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Remember, that in addition to our entertain- ments we carry a large line of publications of other dealers. If in doubt as to the entertain- ment you desire, send particulars and we will suggest something to fit. We are at your service. ILDRIM ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE Franklin, Ohio The New Woman In Mother Goose Land A Play For Children By Edyth M. Wormwood. Copyright, 1S15, Bldrldge Entertainment House. PUBLISHED BY Eldridge Entertainment House, FRANKLIN. OHIO. -IK CHARACTERS. Peter, the Pumpkin Eater. Mrs. Peter— his wife. Mr. Bachelor. Mrs. Bachelor— his wife. Mrs. Horner. Jack ) Tom > Her Children, Rocakby Baby ) Mrs. Winkie. Mary 1 Jack I Jill > Her Children. Willie I Simon j Mrs. Bunting. Baby Bunting — her^child. 16 Characters— 7 male, 9 female. y)CI,D 4259V DFn 9n iQiK The New Woman in Mother Goose Land. {SCENE— The living room of Peter, the Pumpkin Eater. The Pumpkin, which is just behind the scenes, is made of orange-colored crepe paper, on a frame of wood or wire. It should reach to Mrs. Peter^s arm- pits. Mrs, Peter Now Peter, I'm just running down to the club, And must not a moment delay. Friends coming this evening, the cook has just left. You'll have to get dinner to-day. Peter This sort of fool business has gone far enough. You are clever, my dear. Amy Blanche, But your place is at home, so I've rigged up a scheme To show you I'm boss of this ranch. Mrs. Peter You'll work some great wonders, I haven't a doubt. No mere, worthless man will cage me. I'm in for the rights of my sex, and for votes. I am and intend to be free. Peter That speech sounds quite well; but 'tis easy to bluff. As you very shortly shall see. I'm a mere man, 'tis true; but, my dear Amy Blanche, You will surely be caged, and by me. {He steps out and returns, rolling the pumpkin shell.) Mrs. Peter Now Peter, whatever have you got that for? 3 If The New Woman in Mother Goose Land Peter To keep you in, Amy, my dear. When you're tempted to roam. It will hold you quite well. So, Amy, just step over here. Mrs. Peter Fm not going into that horrible thing. Peter I think it quite pretty and neat. You'll find it quite cozy and comfy in there, For I've rigged you a bird of a seat. Come, get in and try it. Mrs. Peter I shan't, Mr. P. Peter {Advancing toward her. She backs away. ) I shall put you in, then, Mrs. P. Mrs. Peter (As he begins to carry her. ) You let me alone! I'll get in if I must. But you're mean as you ever can be! (She climbs in by the help of a chair. ) Peter Now, Amy, whenever you get on a hunch All over creation to roam, I shall pop you right into this pumkin-shell fine, And keep you quite safely at home, (peeps over) Now don't sulk, my dear, you are all right you know. I think my plan really will do. Perhaps, though, you'd like to have something to read I'll drop in a paper or two, (He dumps in a few magazines. Doorbell rings. He admits Bachelor. ) Bachelor When I was a bachelor, I lived by myself. And kept all my mending done fine. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 5 I thought if I married, 'twould be wifey's job, But look at these trousers of mine. {Holds up trousers, showing large holes in seat and knee. ) Wifey's off to the Club, and to Charity Fairs; She's simply determined to vote. She has no time to spend with her husband at home, Or to mend up his trousers and coat. So I plainly perceive I must mend them myself, It's a job that I just hate to do. So I thought my repair kit I'd bring over here. And chew on the subject with you. {He pulls 2Jatches needle and thread out of his pocket, sits doivn and begins to mend.) Peter My wife's just the same; but I've put up a kick And showed I'd a will of my own. I've put her in jail in that great pumpkin shell, She's sulking it out there alone. {sings) Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, Had a wife and couldn't keep her; Put her in a pumpkin shell, And there he kept her very well. {Both laugh. Peter begins to peel potatoes, Bach to mend. Enter Jack and Jill very noisily. They are very ragged and dirty. ) Jack Hello, Mr. Peter. We're hungry as bears, Oh, do give us something to eat! Jill Some pie and some cake and some raspberry jam, Jack And a sandwich of raised bread and meat. 6 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land Peter I won't feed such dirty small gluttons as you. Go home, kids, and make yourselves neat; Tell your mother you need some whole clothes to put on And ask her for something to eat. Jack Say, what are you givin' us? Ma ain't to home, She leads the club meeting today. Jill She was writing her paper and so couldn't cook. We're starving, Pete, just as we say. Bachelor Poor kiddies! I know how to pity you now. Peter If that's the case, I won't be mean; But while I am getting your luncheon, you kids Must go in and make yourselves clean. {He points to door. Ihey go out at it, and he begins to cut bread. Presently they begin to quarrel. Their voices are plainly heard. ) Jill ■ Now Jack, you're a nasty mean boy! I'm all wet. Jack It's nothing to me if you are. Jill You jerked the old basin, you horrible hog. You just wait! Tonight I'll tell Ma. Jack I didn't. Jill You did. Jack Now, Sis, you dry up. Or I'll empty the rest on you, too. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 7 Jill Not much, sir, you won't. I'm the quickest, you see. Now does that feel real nice to you? {Jill rushes out. Jack after her. Jill's apron is wet, so are Jack's head and waist. Jill dodges behind Bachelor. ) Jill Don't you wish you could catch me? Jack {diving after her) I can, and I will. Peter {holding out plate of sandwiches) Quite fighting, you terrors, and eat. Jill I'd rather have cake. Peter Well, I guess you won't starve On good, wholesome bread and cold meat. {Children begin to eat, greedily. Enter Contrary Mary. ) Mary Look here, you young scamps, where is that pail of water I sent you for so long ago? I've something to do besides chase you around, As you very shortly sTiall know. Jack Oh, cut it out now. Sis, and join in the strike, 'Gainst Suffragettes and Women's clubs. If the men can rebel, why, the children can, too, And show there is some fight in cubs. Mary You're a slangy boy. Jack, but I think I will strike; 8 The Neiv Woman in Mother Goose Land I'll be really contrary, and shirk. Why should Mother go, all dressed up, to the Club, And leave me to do all the work? (She seats herself^ and begins to help Peter peel potatoes. ) Simple Simon (voice of stage, drawling whine) Now, Willie, you stop! I hain't tetchin' o' you. (fall heard) There! You tripped me, and jest made me fell. I guess my arm's bruk, an' I've cracked all my ribs. When Ma gits hum, I am sure goin' to tell. Willie Winkie (voice off stage) Pooh! Who cares for Ma? She'll be talking of votes, And coaxing Pa's money for clothes. No use to tell Mary. She'll be fixing her hair, And thinking of parties and beaux. (Simon and Willie enter) Mary Is that so, Master Wilhe? Well, I guess not much! The parties are all well enough, But for beaux I've no use. Why, I just detest boys. So please don't talk such foolish stuff. It's really too bad. Si, for Will to act so. And tonight you had better tell Pa. He'll trim Willie Winkie all up in good shape. He's not quite so busy as Ma. Willie I'll run off and hide until Pa's gone to bed- He's sure to go early to sleep- Then I'll come from my hiding place, still as a mouse. And softly to bed I will creep. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 9 Simon Mr. Peter, them sandwiches look dretful good. I hkes bread and meat pow'ful well. Say, give us one, Jill. I just bet they are good. Fd like to chew on 'em a spell. Peter Chew away to your heart's content. Simple Si. Willie Winkie (grabbing Simon^s sandwich) Hold on! Guess I'll have that one, Si. Simon (whining) Mr. Peter, Will snuck my good sandwich away. Can I have some more, and some pie? Peter I haven't the pie, but you can have some more Of the bread and butter and meat. Now Willie, don't steal from your brother again, But ask me for something to eat. Willie (touching Jack's shoulder) Tag! You can't catch me, I know. Master Jack. Jack (starting after him) I can't? Well, quite soon you shall see. They race noisily around, tipping over the chairs. Peter catches Willie and shakes him. ) Peter Now, either get out, or sit down in your chairs And be good, as small boys ought to be. (Child is heard crying. Mrs. Peter pops up head, and looks anxiously around. Rockaby Baby runs in, folloived by Jack Horner. ) Rockaby Baby I, wants my own Mamma to rock me to sleep, I feels like there's sand in my eye; And Jacky is horrid and bad as can be. I guess I shall just has to ky. 10 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land (She does so, loudly. ) Peter Where is your mother gone, Jacky, my boy? Jack Horner To Suffragette Meeting't Duck's Bend. She went on the first trolley out this A. M., And left me this young one to tend. Mrs Peter Peter! Help me right out of this thing, right away! That baby's as tired as can be. Let me rock her to sleep, do, the poor little thing! I'll stay at home now. I agree. (Peter helps her out, and she seats herself in rocker, and croons Rockaby Baby to sleep. ) Jack Horner I say, Mr. Peter, can I have that shell You took your wife out of just then? Fd like it to dump that kid into next time That ma leaves me to tend her again. {Mrs. Peter carries bahy from room and returns without her.) Peter Your Pa'd better have one to put your Ma in Whenever she's tempted to stray. If he kept one on hand, all ready for use. He could choose whether she'd go or stay. Jack Horner More likely she'd put him in. Pa is hen-pecked, And scared of my Ma as can be. Just wait till I grow up! No woman, you bet, _ Will get any chance to boss me. Baby Bunting (running in) I'se tired, and hungry, and dirty, and cold. And I is just deffully c'oss. The JSfew Woman in Mother Goose Land 11 Mamma's went to the Club, and my Daddy's went hunting. I guess dat they bofe must be loss. Mrs Peter Your Mamma'll be home pretty soon now, my pet. Come here, now, and bylow with me. Your mamma'll come home safe, and Daddy will too. And bring you a rabbit. You'll see! {Baby B goes to her. She takes her up, and rocks her. Enter Tom, the Piper's son, playing a harmon- ica. All begin to dance but Mrs. P,, lu ho rocks the baby in time to the music. Tom plays faster and fast- er, till all are prancing, and gasping for breath. Bach- elor succeeds in catching Tom. and taking harmonica aivay, ivhen all sink doivn to rest. ) Bachelor See here, my young Thomas. That's really enough. How long do you think we can dance? That's the worst of your playing, that every one round. Is always compelled to just prance. Tom 'Tis great fun, I tell you! Good exercise, too, 'Twill keep you from getting too fat. You're really too short to take on much more flesh, Now really, you can't dispute that. (Enter Mrs. Horner, Mrs. Bunting, Mrs. Winkie, Mrs. Bachelor, all at once. ) Mrs Winkie Why children! I left you at home. Don't you know I expected to find you right there? (to Peter and wife) Now! really, I'm sorry you've had them to tend. Si's eating, I really declare! 12 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land Mrs Horner 'Now where is the baby, Jacky and Tom? You had her when I went away. You tend her while I am in sight, and that's all! Has she had any dinner today? Mrs Peter She's in the back room, fast asleep on my couch, And here's Baby Bunting, you see. Her daddy went hunting, and left her alone. And so she came over to me. Mrs Bunting But I thought you were going to Club meeting, too. Mrs Peter Oh, I was detained till too late! Peter Yes, you were detained— there's no doubt of that, dear, But how, you've forgotten to state. Mrs Horner We missed you at Club meeting, Amy, my dear. Though I was quite sure you'd be there. You were not forgotten, though. This coming year You'll sit in the President's chair. Peter No, I don't think she will. She has given up the club. Today has decided her quite. Mrs. Peter Oh, has it, indeed? For today, sir I said. Mr. Bachelor, am I not right? Mr Bachelor Don't refer it to me. I don't know, I am sure. And I never would dare interfere 'Twixt a man and his wife. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 13 Mrs, Bachelor I should think not, indeed! They would soon teach you better, my dear. Peter Well, ladies, I'd just have you every one know That I am the boss of this ranch, And my wife stayed at home just because I said so. Now isn't that so. Amy Blanche? ( While Peter talks, his ivife ivinks at the other ladies, and looks quizzically at Peter, but she answers meekly. ) Mrs Peter Why, Peter, I really suppose that it is. Peter And you promised- Mrs Peter (interrupting) To stay home today. Peter And you did. Mrs Peter Why, of course. It was too late to go. I suppose you must have your own way. Peter In this case, I must. You will give up the club. Today has disgusted me, quite. (to the others) We will care for your children at ten cents an hour, While you are away, day or night. Mrs Horner That means that Amy will. What could you do With a whole lot of boys like my Jack? Or a baby that cried? Mrs Bunting Yes, what would he, indeed? H The Neiu Woman in Mother Goose Land Bachelor I'll tell you, I'd skin the whole pack! Peter The kids will be cared for, ma'am, never you fear. For my wife will remain in her home, And obey, as she should, too, from this day hence- forth. No more I'll allow her to roam. ( While he talks, Mrs. Peter winks and gesticulates to the other ladies, who reply with sly nods. Mrs. P. answers Peter as if convinced by his talk. ) Mrs Peter I suppose you are right, dear; and if I must stay, I'll take care of the children— and yet- How about the pay for it— the ten cents an hour? Peter It will go in my pocket, you bet! Mrs Peter But can't I have half? Peter No indeed. Amy Blanche. You have no need of money. You see, I pay all your bills. Mrs Winkie Precious small ones they are! Peter And that money will stay right by me. Mrs Bachelor Would you take mending, too? I can never find time To keep Hubby's clothes in repair. The holes that man gets in his trousers and socks Would fill any heart with despair. I don't like to make the man mend for himself, For he seems to think that it's real mean; But to hire it done while I have a good time, Would make me as glad as a queen. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 15 Peter Yes, we'll take in the mending as well as the kids; But, to give you a piece of my mind, Your place is at home with your mending and babes. As sooner or later you'll find. Baby Bunting Daddy left me alone! Mrs Bunting What a naughty old dad! Well, when he gets back, he'll just find When he's left with the baby to tend, he must stay. Won't I give him a piece of my mind! Bachelor What is it that ails all the women, these days? You'd think they had all gone quite wild. They want half your money, they're all bound to vote. And they care not for husband or child! Peter You must set your foot down, friend, and set it down hard {illustrates) .That's what I have done; and you'll see That my wife will no more be seen gadding round. She will stay at home, meekly, with me. ( This seems to amuse Mrs. P. hut she says nothing) Mrs Horner But you men have your clubs, where you gossip and smoke, And play poker, and drink, so I've heard. Bachelor {looking at his ivife, nervously, hut speaking to Mrs. Horner) That is slander, vile slander, ma'am, {to his wife) Really, my dear, 'Tis not true, I will pledge you my word. 16 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land Mrs Winkie Well, our club is for culture, and all higher things, Then think of our charity work! Peter And think of your children, neglected at home. Don't you think your chief duty you shirk? ^ Mrs Horner (rising) I am sorry to see you submit, Amy dear, To be bossed round and down-trodden so. But don't let a word of this matter get out. Or it might deal our cause a great blow. {She passes into next room, comes out with her bahy, who is half awake and fussing. She 2^ctsses out, with a disgusted look at Mrs. Peter) Mrs Winkie Mary should have looked after my children; but then She is always contrary, you know! I'll send them to you when the cause needs my time. Come, children, it's quite time to go. (Gathers her children and passes out, with an in- dignant glance at Peter) Mrs Bunting Come, baby. We'll go home and scold naughty Dad For leaving the baby alone. Peter Mrs. Bunting, 'tis you who should tend to that child. Now surely, that fact you will own. Mrs Bunting When we've once got the vote, we will all have more time To stay in our homes; so, you see, The quicker we get it, the better for you. To that you must surely agree. The Neiv Woman in Mother' Goose Land 17 Peter No, never. A woman was made to keep house. She never was fitted to rule. She can tend to the children, can sew, mend and cook. Or, if not wed, why, she can teach school. Mrs Bunting If not fitted to rule, why then trust your dear children to us, sir? Peter Why, madam, you see, 'Tis your duty to tend them, your privilege, too. You'd better be guided by me. Mrs Bunting (rising) When I learn my duty, 'twill not be from a man. Mrs Peter Don't quarrel. Just leave baby here When you want to go out. If I am at home, I'll keep her with pleasure, the dear! {Sundry looks and nods pass betiveen the two wo- men, then Mrs. B. turns her hack on the men, and speaks to the luomen) M7^s Bimting Goodby, Mrs. B. Mrs. Peter, I hope That you will not desert our great cause. Mrs Bachelor Oh, the men will stay home and try housework a while, When we women are making the laws. {Mrs. Bunting passes out, her baby in her arms) Mrs Bachelor {rising) Come, Hubby, 'tis time we were getting home, too. 18 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land Peter Oh, stay here with us, and take tea. I have done all the cooking today, and you'll see What housekeepers menfolks can be. Mrs Bachelor I thank you, but really, we'll have to get home. I must do up my work while 'tis light, Hubby always upsets the whole house when Fm gone. And we've company coming tonight. Bachelor Will you lend me your cure, Peter, just for awhile? You really do not need it now. Mrs Bachelor Cure for what? Are you ill, dear? Bachelor No, wifey, you are; But I'll cure you, for I know just how. Peter Yes, I'll lend it with pleasure. It's great, I must say. It did it's work quite quickly here.. I'll send it tomorrow. Mrs Bachelor I don't understand. Bachelor Well, tomorrow you will, never fear. {During the last ten lines or so, Mrs. P. laughs quietly to herself, nods knowingly to Mrs B. and places finger on lips) (Mr. and Mrs. Bachelor pass out. Peter sings boast- fully) Peter Peter, Peter, Pumpkin eater. Had a wife and couldn't keep her. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 19 Put her in a pumpkin shell, And there he kept her very well. {Passes out. Just as the curtain falls, Mrs. Peter says) Ah, but did he? CURTAIN. SCENE II. {Bachelor's house. Mrs. Bachelor and Mrs. 1 eter sewing. Bachelor in pumpkin, looking over edge) Bachelor Now, my dear, this is foolish, you know very well. You can't keep me here in this old pumpkin shell. Mrs Bachelor Yet you thought to keep me there, my dear Mr. B. The shoe's on the other foot now, as you see. Bachelor But I'd be so ashamed, dear, if Peter came in! Let me out, now, my love. Don't sit there and grin! Mrs Bachelor There's somebody coming. It's Pe.ter, I see. We'll put him in there, too, between you an me. {winks at Mrs. Peter) Peter {entering) {Bachelor dodges out of sight) Well, how did it work? Mrs Bachelor Well, sir, it worked fine! It's a capital place for that husband of mine. _ Peter For your husband! Why, madam, I meant it for you. 20 The Neiu Woman in Mother Goose Land Mrs Bachelor I know, but for that trick I knew one worth two. Peter {advancing to pumpkin) Stand up, friend. Where are you? I'll soon help you out. ( Women grab him by the legs, and tip him in) Mrs Bachelor Ha, ha! One more enemy we've put to route! Peter I'll climb out! Do you think, ma'am, you can keep me in? Mrs Bachelor Then your knuckles I'll rap with this big rolling pin. (She does so. Peter howls) Peter But my dear — Mrs Peter No use darling. 'Twas so yesterday You served me. It's our turn now. We'll have our say. You're to grant we are equals, the women and men, You're to give us the vote, or you stay in that pen. You're to give us some money to use as we please. We don't like for every penny to tease. Peter But then you'll all do as you did yesterday. Leave your homes and your children to us, every day. Mrs. Bachelor No, you'll find, if you give us the vote, as you should, That every woman will quickly make good. The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 21 There'll be no need of working for these things, you see. When once they are Ours, as you'll surely agree. Our homes and our children with pride we will tend. And protect them, as well. Come, agree now, my friend. Or some time you will spend in that old pumpkin shell. Own up that we're right, sir. You know it quite well. Peter I had no idea that my wife v^^ould join in With such terrible doings. Don't sit there and grin. It is very provoking of you. Amy Blanche! I want to get out! Mrs Peter Well, we gave you a chance. Peter I wouldn't have thought- Mrs Peter Then you've learned something. See? Peter Well, really now, upon my hfe, I would never have known you for my gentle spouse — I believe I have got a new wife. Mrs Peter You certainly have. I'll stand up for my rights. In that shell you must stay, sir, till you Agree that we're equals and give us the vote. That is surely the best way to do. Peter I agree. 22 The New Woman in Mother Goose Lrnd Bachelor So do I. Let us out now, my dear. Mrs Bachelor. Are you sure that you quite understand? Peter Yes, we'll be co-workers the women and men. For the best in all ways for our land. Mrs Bachelor You'll never be sorry, (to audience) Now, ladies, our play We hope that you all understand. If you wish for the vote, why, just get it, my friends, As we do here in Mother Goose land. ( The ladies sing, as the men climb out. ) Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater. Had a wife and couldn't keep her. Put her in a pumpkin shell, And then she put him in as well. Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, Had another, didn't love her, Peter learned to read and spell. And then he loved her very well. Men Hurrah for the women! They beat, every time! Just give 'em the vote, not to do it's a crime. Then you'll all get some peace, and, as we under- stand. Find everything fine as in Mother Goose Land. CURTAIN. A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM! Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Glass Humorous Songs. MUSICAL SKETCHES FOR YOUNG LADIES By Harry C. Eldridge These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age. Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment. THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS. Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of- date hats appear. The song is based on this fact, and the appearance of these ' hats of other days" will cause loads of merriment. "I CAN'T DO A THING WITH MY HAIR SINCE IT'S WASHED" Did you ever hear the above expression ? They all say it. 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