, hoop skirt, shoulder shawl, and a hat trimmed with bright flowers, tied under the chin. She has a wand in her hand which she uses in explaining the figures as they are brought to the front of the platform. The figures remain behind a screen until called for, and after exhibition are placed before a screen in a semicircle. Between the first and second parts, the curtain can be drawn, allowing the subjects time to leave the platform. Mrs. Jarle}^ appears, bows to the right and left and in front and says, — Ladies and gentlemen : you see before you the Lady of the Caravan, which name comes to me by having the most wonderful traveling show on earth — the name by which I introduce mvself to you is the famous Mrs. Jarley, famous, for Mr. Dickens thought so much 134 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS of me that he put me in his book, and I have traveled the world over in his Curiosity Shop [Tti^rns to attendant.] What's that you say, 'Enery ? We never lived in his shop, eh ? Well, no, but if he would have sold us his shop, Ave could have put it on wheels and exhibited it to my dear public, such things as old suits of armor, and carved things, things in china, and iron and ivory, but, I digress ! [In a loud tone to Henry.] You will please, sir, keep quiet until you are spoken to ! [To the audience.'] My driver 'Enery is put a little out-of-sorts, because I have added to my collection a few subjects modeled by the late Madame Tussaud of Paris, but more lately of London, and also, because I engaged the Military Gentleman, Mr. Slum, to write the beautiful poetry which you may have noticed around the room. Mrs. Jarley never holds her exhibitions in open air tents. No tarpaulin or sawdust, at Jarley's, remember ! What's that, 'Enery, that you're saying ? People get dust in their eyes at any rate ? Now, 'Enery, that's be- cause you are too lazy to keep the figures free from dust, before they are needed. [To the au- dience.] Every expectation held out in the hand- bills is realized to the utmost. The whole forms an effect of imposing brilliancy. Remember the price is only sixpence, and that this is an oppor- tunity that may never come again ! Now, 'Enery, call George to bring his oil can, and MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 135 proceed at once to bring on the figures. We will show Madame Tussaud herself first. {The at- tendants hring on a small lady dressed in Quaker costume. If a small platform^ three feet square^ and on wheels, could he used, it wo%dd add to the effect hy having a hoy drag it with the figure to the front. Two attendants steady the figiore.'] This, ladies and gentlemen, is the originator of the wonderful 'istorical and classical wax works, first exhibited by her in Paris. She was driven from there early in her career, and settled her- self in my native city. She would like you to salute her in the fashion of her country, by kiss- ing her on each cheek. Oil 'er up, George. [Henry gives her head a jerh.'] Careful there, 'Enery, I wouldn't like you to treat me that way after I'm a wax figure. [Madame Tussaud turns her head to right and left, curtsies and is wheeled off.] JSTow bring on Captain Webb, who made himself famous by swimming across the English Channel ! [Captain Webb is hrought on.] You see this w^onderful man in the attitude of swimming. [Captain swings his arms.] As he is in a perpendicular position he cannot use his feet, but you will notice that they want to go. He was drowned trying to swim the rapids of Niagara, but they were too rapid for him. Wheel him off, boys. But don't go too fast ! Bring on Dr. Ben Franklin. Here you have before you, ladies and gentlemen, the famous Dr. 136 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Franklin ! He illustrates in his own person " Many men of many minds." He was printer, postmaster, statesman, philosopher and editor of Poor Eichard's Almanac. You see him now in the attitude of applying to you some of his maxims. You will realize the very practical truth, as I name a few. " Marry in haste, repent at leisure." [Ben Franklin shakes his fore- finger slowly hachward and forioard, at each quotation.'] '' Make the best of a bad bargain." " Out of sight, out of mind." Nevertheless don't forget Mrs. Jarley when she's gone ! " They laugh best, who laugh last," which will be the case with the audience to-night. Wheel off Benjamin, boys. Bring on his Excellency, Li Hung Chang. This gentleman will show you how his country- men make a good living in this country of the United States. [Li Hung Chang raakes the mo- tion of washing.] If he could speak, he would probably say, " No monee, no washee." Take him off, boys. [Li is taken off, howing all the time.] Bring on 'Enery YIII ! [7'he King should he dressed as gorgeously as possible. Shoulder cape of rich material, crown of gold.] You see 'Enery YIII, in the act of showing that he rules by simply touching his crown ! Don't put any oil on him, George. He goes easily enough. \^The King^s hand goes iij) to his head in a qtdch, jerky manner?)^ As we could not accommodate MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 137 all of his wives, we have brought but two, Lady Jane Grey and Anne Boleyn. \The King twrns his head.'] What's the matter ? He's wrong in the head, boys. Wheel him off. Screw his head tight again, George. I'm rather in a tremble, ladies and gentlemen, and fancy we will not pro- ceed with Madame Tussaud's wax work. But, we still have in Our collection Joan of Arc, Mr. Barnum, Tom Thumb, and many Kings, Princes and Princesses. We will have a few minutes in- termission, while I revive myself with a cup of tea and a bun, before bringing on my own famous collection. Curtain rises on Mrs. Jarley and a little girl, who has a feather duster in hand. Mrs. Jarley has in one hand a wand, and in the other a large fan, on which she might have her speeches and the order of figures jotted down. She gives the wand to the child saying, ISTow, my dear little girl, you are to use this wand to point out the figures as they come on, and the duster you may use to brush off any particles of dust you may see. [ To the audience.'] Ladies and gentlemen, I do not find myself so refreshed by my tea and bun as to be able to use my wand. I have en- gaged Little Kell, whose grandfather kept the Old Curiosity Shop in London, and who stole away in the middle of the night to escape from gamblers w^ho were enticing the old man to his ruin ; also, to get away from a certain Mr. Quilp 138 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS of very bad repute. George and 'Enery, bring on the Maid of Honor to Queen Elizabeth, who died from pricking her finger, sewing on Sunday — observe the blood trickling from her finger. [Little Nell pomts to the figure mid repeats the words of Mks. Jarley each time.~] Take her off and bring on Blue Beard and his last w^ife. My dear public, here you see that most atrocious vil- lain who married and murdered six wives suc- cessively, one after the other. They were put into a dark room. You all remember the story, however. This wife has the key, by which she entered the room. [Blue Beard's w'ife shews the key lohich is suspended on her little finger. She is placed before Blue Beard, who has in his right hand a knife. Her hair., which should he fiowing^ is placed in his left hand hy the attend- ants.'] You see him, ladies and gentlemen, in the act of decapitating her. You can almost hear him say, " I'll chop off her head in a minute, ha ! ha ! " Her brothers appear and cut off his head. Take them off, boys, and bring on Joan of Arc. [To the attendant.'] What! What's that, George ? She's getting soft, you say, Well, she's Maid of Orleans, so she may run. Well, then, bring on the girl who died laughing, while reading an old joke in the paper. See her with her paper, how intent she is ! [The girl is hroivght on, her head is throian hack, and in her hand she holds a newspaper.] Wind up her MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 139 laugh, 'Eneiy. [^She commences on an ordinary key^ and latf^ghs tintil way up the scale. Then Henry winds her up again^ and she starts once more in the same jerhy manner. 1 You see she ran down on her last laugh. Take her off, boys, and bring on Maud Muller and the Judge. You see here, ladies and gentlemen, the interview be- tween Maud Muller, who, barefooted, was mak- ing hay, and the Judge, who riding by asked of her a drink of water. You see the Judge taking off his hat to this rustic maiden, while she lifts her brimming tin cup to his lips. " Of all sad w^ords of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, it might have been," which means, ladies and gen- tlemen, it would have been sad to record that Maudie had no tin cup, and that there was no stream in which to dip it. Eemove Maud and the Judge, boys, and bring on the prima donna. This figure, ladies and gentlemen, has a vocal apparatus. Boys, see if the tube in her throat is in order, and wind her up. [This can he r,iade amusing hy the singer running up and down the scale, singing " The Last Rose of Summer " and having her voice hreah to necessitate another wind- ing.'] Wheel her off and bring on Grace Dar- ling. This brave young lady, my dear public, you all know was a lighthouse keeper's daugh- ter who, with her father, risked her life in a little boat, going out to a ship-wrecked vessel. You see her trying to peer through the storm to 140 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS locate the ill-fated ship. [Grace Darling brings her' hand to shade her eyes, and hends her head forward?^ Take off Grace Darling, and bring on Mrs. Winslovv. [Mrs. Winslow has a cap on her head and white apron and herchief on. She holds m her right hand a hottle, and on her left arm she carries a large doll hahy. This arm is in motion all the time, while she brings up her right hand with the bottle near the bahy.'] Mrs. Winslovv is a benefactor to mankind, womankind, and babykind, by her wonderful soothing syrup. She brings household comfort and quiet, and now while we are all under the soothing influence of Mrs. Winslow, Mrs. Jarley, 'Enery and Little Nell bid you all good-night, and a long farewell. [All/otcr bow to the audi- ence, and the curtain drops.'] CHOPPED PROVERBS This interesting game is played in the same way as " Authors." A number of proverbs are selected. This number may vary, according to the number of players. For four people, six or eight proverbs make a good number. 1. " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." 2. " Never too late to mend." 3. '' All is not gold that glitters." 4. " All's well that ends well." 5. " A penny saved, is a penny gained." 6. " Make hay while the sun shines." 7. " People MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 141 who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones." 8. " Too many cooks spoil the broth." Each word of each proverb is written [or printed] on a separate piece of paper. All the words are shuffled, and then dealt to each player, starting to the neighbor at the left. When all the words are dealt, the players look at them, and see disjointed proverbs. For instance, in the first one, " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," one player may see among the words he holds '' bird," " in," " worth," and recognizing the proverb from these words, he proceeds to collect the missing ones to make his quotation complete. He straightway says, " I want ' hand ' from Mr. A," and if successful in securing it, he continues, " I want ' bush ' from Miss B," and so on, until he fails to get what he asks for. Then the person on the left takes up the quest of the same, or of any other proverb of which he may hold some words. When he fails, his neighbor be- gins, and so on, until it has gone around long enough to complete all the proverbs. The one who completes the greatest number of proverbs wins the game. ILLUSTRATING MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES When the guests are assembled, the hostess passes to each one a piece of paper on which is written a number and one of the Mother Goose 1^2 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMP^NTS rhymes. Then they are given a card, about four inches square, and told that they must illustrate the rhyme that is on their paper. With dainty little pencils they sit down to do what is to some a Herculean task. They are given five or ten minutes to complete their vrorks of art. The sketches are then collected, and placed around the room, each one being numbered. The guests are then requested to guess what each picture represents, and to write his or her answer by the number to which the picture corresponds. A prize is given to the one guessing the highest number. HAND-CEAFT A sheet or screen is placed across the middle of the room, and all except one pass behind it. Then they arrange themselves so that only their hands (free from rings) are visible above the screen. The person on the other side is provided with a wand, with which he is expected to point out and identify each hand. Mistakes are punished by forfeits. BLIND POSTMA]^ In this game first appoint a postmaster-gen- eral and a postman. The postmaster-general goes round to each of the players, and writes MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 143 down opposite their names the names of any town they choose to represent, each person, of course, representing one town. Every one except the postman is provided with a seat, the postman is blindfolded, and the game begins. The postmaster announces that the post goes from one town to another, as, from Philadelphia to New York, and the two players who represent these towns, have to change seats, the blind- folded postman meanwhile trying to catch them. If he succeeds, the one caught has to take his turn at being blindfolded. A^ AUCTION SALE OF PAINTINGS A little bag containing fifty beans or peas is given to each person as he enters the room. This is his money, each bean representing a dollar. Catalogues are also distributed containing the numbers and names of the pictures to be sold. This sale may be made very amusing by having a quick-witted auctioneer who extols the merits of the pictures in an exaggerated way. The articles are all carefully wrapped in paper and tied with ribbon, and are sold only by num- ber and name, so that no one knows for what he is bidding, until his purchase is made. The auctioneer should be watchful to see that each guest gets at least one purchase, so that all 144 MOKEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS may enjoy the fun and excitement of opening the packages. Catalogue. 1. Horse Fair — Hay and oats. 2. The Tutor— A whistle. 3. A Bunch of Dates — Calendar. 4. A Souvenir of Greece — Vaseline box. 5. The Fortune Teller — A daisy. 6. Eank and File — Onion and nail file. 7. The Lost Chord — Piece of string. 8. The Old Man's Comfort— Pipe. 9. Black Beauty — A black doll. 10. The Tie that Binds— Necktie. 11. Bridal Scene — Halter and bridle. 12. The Beginning of Love — Letter L. 13. A Celebrated Author of our National Song — Key. 14. The Beau and Belle — Bell tied with a bow of ribbon. 15. Kuins in China — Broken dishes. 16. A Head — Postage stamp. 17. The Spinner — A to}^ spider. 18. A Perfect Foot (Trilby)— Foot rule. 19. Pillars of Greece — Two candles. 20. Flower of the Family — A tiny bag of flour. 21. A Drive Through the Wood — A nail driven in a piece of wood. 22. View of Castile — Soap. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 145 23. Spring, Beautiful Spring — Sofa spring. 24. Way-worn Travelers — Old shoes. 25. The Lamplighter — A match. 26. The Midnight Hour— The number 12. 27. Old Dog Tray— Bologna. 28. Maid of Orleans — Molasses candy. 29. Before the Deluge— A Noah's Ark. TESTING THE SENSES Sight. Seat the guests around a large table and blind- fold them. Then throw, promiscuously, a num- ber of articles upon the table ; such as gloves, aprons, hats, collars, ribbons, handkerchiefs, knives, penholders, books, scissors and orna- ments. When this is done the coverings are lifted for one minute from the eyes so that the guests may hastily scan the collection that is before them. A cover is then thrown over the table, com- pletely hiding the articles. Provide each guest with paper and pencil and ask him to write a list of the articles he noticed during the momentary glimpse that was given him. Taste. In testing the taste it is well to have many familiar things and an uncommon one occa- sionally. 146 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Have allspice, cornmeal, horseradish, chocolate, alumn, mustard, raw oatmeal, catsup, salt, jelly, olives, and anything that is convenient and not too unpleasant to the taste. After the first article is passed in turn to each member of the company it should be put out of sight, and the covering should be removed from the eyes in order to allow the answer to be written. Proceed in this way until all the articles have been presented. Smell. The list of articles for the purpose of testing the sense of smell, may include cologne, vinegar, coal oil, salts, bay rum, camphor, cinnamon, ap- ples, allspice, paregoric, and phenol sodique. In this test proceed in the same manner as in that of taste. Touch. Pass quickly, in turn, from hand to hand, a variety of surprises — putting each article out of sight as it finishes the round of the company, and allowing the guests to remove the covering from their eyes that they may w^rite the name of the article presented to them. Have in the list, a stuffed glove, a piece of wool, some curled hair, raw cotton, a turnip, potato or radish, a piece of chamois, alumn, a MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 147 handful of gelatine, a piece of macaroni, a bit of carpet, leather and rubber. Hearing. For the test in hearing the guests need not be blindfolded but a screen may be placed between them and the hostess, and after each sound made back of the screen, the guests may write their solution which must be done in a specified time. The hostess will have a number of articles within reach, with which different sounds are made. She may ring a bell, or tinkle ice in a glass of water, strike a pan lightly with a stick, saw wood, beat a drum, play one or two notes on any musical instrument available, toot a horn, blow a mouth-organ, and click two glasses together. In this test, in order to avoid confusion of an- swers, it would be well to have each article num- bered, and before beginning it, the guests may be told to make corresponding numbers on their papers. Then they are to write their answers in their proper order, stating with what implement or article each sound was made. Prizes trifling but appropriate, may be given for each test, to the one whose list is longest, thus showing the keenest sense. 148 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A WASHINGTON PAETY This party makes an amusing entertainment for the 22d of February — Washington's Birth- day. Have the room prettily decorated with flags. A large but inexpensive picture of General Washington should occupy a prominent position. Each person is furnished with a small paper hatchet in which is an upholsterer's pin. The holders of these hatchets are to be blind- folded one at a time and then are to endeavor to pin their hatchet upon the nose of General Wash- ington in the picture. This causes a great deal of merriment as most of the pinnings fall very far short of the mark. Give a hatchet, candy cherries or some other Washington souvenir to the one whose aim is the best, and a stick of candy to the one whose hatchet is farthest from the mark. Before refreshments are served each lady is given a card containing a number and a conun- drum, and each gentleman receives a card con- taining a number and an answer to a conundrum. Partners are then chosen by matching the cards, and the questions and answers may be read aloud at the table for the amusement of the company. Conundrums similar to the following may be given : MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 149 No. 1. What holds all the snuff in the \vorld ? ]S"o. 2. What makes a man bald-headed ? No. 3. Why is it impossible for a bare-headed boy to cut down a cherry-tree ? No. 4. In what age do we find the happiest men? No. 5. To what island should the women be banished ? No. 6. What is the name of the most popular ship in the world ? No. 7. Where is a good place for a hungry man ? No. 8. What would you do if you wanted your breakfast and your wife wouldn't cook it for you ? No. 9. Where should a person go to find happi- ness ? No. 10. What would you do if you were caught with a stolen watch ? Answers to Conundrums. No. 1. No one knows (nose). No. 2. Want of hair. No. 3. Because he hasn't a hat yet (hatchet). No. 4. Marriage. No. 5. Isle of Man. No. 6. Courtship. No. 7. Sandwich Islands. No. 8. Use " Force." No. 9. To the dictionary. No. 10. Give it up. 150 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A HIT OR MISS SOCIAL This social is an amusing one for an '' At Home " evening, and is carried out as follows : Two boxes are prepared in which are placed oddly shaped pieces of card-board. Stars, cir- cles, ovals, squares, and so on — one of each shape must be in each box. On one side of each card is written the name of an object, which might be a bird, beast or flower. On this side is also written a question concerning the object. The reverse side contains a remark about it. The ladies draw from one box, and the gentlemen from another. The gentleman then searches for a lady who has a duplicate card to liis own, when he asks the question, on his card. She replies by reading the remark on her card. She then asks the question on her card, and he replies by the remark on his — for instance, he may have "Lion " on his object card. The question might be, " Do you think he is brave ? " Her card which might have the name of a bird, could read on her remark side, " I love to be awakened in the earl}^ morning by its sw^eet music." Her question might be, " AVhat do you think is good food for my object ? " His remark could read, " They are wild creatures, and require a great deal of- animal food." The questions, of course, may be more hit or miss. After the questions and answers have been exhausted, two or more MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 151 packages of slips of paper will be found in each box, each package containing a theme for con- versation, and a number on each slip of paper. This will form a group to discuss the subject for a limited time. ]S^ext, a hit or miss character game can be played. A large sheet of card- board can be pinned against the wall, and plenti- fully besprinkled with bright colored leaves. Each person is blindfolded and extending a finger places it upon one of the leaves. The leaf when turned back reveals a character written under it. As the guests come to say " Good- night," the last " hit " may appear — souvenirs piled high in a basket on the hall table. Paper once more, this time tinted, fringed, slashed, and curiously pinched, and finally rolled into cylinders and tied with baby ribbon. On the white inside of the paper were written mottoes and good wishes. AUTOGRAPH QUILT The embroidering of an autograph quilt is an easy and quiet way for raising funds for a church or social organization. Pieces of muslin about six inches square are stamped in the centre with amusing little figures ; these are outlined in turkey red cotton. The corners, marked in lead pencil with autographs, are also outlined in turkey red cotton. A charge of ten cent§ 152 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS may be asked for each autograph. Each mem- ber is expected to take one of these squares, and solicit autographs from her circle of friends. She outlines these, and also the figure in the centre. When completed she returns the square to the head of the organization, with her cash. When all the squares are returned, they are joined together with strips of turkey red muslin ; and the quilt is lined with the same. The quilt, when completed presents a very unique appearance. It could be given to a hospital, or sold to the highest bidder. Another interesting way to make the quilt is to outline in red cotton, a short quotation ; such as, " A stitch in time saves nine " or " Necessity is the mother of invention." The quilt might be kept in the society, and loaned to its members for a limited time. At a specified period, a " Proverb " evening could be celebrated. The member who can repeat the greatest number of the proverbs on the quilt is awarded the prize. STATE AND CITY BEE This may be conducted on the same plan as a spelling-bee. The contestants are arranged in line, every one missing questions three times must leave the line. The emblems may be given out and the states or cities to which they belong supplied by the players. Or, the states and MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 153 cities may be named and the emblems supplied by those taking part. Another way to play the game would be to have two sides, with a captain on each side, challenging the other side. A con- testant missing a question would have to be captured by the enemy. This could be continued until one side had called all the players, or, until both sides decided to give up the game. When the numbers on each side are counted, a prize could be awarded. A school book on geography would be a suitable prize. The following are the emblems of cities and states. STATES Main — Pine Tree State. E'ew York — Empire State. Vermont — Green Mountain State. Pennsylvania — Keystone State. Ohio — Buckeye State. Michigan — Wolverine State. Delaware — Blue Hen's Chicken. Florida — Peninsula State. New Jersey — Garden State. Mississippi — Bayou State, California — Golden State. Minnesota — North Star State. Virginia — Old Dominion. Massachusetts — Bay State. Rhode Island — Little Rhody. 154 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Xew Hampshire — Granite State. Connecticut — Land of Steady Habits. North Carolina — Old North State. South Carolina — Palmetto State. Kentucky — Corn Cracker State. Indiana — Hoosier State, Wisconsin — Badger State. Texas — Lone Star State. Tennessee — Volunteer State. Arkansas — Bear State. Colorado — Centennial State. Kansas — Sunflower State. West Virginia — Panhandle State. CITIES Baltimore — Monumental City. Boston — Hub of the Universe. Brooklyn — City of Churches. Chicago — Garden City. Cincinnati — Queen City. Detroit — City of the Straits. Indianapolis — Pailroad City. Lowell — City of Spindles. Nashville — City of Rocks. New Haven — City of Elms. New Orleans — Crescent City. New York — Empire City. Philadelphia — Quaker City. Pittsburg — Smoky City. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 155 Portland (Me.)— Forest City. Eochester — Flour City. St. Louis — Mound City. Washington — City of magnificent distances. AK mDI AN ENCAMPMENT Something new as a money-making project may be found in the entertainment called " The Indian encampment." It is designed to take the place of a Fair or Bazaar, and it may be made quite realistic by giving special atten- tion to the little matters of detail in the general arrangement and decorations. The room or hall in which the Indian encamp- ment is given should be devoid of furniture ex- cept here and there a few benches and chairs. Booths should be placed in different parts of the room. These may be made to resemble tents by draping two pieces of white or gay-colored muslin in front of the booth from the top to the floor — drawing them back from the centre and fastening them down to make an opening for entrance. Upon the booths, and around the room may be placed buffalo-robes, elk or deer horns, feather dusters, bows and arrows, pipes, Indian clubs, and other articles associated with Indian life. 156 MONEY MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS Make a tripod of three sticks and suspend a kettle from the centre of it. Underneath it place a red lantern with a lighted candle in it, and pile sticks or brushwood around it. In the booths expose for sale, fancy baskets, strings of bright-colored beads, little boxes of loose beads such as children love to string, all kinds of beaded articles, as purses, bags, pin- cushions, and belts ; feather dusters, artificial birds, mats, rugs, anything and everything that suggests Indian labor and Indian life. The Indian tribe must be composed of men, women and children, and two or three must be assigned to each booth. The Indians may be grouped picturesquely in front of the booths and in different parts of the room. Some of the men may be making bows and arrows, others may be bunching feathers, the women may be sewing braided straw (old straw hats will do for this) or beading strips of cloth. Two or three little children may be employed in stringing beads, while others may carry around baskets or trays containing little trinkets for sale. There should be two or three refreshment booths, where sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice- cream may be obtained. During the evening the Indian children might sing the amusing song MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 157 " Tea Little Indians," and a number of pleasing tableaux could be given — as, the capture of John Smith and the saving of his life by Pocahontas. Hiawatha as a child asking questions of old j^okomis. Hiawatha as a youth training with his bow and arrow. Hiawatha in his manhood with his bride, Minnehaha. Penn's Treaty with the Indians. Numerous picturesque tableaux may be made by simple but artistic groupings. Costumes. — The costumes may be made of leather-colored canton flannel. The girls' dresses should be cut in one piece, princess style, rather low^ at throat, short or loose flowing sleeves. The bottom of the skirt should be slashed about every half-inch to look like fringe. A row of fringe should ornament the skirt about half way up. A fringed girdle is worn around the w^aist. Beads are strung around the neck, and bands of bright material or beads around the upper part of the arm and wrist. The hair should be flow- ing down the back and a band trimmed with feathers in front, encircles the head. If the color of the arms and neck of the Indian is desired, it can be simulated by wearing a tight jersey under the dress, with gloves and stockings all of a leather color. The face may be colored with crayon. 158 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS The man's dress consists of a leather-colored jersey, or short coat, a fringed girdle, long leggins, a spotted blanket secured at the shoulders and hanging down the back. A band trimmed with feathers, ornaments the head, and a long string of feathers may be worn hanging down the back. Bow and arrows are carried. FAEMING EXPEEIENCES Prepare half as many cards as there are guests, and write across the full length of each card the name of an agricultural implement, or some term connected with farming, — as hay-rake, pitchfork, hoe, furrow, milking cows, spade, scythe, feeding pigs, sickle, mower, harrow, reaper, binder, seeder, sowing grain, threshing. Each card should be numbered at the top, and have a question concerning the implement or work named on it. Also, the same number and another question bearing on the object named should be writ- ten on the back of the lower half. Questions like the following would answer : — No. 1. What is the proper use of a harrow ? Can you tell a harrowing tale ? ]^o. 2. For what is a hoe used ? Can you give a good receipt for a hoe cake ? Ko. 3. How would you use a pitchfork ? Did MONEY-MAKINa ENTERTAINMENTS 159 you ever see it rain pitchforks, and, if so, what did it look like ? ^o. 4. In what season of the year do farmers sow grain ? Can you describe the needle used in sowing grain ? 'No. 5. What is the real mission of a spade ? Describe the appearance of a spade. The cards should then be cut in half. When the guests arrive, a half is given to each young woman and the corresponding half to a young man who proceeds to match it, retaining as his partner the young woman whose card completes his own. When all have found their partners, the hostess calls out " Number One,'' and the young woman who holds this number is escorted to a seat in the middle of the floor, her partner putting to her the question upon his half of the card. When she has answered it (orally) she demands of him an answer to the question on her card. These must be answered in the hearing of the others, and for each failure to do this a forfeit must be paid. When all have participated it is put to vote to decide who gave the. brightest answers, the winning lady and gentleman being granted a suitable souvenir. 160 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS BOSTON PKOYERBS Some one either recites or reads the Boston Proverbs, to be interpreted by the other guests. 1. Desiccated herbage submit to perturbation, The while the radiant orb of day affords illumination. 2. A futile superfluity of culinary aid, Destroys nutritious liquids from osseous tissues made. 3. Your immediate environment submit to circumspection. Ere you traverse some feet of space by muscular pro- jection. 4. Inhabitants of domiciles of vitreous formation. With lapidary fragments should ne'er perform jactation. 5. Who counts ere fractured are the shells his bipeds galli- naceous, Is apt to find his calculations utterly fallacious. The well-known proverbs are : — 1. Make hay vv^hile the sun shines. 2. Too many cooks spoil the broth. 3. Look before you leap. 4. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. 5. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched. AN ANAGRAM CONTEST. Envelopes, containing letters, and marked in numerical order, according to the number of guests, are given out. They are also given paper and pencil. The company are seated in regular order, beginning with Number 1. The guests are told that the envelopes contain letters spelling a well-known fruit or vegetable. They are given MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 161 two minutes to look at the letters, and make out the words they spell. They then mark the num- ber of the envelope with the word beside it on their papers. A bell is rung, and the envelopes with the enclosed letters are passed on, up the line. When the envelopes have all been around, each player signs his or her name on the slip of paper, and they are collected. The hostess, or some one appointed by her, looks the papers over, and announces the name of the successful contestant. CHAEADE IN PANTOMIME Bargain Table. Acting charades are always entertaining and they may form a part of almost any program of a public entertainment. This charade may be given between the first and second part of a program, and it may be made very laughable by the actors carrying out their parts with animation and spirit. Act I. — Bar. Let the bar be represented by a long piece of wood, raised a little distance above the floor, with each end resting on a stool. Have a num- ber of children or young people enter, who by their actions and gestures show that they are going to have a jumping contest. After some 162 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS jostling and pushing and shaking of heads, the contest begins and each one in turn, runs and makes a leap over the bar. The last one to go may (as though accidentally) upset the bar, end- ing Act I. Act II. — Gain. Two boys enter at different doors, if possible, one carrying newspapers under his arm, the other bearing boot-blacking utensils. They meet in centre of the room, and stop, saluting each other with " Hello ! " or something of the kind. The paper boy says, " What luck ? " The boot-black replies, *' Good." They jingle coins in their pocket, take out a handful of pennies, count them, look pleased, put them into their pockets again, and pass out, call- ing their respective trades, " Evening Papers," " Boots blacked, sir," as they go. Act hi. — Table. A young girl, representing a servant with sleeves rolled up and a long gingham apron, draws a table out into the middle of the floor, and proceeds to set it. After arranging the cloth, she places upon it plates, cups and saucers, knives and forks, etc., gives it some little finishing touches, looks at it with a satisfied air and passes out. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 163 Act ly. — Bargain Table. This act should be made as humorous as pos- sible. Have a table upon which may be piled articles of clothing, shirt-waists, dressing sacks, skirts, etc. A number of ladies enter wearing hats and wraps, and proceed at once to the bargain-table, where they nearly push each other over in their haste to " grab " the bargains that are before them. They pick up one article after another, put it down again, snatch from each other's hands, examine the goods, and finally turn around and face the audience, standing Avith their bargains piled upon their arms. A FAD AFFAIE Much amusement can be had by inviting your friends to a Fad Social. Each guest is requested to represent some favorite fad or hobb}^ One who is fond of collecting stamps could display them on some part of his garment, and even pasting them on his face and hands. The conun- drum fiend will place placards, containing conun- drums on every available portion of the clothing. The patchwork devotee, could have a cape of many colors. The naturalist could pin specimens of beetles, butterflies, etc., about him. One whose hobby is 164 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS walking could have advertisements of shoes. The athletic guest might have dumb-bells, Indian clubs. In fact there is no fad that may not be attractively represented if zeal and ingenuity combine. The monogram and autograph fiend could be aptly represented. The guests will be expected to be very enthusiastic in defense of their hobbies. SILENT SUPPER The lights in the room may be lowered to pro- duce a weird effect. The guests are seated at a table large enough to accommodate comfortably the number present. The person in charge passes to the neighbor on the right a number of articles under the table, and this person passes it on to the next neighbor, who does likewise until the article has reached the starting point. A very creepy and uncanny feeling is experienced in the touch of some of the articles, so much so that some cannot be induced to pass it on. Some articles suggested for this supper are the following : A small head of cabbage cut in half. A round pin cushion with the heads of pins innumerable, which feels like a porcupine. A glove filled with damp sand. A piece of ice. A potato, in which tooth picks have been placed. A sponge. A wash rag of turkish toweling. A military hat brush. A small piece of sealskin, which feels like a mouse. A bunch of raw cotton. A wiry veil. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 165 A piece of crumpled newspaper. An overshoe. A carrot. A small bunch of spinach. THE TRAVELERS' ALPHABET In this game the company are seated in order around the room. The first guest says, " I am going on a journey to Albany," or any other place beginning with A. The person seated next inquires, " What will you do there ? " In giving the answer all verbs and nouns used must begin with the same letter as the town chosen. Some- thing after this style, " I shall Auction off vari- ous Articles." The next player takes B as his letter, and so on through the alphabet. The question must be answered promptly or a forfeit paid. RAINBOAV MOTION SONG {Tune — Yankee Doodle.) Seven little girls of about ten years of age represent the rainbow. The dress for each child requires one roll of crepe paper [tissue]. About two yards of the paper is used for the skirt, the w^idth being the length of the skirt. Tie tightly around the waist about three inches from the edofe. Stretch the ed^e to form ruffle around the waist. Also stretch the bottom of the skirt to form fulness. A bonnet is made by fitting the paper loosely around the head ; tie it tightly at 166 MONEY-MAKII^G ENTERTAINMENTS the back about six inches from the edge, stretch this edge to form a flaring crown, secure the bonnet to the head by hairpins. The little girls come on the stage in a line to the back, then march to the front, and form a semicircle, when they begin the song. The order in which the colors stand, is red, green, orange, yellow, violet, blue, indigo. Rainbow Motion Song. See our colors how they play, Rain with sunshine vying, [Stretch skirts at side. ] Clouds are hurrying fast away, Wind and storm are dying. Rainbow colors, hand in hand, [Clasj) hands, raise them arms^ length.] With each other blending, Flashing brightly in the sky, At the storm just ending. Chorus: — See our colors how they play, Rain with sunshine vying, Clouds are hurrying fast away. Wind and storm are dying. All these colors you may see, [Clasp hands over heads, eyes raised.^ Gazing up to heaven, Count their numbers you will find, They just number seven. Red and orange bow to you, [Each color when mentioned, steps for- ward and bows. ] Next comes green and yellow. Indigo and violet. Blue, so soft and mellow. — Chorus: [Clasp hands and step backward until the end of chorus, when all bow together.^ MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 167 BOOK EEYIEWmO Strips of paper are prepared and pencils sup- plied. Each player writes near the top of his strip, the name of a book, folds it securely from sight and hands it to his right-hand neighbor. Then each writes the name of an author, and folds and passes the paper as before. Finally, write at some length a supposed criti- cism, and after a final passing, the papers are opened and read. The result is often most laughable. Here is a reproduction of some papers taken up at a recent game. 1st. Pilgrims' Progress — Hall Caine. A spark- ling and witty reproduction of life as seen in diplomatic circles in Washington. The personali- ties are but slightly veiled, and one familiar with our American society will not fail to recognize many of the most prominent of the portraits. It is hardly reading for the " young people," and careful librarians will hesitate about choos- ing a book of such low moral tone for their shelves. 2d. The Scarlet Letter — Rudyard Kipling. A masculine pen name cannot save this latest work of a popular author from the suspicion of being written by the most feminine of writers. Weak women, weaker men, stalk through its pages, and the whole is a mush of the commonplace and a 168 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS perfect ignorance of life, expressed in bad Eng- lish and hopeless grammar. A BIED CONTEST Give to each guest a copy of the Bird Game and a pencil. Have empty spaces to the right of each number on the copy. Explain that the numbers represent the names of common birds, and that they are to fill the blank spaces op- posite each number with the name of the bird it signifies. To make the contest more interesting a prize may be offered for the most perfect list. Candy eggs, a bird's nest or a stuffed bird would be suitable. The first number on the copy may have the answer appended, as an example of what is required. 1. To steal, and a preposition. 2. The time of darkness, a preposition and a strong breeze. 3. An instrument of punishment, impover- ished, and determination. 4. A frolic. 5. A tailor's iron. 6. Part of a ship and a line of objects. 7. A tin vessel, a vowel, and a grain. 8. A girl's nickname and pastry. 9. To peruse and a means of entrance. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 169 10. To boast. 11. To ridicule and a measure of length. 12. A grove of trees, a measure and to sin. 13. Equal, and to decay. 14. A number and a vessel for holding liquids. 15. A Turkish cap, and a small insect. 16. To sell by outcry. 17. A portion and a long row. 18. A nickname for mother and the noise a crow makes. 19. To spoil, and a metal. 20. The ocean and to deceive. 21. The first syllable of one of our martyred presidents, and a snare. Key. 1. Eobin. 2. Nightingale. 3. Whip-poor-will. 4. Lark. 5. Goose. 6. Sparrow. 7. Canary. 8. Magpie. 9. Condor. 10. Crow. 11. Chaffinch. 12. Woodpecker. 13. Parrot. 14. Toucan. 170 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 15. Pheasant. 10. Hawk. 1 7. Partridge. 18. Macaw. 19. Martin. 20. Sea-gull. 21. Linnet. A "C" SUPPEK In addition to the pleasure and amusement de- rived from the " C " supper it is also a very good wa}^ of raising a little money for a church or society. The provisions are generally prepared and donated by friends of the members and a suita- ble charge is made for each article. The letter " C " must be made a very promi- nent feature in the announcement of the " C " supper as well as in the menu thereof. The following form gives the idea of the man- ner in which the announcement or advertisement may be made. Cereal Compound with Churned Cream [bread and butter] — 5 cents. Country Cousins' Comforts — 2 cents. [Doughnuts] Cream Curd [Cheese] — 2 cents. l\IO]N^EY-MAKING ENTERTAINMET^TS lYl Condiments [Seasonings] — 2 cents. Cold, Clear Crystal — 2 cents. [Water] Cook's Carious Compound — 5 cents. [Cake] Consolidated Cream — 5 cents. [Ice-cream] Carefully Compounded Comfits — 5 cents. [Confectionery] The words in parenthesis are not to appear on the menu card — they are simply given as a key to the articles named. The " Cautious Catering Company " will Cater to this Community in the Conservatory of the Hall, on Thursday evening, March 25, for a Cer- tain Consideration for each Commodity Consumed. Children as well as adults are Cordially invited to Convene on said occasion. By order of, Committee in Charge. Menu C Cautious Catering Company Cafe. Cold, Carved Creature — 5 cents. [Beef, Lamb or Pork] Chopped Commontaters — 3 cents. [Potato Salad] Cordial Cheer [Coffee] — 5 cents. 172 MONEY-MA KITTG ENTERTAINMENTS A QUAKEK *'T"(TEA) As a supper is one of the most successful ways of raising money for church affairs and charitable organizations, a little departure from the ordinary way of getting it up is sure to be looked upon with much favor. For the " Tea " here described, the tables are laid in the plainest and neatest manner possible. The menu cards may be cut in the shape of the letter T, and every article of food named on them must begin with that letter : — Thus — Tea, tea-biscuit, tongue, turkey (cold), tomatoes, Tom Thumb, tripe, tarts, treacle. The young girls who serve the supper should be dressed in Quaker costume — gray or dove-col- ored dresses (cheese-cloth, muslin or cashmere) made with the greatest simplicit}^ with white kerchiefs folded across their breasts, and white caps. They should use the plain language, " thou " and " thee," and look very demure and modest. To carry out the Quaker idea still farther, and at the same time to add money to the fund, ar- range a little Quaker-colored booth in one corner of the hall, where packages of Friends' Oats, pictures of William Penn, Quaker City candy, and numerous little novelties are displayed for sale. MOiq^EY-MAKING ET^TERTAINMENTS 173 This department, of course, should be in charge of two or three little Quaker maidens. The song of " Kachel and Eeuben " might be given with effect by three or four couples singing it together during the evening. The men's costumes should be brown knee- breeches, swallow-tail coat and broad-brimmed hat. Any other letter than " T " may be used as the initial letter of articles served at a supper. C gives a choice of a variety of things, as cof- fee, cocoa, cold chicken, chicken croquettes, cran- berries, celery, corn cake, cheese, cakes and cream. B. Bread and butter, buns, biscuits, baked beans, beef, bologna, berries, and beverages (cof- fee, tea and milk). M. Muffins, meat, mush and milk, mushrooms, mustard, marmalade, macaroons. S. Sandwiches, succotash, salads, smelts, sar- dines, sauer-kraut, strawberries, sugar plums and shaddocks. MUSICAL PAETY At a musical club, Mozart's birthday was cele- brated by a talk on his life, and composition, and a number of his selections. This was followed by the hostess giving out a card on which were the following questions. They are to be an- swered by musical terms. 174 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 1. The feet of a quadruped — Four quarters. 2. A place of residence — Fiat. 3. A reflection of character — Slur. 4. A pedestal of a statue — Bass. 5. An unaffected person — Natural. 6. Used in driving — Lines. Y. What makes a check valid ? — Signature. 8. What is all about us ? — Air. 9. Seen on the ocean^ — Sw^ells. 10. What betrays nationality ? — Accent. 11. An association of lawyers — Bar. 12. Used in climbing — Staff. 13. Part of a sentence — Phrase. 14. Belonging to a fish — Scales. 15. Used in wheeling — Pedals. 16. What kind of note has the name of a girl ? — Grace. 17. Used in flavoring soup — Time. 18. Mode of schoolgirl communication not approved of by teachers — Notes. 19. What would you do if a dog chased you ? — Eun. 20. Used in a store — Counters. 21. Not blunt— Sharp. 22. Used to make a bundle secure — Chord (cord). MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 1Y5 CHARADE m PANTOMIME {Three Acts in One Scene.) Chocolate. This little charade may be used very appro- priately in a public entertainment where children are the principal performers. Act I. — Choc (chalk). Several children with bags and books on their way to school. An older person, representing the teacher, rings a bell, and the children all scamper to their seats. The teacher passes a box of chalk around and each child takes a piece and walks to an imagi- nary blackboard (or a real one if available) and goes through the act of ciphering. While thus employed, a late-comer (boy or girl) with books under his arm, appears at the door, and the children act the second and third syllables of the charade, by pointing their fingers at the culprit, puckering up their mouths into a prolonged " O," and uttering the word late in a loud Avhisper. The boy raises his finger, as though urging silence, and acts the whole word of the charade, by stealthily holding up to their sight, a cake of sweet chocolate. He then walks softly on tiptoe toward them, 176 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS SO as not to attract the attention of the teacher, who is absorbed in a book, breaks his chocolate into pieces, shares it with his school-mates, then all pass quietly out of the room, eating the candy as they go. INITIALS Write ten or twelve questions upon cards and distribute them among the guests. Have pencils attached. The questions are to be answered by using the two initials of the name of the person who holds the card. As an example suppose the name to be Eliza- beth Hart. 1. What is your name ? — Elizabeth Hart. 2. Where do you live ? — East Haarlem. 3. If not yourself, who would you rather be ? — Edward Hale. 4. Your opinion on the tariff ? — Exasper- atingly high. 5. What is your latest fad ? — Eating halibut. 6. Describe your character? — Exceedingly humble. T. What is your favorite flower ? — Early hyacinth. 8. Your favorite book ? — Eben Holden. 9. The height of your ambition ? — Elevating heathen. 10. Your chief accomplishment ? — Entertain- ing hospitably. MONEY-MAKIN(> ENTERTAIT^MEKTS 177 11. Your favorite occupation ? — Eagle hunt- er A prize should be given for the best answers. AN ALPHABETIC GAME Each player has assigned to him a letter of the alphabet which he is asked to bear in mind. Then the mistress of ceremonies passes around a small box in which are slips of paper, each slip having written upon it a common noun. As soon as the player receives one of these slips he is obliged to name a proper noun of the class given on the slip and beginning with the letter of the alphabet allotted to him. For instance, if one slip had hero upon it and the player whose letter was " g " holds that slip, he might say '*' Gustavus Adolphus." Or, if the person whose letter was " h " drew " castle," he would be apt to mention " Holyrood." A player whose letter is " e " might draw a slip containing the word ruler, and at once he names Edward. This game may be continued until all but one have failed — the victor receiving a little souvenir of the occasion. 178 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS THE BERRY SOCIAL This game would be appropriate to have in any berry season, where the leaves and berries could be used as decorations. In the winter months holly may be used for this purpose. Make necklaces for the girls of cranberries, and tie each one with a different color, or shade of baby ribbon. Make watch chains for the men also of cranberries and tie with ribbon, so that the varied colors correspond with the colors of the girl's necklaces ; the lady and gentleman who have the same colors are partners for re- freshments. Each guest is given a card on which are the following questions on berries. The one who has the most correct answers receives a prize. 1. What berry is red when it's green? — Blackberry. 2. What berry is used for lady's dresses? — Mulberry. 3. What berry does Mark Twain write about? — Pluckleberry. 4. What berry is found on the grass ? — Dew- berry. 5. What berr}^ is a dunce ? — Gooseberry. 6. What is the irritating berry ? — Raspberry. 7. The berry that is used for horse's beds — Stra\v berry. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 179 8. The berry that comes to celebrate a great festival — Holly berr}^ 9. The berry that should be respected for its age — Elderberry. 10. The berry that accompanies " The King of fowls'- — The cranberry. 11. The berry that is exhilarating, but not intoxicating — Teaberry. 12. The berry that is melancholy — Blue- berry. 13. The berry that would suggest Jack Frost — Winterberry. 14. A bird (pigeon). 15. A month (June). 16. Used in sewing (thimble). 17. An animal that howls (dog). 18. An indentation on the coast (bay). 19. A fish (shadberry). 20. Something used in a game (checker- berry). 21. Used in cleaning (soapberry). 22. Seen in winter (snowberry). A SHORT STOEY— LONG The Mother Goose Rhymes elaborated would make good recitations for a public entertainment which is shown by some of the specimens given, or they can be used in an impromptu manner for a " Home Party," by giving each one of the 180 MONEY-MAKlNa ENTEKTAINMENTS company a pencil, and piece of paper on which is written one of the Mother Goose Rhymes. The guests are told that instead of making a long story — short — they are to make a short story- long. The}^ can all have the same jingle, or each one can be given a different rhyme. After the compositions are completed, they can be read aloud and voted upon, the best one receiving a prize, which might be a copy of Mother Goose Ehymes, illustrated. ( The folloiving is one of the elaborate stories. ) Little Miss Muffet ^'Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffefe, Eating her curds and whey ; There came a little spider, And sat down beside her, And frightened Miss Muffet away." As the title of the story suggests. Miss Muffet was of diminutive stature. This is a very im- portant factor in the case for certainly if she had been of gigantic proportions, she never would have chosen a tuffet to sit upon, although we must confess our ignorance as to what a tuffet really is. Our dictionaries do not give us any synonyms, so we must necessarily draw upon our imagination for our fact concerning the object upon which she sat, the result of which is that she certainly must have sat upon a little hillock. She did not ensconce herself upon the eleva- MONEY-MAKII^G ENTERTAINMENTS 181 tion, merely to view the landscape o'er, for the account stands " that she sat upon a tuifet, eat- ing her curds and whey." We are not told what sort of a receptacle contained the curds and whey — so again, our imagination comes into play, and we decide that it may have been a concave vessel, of delicate blue porcelain. Be that as it may, the picture of Miss Muffet, sitting on a tuffet is a pleasing one, such as an artist might place upon his canvas, to be viewed by an appreciative public. This illustration of peace- ful, happy childhood, contentedly disposing of the contents of the aforesaid receptacle, might have been all that we could learn of Miss Muffet, if the context had been left unrecorded — but, alas ! Miss Muffet did not remain alone and un- molested, for we are distinctly informed that a spider — a spider ! my friends, spied her ! — If you have ever noticed, it's a way spiders have ! Spiders are spies ! Did you ever see a spider spy a fly ? Then what becomes of the fly ? but — we digress. If we followed the machinations of the spider with the fly, we should lose sight of Miss Muffet and her spider. Thus far we have discovered that a certain Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey, when there came a little spider — you see he not only spied her — but he followed the leading of his eyes, and sat down beside her. Now, whether he intended to converse with her, or whether he 182 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS contemplated sharing her diet, we hesitate to decide, for immediately upon perceiving her com- panion, she was frightened away. Absolutely frightened away. Probably understanding his characteristics she thought flight was admissible under the circumstances. Pier flight was so precipitous that she had no thought of the curds and whey. The picture just now presented to view is the spider solacing himself with the curds and whey, while Miss Muffet is only an outline in the dim distance. JACK SPEAT Jack Sprat could eat no fat, His wife could eat no lean. And so between them both you see. The platter kept quite clean. On milk and force they did exist And even tried to smile, The doctor said they should have meat, At least once in a while. But they to this would pay no heed But kept on eating force. Till poor John died, and then his wife Soon followed him of course. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 183 AI^ ELABOEATED MOTHER GOOSE RHYME {This can be used as a recitation at a public entertainment.) A Solemn Warning. " Jack and Jill went up the hill, To get a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after." What a ridiculous thing to do. To go up the hill, a long, weary, breath-consuming climb, when as any one knows, water always runs down the hill. How much easier it would have been to have the stream run down instead of up. Evi- dently Jack and Jill were a bashful couple. Probably had gazed on each other from afar, and now, to their mutual satisfaction, are for the first time working together. And yet, how little they seemed to find to say. If it had been other- wise, they would never have wasted their breath on such a weary journey. Perhaps though, they were not so foolish as they seemed to be. It takes time to form a true friendship. Think of the fine chances Jack would have to display his strength and chivalry in helping Jill over the rough places. The opportunities afforded Jill for a graceful agility and dependence on Jack for aid. The stops necessary to recover breath, 184 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS and, above all, the genial mood which outdoor exercise would, or should produce. Bashfulness would flee like the wind and the chain of friend- ship, once forged, would not easily be broken. But all things must end ! and the climb, pleas- ant though it was, came to its natural conclusion. The pail was filled, and the downward trip be- gan. But, alas ! misfortune also began. In the first place, the pail was too full. Being the stronger of the two. Jack, of course, did the fill- ing. Was it because he gazed too intently on Jill, standing modestly by, instead of his work, or because he wished to impress her anew with his strength that he let the water overflow ? Perhaps he wished her to regard the overflowing of the pail as a picture of his own heart ! As they descended, how did they carry the pail ? Was the burden shared ? or did Jack proudly carry the pail ? bearing it in one hand while he helped Jill with the other. Whichever it was, there was a mistake somewhere. If the candying was mutual, the hands must have gradually grown closer and closer until they were intertwined. Such a mode of carrying was not the wisest, as it would produce anything but a smooth, even swing to the dripping bucket. The water would splash, and finally, perhaps owing to the ener- getic pressure of the hands above it find itself precipitated to the earth. Or, if Jack carried it alone, it would come to MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 185 the same end. How could he look at Jill and the water at the same time ? Of course he would forget the latter, and spill it as he went. His heart was overflowing just as the pail \vas! But while the water found an outlet, his heart was bound. He dared not give expression to his feelings, though much of his timidity he had lost. What was there left for the poor heart to do but burst its bonds ? Burst it did, and Jack, dazed and stunned, dropped the pail — dropped Jill's hand and finally dropped himself, and down he came. Not only his heart, but his crown was broken. Which hurt the most, we do not know. Poor Jill had been leaning on Jack, so that when he fell, she tottered, swayed from side to side, and then unable to help herself, "came tumbling after." Poor Jack ! Poor Jill I the poor pail of water ! Who was to blame? If Jack had controlled himself, and like the hero of old, said, " Be still, my beating heart, be still," he would never have fallen. If Jill had depended more on herself she might have saved herself and assisted Jack. If the pail of water had but splashed hard enough, it might have slipped from Jack's hand without his knowledge. Discovering this loss he would have assisted Jill with both hands. His overflowing heart might have quieted itself on finding that its owner was concentrating his 186 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS whole attention on the object of its tumultuous affection. But " what is to be, must be," and the sad tragedy could not be averted. Be warned ! my hearers ! Never like Jack and Jill do two things at once. If you find your heart overflowing with love for some one give free expression to your feelings, so that the poor heart may be relieved. Do not, like Jill, lean too much on others, but depend on yourself. If like the pail of water, you find you are in a per- son's wa}^, remove yourself at once or you may inadvertently cause the person to stumble, and repeat the sad tragedy of Jack and Jill. THE GEOGEAPHICAL GAME This game is useful in bringing out the geo- graphical vocabularies of the players. One per- son begins by mentioning a geographical word ; either the name of a town, state or country — and the next player mentions another geographical word, beginning with the letter that the first person's ended with. For instance, A may say " Antwerp" then B must quickly say a word be- ginning with the letter " P " ; so he ma}^ say ''Providence." Then the next person must quickly give a word beginning with " E." He may say " Englewood." The next would say *' Dover," and so on endlessly. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 187 THE GAME OF TELEGKAMS Each person in the room is given ten letters, all alike, or they may be called out at random by the people present. They are then told that these must be the initial letters of ten words in a telegram. For instance the following letters may be selected— B— J— 0—W—L—H—C— Q — P— D. One may write — Baby jumped out window, — little hurt — come quickly — pay doctor. Another may say — Brother John out west — loves Hattie Cornell — quickly pay dower. Still another — By June Otto will leave home — come quickly — poor Dorothy. Take ten other letters and see the re- sult— M—G—F—W—T— P—T—S—K—E. One may write — Mary grows fine — weighs ten pounds — talks some — ^knows everything. The next may be — Margaret grieves for William — tell papa to skin kid early. Still another — Mamma gives fine wedding to Prue — that society kind enjoy. It will be amusing to read the dif- ferent telegrams aloud to the company, and see what different trains of thought people will have when given the same letters. AN INDOOK CLOYER PARTY This search for clovers turns winter into sum- mer, for a lawn and large green expanse are not necessary for the hunt. The hostess cuts out of 188 MONEY-MAKIT^G ENTERTAINMENTS green paper numerous three leafed clovers and a few with four leaves. She numbers them on the back, and then proceeds to hide them in every conceivable place, peeping out of the edge of carpets, under the corners of rugs, near piano legs, and in fact anywhere, so that they may be just slightly in view. When the search is finished, each participant adds up the numbers on the backs of his clovers, counting twenty-five for every four leafed one. The person having the highest aggregate number is given the prize, which may be a small clover centrepiece, or a watch charm containing a four leaf clover. SONG TABLEAUX As the name suggests, the tableaux are repre- sented by music. Well-known songs are chosen and the living picture illustrates the title of the song. While the melody is played on the piano, the tableau remains in position. After the tune is played through once, the curtain drops and the audience is requested to name the song. The following songs could be aptly illustrated. *' Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean." A young girl on a pedestal, as the Goddess of Liberty. The dress should be a red and white striped skirt, and a blue bodice or drapery from the left shoul- der to the right side of waist, spangled with silver paper stars. Crown of blue, with silver MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 189 stars ; hand resting on the staff of the American Flag. Familiar Songs. Sweet Yiolets — A young girl standing in the centre of stage, holding a large bunch of violets in her hand. Last Eose of Summer — Young man and maiden in summer costume — Young man handing a rose to the maiden. Two Eoses — A young and pretty girl with rosy cheeks, holding a large single rose near her face. Tired — Young man on an easy chair with closed eyes — newspaper on floor — half burned cigar between his fingers. The Old Oaken Bucket — An old bucket on stand or table. Two Little Girls in Blue — Two little girls, dressed just alike in blue. A HALLOWE'EN^ PAETY The rooms selected for these games should be cleared of all unnecessary furniture. Pumpkin Jack o'Lnnterns can be hung from the ceilings, or the gas globes might be covered with orange colored tissue paper to simulate Jack o'lanterns. Bobbing for apples is one of the most popular games for this holiday. Fill a large washtub with water and float a number of apples in it. Each person in turn kneels beside the tub, and 190 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS tries to catch an apple in his teeth without using his hands, which are clasped behind his back. Another way ts to fasten an apple on one end of a stick and a lighted candle on the other ; swing the stick horizontally from the ceiling, and range the guests in a circle, and then while the stick is revolving, each person must bite at the apple, running the risk, of course, of being greased by the candle. The time-honored refreshments for Hal- lowe'en consist of apples, nuts, cider, fruits, cheese, griddle cakes, and eggs served in various forms. A game can be made of choosing the partners for the supper. The hostess wnll bring out a basket containing one grain of popcorn, an apple, a pear, a nut, in fact, anything of the kind, but only one of each. She asks each gentleman to choose an object and then match it, as the host has offered the ladies a similar basket and a similar choice. Or else, each man can pare an apple, taking care to keep the skin in one strip. Waving it three times around his head, he throws it on the floor, and as it usually makes a sort of hieroglyphic, the company helps him to decide which letter it has formed, and to find the person w^hose name begins Avith that letter. After the supper is a fitting time for telling MOTLEY-MAKING ENTERTAIKMENTS 191 ghost stories, for the love tests are not supposed to be efficacious unless tried after midnight. The first of these tests should be burning nuts — for which chestnuts have already been pre- pared. A girl puts a nut in the fire and one on each side of it which she names after a male friend or acquaintance. If a nut jumps or cracks, that friend will prove unfaithful ; if it begins to burn or blaze, he has a regard for the person making the trial ; if the nuts burn and blaze to- gether, the girl and the friend whom the nut represented, will be married. Again, an apple seed is cut in halves, each half named, and stuck upon the closed eyelids. It is rarely that either one remains on long. If both drop at the same time then it is reasonable to suppose that the experimenter will go unloved to his or her grave. Should one, however, remain longer than the other, that one will prove constant through life. Another test requires three saucers, one filled with water, one containing a ring, and the third a rag. The guests are blindfolded, one at a time, turned around several times, and told to put their hands into a saucer. If they choose water, it means an ocean trip ; the ring, marriage, and the rag, eternal single blessedness. A wedding ring or key tied to a silken thread and suspended over a goblet while the holder re- 192 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS cites the alphabet slowly, will, on this night, strike the glass at certain letters, and so spell out the name of the future husband or wafe. The salt and water test, while it leads to many practical jokes, requires some courage on the part of the experimenter. She must fill her mouth with w^ater and her hand with salt, and walk around the house or block w- ithout spilling a drop or an atom, the first person of the opposite sex she meets on her return, being her future hus- band. If the hostess wishes to introduce a novel en- tertainment at this time, she might invite her guests to a phantom party. In this case each one comes provided with a sheet and pillow-case, and masque of white cotton, to be donned in the dressing-room in the latest ghostly fashion. The hostess, naturally, does not put on her costume until all the guests have arrived, when she can slip away and join them in the same attire without their knowing it, the idea being that each one is completely disguised, and only people who know each other well, are able to find out who their companions are. The sheet is draped so as to cover the garments in a semi-Grecian style, and the pillow-case is put over the head as a hood, only showing the face, which is covered by the masque. It is usually the custom to w^ear evening dress under the sheet, in order to appear as a mortal after supper. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 193 PROGRESSIVE ANAGRAMS This entertaining game is carried on after the same plan as any other progressive game. There are a number of tables, each with a distinctive feature. For instance one table may be an animal table, another a geographical table, another a furniture table, and still another the edible table. It would be a good idea to have at No. 1 table a toy animal ; at No. 2 table a revolving geograph- ical globe ; at No. 3 table a toy piece of furni- ture ; at No. 4 table a small basket of fruit. Tally cards are given out with the number of the table and the couple — then each person finds where he is to begin this progressive game. At each table are four chairs, and on the table a number of anagrams, which can be readily bought, or made from cardboard and then let- tered. The person arranging the game should see that there are about the same number of let- ters at each table, and avoid letters that would not naturally begin the words of the distinctive tables, at which they are placed. We will sup- pose four people are seated at No. 1 table, which is limited to the animal kingdom. A picks up a letter which may be '' D." He looks at the letter, and then quickly names an animal commencing with that letter and says " Deer." If he does this quickly he keeps the letter in his hand ; 194 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS but if he fails to do so, he drops it, and the per- son on his left picks up another letter and calls an animal beginning with that letter. While this is going on at Ko. 1 table, the same thing is proceeding at the other tables — only they must limit their words to the subject at their several tables. The players at No. 2 are calling geograph- ical names as London, Detroit, Asia, etc. ; at No. 3 they are calling names of pieces of furniture, as sofa, chair, bureau, etc., and at No. 4 they are calling edibles, as pudding, marmalade, bread, etc. When all the letters have been used at No. 1 table, a bell is tapped, and all must stop ; then each player counts the number of letters in his or her hand, which represent the number of words they have called successfully. The two highest progress as in any other game, and the number of letters is scored on the backs of the tally cards. As each couple progress, they lay the letters on the table. Those having the highest number of tallies in the aggregate win the prize. CHAEADE IN PANTOMIME emigrate. Act I.^ — Em. A young lady enters the room carrying a large bandbox or satchel with the letters E. M. plainly printed on it. MONEY-MA KING ENTERTAINMENTS 195 A placard bearing the words, "Train for Embury leaves at 12 M.," should be placed in a conspicuous position on the wall. The lady walks up to the placard, looks at it carefully a few minutes, glances at clock or watch, and passes out hurriedly as though to catch train. Act II.- 1. A young girl or boy seated in a chair with bandage over eye. An older person comes in, looks horrified, casts questioning glances around, asks by appro- priate gestures if he were hit with a ball, or had run against something, etc., and finally, raises the bandage, peeps under it, places her hand over her own eyes and runs out. Act III. — Grate. A young girl wearing a big gingham apron, stands at a table mixing a pudding in a large bowl. Finally, she picks up a grater and grates nutineg over the top of it, then carefully carries the pudding out as though to put it in the oven. Act IY. — Emigrate. Several persons, male and female, all dressed in a grotesque manner, and laden with baggage, are hurrying toward a supposed ship. When it is reached, the}^ wave their handker- chiefs, all sorts and sizes, vigorously, in farewell to those left behind, and pass out of the room. 196 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A VAEIETY OF " TEAS " The variety of " Tea " is not the beverage one might think the game refers to, but it is the let- ters which commence words. Select a number of words [about twenty-five] and tell the guests that when the letter is removed, another word Avill be left. For instance, the meaning of the first word is " Labor," which, when decapitated, leaves a liquid, which gives light. This will be " Toil," and when the " T " is removed it leaves " Oil." The next a symbol of grief, Avhich when de- capitated leaves a part of the bod}^ This is " Tear "— '' Ear." To impart knowledge, every one, two or more. Teach — each. To deride when decapitated leaves a near rela- tive. Taunt — aunt. A narrative, a drink. Tale — ale. Three united, a kind of coffee. Trio — Eio. To dress, the edge. Trim — rim. A misstep and a place torn. Trip — rip. An edible and mature. Tripe — ripe. A correct statement and a girl's name. Truth — Euth. A beaten path, and a distaff. Track — rack. A village and possessorship. Town — own. To trail and storm. Train — rain. MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 197 To ensnare and a gentle knock. Trap — rap. A change of direction, a small utensil. Turn — urn. A quick jerk, and an uncanny personage. Twitch — witch. To twist together, an intoxicating beverage. Twine — wine. To upbraid and cleverness. Twit — wit. EHYME CHARADES A slight digression from the old-time charades may be found in the Rhyme Charades. Divide the number of players into two sides. Then let one side retire to a quiet place, and decide upon a word that they wish the other side to act. Then they announce a word which rhymes with the one that they have chosen. Let us suppose that the word is " gnat." They say, ^' We have chosen a word which rhymes with 'cat.' " The guessers then start in pantomime every word they can think of which rhymes Avith "cat," until they hit upon the right one. They are then told their charade was correct ; and straightway the other side chooses a word, and the same form is gone through again. This is a very agreeable way to pass a pleasant evening. 198 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS AN AUTOMATIC EESTAURA:^T The Automatic Restaurant is a departure from the ordinary church supper, and if carried out in detail will be found to be not only amusing, entertaining and attractive, but also highly lucrative. It is a suitable ending to a short musical or literary entertainment or to a lecture. The restaurant must be curtained off from the main hall or be given a separate room. A very long table or a succession of short ones are arranged at one end of the room. Sheets are suspended in front of them, the bottoms of which must be fastened to the floor. Long counters or tables of the same height as those back of the curtain must be arranged along the front of the curtain. The curtain is divided into sections by cutting slits or flaps a few feet apart and down close to the tables, to make an opening large enough to pass a plate, cup and saucer through. Another small opening is made through which to pass the coins and a basket placed under it to receive the money. Two persons should be behind each section — one to serve the food, the other to take charge of the money. The food should be arranged on the plates be- MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 199 forehand so that at the very moment the coin falls the plate may be pushed through to the counter on the other side. In order to avoid mistakes each piece of money should be removed from the basket as soon as it falls there. A booth should be arranged for making change, as only the exact amount must be passed through the slot. A large card bearing a burlesque name of the article of food served and the price thereof should be fastened above each section. A suitable and inexpensive menu may be pre- pared from the following list: — Go-betweens — [Sandwiches], 5 cents. Hot Berry Drink — [Coffee], 5 cents. Kegisters — [Rolls], 2 cents. Predicaments — [Pickles], 1 cent. Eabbits — [Buns], 2 cents. Perplexities — [Salad], 3 cents. Pressed Curd — [Cheese], 1 cent. Confused Mixtures — [Jumbles], 1 cent. A Tight Squeeze — [Lemonade], 5 cents. Buried Seeds — [Berries], 5 cents. Golden Spheres — [Oranges], 3 cents, golid Skimmings — [Ice Cream], 10 cents. 200 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS A PICTOKIAL ADYEETISEMENT A Pictorial Advertisement Party is an idea utilized in the following manner. It will be a source of much amusement. Cut well-known pictures out of magazines or papers. Pin or tie the pictures on the guests, who are to puzzle them out. He who guesses the greatest number of advertisements from the pictures should be given an article advertised. The most ridiculous one should be chosen. The following are familiar to many people : Quaker Oats ; Pru- dential life insurance ; ivory soap ; force ; Dr. Woodbury's facial soap, Knox gelatine — and countless others. A good idea would be to take popular advertisements that are seen in the street cars at the time of the party. A BOX OF TKAINED EABBITS Performances by little folks are alw^ays en- joyed by their companions, as well as by the older folks composing an audience. The children chosen to represent rabbits should be quite small. Their costumes are made of gray canton flannel [rough side out]. The garment for the body is in one piece, made with a long waist opened from the back. The sleeves and legs are cut long enough to cover the hands MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS 201 and feet. The head covering is a separate piece ; places are cut for the eyes and nose, and whiskers are marked on the face with white chalk. One Avhite rabbit might appear among the group. Pink chalk should mark the eyes, nose and mouth of this rabbit. A large wooden packing box is on the platform, behind Avhich the bunnies hide until the signal is given them to appear. A boy might represent the trainer. He snaps his fingers as a signal to change atti- tudes. First — A scramble. The trainer whistles, and throws pieces of cake or cracker on the stage ; the rabbits rush out of the box, and hop on hands and feet toward the food, while several bars of music are played. > At signal they hop to front of stage, and in stooping posture they hold the crackers in both hands, nibbling them. Second — Rank. Stand on feet in a row. Step backward and forward several times. Third— File. Turn to left in file. Place hands on shoulders of those in front, and make a circle. At centre of back turn and march in file to front. Fourth — To market. Turn again to left in file. At centre back each picks up a little basket, marches to front, and down left again. Fifth — Wheelbarrow race. At centre back each takes a little wheelbarrow, wheels in file to 202 MONEY-MAKING ENTERTAINMENTS front. At front they turn alternately to left and right. As the first couple meet at centre back, they wheel their barrows side by side to front, the others remain stationary. At centre front, they turn to left and right alternately and run, making a circuit to front centre. At front both wheel to left and off the stage. Next couple take up the race and wheel off in the same way after making a circuit. Each succeed- ing couple do the same until all but the last couple have left the stage. When the last couple have made the round, the one who reached the front first, seats himself in his barrow, and is wheeled off by his companion. 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