possible.
“The School at Mud Hollow” may be given in one evening, but for those
who would prefer to make two evenings of it, or to give only one part,
offer the same work announced below under the title of “_The New
Teacher at Mud Hollow School_” and “_The Last Day at Mud Hollow
School_” either of which can be given as a complete entertainment
without regard to the other one.
The New Teacher at Mud Hollow School. Being Part I. of THE SCHOOL AT
MUD HOLLOW. 6 Males and 14 Females. Time about 1 hour. Price 25 cents.
The Last Day at Mud Hollow School. Being Part II. of THE SCHOOL AT MUD
HOLLOW. 8 Males and 19 Females. Time about 1 hour. Price 25 cents.
Santa’s Rescue
[Illustration]
Two mysterious pieces of paper fall into the hands of the children,
one being found by the BOYS and one by the GIRLS. The meaning of the
inscription on each remains a mystery until it is discerned that by
placing the papers together they have the message that the “Old Witch”
of the North has captured “Santa” and holds him in an ice prison at
the North Pole. Of course there could be no “Merry Christmas” without
their “patron saint”, so guided by the “Fairy Godmother” they start
for the North Pole to rescue him. The “Old Witch” endeavors to block
the rescuers’ way by the assistance of “Old Zero” and the “Snow
Fairies” but when they learn that the snow drifts they are piling up
are to aid in keeping “Santa” from his usual Christmas activities they
get the “Sunbeam Fairies” to come to their aid and melt the snow,
while they bind with a frozen cord the “Old Witch,” who is found
indulging in a nap which she takes only once every hundred years. With
the “Old Witch” powerless and in their control the Rescue of Santa is
an easy matter.
Tho’ belated somewhat by his enforced stay at the North Pole, the
children are glad to become his “aides” in spreading a “Merry
Christmas” through all the world. This is a very clever plot, well
worked out, and will make a decided hit for the Christmas season. 4
Boys and 5 Girls with any number of Fairies. Time about 1 hour. Price
25 cents.
FARCES
Taking the Census. Mr. Cole, the Census Taker, has a funny
experience in an attempt to gather the facts required by the
government from Mrs. Almira Johnson, a “cullud lady,” and her young
son Alexander. Three characters only. Time about 10 minutes. Price 10
cents.
[Illustration]
Answering the Phone. Mrs. Courtney and her daughter have a most
trying experience with Nora Flanagan, the new “hired girl,” who in
their absence attempts to carry out the instructions given with
special reference to “answering the phone.” The final situation in
which Nora makes a date with Miss Courtney’s “intended” is ridiculous
in the extreme. 3 females. Time about 15 minutes. Price 10 cents.
The Twins and How They Entertained the New Minister. They have
a delightful time telling family secrets to the “New Minister,” who
has called for the first time. They explain the necessity of seeing
their mother to find out from her if she is “In,” for so often she is
“Out” when she is “In” and “In” when she is “Out.” 2 Males and 1
Female. Time about 15 minutes. Price 10 cents.
NO ENTERTAINMENTS SENT “ON EXAMINATION”
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Transcriber’s note:
Dialect, obsolete and alternative spellings were left unchanged.
Missing end punctuation was added.
Spelling corrections:
‘his’ to ‘this’ …Daddy always entertains this way…
‘raises’ to ‘rises’ …(Minister rises, as lady enters room,…