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JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK. CHARACTERS. Giant Blundereore a wclLltnown G laicd to sever Giant, distantly rc- icral Fairy talcs . Jack (a Giant-killer and a young lady-killer) Lucy (a girl of the period) Mrs. Blundereore (a girl of a former period) Mbs Marplot ^ hoick's wotlicr—inclined to give him a SCENE—For a Parlour or Drawing-room, tho Seen'' may bo arranged as follows:—Provide four or six large sheets of brown paper, glue them together at the edges, with charcoal outline a piece of land¬ scape, trees, &c., extending about live feet from the part intended for the ground. With powdered colours, size and water, paint in blue and white for the sky, the clouds, &c., with white only, shaded with white and blue and red ochre; then pure blue for tho distance—same and yellow ochre for middle distance, and yellow oelire and Vandyke brown for foreground, adding bits of rustic work. When tho ground colour is dry, then paint a large vino over the top and sides of scene, and on left a porch and sign board, “ Mangling Done,” this being hung up against the wall, with addition of clothes line and wash-tub, forms tho first scene. Tho Beanstalk is made by a long strip of brown paper to reach from floor to ceiling, about eighteen inches wide—an old flower- box with a piece of blind-roller serve for the practical machinery, tho stalk being drawn from the box to the ceiling of the room by means of a piece of twine run through a ring near the cornico of room—curtains may be festooned at the sides, and tlieso when let down, should conceal the first scene, and form the second—tho Giant’s apartment. The liird scene is the first repeated. The Giant should conceal himself at ho wing, and jump off at tho proper timo from a side-board or high chair. Jack should hide himself behind tho beanstalk W a ^ stool for this scene, and for the end of first scene. fcia H to to ^ ^ jj JACK AND THE BEAN STALK. 0 DRESSES. These must be left to the taste and discretion of the actors. Tho following hints may assist them:— Giant.—A pair of white pantaloons or Nankeen trousers, well stuffed at the calves, and cross-gartered; boots, a shawl, set into a band for a skirt, with silver—tin or white card-board buckle, a Garibaldi or coloured shirt, a damask curtain for cloak, grotesque wool wig, and dish-cover for helmet, wooden dagger. Jack. —(Should be played by a youth,) Knickerbockers and gliters with tassels, scarf round waist, Garibaldi or loose shirt, turn-down collar, hat and feather. Lucv.—(Should bo played by a young lady.) A short dress of wbi'e muslin, short skirt over, hair in curls, head-dress of flowers, white kid gloves, white boots and tassels. Mrs. Blundekeore. —(Played by a gentleman.) Full skirt and under garments, the body of dress may be made of yellow glazed lining cut square, head-dress or tiara of same with white muslin hanging down, boots and tassels, white kid gloves, Mrs. Marplot. —(Played by a gentleman.) Shoes and bows, short petticoat with upper skirt looped up, kerchief or small shawl arranged over body, small apron, chignon, hair tied up with ribbon. First 'produced in private , 29th December , 18G9. Time of representation—55 minutes. 9 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. SCENE FIRST.— View of Anywhere in Particular , ivith Mrs. Marplot's cottage. Clothes on line aaoss stage. Mrs. Marplot discovered at wash-tab. SONG— Mrs. Marplot—Air: “ Corlc Leg” A widow am I, without any flam, I don’t tell you now a word of: a cram, It’s rubbing and scrubbing Jack’s linen I am: When he ought to be planting, He’s out gallivanting, And he’s kicking his heels In quadrilles and reels, And lie don’t care the least what his poor mother feels, With a tooral, Ac. (’coming forward) Oh, it’s quite true—to me, though that’s all one; I’m forced to do this washing for my son. “ Tub be or not tub be ”—it always toilers, I must get up that young scamp’s fronts and collars; He never asks me whether Ism willin’, Nor pays me, however I may send my bill in. It’s useless making the most firm resistance; I’m taking mangling in for an existence. Oil, here he comes, as usual, I declare. (lojhng oJ } it P As mad, I fear, as ever a March harp. 5 SC. 1] JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Jack, (without r.) Tol de ricLy ! Mrs. M. Hark at him! There, I cannot guess What things have come to. lie'll get in a mesa A1 With all his fast ways. Oh, it’s of no use; IJis loose style shows he has a tile that’s loose. And what I fear, would prove my greatest fright, He’ll go out on the loose, and come home tight. (goes up, Enter Jack, n. SONG—Am: “ Chiclcaleary Cove” I’m a jolly little cove When out upon a spree, All thoughts about my pocket-money scorning; I oft slip out at night, Put my mammy in a fright, By not making my appearance till the morning. Mrs. M. Oh, } r ou naughty boy! where have you been ? Jack. To a Temperance Meeting ! Mrs. M. Where’s the green In my eye ? that don’t explain your outing Jack. A fact, upon my honour, I’ve been spouting. Mrs. M. I’m very angry with you. Jack. Dearest mother My duty towards you is unbounded. Mrs. M. Bother! Don’t blarney me. Jack. And let dare to me hope That yon arc comfortably oil for soap. Mrs. M. Why do you want to know ? Jack. r \ Nay, don’t refuse. And is it Glenficld’s starch you always use ? r Mrs. M. I use it all for you, yet I would bet You’d wear moustarchers ! Jack. I can’t grow ’em yet! You do my dickey’s ? Mrs. M. That’s not all I’d do~* Just as I lather them I’d lather you. G JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. LSo. 1 SONG.— Mrs. Marplot — Air: “ Poverty's Child” Perhaps you’ll lose your mother, But you’ll never have another; You are so dreadful wild, But you’d better draw it mild. With no one to assist her, She washes for you, mister, You may come to poverty, child. Jack. Nay, mother, don’t be cross, how you do holler Just ’cos a fellow’s now out of collar, Then too you would curtail my free enjoyment, Only because I am out of employment. And then you always keep me in disgrace. Mrs. M. Why don’t you manage then to get a place, Or what is better far—no degradation, Pursue a calling in your proper station : Your father was a gardener—be the same. Jack. I’m up to quite another sort of game. Gardener, forsooth! no, that’s against my natur’ I could not stoop to dig, its infra-dignitatur. Besides, good dame, tho’ I would not be preaching, Isn’t this going ’gainst your own good teaching ? My moral culture I’ve been overhauling, An horticulture’s (a naughty culture) not a moral calling. Besides, again, for me ’tis far too slow, We plough by steam, but seeds take time to grow. Mrs. M. You would do well to stick to it. Jack. Oh, never! Mrs. M. You might do worser than it, howsomdeveiv I’ll go—I see I am not wanted. ^ Jack. ' Tarry! What say you now if I should marry ? Mrs. M. My poor lost boy ! ( embracing him.) Jack. You don’t see my appliance^ I mean a wealthy matrimonial alliance. See {showing glove , fan, nosegay) these are trophies' of my last night’s bail. The owners say they love mo* so. r JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. 7 Mbs. M. One and all! Oh, well, I never did, in my young days ! Girls arc so forward now—that’s what I says. Jack. And what is this ? (; producing bean from pocket. Whatever does it mean ? It looks like—yes, it is a large horse-bean ! Ah, I remember, an old lady gave it To me, and told me I had better save it; ’Twould bring me such good fortune. Well, who knows ? Perhaps it will. I’ll set it, so here goes! (Music — Jack sets bean at the side , n. u. e. Exit Mas. Marplot with wash-tub , etc?., and afterwards icith clothes-line to house , l.) Enter Lucy, listlessly , it. Lucy. Oh, I am so dreadful, horrid tired; I’ve danced so much. Jack. And been so much admired. Lucy. Holloa, young man! may I ask who you air ? Jack. My name is Novel. Lucy. Of that I am aware. Jack. My name is Jack—my father’s it were Bill. Lucy. Oh, never mind him. Jack. On the Crampion Hill— Lucy. Grampian Hills! Jack. No, Crampion. In the heather My parent took rheumatics; then took to his feather Bed—or rather, to his flocks. Lucy, (aside) What breeding! Jack. Those were the only flocks he took to feeding ; But you’re fatigued. (observing her. Lucy. And cross. Jack. Of that I’m doubting. So lovely, to bo cross! Lucy. You see, I’m pouting. Jack. You pout your lips, till cherries they resemble; But you’re not cross—you surely must,dissemble. If I might dare to say it, too, your wiles Are dang’rous when you wreath your face in smiles! Oh my, I feel so queer, that I must say 8 JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK, "Sc. 1 That to my heart you’ve found tho shortest way— You’ve wounded me Lucy. I’m very sorry for you. Jack. Do pity me, for really I adore you. ( [kneels ) SONG — Jack— Am : “ Tommy Dodd.” We’ll lead a very merry life, We’ll keep a house in town, If you will only be my wife, Oh say you’ll bo my own. Since I’ve seen you I’m deep in love. It makes me feel so odd, My heart is riddled through and through, With love of Lucy Dodd. Chorus, You’re the girl I’d like to win, Lucy Dodd; For you I wish I’d lots of tin, Lucy Dodd; In love I’m over head and cars, Lucy Dodd ; So now for her I give three cheers, Hurrah for Lucy Dodd! (the lean is seen growing, vp. Lucy. Jack, still I think our engagement should bo ended, Your fortune is too small. Jack. Yes, but I'll mend it. Oh, don’t you fear, I’ll equal you in station. I’ll take a first-rate government situation. (Jack leads Lucy to scat at hacl\ Enter Mns. Marplot, r. Mrs. M. ( to Jack) Oh, you deluded orphan, oh, for shame; Who’s that young woman—wliat’s the minx’s name ? (Jack coming forward with Mrs. Marplot. SONG.— Jack. — Air: “ Shes a Pal o’ mine.” Don’t make a noise and I’ll tell to you What luck I have had, •I JA'.IC AND TIIE BEANSTALK, P Sc, 1] Lucy is ft gal o’ mine The best: of girls I ever knew Is this gftl o’ mine. Upon my cliance I take my stand— WVvc had some private talk, I claim this nice young lady’s hand If you will not me baulk. My dear ma, my dear ma, She’s a gal o’ mine, She a gal o’ mine, That she is—ha! ha! (the lean has grown up. Mas. M. (u.) My wig! Jack, (c.) My stars ! Mns. M. My chignon! Lucy, (l.) My back hair ! Jack. Upon my word and honour I declare — Lucy. What? Jack. I sow’d a bean. Lucy. Ah, did you so ? Jack. And isn’t it a stunning bean to grow. (Mrs. M. gets telescope and Ieohs up through it , business. Jack. But what an interruption. Botheration This Bean’s talh stops our further conversation. Tat-ta ! Good-bye ! (runs up stage.') Mrs. M. You wouldn’t go to leave her. Lucy. You’d not turn out a cruel, base deceiver ? Jack. No, never! ( embraces Lucy and Mrs. Marplot* Dame Fortune points the way. I’ll mount her ladder. Fare you well, good day. (Jack goes to stall\ Lucy. Oh, fatal chance; unhappy shall I be! With all his fine talk, Jack is up a tree. What girl is there not pleased to have a lover? But then, who likes to think that lie’s above her? TBIO— Air— “ Good-lye, John’* Lucy, It must bo Friday morning, for 1.1 y 1 > v c r says goo d - by e; Sc. 2 Ho JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK. Jack. Mrs. M. Jack. Lucy. Jack. Both. ClIOBUSc The bean has grown to any length, So I must mount shy high— I pledge my troth. Oh, bless you both. My Lucy, weep no more. Make haste return, For you I burn. Good luck’s for us in store. Good-bye John, don’t stay long. But come back soon To your own chickabiddy. Oh, my heart beats so ; Bean-stalks grow, That take away my lover. (Lucy and Mns. Mauplot exeunt, it., Jack mounts up bean-stalk , a ladder having been placed behind it . Scene closes .) SCENE SECOND.— Giant's kitchen. Shadows .” Enter Music, " Chinese Mns. Blundereore, she lays table , chair , cloth , glass, etc.—dancing. Mns. B. There—everything is ready, clean, and straight ; If home the giant comes he needn’t wait, But sit down here and eat and gorge and stuff, As fast as he can swallow, till lie’s had enough. (pause) It’s pleasant in the country to reside, But sitting mum, is what I can’t abide. I don’t e’en with my next door neighbour chat; It’s plain enough this kind of life is flat. Talking to one’s self at least beats mumbling, And there’s some satisfaction left in grumbling, SONG.— Air —“ Rat-catcher's Daughter .” Once on a time, that’s long ago, I was a most dutiful daughter, Till Blunderboro height, with manners polite, Made light of my heart to make slaughter. Sc. 21 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. 11 Ho took off bis hat, and down he sat, And turned out a wonderful courter, Till my papa so gay found me flown away, So he was bereft of a daughter. With a doodle dum, &e. We married in haste—of love had a taste, But alas a change came soonarter, My giant so dear took to treating me queer, I began to feel I was a martyr. I cook and he eats, but the kind of treats I cet are those I could barter, C ... ' * For with sniffling and crying Brnsurelam dying, Or I’ll first, make a hole in the water, With a doodle dum, &c. (loud knocking , l. Who’s dat knocking at the door? Dat you Joe ? Jack. ( without , l.) NTo, Jack; and what is more I’ll knock again. Mrs. B. Begone, you understrapper. I think you no more than a spirit rapper. I’m not at Home, you needn’t think to try on Me such jokes, I am not Mrs. Lyon. You’re not the chap for me to parley to. Jack. Oh, let me in, that I may parlez vous . I am a traveller, and I’ve lost my way. Mas. B. If Blunderboro should catch him, then, to pay The deuce there’d be. Yet—though ’tisn’t proper— I’ll let him in, and hide him in the copper. (exit Mas. Blundeubore, l., and returns with Jack. Jack, (l.) Madam, I really must apologise For taking you thus wholly by surprise. Provoking, ’tis, to take you unawares; The trains arc slow, (you know they’ve raised the fares), Then all the cabs have struck, you know that, too ? M'was, not the handsome thing for cabs to do; Travelling in this way ’twas that made me lato,' And henc c my salutation at your gate. 12 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. [Sc. 2 Mrs. B. Young man, I grieve you showed your fair young wizen Before my house, to you’t may prove a prison, I could a tale unfold, a very wrong ’un, No man can set it right, except a strong ’un. I am a deep embodiment of woe, lly lips are sealcd~I’ll tell you in dumb show. * (Jack goes up . (charadcristh dance by Mrs. Blunderbore— knocking without , they both rush and look off . Mrs. B. There is the giant come. Jack. Ob, what a whopper! Mrs. B, Come, hurry off, and get inside the copper. (Jack gets into copper, r.—Mrs. Blunderbore, goes off, l., and re-enters with Blunderbore, Blunder. Mistress Blunderbore, I wish to state, That at my own door I decline to wait. I’d get sic months , if I should stoop to beat you— Instead of that, if you rile me, I’ll cat you. Mrs. B. I fear I’d disagree with you. Blunder. No doubt. The sauce might take you down. Mrs. B. There now, get out, You cannibal! Blunder. Away! you false old sinner! Yes, I can nibble, if you’ll set my dinner, (exit Mrs. Blunderbore, r., and return with dish-cover dc., Blunderbore sits at table « SONG— Blunderbore—Air : “ Meet me in the Lane* 1 Ob, meat is just ilie game When you want to dine, With gravy and potatoes It will go down fine ; Mint sauce and pickled onions, A quart of cooper too, I can eat enough for nine— That's what I can do. It often leads to sleeping, JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK, 13 Sc. 2] It runs np the housekeeping, The gourmand’s pleasure reaping, Yet how I love to dine. Oh, meat is just the game, &c. Mas. B. Now, hubby dearest, you’ve been in the city; what’s going on ? Blunder. I tell you it’s a pity Women will pry, they cannot comprehend These things. They say, though, matters soon will mend. That’s several banks have broken. It just dropt That draughts upon the Aldgate pump are stopped. I heard a rumour, though not much relied on it, That the Thames banks had both got on one side on it. Then as to Lcadenhall Market they declare Its gone and sold the Poultry. Mrs. B. That’s not fair. But what of ladies dresses ? That’s your sort. Blunder. Oh, they are very long or very short. About the ladies chignons—it is said (The rumour may be wrong upon that head) That ladies now build castles in their hair, But that’s without foundation. Mrs. B. Well what wear! Still that I call a jolly bit of news. Blunder. The Horseguards too they say have got the blues. And as to war—at present nothing’s doing Hemp too is dull—in hops there’s mischief brewing. The Derby, when told “ Hotspur’s” tip wouldn’t win it The Admiral shook his head—there’s nothing in it* (m7 Mrs. Blunderlorb, l.—BlunRereore at talle i Jack enters slyly and ticldcs his tegs with twig. Puss, puss, pussy. There now, I declare I thought it was the cat beneath my chair. (Jack repeats it* Oh, don’t! whate’er you are whatever you bo Come, cut your larks—Ob, can it be a flea Within my hose. (Jack ticldcs his face and exit , R. 14 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. [SO. 2 Here, wife bring me some drink. Mbs. B. ( without ) From the green bottle ? Blunder. No girl, I should think It must be the bluebottle—there it goes, I thought I felt it settle on my nose. Enter Mrs. Blunder bore, with jug and pipe, n. Mrs. B. What is it moves you ? Blunder. Something round me skipping Like the mosquitoes brought here in the shipping. They bring the pests always from parts that’s furrain, The rinderpest which we should call a murrain. Mrs. B. Allow me, sir, to give a slight suggestion— You’re suffering, I see, from indigestion. There, let me see your tongue—it’s very brown; A dance, I think, would shake your dinner down. Blunder. That is a bitter medicinal pill; Spouse as you say I must, I s'po(u)se I will. (They dance minuet — tune, “ Gavotte de Vestris” Mrs. B. There, take your pipe. (exit Mrs. Blunderbore, with dish-cover, etc., after pouring out drink.') Blunder. Pour me out some drink— Ho music! I will try and sleep a wink. (speaks through music. To forty wink, to sleep* to dream—that’s funny I always sleep much better on my money. For in these dreams of mine such things trahspird 1 often fancy the whole crib’s on fire. Wife bring my ready cash (for that I’ll thank her) I never wfill send loose cash to my banker. (lie smokes ; Enter Mrs. BLUNDEitfcoRE with monel)-bags^ it., she places ’ them on table . JacIc puts his head hi. Mrs. B. So, there they are, and now I’ll get the hen— How she lays golden guineas I can’t ken: She is a hentertaining sort of cratur’ I couldn’t incubate a hen to bate her. (exit r. and return with lien . SO. 2] JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. 15 Blunder, All right my dear, fill up my cup. Mrs. B. I’m thinking Of late you seem to take much more to drinking. Blunder. Never you mind, your jaw you’d better stop {exit Mrs. Blunderbore, r I’m always jolly when I’ve had a drop. ^ (i music — u Come where my love lies Dreaming” (Blundereore sleeps , Enter Jack, r., talcs tip money lags and hides with them . Blunder, {tailing in his sleep ) Ohho! ahah! hahura, where is the slave ? Who knows not how to act nor yet behave ? Oh blow the wind until your cheeks do crack. Enter Mrs. Blunderbore and shales him up . Mrs. B. You’ve got the spasms lying on your back; Get up. (Blunderbore wales , Mrs. Blunderbore hits him Blunder. Oh wife I’ve had such horrid dreams They gave me quite a fright. Mrs. B. Yes so it seems. Blunder. Some ills a brewing, things are not quite right, For I did dream of money bags to-night, {discovers loss of lags . The truth alas eclipses all my fear, The money bags are gone ! are gone ! that’s clear. SONG — Blunderbore—Air: “ They are gone from my gaze” They arc gone from my gaze, While 1 was in a dream, If I seek them in vain Very hard it will seem. Should they not soon turn up, I will (with other lies) In the agony column Of the “ Tele ” advertise. Put how, >Ylien l who is it has me cliizelled ? {seizes Mrs. Blunderbore* ]G JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK* [SC. 2 Explain at once, how has my fortune mizclled , Woman, confess, or in the deepest dungeon, This dagger in your heart I’ll be a plunge on. Where have you put the swag? reveal it straight; I for auricular confession wait, Mas. B. My dearest husband, hear me. ( [kneels .) Blunder. Then be quick. Out with your tale, at once, smooth, straight and slick, Or this particular trifle you’ll be feeling ( producing a large dagger. Across your throat; I shan’t care for your squealing. Mrs. B. You flurry me, I can’t collect my wits. Blunder. Be calm, I wait. ( 'aside ) I’ll cut her all to bits. Enter Jack, he steals across to her , it. Mrs. B. I don’t know nothing! Blunder. Nothing? Mrs. B. I assure you. Blunder. You are a thief. Mrs. B. ( pointing to Jack) The thief now stands before you! (tableau — -Jack has taken up the hen and stands at bacJc of stage , the hen cackling. Blunderbore. Jack. Mrs. Blunderbore. r. front c. bach . l. front FINALE— Air : “ Not for JoeP Mrs. B. I see my hospitality Will cost me very dear, I foolishly did let him in. Blunder. I’ll cut short his career. If knaves come in to take my tin— Jack. I wish that I could go. Blfin’PER, They must expect to be let in, Q.r else to meet a foe. JACK A AD 1IIE BEANSTALK. Sc. 3] CHORUS. Blunder, Oh dear no, you cau’t go. Hits. B. You must know, sir, I’m 1 , He’s | y° ur fo °. sir. . Oh dear, no, you can’t go, I’m 1 . . v - He’s } y° ur fo °. sir » You must kuow. Jack, (c .front) Oh dear, no, I can’t go, I might know, sir, You’re my foe, sir, &c. Mrs. B. This rascal came in as a friend, He passed the time of day, We chatted gaily, what a sell ! Blunder. lie shall not get away. He grabs my cash, but I object To parting with it so. He must expect to drop the tin, Or else to find a foe. (they run after Jack, ivho dodges them , Mrs. Blunderbore falls, Blunderbore falls over Iter , and they all scramble off l.) SCENE TIIIED.— Doionshire , with Marplot's cottage (as in Scene 1.) Fnter Dame Marplot, leading in Lucy, l. u, e. DUET.— Air ; “ Away ivith Melancholy .” Dame M. Don’t give way to melancholy, Eor time will changes bring ; To try and make you jolly, I merrily, merrily sing, fal la. Lucy. Eor me it would be folly, Till time my Jack shall bring, His return would make me jolly, I’d merrily, merrily sing, fal la. (repeat together—money bags fall from above. Dame M. What, golden showers falling from the skiea ? J^ucy. And Jack himself—surprise upon surprise ! 18 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, [Sc. 3 Enter Jack from beanstalk , cit e. side. Jack, Here, at thy feet, Lucy, I lay my trophies; A trifle to buy tables, chairs, and sofas. Ltjcy. (l., embracing him) I am so glad to see you back again. You are not hurt ? Jack. I haven’t e’en a stain Upon my polished upper leathers—sec! Nothing could cleaner, nicer, or more spotless be. (noise without — Jack loolcs up beanstalk. Dame Marplot enters from the house and returns with telescope—comic business ). It is the giant—I will cut him dead : The case shall soon be settled on his head! His swift career immediately I’ll stop, By ordering for his lordship just one chop. Quick, pass the chopper—I must try and catch it. Lucy, (giving hatchet) I’m not the sort of girl to throw the hatchet. Jack chops the beanstalk—it falls) Blunderbore stumbles on and falls prostrate, l. u. e. Jack, (i,.) How feel you after that ? Blunder, (q, faintly) I am killed quite, I’m done with that downer. Dame M. Serve you right. Jack. I’ve vanquished you. Blunder, I give in ! Jack. Make your mind up. Your hand ipon it! Help us with the wind-up. (Blunderbore gets up and comes forward) Enter Madame Blunderbore, l. Blunder, (c.) Ladies and gentlemen, once upon a time I met with a nice little book in rhyme, In which the story which you’ve just seen played Was told without the jokes we’ve called in aid ; So, thinking that your pleasure it would serve, "We've ventured ; and we hope that we deserve Indulgent criticism. We cant’t mend it— pur play is done^ and so we’d better end jt ? Sc. 3] JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. 19 Finale —“ Perfect Care.” Blunder, (sings) Oh, we have played some funny tricks ; You think us silly elves, But in life’s road we may get kicks, So take care of yourself. Jack. Once I loved a nice young gal, Named Lucy, to be sure; When we are spliced I hope she’ll prove To me a perfect cure. All. (dancing) A cure, &c. Dame M. My washing o’er, my task is done; My cares I now lay by— Those troubles for my slippery son, I may confess my eye! Lucy. Hand in hand with Jack, my life In joy I may ensure. Madam B. In matrimonial bliss you’ll find For all a perfect cure. All dance to “ A cure, a cure,” $0. Lucy. Jack. Mrs. B. Blunderjoru. Dams. (B.) (L.) % No Goods Exchanged or Sent on Approval. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF PLAYS, AND DRAMATIC WORKS, With a Complete List of Amateur Plays and Articles. CONTENTS PAGE. Amateur Operas.30 Amateur Flays .35 Articles needed by Amateurs .. .. 45 Bits of Burlesques.26 Bound Set of Plays .22 Brough’s Burlesques.30 Buhver Lytton’s Plays.23 Burnt Cork .45 Charades.26 Comic Dramas for Male Characters.. 30 Costume Plates, Male .. .. .. .. 39 Costume Elates, Female.42 Cumberland's Edition.10 Darkey Drama .27 Dramas for Boys.30 English Operas .31 Engravings. 23 Ethiopian Dramas. 27 Evening’s Entertainment.28 Fairy and Home Plays.. 28 French Opera Bouffes .. ..30 French’s (Late Lacy’s) Edition .. .. 2 French’s Standard and Minor Drama 14 Grease Paints.43 Guide Books.29 Italian Operas.30 Juvenile Plavs .28 Knight's Cabinet Shakespeare .. .. 24 Ladies’ Plavs.29 Lightning for Private Theatricals .. 46 Make-up^ Book . •• *• 43 Make-up Box.48 MaleCharacter Pieces .. 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Works on Costumes .. .. all MAILABLE ARTICLES IN THIS CATALOGUE SENT POST FREE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE MARKED)- FOREIGN POSTAGE MUST BE ADDED. IN ORDERING AND REMITTING BY MAIL ALWAYS SEND P.O.O. IF POSSIBLE. London : SAMUEL FRENCH, PUBLISHER, 89, STRAND. New York : SAMUEL FRENCH & SON, PUBLISHERS, 38, EAST 14th STREET. Payment MUST accompany each Order. Datalogue with above Contents Sent Free. Those who receive extra Catalogues kindly hand them to Friends, FRENCH’S ACTING EDITION—7s. per Vol., 6d. each. VOLUME 104 1546 Keeper of the Seals 1517 The Fair Penitent 1548 Grace Darling 1649 Miss Chester 1550 The Soul of Honor 1551 Ready Money 1552 Hans Yon Stein 1653 Laugh when you can 1564 Plague of my Life 1555 Atonement. Les Mis- 1656 Charms [erables. 1657 Staff of Diamonds 1658 A Fair Encounter 1559 Cabin Boy 1560 Wheel of Fortune VOLUME 105 1561 Caught in his own Trap 1562 Laid up in Port 1563 For Better or Worse 1564 Love Wins 1565 Deeds, not Words 1566 Lottery of Life 1567 Tramp’s Adventure 1568 Tradesman’s Son 1569 Sixteen String Jack 1570 The Miller’s Maid 1571 Allow me to Apologise 1572 D’ye know me now 1573 The Sea 1574 Our Pet 1575 Stolen Jewess VOLUME 106. 1576 20 min. under Umbrella 1577 Mr. Joffin’s Latch Key 1578 Watch and Wait 1579 Family Pictures 1580 Agnes De Vere 1581 The Two Orphans Is. 1582 The Fatal Glass 1583 Ashore and Afloat 1584 Jeannette and Jeannot 1585 By Royal Command 1586 Blow in the Dark 1587 Painless Dentistry 1588 Taking the Veil 1589 Rely on my Discretion 1590 Who Stole the Clock 1 VOLUME 107. 1591 The Bridal Wreath 1592 The Gold Fiend 1593 Tom Bowling . 1594 Narcisse the Vagrant i 1595 Every one has his fault i 1596 The Devil’s Ducat 1597 Parted 1598 Love and Honour 1599 On the Clyde 1600 Mary’s Dream 1601 Bitter Reckoning 1602 The Vampire 1603 Headless Horseman 1604 Oor Geordie 1605 Eileen Oge VOLUME 108. 1606 Cracked Heads burl. 1607 Jacket of Blue 1608 Bathing 1609 Ladies Battle 1610 An Old Score 1611 For Honor Sake 1612 My Sister from India 1613 Our Bitterest Foe 1614 Maria" Martin 1615 Among the Relics 1616 Nabob for an hour 1617 An Old Man 1618 Village Nightingale 1619 Our Nelly 1620 Partners for Life . VOLUME 109. 1621 Chopstick and Spikins 1622 Chiselling 1623 Barbarossa 1624 Birds in their little, &c. 1625 Pretty Predicament 1626 The Wife, 1-,. 1627 Brian Boroihme 1628 Seven Sins 1629 Good Natured Man 1630 Hand and Glove 1631 Keep your Eye on Her 1632 British Born 1633 Jessamy’s Courtship 1634 False Alarm 1635 Up in the World VOLUME 110. 1636 Uncle’s Will, Is. 1637 Fame 1638 One in the Hand, &c. 1639 Chain of Guilt 1640 Peter Bell 1641 Little Sunshine 1642 Insured at Lloyds 1643 Demon of the Desert 1644 Dice of Death 1645 False Colours 1646 Rose of Corbeil 1647 The Signal 1648 Tower of Lochlain 1649 Vidocq 1650 Weaver of Lyons VOLUME 111. 1651 Who’ll lend me a Wife 1652 Extremes meet 1653 Bould Soger Boy 1654 Golden Plough 1655 Sweethearts 1636 Little Back Parlour 1657 Anchor of Hope 1658 Home Again 1659 Sylvester Dagger wood 1660 Tale of a Comet 1661 Deep Red Rover, Brlsq. 1662 Unprotected Female 1663 Under False Colours 1664 Heroes 1665 Who do they take me for VOLUME 112. 1666 The Provost of Bruges 1667 Bell Ringer of St-'Paul’s 1668 Philanthropy 1669 Weak Woman 1670 Velvet and Rags 1671 Little Vixens 1672 Cut for Partners 1673 The Coming Woman 1674 Love’s Alarms 1675 Telephone 1676 An appeal to the feelings 1677 Too late to save 1678 Just my luck 1679 Grateful Father 1680 Happy medium VOLUME 113. 1681 All’s well that ends well 1682 Poppleton’s predicaments 16S3 Auld acquaintance 1684 Weeds 1685 Sole survivor 1686 Brewer of Preston 1687 White pilgrim 1688 Neck or Nothing 1689 Dentist's Clerk 1690 Winter’s Tale 1691 Old Soldiers 1692 My Daughter’s D6but 1693 Word of Honour 1694 False Step, Is. 1695 Sold again VOLUME 114 1696 Guy Faux 1697 Little Madcap 1698 Handsome Jack 1699 Scarlet Dick*. 1700 Iiz. 1701 St. Patrick’s Day: 1702 Behind the Scenes 1703 Wedding March 1704 Wild Boy of Bohemia 1705 My wile’s father’s sister 1706 His Novice 1707 Much too clever 1708 Where shall I dine 1709 Innkeeper’s Daughter 1710 Highland Fling VOLUME 115. 1711 Lodgings for Single Gen 1712 Note Forger [tlemen 1713 Hamlet Improved 1714 Qur Friends, Is. 1716 Queen of Hearts 1716 Lady of Lyons Married 1717 Bitter Cold [& Settled 1718 Peacock’s Holiday 1719 Daisy Farm 1720 Wrinkles 1721 Lancashire Lass 1722 On an Island 1723 Married in Haste 1724 Q. 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New York : SAMUEL FRENCH & SON, PUBLISHERS, 3S, EAST Uth STREET. JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK; /•% CHARACTERS. Gum Blundebeobe j a mlLhmwn Giant distantly re ( latecc to several Hairy talcs . Jack (a Giant-killer and a young lady-killer) Lucy (a girl of the period) Mrs. Blukdereore (a girl of a former period) Mrs Marplot I ^ ac ^ 8 mother — inclined to give him a ( Jack-kiting. } } SCENE—For a Parlour or Drawing-room, tho Scone may bo arranged as follows :—Provide four or six large sheets of brewn paper, gluo them together at the edges, with cliarctal outline a piece of land¬ scape, trees, <&c., extending about five feet from the part intended for the ground. With powdered colours, size and water, paint in blue and white for the sky, the clouds, &c., with white only, shaded with white and blue and red ochre; then puro blue for the distance—same and yellow ochre for middle distance, and yellow oclirc and Vandyke brown f or foreground, adding bits of rustic work. When the ground colour i3 dry, then paint a large vine over the top and sides of scene, and on left a porch and sign board, “Mangling Done,” this being hung up against the wall, with addition of clothes line and wasli-tub, forms the first scene. The Beanstalk is made by a long strip of brown paper to reach from floor to ceiling, about eighteen inches wide—an old flower- box with a piece of blind-roller serve for the practical machinery, tho stalk being drawn from the box to tho ceiling of the room by means of a piece of twine run through a ring near tho cornice of room—curtains may bo festooned at the sides, and these when let down, should conceal, the first scene, and form the second—tho Giant’s apartment. The bird scene is the first repeated. The Giant should conceal himself at ho wing, and jump off at tho proper time from a side-board or high chair. Jack should hide himself behind the beanstalk W a ^ .stool for this scone, and for the end of first scene. H (0(0^ l j cop Z JACK AND THE BEAN STALK. r> 3 DRESSES. These must be left to the taste and discretion of the actors. The following hints may assist them:— Giant. —A pair of white pantaloons or Nankeen trousers, well stuffed at the calves, and cross-gartered; boots, a shawl, set into a band for a skirt, with silver—tin or white card-board buckle, a Garibaldi or coloured shirt, a damask curtain for cloak, grotesque wool wig, and dish-cover for helmet, wooden dagger. Jack. —(Should bo played by a youth,) Iv ni ckerbo ckors and giitcr3 with tassels, scarf round waist, Garibaldi or loose shirt, turn-down collar, hat and feather. Lucy.—(Should bo played by a young lady.) A short dress of white muslin, short skirt over, hair in curls, head-dress of flowers, white kid gloves, white boots and tassels. Mrs. Blundfkbore. —(Played by a gentleman.) Full skirt and under garments, the body of dress may be made of yellow glazed lining cut square, head-dress or tiara of same with white muslin hanging down, boots and tassels, white kid gloves, Mrs. Marplot. —(Played by a gentleman.) Shoes and bows, short petticoat with upper skirt looped up, kerchief or small shawl arranged over body, small apron, chignon, hair tied up with ribbon. First produced in private , 29 th Fecembev, 1SC9. Time of representation—55 minutes. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK ■o- SCENE FIRST .—View of Anywhere in Particular , with Mrs. Marplot's cottage. Clothes on line aaoss stage, Mrs. Marplot discovered at ivashrtub. SONG— Mrs. Marplot—Air: “ Cork Lcg. u A widow am I, without any flam, I don't tell you now a word of: a cram, It’s rubbing and scrubbing Jack’s linen I am: When he ought to be planting, He’s out gallivanting, And he’s kicking his heels In quadrilles and reels, And lie don’t care the least wliat his poor mother feels, With a tooral, Ac. (’ coming forward) Oh, it’s quite true—to me, though that’s all one; I’m forced to do this washing for my son. “ Tub be or not tub be ”—it always follcrs, I must get up that young scamp’s fronts and collars; He never asks me whether I am willin’, Nor pays me, however I may send my bill in. It’s useless making the most firm resistance; I’m taking mangling in for an existence. Oh, here he comes, as usual, I declare. ( lo'jhng of } n f As mad, I fear, as ever a March hare. SC, 1] JACK AND TIIE BEANSTALK, 5 Jack. (without it.) Tol do ricty ! Mrs. M. Hark at him! There, I cannot guess , What things have come to. lie’ll get in a mesa With all his fast ways. Oh, it’s of no use; His loose style shows he has a tile that’s loose. * And what I fear, would prove my greatest fright, He’ll go out on the loose, and conic home tight. (goes up, Enter Jack, it. SONG—Ant: u Chichalcary Cove” I’m a jolly little cove When out upon a spree, All thoughts about my pocket-money scorning * I oft slip out at night, Put my mammy in a fright, By not making my appearance till the morning. Mrs. M. Oh, you naughty boy ! where have you been ? Jack. To a Temperance Meeting ! Mrs. M. Where’s the green In my eye ? that don’t explain your outing Jack. A fact, upon my honour, I’ve been spouting. Mrs. M. I’m very angry with you. Jack. Dearest mother My duty towards you is unbounded. Mrs. M. Bother! Don’t blarney me. Jack. And let dare to me hope That yon arc comfortably olf for soap. Mrs. M. Why do you want to know ? Jack. Nay, don’t refuse. And is it Glenfield’s starch you always use ? * Mrs. M. I use it all for you, yet I would bet You’d wear moustarchcrs ! Jack. I can’t grow ’em yet! You do my dickey’s ? Mrs. M. That’s not all I’d do— Just as I lather them I’d lather you. G JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. LSo. 1 SONG;—Hits. Mar blot—A in: “ Poverty's Child . 19 Perhaps you’ll lose your mother, But you’ll never have another j , You are so dreadful wild, : i But you’d better draw it mild. .. ' ; With no one to assist her, She washes for you. mister, You may come to poverty, child. Jack. Nay, mother, don’t be cross, how you do holler Just ’cos a fellow’s now out of collar, Then too you would curtail my free enjoyment, (Inly because I am out of employment. And then you always keep me in disgrace. Mrs. M. Why don’t you manage then to get a placo, Or what is better far—no degradation, Pursue a calling in your proper station : Your father was a gardener—be the same. Jack. I’m up to quite another sort of game. Gardener, forsooth! no, that’s against my natur’ I could not stoop to dig, its infra-dignitatur. Besides, good dame, tho’ I would not be preaching, Isn’t this going ’gainst your own good teaching? My moral culture I’ve been overhauling, An horticulture’s (a naughty culture) not a moral calling'. Besides, again, for me ’tis far too slow, We plough by steam, but seeds take time to grow.. Mrs. M. You would do well to stick to it. Jack. Oh, never! Mrs. M. You might do vvorser than it, howsomdeveiv I’ll go—I see I am not wanted. ^ Jack. ' Tarry! What say you now if I should marry? Mrs. M. My poor lost boy ! (embracing him.) Jack. You don’t see iny appliance;, I mean a wealthy matrimonial alliance. See ( shoving glove , fan , nosegay) these are trophies' of my last night’s bail. The owners say they love mo. so. r JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. 7 Mrs. M. One and all! Oh, well, I never did, in my young days! Girls are so forward now—that’s what I says. Jack. And what is this? (producing bean from voclcet. Whatever does it mean ? It looks like—yes, it is a large horse-bean ! Ah, I remember, an old lady gave it To mo, and told me I had better save it; ’T would bring me such good fortune. Well, who knows? Perhaps it will. I’ll set it, so here goes! (Music — Jack sets bean at the side , n. u. e. Exit Mns. Marplot with ivash- tub, <£ sir - - Oh dear, no, you can’t go, I’m 1 , . He’s | your fo °’ sir ’ You must kuow. Jack. (c. front) Oh dear, no, I can’t go, / I might know, sir, You’re my foe, sir, &c. Mrs. B, This rascal came in as a friend, He passed the time of day, We chatted gaily, what a sell! Blunder. He shall not get away. He grabs my cash, but I object To parting with it so. He must expect to drop the tin, Or else to find a foe, (they run after Jack, who dodges them , Mrs. Blunderbore/«Z?s, Blunderbore falls over her , and they all scramble off l.) SCENE THIRD,— DoionsJdre, with Marplot's cottage (as in Scene 1.) Enter Dame Marplot, leading in Lucy, l. u. e. DUET.— Air ; “ Away with Melancholy ” Dame M. Don’t give way to melancholy, Eor time will changes bring ; To try and make you jolly, I merrily, merrily sing, fal la, Lucy. Eor me it would be folly, Till time my Jack shall bring, His return would make me jolly, I’d merrily, merrily sing, fal la. (repeat together—money hags fall from above. Dame M. YVhat, golden showers falling from the skiea ? Bucy. And Jac]*: himself—surprise upon surprise ! 18 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, [Sc. 3 Eater Jack from beanstalk , at r. side. Jack. Here, at thy feet, Lucy, I lay my trophies; A trifle to buy tables, chairs, and sofas. Ltjcy. (l., embracing him) I am so glad to see you back again. You are not hurt ? Jack. I haven’t e’en a stain Upon my polished upper leathers—see! Nothing could cleaner, nicer, or more spotless be. (noise without — Jack looks up beanstalk . Da.me Marplot enters from the house and returns with telescope—comic business). It is the giant—I will cut him dead : The case shall soon be settled on his head! His swift career immediately I’ll stop, By ordering for his lordship just one chop. Quick, pass the chopper—I must try and catch it. Lucy, (giving hatchet) I’m not the sort of girl to throw the hatchet. Jack chops the beanstalk—it falls) Blunderbore stumbles on and foils prostrate, l, u. r, Jack, (l.) How feel you after that ? Blunder, (c. faintly) I am killed quite, I’m done with that downer. Dame M. Serve you right. Jack. I’ve vanquished you. Blunder, I give in ! Jack. Make your mind up. Your hand ipon it ! Help us with the wind-up. (Blunderbore gets up and comes forward) Enter Madame Blunderbore, l. Blunder, (c.) Ladies and gentlemen, once upon a time I met with a nice little book in rhyme, In which the story which you’ve just seen played "Was told without the jokes we’ve called in aid ; So, thinking that your pleasure it would serve, We’ve ventured ; and we hope that we deserve Indulgent criticism. Wo cant’t mend it— Our play is done, and so we’d better end i$ f *$} i§ SC; 3] JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Fix Ale — " Perfect Care? Blunder; (sings) Oh, we have played some funny tricks ; You think us silly elves, But in life’s road we may get kicks, So take care of yourself* Jack. Once I loved a nice young gal, Named Lucy, to be sure; When we are spliced I hope she’ll prove To me a perfect cure. All. ( dancing ) A cure, &c. Dame M. My washing o’er, my task is done; My cares I now lay by— Those troubles for my slippery son, I may confess my eye! Lucy. Hand in hand with Jack, my life In joy I may ensure. Madam B. In matrimonial bliss you’ll find For all a perfect cure. All dance to u A cure, a cure,” Lucy. Jack. Mrs, B. Bluitdebdork. Dai\ub. (*•) (*•) tovtaitt. . . - ■ ,r ■ 1 I ' No Goods Exchanged or Sent on Approval. i ) > > l i S > * > i i t J 1 2 s ) 4 > 1 ( \ N. s > 4 > 4 i ) ) i * l > ) 2 t -4 4 1 2 2 5 ) 4 3 4 4 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF PLAYS, AND DRAMATIC WORKS, With a Complete List of Amateur Plays and Articles. -*- C O N T PAGE. Amateur Operas. 30 Amateur Plays ., 35 Articles needed by Amateurs .. .. 45 Bits of Burlesques.26 Bound Set of Plays .. 22 Brough’s Burlesques.30 Bulwer Lytton’s Plays.23 Burnt Cork.. .. .. 45 Charades.26 Comic Dramas for Male Characters.. 30 Costume Plates, Male.39 Costume Plates, Female.42 Cumberland's Edition.16 Darkey Drama .27 Dramas for Boys.30 English Operas .* .. .. 31 Engravings.. .. ..23 Ethiopian Dramas.27 Evening’s Entertainment.28 Fairy and Home Plays.. ..28 French Opera Bouffes.30 French’s (Late Lacy’s) Edition .. .. 2 F-c:.eh’s Standard and Minor Drama 14 Grease Paints.48 Guide Books.29 Italian Operas.30 Juvenile Plays .28 Knight’s Cabinet Shakespeare .. .. 24 Ladies’ Plays.29 Lightning for Private Theatricals .. 46 Make-up Book .. .. 48 Make-up Box.48 ENTS. PAGE • MaleCharacter Pieces .. .. .. ..25 Miscellaneous Plays .. .. .. .. 20 Miscellaneous Works .. .. .. ..24 Mrs. Jarley’s Wax Works..25 Music for Sale.. .. ... .. .. ..31 Music to Loan . ..32 Nigger Jokes and Stump Speeches .. 28 Operettas. .. ..25 Pantomimes. .. ..24 Parlour Comedies .. .. .. .. .. 29 mParlour Magic .29 ^'Parlour Pantomimes .. .. .. ..34 Pieces of Pleasantly . .. 26 Reciters and Speakers. .. 34 Ristori’s Plays. ..24 Round Games. .. ..29 Rouge .. 46 Scenes for Amateurs ..24 Scriptural Plays.. 30 Sensation Dramas. .. .. 28 Sensation Series .26 Serio-Comic Dramas, Male Character 30 Shadow Pantomimes. .. 31 Shakespearian Costumes .. .. .. 23 Shakespeare’s Plays .. .. .. .. 23 Tableaux Lights. .. ..45 Tableaux Vivants .. .. .. .. .. 4 7 Temperance Plays.. .. .. .. .. 38 Tom Taylor’s Comedies .. .... 23 Vocal Music of Shakespeare’s Plays 31 Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, &c.. .. 47 Works on Costumes .. .. .. r - 2$ ALL MAILABLE ARTICLES IN THIS CATALOGUE SENT POST FREE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE MARKED;- FOREIGN POSTAGE MUST BE ADDED. IN ORDERING AND REMITTING BY MAIL ALWAYS SEND P.O.O. IF POSSIBLE. London : SAMUEL FRENCH, PUBLISHER, 89, STRAND. New York : SAMUEL FRENCH & SON, PUBLISHERS, 38, EAST 14th STREET. Payment MUST accompany each Order. Catalogue with above Contents Sent Free. FRENCH’S ACTING EDITION—7s. per Vol., 6d. each. VOLUME 104 1546 Keeper of the Seals 1547 The Fair Penitent 1548 Grace Darling 1649 Miss Chester 1550 The Soul of Honor 1551 Ready Money 1552 Hans VomStein 1653 Laugh when you can 1654 Plague of my Life 1555 Atonement. Les Mis- 1656 Charms [erables. 1657 Staff of Diamonds 1658 A Fair Encounter 1559 Cabin Boy 1560 Wheel of Fortune VOLUME 105 1561 Caught in his own Trap 1562 Laid up in Port 1563 For Better or Worse 1564 Love Wins 1565 Deeds, not Words 1566 Lottery of Life 1567 Tramp’s Adventure 1568 Tradesman’s Son 1569 Sixteen String Jack 1570 The Miller’s Maid 1571 Allow me to Apologise 1572 D’ye know me now 1573 The Sea 1574 Our Pet 1575 Stolen Jewess VOLUME 106. 1576 20 min. under Umbrella 1577 Mr. Joffin’s Latch Key 1578 Watch and Wait 1579 Family Pictures 1580 Agnes De Vere 1581 The Two Orphans Is. 1582 The Fatal Glass 1583 Ashore and Afloat 1584 Jeannette and Jeannot 1585 By Royal Command 1586 Blow in the Dark 1587 Painless Dentistry 1588 Taking the Veil 1589 Rely on my Discretion 1590 Who Stole the Clock ? VOLUME 107. 1591 The Bridal Wreath 1592 The Gold Fiend 1593 Tom Bowling 1594 Narcisse the Vagrant • 1595 Every one has his fault 1596 The Devil’s Ducat 1597 Parted 1598 Love and Honour 1599 On the Clyde 1600 Mary’s Dream 1601 Bitter Reckoning 1602 The Vampire 1603 Headless Horseman 1604 Oor Geordie 1605 Eileen Oge VOLUME 108. 1606 Cracked Heads burl. 1607 Jacket of Blue 1608 Bathing 1609 Ladies Battle 1610 An Old Score 1611 For Honor Sake 1612 My Sister from India 1613 Our Bitterest Foe 1614 Maria' Martin 1615 Among the Relics 1616 Nabob for an hour 1617 An Old Man 1618 Village Nightingale 1619 Our Nelly 1620 Partners for Life VOLUME 109. 1621 Chopstick and Spikins 1622 Chiselling 1623 Barbarossa 1624 Birds in their little, &c. 1625 Pretty Predicament 1626 The Wife, Is. 1627 Brian Boroihme 1628 Seven Sins 1629 Good Natured Man 1630 Hand and Glove 1631 Keep your Eye on Her 1632 British Born 1633 Jessamy’s Courtship 1634 False Alarm 1635 Up in the World VOLUME 110. 1636 Uncle’s Will, Is. 1637 Fame 1638 One in the Hand, &c. 1639 Chain of Guilt 1640 Peter Bell 1641 Little Sunshine 1642 Insured at Lloyds 1643 Demon of the Desert 1644 Dice of Death 1645 False Colours 1646 Rose of Corbeil 1647 The Signal 1648 Tower of Lochlain 1649 Vidocq 1650 Weaver of Lyons VOLUME 111. 1651 Who’ll lend me a Wife 1652 Extremes meet 1653 Bould Soger Boy 1654 Golden Plough 1655 Sweethearts 1656 Little Back Parlour 1657 Anchor of Hope 1658 Home Again 1659 Sylvester DaggeiWood 1660 Tale of a Comet 1661 Deep Red Rover, Brlsq. 1662 Unprotected Female 1663 Under False Colours 1664 Heroes 1665 Who do they take me for VOLUME 112. 1666 The Provost of Bruges 1667 Bell Ringer of St-'Paul’s 1668 Philanthropy 1669 Weak Woman 1670 Velvet and Rags 1671 LittiS Vixens 1672 Cut for Partners 1673 The Coming Woman 1674 Love’s Alarms 1675 Telephone 1676 An appeal to the feelings 1677 Too late to save 1678 Just my luck 1679 Grateful Father 1680 Happy medium VOLUME 113. 16S1 All’s well that ends well 1682 Poppleton’s predicaments 1683 Auld acquaintance 1684 Weeds 1685 Sole survivor 1686 Brewer of Preston 1687 White pilgrim 1688 Neck or Nothing 1689 Dentist's Clerk 1690 Winter’s Tale 1691 Old Soldiers 1692 My Daughter’s D6bufc 1693 Word of Honour 1694 False Step, Is. 1695 Sold again VOLUME 114 1696 Guy Faux 1697 Little Madcap 1698 Handsome Jack 1699 Scarlet Dick*. 1700 Iiz. 1701 St. Patrick’s Day!: 1702 Behind the Scenes 1703 Wedding March 1704 Wild B6y of Bohemia 1705 My wile’s father’s sistex 1706 His Novice 1707 Much too clever 1708 Where shall I dine 1709 Innkeeper’s Daughter 1710 Highland Fling VOLUME 115. 1711 Lodgings for Single Gei 1712 Note Forger [tlemea 1713 Hamlet Improved 1714 Our Friends, Is. 1716 Queen of Hearts 1716 Lady of Lyons Married 1717 Bitter Cold [& Settle! 1718 Peacock's Holiday 1719 Daisy Farm 1720 Wrinkles 1721 Lancashire Lass 1722 On an Island 1723 Married in Haste 1724 Q. 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