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A farcical comedy in 3 acts. By Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. Produced originally at the Times Square Theatre, New York. 9 males, 6 females. Modern costumes and naval uniforms. 2 interior scenes.
During a reception on board H. M. S. "Falcon," a cruiser on the China Station, Captain Randall of the Marines has become engaged to Fay Eaton, and in his enthusiasm induces her to stay and have dinner in his cabin. This is met with stern disapproval by Fay's chaperon, Charlotte Hopkinson, who insists that they leave at once. Charlotte, however, gets shut up in the compass room, and a gay young American widow accepts the offer to take her place, both girls intending to go back to shore in the late evening. Of course, things go wrong, and they have to remain aboard all night. By this time the Captain has to be told, because his cabin contains the only possible accommodations, and he enters into the conspiracy without signalling the Admiral's flagship. Then the "Falcon" is suddenly ordered to sea, and the Admiral decides to sail with her. This also makes necessary the turning over to him of the Captain's quarters. The presence of the ladies now becomes positively embarrassing. The girls are bundled into one cabin just opposite that occupied by the Admiral. The game of "general-post" with a marine sentry in stockinged feet is very funny, and so are the attempts to explain matters to the "Old Man" next morning. After this everything ends both romantically and happily.
(Royalty, twenty-five dollars.) PRICE 75 CENTS.
A comedy in 3 acts. By Myron C. Fagan. Produced originally at the Vanderbilt Theatre, New York. 4 males, 5 females., 2 interior scenes. Modern costumes.
Nothing is really private any more--not even pajamas and bedtime stories. No one will object to Nancy's private affair being made public, and it would be impossible to interest the theatre public in a more ingenious plot. Nancy is one of those smart, sophisticated society women who wants to win back her husband from a baby vamp. Just how this is accomplished makes for an exceptionally pleasant evening. Laying aside her horn-rimmed spectacles, she pretends indifference and affects a mysterious interest in other men. Nancy baits her rival with a bogus diamond ring, makes love to her former husband's best friend, and finally tricks the dastardly rival into a marriage with someone else.
Mr. Fagan has studded his story with jokes and retorts that will keep any audience in a constant uproar.
(Royalty, twenty-five dollars.) PRICE 75 CENTS.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL; OR, THE MISER'S WARNING!
(ADAPTED FROM CHARLES DICKENS'S CELEBRATED WORK.)
Author of Fair Rosamond, Farinelli, The Dream of Fate, Oliver Twist, Linda, The Pearl of Savoy, Victorine of Paris, Dominique, Bohemians of Paris, &c.
NEW YORK | LONDON SAMUEL FRENCH | SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. PUBLISHER | 26 SOUTHAMPTON STREET 25 WEST 45TH STREET | STRAND
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
Ebenezer Scrooge, the Miser Mr. R. Honner Frank Freeheart, his Nephew Mr. J. T. Johnson Mr. Cheerly Mr. Hawkins Mr. Heartly Mr. Green Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's Clerk Mr. Vale Dark Sam Mr. Stilt
CHARACTERS IN THE DREAM.
Euston, a ruined Gentleman Mr. Lawler Mr. Fezziwig Mr. Dixie Old Joe, a Fence Mr. Goldsmith Ghost of Jacob Marley Mr. Morrison Ghost of Christmas Past Mr. Lewis Ghost of Christmas Present Mr. Heslop Ghost of Christmas to Come * Dark Sam Mr. Stilt Peter, Bob's Eldest Son Miss Daly Tiny Tim Master Brady Mrs. Freeheart Mrs. Hicks Ellen, Scrooge's former love Mrs. H. Hughes Mrs. Cratchit Mrs. Daly
First produced at the Royal Surrey Theatre, Feb. 5th, 1844.
COSTUME.
SCROOGE--Brown old-fashioned coat, tea colour breeches, double-breasted white waistcoat. 2nd.--Dressing gown and slippers.
FRANK--Private dress.
MR. CHEERLY--Blue coat, cord breeches, and gaiters.
MR. HEARTLY--Green coat, black breeches, top boots.
BOB CRATCHIT--Black old-fashioned coat, black trousers.
DARK SAM--Dark green shooting coat and breeches, ragged. Second dress--Shabby black coat.
EUSTON--Shabby private clothes.
MR. FEZZIWIG--Black coat, black breeches, double-breasted waistcoat, and striped stockings.
MARLEY'S GHOST--Slate coloured coat, waistcoat, and pantaloons, black boots, white frill, white band.
CHRISTMAS PAST--White dress trimmed with summer flowers, rich belt, fleshings and sandals.
CHRISTMAS PRESENT--Long green robe, trimmed with ermine, flesh body and legs, wreath round head.
CHRISTMAS TO COME--Very long black gown.
TINY TIM--Blue jacket and trousers.
ALL THE LADIES--Modern dresses.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
ACT I.
SCENE I.--_Chambers of SCROOGE, the Miser. One side of it is filled up with a desk and high stool, the other is a fireplace, fire lighted. Easy chair table, with candlestick upon it, etc., etc._
SCROOGE, the Miser, discovered near fire. BOB CRATCHIT, writing near desk, L. H. As the Curtain rises he descends from stool--approaches fire to stir it.
SCROOGE. Bob--Bob, we shall be obliged to part. You'll ruin me in coals!
BOB. Ruin you--with such a fire in such weather! I've been trying to warm myself by the candle for the last half hour, but not being a man of strong imagination, failed.
SCR. Hark! I think I hear some one in the office. Go--see who it is.
BOB. (Aside.) Marley's dead--his late partner is dead as a door nail! If he was to follow him, it wouldn't matter much.
(Exit 2 E. L. H.
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