SX'CL Sy3)\ 4;'^ COLUMBIA DRAMA IN ONE ACT — FOR — THIRTY-ONE FEMAl FS By MRS. BELLE TEVIS SPEED PRICE, 25 CENTS NEW YORK EDGAE S. WERNER 1894 Copyright, 1894, by Edgar S. Werner 1-HIBTT BLOCUTION LKSSONS FOR S1.25, Original Recitations with Lesson-Talks. These Selections were Written Especially for Recitation, and afford Excellent Opportunities for Poses, Bird-Tones and other Vocal Effects. The pupil is not bothered with arbitrary rules, but is taught in few and plain words the essential points of the piece he is learnmg, so that every recitation with its lesson-talx is a must valuable lesson in elocution. AUNT RHODY’S DREAM.—Yankee dialect story of an old woman who. having had a theological controversy with a deacon, dreams that she goes to heaven and finds that the various sects are simply doors that all open into the same heaven. Cos¬ tume piece. MONEY MUSK.—Poem by Bayard Taylor. Talk by Mrs. Banks.—Humorous ac- •uiiit -'f '»untry dance, affording oppor- tunt^ for dan('e-»- Music icirra. THE MOTHER’S EASTER SCARF —Story of twins, one of whom loses hte arm in sav- ) ing the other from a mad dog. Both after¬ ward fall in love with the same girl, when the one-armed one kills the other—at least he thinks so—but he wakes up to find it a dream, and yields the g^l to hie brother. A QUART OP MILE.—Dutch dialect story of a deaf old woman who hails a milkman, and he, mistaking her ear-triunpet for a milk-oan, pours the milk in it. Humorous. VAN BEBBER’S ROCK.—A man puraued by Indians jumps from a high rock into the water, and is rescued by his wife. ALINE’S LOVE SONG.—A courting scene, introducing singing; music nven. Co¬ quettish, and specimly suitable for encores. PRINCE ERIC’S CHRIST-MAID.—Eric of¬ fers his hand to her who sends the fairest lilies on Easter Day. Knowing the skill of Ladv Constance, he is sure of ner success. A plot results in her supposed death, and she, covert with lilies, is about to be buried, but is restored to life. RUTHIE’S FAITH IN PRAYER.—A little girl buries her doll, and prays for another one and gets it. Suitable to be re«*ited before chiTdrea. GBANDMv ROBBINB’S TEMPERANCE MISSION. A stirring temperance recita¬ tion, intr Hlucing a prayer. Grandma Robbins is a host in herself, and the char¬ acter of Charlie appeals to every one. Pnthatic with a bftppj ending. A SQUEEZE IN THE DARK—Humorous Irian dialect. Impersonation of both male and female voices. Coquettish, merry, and sure to please. FLOSSIE LANE’S MARRIAGE.—Story of * runaway lovers who, pursued by her father, get married on the train. THE SOLDIER’S JOY.—Recitation similar to “Money Musk,’’ with music. Extremely popular ; introduces a girl first as a child, Iar«*r m woman who b eoc ...t- luateaO of the 8oldi<‘r's a husband’s joy. A LEGEND OF ROSE SUNDAY.—A pastor supposing his affianced to be dying in a distant place, is happily surprised on en¬ tering the church on Roae Sunday to find her there fully restored to Isealth. FLYING JIM’S LAST LEAP.—A pursuMl criminal, who, in return for kindness she has shown him, rescues a little girl from a burning building and loses his life. BRIDGET’S MISSION JUG.—Irish dialect recitation, suited to missionary gatherings. DOT’S CHRISTMAS; OR THE SOBER HAT.—A Christmas temperance selection. Fine opportunity for characterization, and suitable for church, parlor or stage. LAUREAME: THE MARBLE DREAM.— A statue costume recitation on the style of “Pygmalionand Galatea,” introducing music; dramatic. ONE THANKSGIVING DAY OUT 'iVEST.- Story of a young frontiersman, who, on returning home through the woods at night, is attacked by wolves. MEIN KATRINE'S BRUDDEa HANS.— Humorous Dutch dialect. Very funny story and situations. Suitable for gentle¬ men. PRINCESS IMRA AND THE GOATHERD- Story of a prince, who, diseased as a goat herd, wins a princess. Has bell-tones. Nicely printed and bound, SI.25, postpaid. Teachers* price, nsalL Address the publisher, Edgar S. Wcmer, 108 East 16 th St., New York. COIvUMBlA. A DRAMA BY MRS. BELLE TEVIS SPEED. Compiled and arranged principally from “ The Vision of Columbus,” by Samuel Rogers, and “ The Columbiad,” of Joel Barlow. Dramatis Personce. Queen. Two Attendants, maids of honor. Sixteen Girls, representing foundation principles of the Republic. Twelve Girls, six representing the navy, six the army. Scene: A throne decorated with flags of Spain and Italy. The throne should have two or three steps. Stage-setting artistic and striking, not gorgeous. Background of woods may be used. When curtain rises. Queen is seated on throne, one attendant on each side, close to Queen. Costume: Queen's dress simple but elegant; a crown of tinsel or Rhine-stones; sceptre carried by attendant while Queen speaks. The girls should all wear white, no trains. Light colors may be used for the dresses if artistically blended, but white is prefer¬ able. Each girl wears a badge marked with the foundation prin¬ ciple she represents in large gold or silver letters. Each repre¬ sentative of the army and navy should wear a badge, distinctly marked in gold or silver letters “Army ” or “ Navy.” To the music of a stirring march, girls enter from either side, each carrying a loose garland of cedar or evergreen or Margue¬ rites. The flrst girl of one line crosses flrst girl of the other line just in front of throne; second girls in each line cross, and so on down the line, until all have passed, taking direction of arrows in Fig. 1. I ' 4 COLUMBIA. Queen speaks “From Gtenoa Columbus,” etc., closing with “ What shall be the foundation stones of this great Republic ? ” Answered by 1st Maid of Honor. As name Freedom is called, the girl representing that prin¬ ciple steps forward from the right side and kneels on highest step of throne. Protected Industry takes same position on opposite side. Probity takes position on the step below, a little in front. Temperance on opposite side, same position. Contentment kneels on floor at foot of throne. Moderation kneels opposite. Labor stands behind Contentment. Art stands behind Moderation. 2d Maid of Honor speaks. Right stands to side of Contentment. Wisdom stands to side of Moderation. Equality, a smaller girl, kneels in front of Contentment, a little to the right. Civil Liberty same position in front of Moderation. Religion’s Bond kneels in centre, at foot of throne. Agriculture stands on right near front. Science stands on left near front. Genius and Beauty, small girl, kneels in foreground. Army girls stand on the left, in semicircle. Navy girls stand on the right in semicircle. Queent. From Genoa Columbus came, At once her glory and her shame. In Spain it was he caught the holy flame. ’Twas there the generous vow he made, His banners on the altar laid. There, tern pest-worn and desolate, A pilot, journeying through the wild. Stopped to solicit at the gate A pittance for his child. ’Twas there, unknowing and unknown. He stood upon the threshold stone. But hope was his, a faith sublime. That triumphs over place and time. COLUMBIA. 5 In his birth obscure, Yet born to build a fame that should endure. ’Twas night. The moon o’er the wide wave disclosed Her awful face; and Nature’s self reposed, When, slowly rising in the azure sky. Three white sails shone—but to no mortal eye— Entering a boundless sea. Alone, unchanged. Calmly beneath, the great Commander ranged. Thoughtful, not sad. And as the planet grew. His noble form, wrapped in his mantle blue. Athwart the deck a deepening shadow threw. “ Thee hath it pleased—Thy will be done! ” he said. Then sought his cabin; and, their garments spread. Around him lay the sleeping, as the dead. Columbus erred not. In that awful hour. Sent forth to save, and girt with godlike power. And glorious as the regent of the sun. An angel came. He spoke and it was done! Yet who but he, undaunted, could explore A world of waves, a sea without a shore. Trackless and vast, and wild as that revealed When round the Ark the birds of tempest wheeled. Twice in the zenith blazed the orb of light. No shade, all sun, insufferably bright! Then the long line found rest in coral groves. Silent and dark, where the sea-lion roves; And all on deck, kindling to life again. Sent forth their anxious spirits o’er the main. Oh, whence, as wafted from Elysium, whence These perfumes, strangers to the raptured sense; These boughs of gold and fruits of heavenly hue, Tingeing with vermeil light the billows blue^? COLUMBIA. And human voices on the silent air Went o’er the waves in songs of gladness there. “ Glory to God! ” unnumbered voices sang; “ Glory to God! ” the vales and mountains rang. Slowly, bareheaded, through the surf they bore The sacred Cross, and, kneeling, kissed the shore. Still would I speak of him before I went. Who among ns a life of sorrow spent. And, dying, left a world—his monument. Chains thy reward, beyond the Atlantic wave. Hung in thy chamber, buried in thy grave. Yet from these shores shall spring peace without end; Here, in his train, shall arts and arms attend: Arts to adorn, and arms but to defend. Assembling here, all nations shall be blest, The sad be comforted, the weary rest. Now stand we where Columbus stood. Columbus was purely and simply an argonaut. We are met to-day, in this Garden of the Hesperides, not to claim a useless Fleece of Gold as the price of his marvelous adven¬ ture, but to do honor to the man whose name must be forever linked with Freedom, Liberty, and a successful Republic. On this four hundredth anniversary of 'the birth of a new world, we may, indeed, “ Hail Columbia, as the happiest land. And her heroes as a heaven-born band.” And while our hearts glow with gratitude toward this undaunted mariner, we cannot forget that what Italy would not credit or assist, Spain, in the person of her noblest Queen, made possible. Thus we display, with heartfelt pride, the flag of Spain, in memory of the noble Isabella. COLUMBIA. 7 [Queen turns to either side and ashs.^ What shall he the foundation stones of this great Eepublic ? 1st Maid of Honor. Son of the moral world, Soul-searching Freedom., here assure thy stand The shock of states, the impassioned broils of life. Spring from unequal sway; but how they fly Before the splendor of thine eye! Yes, righteous Freedom^ heaven and earth and sea Yield or withold their various gifts for thee. Protected Industry^ beneath thy reign. Leads all the virtues in his filial train: Courageous Prohity^ with brow serene. And Temperance., calm, presents her placid mien; Contentment. Moderation., Labor^ Art., Mould the new man and harmonize his heart. To public plenty private ease dilates. Domestic peace to harmony of states. 2d Maid of Honor. Based on its rock of Rights your empire lies. On walls of wisdom let the fabric rise; Preserve your principles, their force unfold. Let nations prove them, and let kings behold. Equality^ your first, firm-grounded stand; Then Civil Liberty., then Religions bond. This holy triad should forever shine. The great compendium of all rights divine. Creed of all schools, whence youths by millions draw Their themes of right, their decalogues of law; Till men shall wonder, in these codes inured. How wars were made, how tyrants were endured. Then shall your works of art superior rise. Your Fruits'^ perfume a larger length of skies. ' Fair Science her gates to thy sons shall unbar. Agriculture. 8 COLUMBIA. And the East see thy morn hide the beams of her star. Nor less shall thy fair ones to glory ascend, And Genius and Beauty in harmony blend. 1st Navy GtIrl. Thy fleets to all regions thy power shall display, The nations admire and the oceans obey. Each shore to thy glory its tribute unfold And the East and the South yield their spices and gold. 1st Army Girl. As the dayspring, unbounded thy splendor shall flow. And earth’s little kingdoms before thee shall bow; While the ensigns of Union in triumph unfurled Hush the tumult of war'and give peace to the world. 2d Navy Girl. When Columbus sailed the ocean blue. It was not to find a world that was new; I have heard that he came not to discover. But with the zealous intent of a lover. There is rumor of a vision. Which may help in our decision. The ancient mariners had a favorite way Of getting, from departed shades, a say About their future—what the end would be— And thus encouraged, boldly sailed the sea. Old Homer made Ulysses call a ghost. Who showed his spouse still faithful at her post, So Virgil’s hero went to Proserpine, To learn the splendors of lulus’ line. Was Christopher denied prophetic aid ? Did no ghost show him where the New World laid ? Had he no view of that nation grand, To rise when he had found the unknown land ? COLUMBIA. Come, Homer’s muse; come Virgil’s fancy, come. And sing a song of Christoval Oolomb. Upon Atlantic’s stormy sea one night. Bleak Iceland’s rocks are coming just in sight; The other way the dreadful maelstrom roars. Between the two old “Chris ” his way explores. He and his crew believe their time has come— On one hand or the other lies their doom. No star is seen; black night and fury reign; Daylight will never see that ship again. But lo! Columbus, peering through the gloom. Perceives a moving light straight toward him come. Amazement dire, and fear and dread supreme. Come o’er his spirits as he sights that gleam. Nearer it comes, until a vision fair Breaks full upon his straining eyesight there; The presence of the Goddess smooths the sea. First seen by Christopher—the Goddess Liberty! There’s sweetness in her eye, a smile upon her lip; The vessel bows; she steps upon the ship. She speaks unto Columbus, calms his fears. And pours a tale of wonder in his ears. She made him see outspread the great New World— Columbia—the ocean’s gem, the stars and stripes un¬ furled. The rolling Mississippi, the mountains and the lakes. The plains and steepled cities a wondrous vision makes. Columbus then beat up his crew to their posts. And on wings of the wind sailed back to Spain’s coasts; And with a round oath he said: “ I’m telling you That in Fourteen Hundred and Ninety-two, I will certainly sail the ocean blue.” COLUMBIA. The oath and the vision he never forgot. Three ships and three crews he begged and he bought. His men were affrighted and longed to turn back, But the vision, the vision, forbade him to tack. And onward he sailed, till again he saw light. And was sure that his Goddess would dawn on his sight. The land came in view, and, dressed in his best. For the Goddess and sisters he went forth in quest. Three times the Atlantic he crossed and recrossed. And each time he declared his labors were lost. For though he had found the wondrous New World, For just that his sails would have never unfurled. He wanted to see that sweet Goddess once more. And her sisters he saw on the Ohio shore. It was thus that the fates made Columbus discover The New World— ly inspiring the zeal of a lover. \The ‘‘^Star-Spangled Banner^'' is played, while two girls near Queek go out quickly and bring in a large American flag on a standard, which they place on highest step of throne. Queeit takes one step down. As she begins “ When Freedom from her,^^ etc., she wraps flag gracefully around her.\ Queei^". “When Freedom from her mountain height. Unfurled her standard to the air. She tore the azure robe of night And set the stars of glory there. She mingled with its gorgeous dyes The milky baldric of the skies. And striped its pure celestial white With streakings of the morning light. Then from hife mansion in the sun COLUMBIA. n She called her eagle bearer down, And gave into his mighty hand The symbol of her chosen land. Flag of the brave! Thy folds shall fly The sign of hope and triumph high. Each soldier eye shall brightly turn To where thy sky-born glories burn. Flag of the seas! on ocean wave Thy stars shall glitter o’er the brave. Each dying wanderer of the sea Shall look at once to heaven and thee, And smile to see thy splendors fly In triumph o’er his closing eye. ‘ ‘ Flag of the free heart’s hope and home! By angel hands to valor given. Thy stars have lit the welkin dome. And all thy hues were born in heaven. Forever float that standard sheet! Where breathes the foe but falls before us. With Freedom’s soil beneath our feet. And Freedom’s banner streaming o’er us! ’.’ [All in concert.^ Columbia ! Columbia ! to glory arise. The queen of the world, and the child of the skies. Thy genius commands thee; with rapture behold. While ages on ages thy splendors unfold. Thy reign is the last and the noblest of time; Most fruitful thy soil, most inviting thy clime. Let the crimes of the East ne’er encrimson thy name. Be freedom and science and virtue thy fame. To conquest and slaughter let Europe aspire. Whelm natives in blood, and wrap cities in fire; 13 COLUMBIA. " Thy heroes the rights of mankind shall defend, And triumph pursue them and glory attend. A world is thy realm; for a world be thy laws Enlarged as thy Empire, and just as thy cause; On Freedom’s broad basis that Empire shall rise. Extend with the main, and dissolve with the skies. [ With the last words a march is played, and girls take places for the drill, ] DRILL. Music, march time. Forward in twos, smallest girls leading, until Fig. 2 is formed. c » l.Md < c risr.^r. At signal, arms are raised, garlands toward centre. A and B turn, drop arms, and march between the lines, others following. Fig. 6. 1 rtA 1 1 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 1 p B A 1 r Side step toward centre, until solid column is formed, facing audience. Stand one moment, then take four steps back. Music changes to slow waltz time. Garlands held in both hands. 1. Bend body to left; swing garland to right; left foot over right; to position. Eepeat 4 times. 2. Bend body to right; swing garland to left; right foot over left; to position. Eepeat 4 times. 3. Bend body forward, swing garland forward; left foot forward; to position. Eepeat 4 times. 4. Bend torso and head back; throw garland over head; left foot back; to position. Eepeat 4 times. End with garlands held in both hands in front. Music changes to march time. Mark time. Girls in middle to solid column; take short steps back, all forming a hollow circle about Queek. Fig. 7. B A V. 14 COLUMBIA. Forward A and B in twos. C and D about face and march. Stand in two lines, Fig. 8. D C Q ' Ficr, a. ' At signal, separate into fours, one line of fours in front, as in Fig. 9. Music changes to waltz time. Odd fours, 1, 3, 5, kneel. Kneeling fours bend heads back, garlands over heads; to position. Kepeat 4 times. At same time, standing fours bend body forward, swing garlands forward; to position. Repeat 4 times. Lines 2 and 6 face. Lines 4 and 8 face. Odd lines, with garlands dropped in front, keep still. Lines facing each other, swing garlands to centre and down, 4 times. Those kneeling rise, centre line facing audience, others face, as in Fig. 11. (aft ^eKijht I I I — I 11 1 I I — I II I I I — I II I • Bl X ' ' ' Front COLUMBIA. 15 Middle line swings forward 4 times. Lines facing right, swing to right 4 times. Lines facing left, swing to left 4 times. Music changes to march tin 0 . A ) Tn hrur: A and B srai i off, *Uicvj lullowif- fh !, I'lg. 12. a-A. Meet at bach; uiaroK-lorTrard in ionm. At Signal, fours separate int/D Fig. 13, radiating from the throne. Standing as in Fig. 13, all recite: “ Sail on, oh, Ship of State! Sail on, oh, Union stroTig and great! * Humanity with all its irars, With all the hopes of future ycais. Is hanging brouthless on thy fate! In spite of rock and tempest’s roar. In spite of false lights on the shore. Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea. Our hearts, our hopes are all with thee. 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