g^iJM>1^;^i!^ THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL ^ £)CI-i IC A.C5 G THE-DRAMAT1CPUBL15HING -COMPANY Hageman^s Make-Up Book By MAURICE HAGEMAN Price, 25 cents Tii._ Importance of an effective make-up is becoming ii.o»^„ ctpp3->~ ent to the professional actor every year, but liitherto triere lias been no boolt on tlie subject describing the modern methods and at ths same time covering all branches of the art. This want has no'? been filled. Mi\ Hageman has liad an experience of twenty year.v as actor and stage-manager, and his well-known literary ability has> enabled him to put the knowledge so gained into shape to be of use to others. The book is an encyclopedia of the art of making up. Every branch of the subject is exhaustively treated, and few ques- tions can be asked by professional or amateur that cannot be an- swered bj' this admirable hand-book. It is not only the best make* up book ever published, but it is not likely to be superseded by any other. It is absolutely indispensable to every ambitious actor CONTENTS Chapter I. General Remarks. Chapter II. Grease-Paints, their origin, components and use. Chapter III. The Make-up Box. Grease-paints. IVlirrors, Face powder and Puff, Exora Cream, Rouge. Liquid Color, Grenadine, Blue for the Eyelids, Brilliantine for the Hair, Nose P'itty. Wig Paste, Mascaro. Crape Plair. Spirit Gum, Scissors, Artists' Stomps. Cold Cream, Cocoa Butter, Recipes for Cold Cream. Chapter IV. Preliminaries before Making up; the Straight Make* up and how to remove it. Chapter V. Remarks to Ladies. Liquid Creams, Kouge. Lips, Eyebrows, Eyelashes, Character Roles, Jewelry, Removing Slake-up. Chapter VI. Juveniles. Straight Juvenile Make-up, Society Men, Young Men in 111 Health, with Red Wigs. Rococo Make-up. Hands, Wrists, Cheeks, etc. Chapter VII. Adults, Middle Aged and Old Men, Oi'dlnary Type of Manhood, Lining Colors, Wrinkles, Rouge, Sickly and Healthv Old A?e, Ruddy Complexions. Chapter VIII. Comedy and Character Make-ups Comedy Ef- fects, Wigs. Beards. Ej ebrows. Noses, Lips, Pallor of Death. Chapter IX. The Human Features. The Mouth and Lips, the Eyes and Eyelids, the Nose, the Chin, the Ear, the Teetli. Chapter X. Other Exposed Parts of the Human Anatomy. Chapter XI. Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, and Eyebrows. Choosing a Wig, Powdering the Hair, Dimensions for Wigs, Wig Bands, Bald Wigs, Ladies' Wigs, Beards on Wire, on Gauze, Crape Hair, Wool, Beards for Tramps, Moustaches, Eyebrows. Chapter XII. Distinctive and Traditional Characteristics. North American Indians, New England Farm.ers, Hoosiers. Southerners. Politicians, Cowl305's, Minors. Quakers, Tramps, Creoles, Mulattoes. Quadroons, Octoroons, Negroes, Soldiers during War, Soldiers dur- ing Peace, Scouts, Pathfinders, Puiitans, Early Dutch Sei; '.erf. Englishm.en, Scotchmen, Irishmen, Frenchmen, Italians, Spaniardfe. Portuguese, South Americans, Scandinavians, Germans, Holhniders. Hungarians, Gipsies. Russians, Turks, Arabs, Moors, Caflits. Aby?- sinians, Hindoos, Malays, Chinese, Japanese, Clowns and Statu-irv Hebrews, Drunkards, Lunatics, Idiots, Misers, Rogues. Address Orders to THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMFANV CHICAGO, ILLIKOB THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL AN ENTERTAINMENT By EMA L. HUNTING Copyright 1916 By The Dramatic Publishing Company CHICAGO THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY ^ & b !^ <\ .\^ ^"^ ;\ CAST OF CHARACTERS Uncle Sam The Irish Girl The Messenger Boy The Scotch Girl The Goddess of Liberty The Italian Girl The Indian Girl The Russian Girl The Puritan Girl The German Girl The Colonial Girl The Scandinavian Gikl The Girl of 1830 The Dutch Girl The Civil War Girl The Chinese Girl The Filipino Girl The Western Girl The Hawaiian Girl The College Girl The Porto Eican Girl The Athletic Girl The Alaskan Girl The Ordinary Girl .The Darkey Girl DEC 23 1916 ©Cfo 4570 6 TMP92-009158 COSTUMES In each case, the name of the character suggests the costume. It is suggested that care be chosen in assigning the parts so that as far as may be, the girl chosen will in herself represent tlit; nationality or type she plays. Uncle Sam. Straggling white whiskers, a tall white hat, red and white striped trousers with straps that fasten beneatli the arch of the boots, a blue * ' spike tailed ' ' coat and a blue waist- coat embellished with white stars. Goddess of Liberty. A loose white gown caught with a girdle of stars, or a sash in the national colors. A coronet of gold paper stars is on her head, and from her shouldei's may hang a national flag draped to form a graceful robe. Messenger Boy. A buttoned-up dark blue suit and messenger boy 's cap. Indian Girl. A plain waist and sliort skirt of brown sateen with fringes of the same ; leggins and moccasins ; a bright striped blanket about the shoulders. The hair should be worn in two straight braids hanging over the slioulders, bound around the temples with a strip of dark clothe from whicli, in the back, two turkey feathers stand erect. Puritan Girl. A plain gown of grey sateen, low shoes with buckles, a white apron, cap and kerchief. The kerchief may be fastened in front with three tiny bows of black ribbon. Colonial Girl. A gown of flowered chintz or silkaline made with a full skirt with panniers, and a pointed, tight fitting bodice. A lace ficliu may be worn, the hair powdered and dressed in a high pompadour with one large curl touching the left shoulder. Girl of 1830. A very full flounced skirt, a tightly fitted waist with flounced sleeves and lace about the low pointed neck. The hair is worn in ringlets about the face which is further framed by the flare of a flower-trimmed straw bonnet from whose crown hangs a long veil. Mitts are' worn, and a very large fan and bottle of smelling salts may be carried. The illustrations in many edi- tions of Dickens' books would be of great help in planning this costume. Civil War Girl. Hoop skirts, full rufiled dress skirt, a pietty poke bonnet, plain waist with lace at the throat. The Filipino, Hawaiian and Porto Rican Girls. These three enter together and may dress alike, in peaked Mexican hats — the straw outing hats will do nicely — full white waists with long flow- ing sleeves, and dark skirts. 3 4 THE REAL AMEBIC AN GIEL Alaskan Girl. A suit of white canton flannel, made with the nap out and trimmed with bands of white cotton batting may be worn. The suit should completely cover the figure, and be provided with a hood which fits closely about the face. Darkey Girl. A cotton dress of any brilliant color, with a vivid turban on the head. Irish Girl. A dark green skirt, with a border of gold sham- rocks, may be worn with a black bodice laced over a white blouse. Scotch Girl. A white blouse, short kilted skirt of plaid, the hair hanging loose and a Highland bonnet with a feather. From the left shoulder a length of the plaid may hang to the hem of the skirt. Italian Girl. A scarlet skirt over which a fine' white apron is worn. A green bodice and white blouse, the hair covered with a scarlet shawl. EussiAN Girl. A bright blue skirt, a white blouse with a beaded bolero jacket of black velvet. The hair hangs in two braids, and a flat white head dress hangs to the waist in the back. German Girl. Two long braids of fair hair hanging from beneath a fine lace cap; an embroidered bodice, with blue skirt and white apron. Scandinavian Girl. Similar to the German costume. Dutch Girl. Dark full skirt and low bodice over a white blouse. A little fringed shawl should be drawn tightly across the shoulders. A white head dress, fitting the head closely but with wide "wings" on either side behind the ears, conceals the hair except in front where a bit of the smooth, flat parting is shown. Wooden shoes may be worn. Chinese Girl. A flowered crepe kimona, wide sash with huge butterfly bow in the back, ornaments in the hair, little oriental slippers without heels and a tiny paper fan. Western Girl. Corduroy skirt, khaki blouse, sombrero hat, gauntlets, high tan shoes with spurs, a riding whip. College Girl. A white dress worn under an academic gown and mortar board. She carries a note book and fountain pen. Athletic Girl. White sweater and white wool skirt, a jaunty cap. She carries a basket ball. The Ordinary Girl. Any pretty, dainty costume suggested by the name — up to date, but not extreme. Probably a siiAple light gown and wide brimmed hat. THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL Scene — A large, plain room representing Uncle Sam's office, with large American flag draped on wall at the back center; door R. and opposite, a raised platform on, which are two large chairs or a settee, half facing front. Uncle Sam is discovered seated in one of the chairs on the raised plMform, with a pile of maga- zines and papers beside him, looking them through with a perplexed and wondering air. Goddess op Liberty. [Entering.'] You sent for me, Uncle Sam? U. S. [Looking up frorn his reading.'] Oh, yes — yes, I wanted to see you. [He goes to meet her.] It's very kind of you to come, Goddess. Won't you he seated? [He leads her to the platform, seating himself beside her.] Goddess. Thank you, I will he seated, Uncle Sam. You don't know how tired I get standing there on my pedestal and holding up that everlasting torch ! The wind and weather are trying to my complexion, too — I feel myself getting old and wrinkled. U. S. Nonsense, Goddess ! Why, you are a little older than I, and yet you look years younger. It must be because you lead such an out-of-door life. And be- sides, just look at the clothes I have to dress in ! I 'm mighty tired of this suit, I can tell you, but they won't let me have a different one. Goddess. They ? U. S. The newspaper cartoonists. But never mind our own troubles ; our time is short and I asked you to come to help me clear up a problem that puzzles me 5 6 THE REAL AMEBIC AX GIRL very much. The fact is, Goddess, I Avanted to ask yon — Who is the Real American Girl ? Goddess. The Real American Girl? U. S. Yes. [He picks up the magazines.'] These are full of conflicting reports concerning the American girl. For instance: [lie reads.] "The American girl is the queen among the girls of the world." Or this — "Is the American girl properly educated ? Most decidedly not. She is ignorant, selfish and ill-bred." Or this— "The flower of American civilization is its girlhood." Or — ■ "It is deplorable that the American girl cannot find a liusband on this side of the Atlantic, but in her weak vanity must search among the worn-out nobility of Europe for a titled bankrupt to whom her father's American money will compensate for her own lack of caste." And here — -"We hear much about the lovely senoritas of Spain, the famed beauties of Vienna, the grace of the women of Paris; but for charm and win- some sweetness the American girl heads the list." Now, how can any man make head or tail of such contradic- tions? Everything I pick up is full either of praise or criticism of the American girl, so that the only way out of it seems to be to find the real American girl and judge for oneself. So, Goddess, since you live in New York and see so many of them, and because you are so thoroughly American yourself, I asked you to come and answer the question for me — Who is the Real American Girl ? Goddess. Really, Uncle Sam, I don't know. The Real American Girl? As you say, there are so very many both in numl)er and in types — why not ask some of them to come here and then we can make up our minds. U. S. Excellent, Goddess— the very thing! It takes a woman's wit to work these things out. I shall summon them immediately. [He touches a hell. The Office Boy appears.] I am in search of the Real American Girl. I want you to notify the girls immediately, and ask all' who think they have a claim to that title to appear before me at once. You understand? Boy. All right, boss. THE RKAL AMKRICAN (URL 7 U. S. No loafing, boy ! Boy. No, sir. [He goes.] Goddess. How lovely to have the postal service and all those things at your eonimand, Uncle. I never have a soul, even to relieve mv ol" my torch. It ties me down dreadfully. U. S. Oh, yes, yes — 1 have ])l('nty of people working for me, too many in fact for my peace of mind. I'm sure I treat them well, but they are always in a Sfjuabble of some sort. But, ah ! for once that boy is spry. [Boy puts his head in at the door.\ Well, boy, who have you there ? Boy. You want to look out, boss. She seems to be the real article, as if she just stepped down from a cigar store sign. Says she's the Indian Girl. Goddess. The Indian Girl? Bless nie. Uncle Sam, I never thought of her. U. S. Neither did I, Goddess. But bring her in and let her speak for herself. [The Boy ope)ts the door a)id tlie -Indian Girl enters ivarilij. Site stands straight and still before the two on the platform, saying nothing.] U. S. Well, well — aren't you going to bow to the lady — the Goddess of Liberty? Indian Girl. She brought no liberty to my people. For many moons liefore her torch lit up the great watere, my fathers had lived in freedom. The land was ours, the mountains and rivers and lakes ; the great prairies were our hunting grounds. Then.O Mightiest of the Palefaces, your people came upon our shores unasked ; your warriors fought with the red man, and killed and scattered and took his hunting grounds. The land belongs to you ; but you are men from another country ; your maidens are fair of skin ; the Indian maid is the Real American Girl ! U. S. Really, Goddess, there is something in that, you know ! ■ Goddess. But think how well Ave treat you now — give you lands and schools — 8 THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL U. S. [TJneasily, as the Indian Girl is about to spcaJi-.] Perhaps we had better not go into that, Goddess — no. You see, the Senate recently investigated and — well, you understand. Just step aside, my dear — I think I hear someone else coming. Boy. [Putting in his head.] There's another one here, boss — sort of bashful. Shall I bring her in? U. S. Certainly, certainly — bring her in. [The Puri- tan Girl enters shyly.'] A Puritan maiden! '' Modest and simple and sweet ! ' ' Goddess. Tell us, my dear — are you the Real Ameri- can Girl ? Puritan Girl. Not for myself do I speak, fair God- dess and head of our nation. Not to boast nor to claim a title that all must feel noble. Worthy, no doubt, are the maids of today, and modest and winning, skilled in much beyond our spinning and cooking. Yet this may I say, fair Goddess, for the Puritan maids of New Eng- land : Brave were they and true, and loved the land of their choosing; never sighed at their lot, nor feared the foes that beset them ; modest and simple and sweet f Perhaps — but more, patriotic ; first of American girls to love and work for their country. U. S. [Coming clown to shake her hy the hand.] You speak the truth, little Puritan maid, the very truth. It's very possible that we have found the one we wish, Goddess. Goddess. Possibly, Uncle Sam. But the messenger is returning. [The Puritan Girl takes her place beside the Indian Girl, and Uncle Sam resumes his seat as the Office Boy enters.'] Boy. Say — there's one out here now that beats 'em all — looks like a valentine. U. S. Well, well — bring her in. We want to see them all. [M^ith a loiv boiv the boy ushers in the Colonial Girl. She drops a deep curtsy.] Bless me. Goddess — who have we here ? THE REAL AM E It WAN LiLRL Goddess. Don't you ivnieniber? She is the Colonial Girl. Perhaps she died before yon were old enough 1o notice her much, but I was born during the Revolution, you know, and I remember her very well. U. S. To be sure — of course. And are YOU the Real American Girl? Colonial Girl. \^Yith another imposing conrtsy.] I protest, sir, doubting it is passing strange. Have j^ou forgot that for one notable tight with the Britishers I melted my second best shoe buckles into bullets for our soldiers'? Aye, and made a bonny flag from Grandaunt's silken petticoats ? It is not seemly for a maiden to seem to boast, but i' faith, it's been told me too often for further doubting, that more than one toast was pledged me after the Redcoats were driven out of Trenton, and that thoughts of me served in place of food during the long winter at Valley Forge! And one night in Phila- delphia town — my heart is like to burst yet at the thought — the great Washington bowed, and smiled at me while I made my courtsy before him — to the earth, sir, like this ! — and the French Lafayette, most polished of courtiers, led me through the minuet and said as he left me — "Your dancing is as admirable as your patriot- ism, ]\Iistress!" Truly, no maid could be more American than that ! U. S. Ton my word. Goddess, this is growing serious ! How is one ever to decide among so many charming and logical claimants? Goddess. Don't try until all have been seen. Let each present her claim and then step back and give place to the next. [Tlie Colonlvl Girl courtsies once more and takes her place beside the Puritan Girl, as the Boy lool.s in. He is laughing.] Boy. Say, of all the queer ones you 're having today ! There 's a prize here now — you ought to see her ! U. S. [SternJij.'] Boy, how often have I told you not to make remarks about my visitors? A good many 10 THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL queer looking people come to call on Uncle Sara, but they are all welcome. Bring the lady in. Boy. [Unsquelchcd.l All right, boss — just as you say. But this one is the limit, I tell you that. [He opevs the door with a flourish., and the Girl of 1830 enters. She is languid, affected, sentimental and over- dressed in the absurdities of the fashions of her time. The Boy remains to grin at /ter.'J Girl of 1830. La, Uncle Sam, why do you keep such vulgar' creatures around '? Go away, boy — you give me the vapors! [Boy vanishes in high glee.] It is so shocking to one's sensibilities, Uncle, to go about among the common people without an escort. As Cousin Mehit- able used often to say to me — Cousin Mehitable Perkins, she that was a Bradford — one of our oldest families, you know — her mother w^as my step-aunt's own second cousin — as she often said to me when I was a child — "No lady, Angelina, my love, ever allows the stare of the vulgar to disturb her composure ' ' — but, alas ! I have not her strength of mind. In fact, I 'm a very silly little thing, quite a child, though I could do my suras very neatly at the finishing school, and my painting on satin was very much admired. And Cousin Mehitable always said to rae — "In a Avoraan, Angelina, love, breed- ing takes the place of brains." U. S. This is very interesting, young lady, Init may T ask what it has to do with your being the Real Ameri- can Girl? Girl of 1830. La, sir. I protest it is plain enough. Surely you would not choose one of the bold, mannish, vulgar creatures who call themselves American girls today? They go about like men, and are afraid of nothing — not even, sir, of a mouse, which no well-bred woman will face without screaming! Many of them never worked a sampler in their lives nor made hair flowers; and they take no care of their complexions, sir, while their hands are soraetiraes tanned — most vul- gar! As for their looks — they are healthy as serving maids, and their collars would just serve me for a THE REAL AJIEUICAN CilllL 11 belt. And 1 liavc heard tliat some of tliein, even from the best families, though it seems impossible, EARN THEIR OWN LIVING! ir. S. Hum.! Goddess. Yes, it's true. Uncle Sam — times have changed since I was young — though Heaven knows I'm tanned enough and work for my living, too ! U. S. Well, well — we will consider you witli the others, young lady. \Thf Girl of 1830 tal-cs her place disdain fidhj with the other girls as Boy looks in.] Boy. Got a lot of room left? U. S. Room ? What for ? Boy. Well, you'll need it for the next one. [lie ushers in the Civil War Girl. She wears wide hoop skirts and a poke bonnet, but her costume is plain.l U. S. [Jumping up to meet her.] Come in, come in — I know who you are. Bless me, I should think I ought to ! You helped me out of the worst hole I was ever in. Goddess, you remember the Civil War Girl? Goddess. Indeed I do, and am delighted to see you again. Civil War Girl. It is kind of you both to greet me so cordially when I must recall a most anxious and sad- dening time to your minds. But you are in search of the Real American GJirl. Uncle Sam, in '61, the real American Girl said goodbye to her sweetheart and sent him bravely off to fight for the nation ; for four long years, both North and South, she took the place of brothers and fathers in her home and fought with pov- erty and sorrow and loneliness ! She gave all — more than she could spare, to her country ; and often the end of the war brought no help, no returning loved ones, but only the aching memory of a happiness she might never know again ! The Real American Girl is the girl who has given all to her country and yet loves its flag with all her saddened heart. U. S. AND Goddess. Bravo — bravo! 12 THE REAL A3IERICAN GIBL Puritan Girl. But I, too, gave up all I loved — hortie, friends, comfort, safety even, and with nothing but courage and faith, for my aid, dared the perils of sea and wilderness ! Colonial Girl. Men were killed by Britishers as well as rebels ! U. S. Well, well — ^now really, young ladies — God- dess, positively, I almost regret summoning them here — it's harrowing to a man's feelings. [The girls continue to discuss the question at the hack of the stage. The Boy enters , in a state of petrified astonishment .1^ Boy. Well, I'll be blowed ! U. S. No, you'll be fired if you don't look sharp. What's the matter now? Boy. Matter? Say, boss, it was bad enough to have 'em come one at a time, but when they take to coming by threes — U. S. By threes? Boy. Sure, And all I got to say is, I ain't never worked for nobody that had no such queer birds as these coming to see him. [He departs, and the girls from Hawaii, the Philip- pines and Porto Rico enter. They form a prim little line, holding each other's hands, and hoiv. Everybody stares, aghast.] Girl op 1830. La, Uncle Sam, they look like heathens ! U. S. Lord bless my soul, young ladies ! You seem familiar, but I can't place you. You must really tell us, you know, who you are. [The three how once more, turn slighthj to the audi- ence, and sing. The tune is the verse and the first move- ment of the refrain of the Heidelberg Stein Song from ''The Prince of Pilsen."'] Far o'er the foam from our island home Our greeting we bring to you ! The country of flowers and sunny hours, Where skies are smiling and blue. THE BEAL AMEBICAN GIBL 13 But the burdensunie chain of the tyrant, Si)ain, Had fettered our hands like slaves, Till the land of the free brought sweet lil)erty To the countries across the wide waves. Here's to the land that made us free, Here's to the hoys in blue, Here's to the ships that crossed th6 sea, Here's to the sailors true! Here's to the flag we all adore, All other flags aboVe ! . Long may it wave from shore to shore ! Here 's to the land we love ! [All applaud enthusiastically, crying '^ Bravo!" and Uncle Sam goes down to greet them.'] U. S. Bless my stars and stripes, I'm glad you came! But I declare I don't know yet — let me see — [To the first.] — you are from — ? Philippino Girl. The Philippines. U. S. Of course ! And you 1 Hawaiian Girl. From Hawaii. U. S. Dear me, yes! And you? Porto Rican Girl. From Porto Rico. Philippino Girl. But we are all Americans now, you know ! U. S. Bless your hearts, of course you are ! Take your places with the others. [As they do so, lie goes back to his seat, mopping his brotv.] Goddess, this is positively too much. I give it up. When it comes to South Sea Islanders and — and — it's too much! Girl of 1830. Uncle Sam ! As a lady, I must object to being classed with these — newcomers. Cousin Mehit- able always said, ''Angelina, never converse with a per- son of whose grandfather you are not sure!" [A commotion is heard outside, in the midst of ivhieh the door flies open.'] Boy. [Outside, angrily.'] Well, go in then! Alaskan Girl. [Runs in and calls back through 14 THE EEAL A2IERICAN GIBL the doorwaijJ] Of course I'll go in — T belong there as much as anybody ! U. S. An Es({uimau — from Alaska, of course ! Alaskan Girl. Don't I belong here. Uncle Sam? I'm an American girl. I look different from some of the others, but that's because of the climate. Inside I'm as American as anybody. My country is filled with ice and snow, but our love for the stars and stripes is as warm as anybody's — especially since that brave flag* flies where no other flag has ever been — on the very tip-top of the world — the North Pole itself! U. S. Belong here ? Of course you do. I paid a cool seven million dollars so that you should belong. [Aside to Goddess.] Though I don't think, really, you know, that we need consider her seriously. Boy. [Enters.] Say, boss, now we're going to have some fun! Look who's here! [He flings the door open and discloses the Darkey Girl. She smiles broadly and drops a courtesy in the doorway.] Darkey Girl. Howdy, Uncle Sam! Howdy, God- dess! Foil de Ian' sakes ! Look at all dese gals already heah. 'Pears like Ah never gits nowhare on time. But, sho when Ah heard Uncle Sam w^as lookin' for the Real 'Merican Girl, Ah just come right along. Real 'Meri- can? Well, whar'd you-all find any lady more 'Merican than I is? Why, the whole country fought theirselves most to pieces over the black folks — yes, sah. And more than that — who are all your songs Avrit about — huh? ''Swanny Ribber" an' ''Ole Kentucky Home" an' all the rest of 'em? Oh, I tell you. Uncle Sam, ef there's a real 'Merican on dis heah earth, it's de colohed ladies an' gemmen ! You-all like to heali a song Ah writ about dat ? — some other gemmen writ the toon, but Ah made up the words out-a my own haid — yes, sah ! [>8'// e sings. The tune is the chorus of '"That's the Way to Spell Chicken."] "M" — dat's de way to begin, And-a "E" — dat's de next letter in; THE REAL AMERICAN CURL 15 "R"— for dat am de third, And "I" — dat's de next in de word; "C"— dat's to fill it in, "A" — I'se nearin' de en', M-E-R-I-C-A-N ! Dat's de way to spell 'Merican! [In the midst of the applause and laughter, the Boy enters. He is once more disdainful.l Boy. I ditln't mind while you stuck to American girls, boss ; but if I have to open this door to every sort of girl on earth, I'll strike for higher wages — that's flat. This ain't no Ellis Island. [He holds the door open while the Irish, Scotch, Italian, Russian, German, Scandinavian, Dutch and Chinese Girls enter, one after another. Forming a curving line across the stage, theij courtesy or hoic, the Chinese Girl s-inhing to the floor in a deep salaam. Uncle Sam rises nervously to address them.~\ U. S. My dear young ladies, I am charmed — I — 1 may say overwhelmed, at the honor of your visit ; but I fear — the fact is, I am in search of the Real American Girl, and I- fear a mistake has been made — Irish Girl. A mishtake, is it? Shure, thin, it's your- silf would be aftlier makin' it — savin' your prisince. It's Rale American you're lookin' for? Thin I'm tellin' ye, ye '11 niver foind it onless ye foind it here. Whist now ! I 'm from Old Ireland mesilf , and there 's no place loike it — that's why I left' — and all these las- sies are from ither countries. But d'ye mind, all of 'em came here on purpose to be Americans. I'm sayin' nothing against the natives, yer honor — [She sweeps the other characters with a contemptuous look and ges- ture.] — but I'd be afther askin' ye this, by yer leave — which gets the more credit, the lass that is American because she was bor-r-ii here and can't help it, or the lass that came here because she wanted to be an American ? U. S. You know, Goddess, that looks reasonable, too. 16 THE REAL AMEBIC AN GIRL Goddess. But, my good girl, is that why all of these others have come to America — to become Americans? Irish Girl. Far be it from me to be decavin' ye, mum — though to be sure you better ax 'em. Some talks English, some don't. U. S. Come, that's fair. Goddess. We'll try it and begin with the bonny Scotch lassie. How is it — are you really an American girl? Scotch Girl. Ave. U. S. And you, little Italy ? Italian Girl. Si, Senor. U. S. You too? Russian Girl. Yess, master. U. S. And you, little German fraulein? German Girl. Ja, mein herr. U. S. And the Scandinavian? You are American? Scandinavian Girl. I tank so. . U. S. And you?— Init don't talk Dutch; I can't understand it. {The Dutch Girl nods and courtesies.] But see here — I thought we told you Chinese not to come ? Chinese Girl. Me 'Melican gel. Come allee time from my miserable, insignificant land to your honorable country. U. S. But, young ladies, I don't understand. You each love your own country, do you not? [All give a decided affirmative as before.] Then how can you love America and why do you come here? Goddess. Yes, tell us that. From my high place in the harbor I see the great ships bringing these people by thousands and thousands, and I wonder, up there all alone, what brings them. Russian Girl. You bring us, lady ! A gleam of your torch flashed into the blackness of our life in faraway Russia. We followed the gleam — we are here — we are here. We work still, but we are free ! Goddess. For freedom, then — you come for that, all of you ? THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL 17 \AU answer in- affirmative except the Irish Girl, Ital- ian and Dutch.] Italian Girl. Senora, Ave starve. My fadder he come, he sell-a da fruit, he sing, he play, he send-a da 111011. Senora, M^e are here! Irish Girl. Faith, the pig died and the praties failed, by the will of the blessed saints. Dutch Girl. Mein yonng man, he eoora. Undt ven lie sendt for me — I coom. Scotch Girl. But ye ken, vs^e would na go back. We've been no lang ower the sea, but our hearts are liound sair tenderly to your bonny flag and you'll And no inair true Americans among your ain. U. S. I believe you, every one. You are Americans in heart if not in blood. Am I right? [They agree as before and step hack as the Boy opens the door.\ Boy. The real article's coming now, Boss, and she can have me any old time. {He steps aside, as the Western Girl, in corduroys, sombrero and gauntlets enters urith a swagger.'] Western Girl. Howdy, pard! [Uncle Sam, some- what astonished, goes forward to take her outstretched hand.] Looking for the real thing, are you? Well, I reckon that's me, all right. Say, you Weren't thinking of those doll babies, were you? \ Indicating the other girls.] Why, what you want is a girl who can do things — get out and hustle, liridle a horse and ride like a man, shoot straight, too, if she has to, or cook a meal for a lot of hungry ranchers. Those girls are all right in their way — sure they are — but land, you can find thou- sands just like 'em all over the world, and you'll never find anybody like me outside America. Isn't that right. Goddess ? Goddess. I 'm sure I never saw anyone like you ! Western Girl. Is that right ? Well, say, you chuck that old torch some time — I don't see why you don't use an arc light, anyhow — and come out west into God's country, and I'll show you lots of folks like me. You belong out there, anyhow. 18 THE HEAL AMERICAN GIRL U. S. I'm glad there are lots of people like you. The country needs them. [She takes her place with the others as the Boy looks in.^ Boy. Say, boss — what are you starting ^lere^ — a Young Ladies' Seminary? 'Cause if you are, just count me out! \The College Girl enters, in, cap and gown, carrying a notebook.] U. S. Ah ! The Sweet Girl Graduate ! I am honored, Madame ! And do you think that you are the person we are in search of — the Real American Girl? College Girl. I am not prepared at once, sir, to answer your question. In a problem of so much im- portance, involving such tremendous and far-reaching results, great care must be exercised to avoid the com- mon error of untrained minds — namely, to arrive at a definite conclusion. I have here a large amount of data on the subject prepared by eminent authorities; taken from treatises on Euthemics, on Sociology, on Anthro- pology, on Psychology, on — Western Girl. Aw, cut it! College Girl. I BEG your pardon? "Western Girl. I say cut out the trimmings and get down to the real business of college life — what Sorority did you make and how did the Michigan-Chicago game come out? College Girl. [Going to her eagerly.] Six to noth- ing — wasn't it awful? And what are you? I'm a Hi Fly. Western Girl. Oh, are you? I'm a Let-er-Fly. Boy. [Entering, much excited.] I take that all back, boss ! You don 't catch me leaving while this one is around. And, say, between you and me and the Goddess, she's the winner all right — U. S. That will do, l)oy. Boy. Just's you say, boss, but she gets the blue rib- l)on from me ! [He iishers in the Athletic Girl.] Athletic Girl. Hello, good people. Awfully glad to see you. How are you. Uncle? You don't look very THE REAL AMERICAN GIRL . 19 fit, Goddess. "IVhy don't you come down oft' tliat pedestal onee in awhile ami take a little exercise? Just what you need. 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