Chapter VI: Act II: Mrs. Bagg's home

Time in representation 1 to 1-1/2 hours, as preferred.

"The charming little comedy 'Mrs. Bagg's Bargain Day,' was given
most successfully last night before the Fortnightly Club of this
place, and all were in hearty appreciation of its delightful merit.
The play was in the hands of gifted amateurs, so the humor and
pertinence of the text were in no way impaired."--_Eleanor Havens
Grant, Jamestown, N. Y._

"Given by Unity Dramatic Club, Springfield, Mass. The chapel was
packed full of people and so many turned away that the performance
will be again presented. A remarkably bright little
play."--_Springfield Republican._

Given by Alumnae of Albany Academy for Girls, benefit of Endowment
Fund, $250 realized. Later repeated by same amateurs for various
charities, seven performances in all being given. "A tremendous
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every representation."--_Albany Argus._

"I am delighted with 'Mrs. Bagg's Bargain Day' and know it will
meet with success wherever presented."--_Miss Adele Ripont,
Instructor in Elocution and Physical Culture, Central High School,
Buffalo, N. Y._

"'Mrs. Bagg's Bargain Day' was by far the greatest hit of anything
ever tried here. We found the parts very easy to take."--_Miss
Edith Irwin, President Y. W. C. A., Iberia Academy, Iberia,
Missouri._

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and want to commence work right away."--_Miss Lois B. Warner,
Salisbury, Conn._

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GOOD AS GOLD

(Second Edition with Notes)

A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS

The title, "Their Rich Relative," may be substituted if preferred.

Dramatis Personae

MRS. ROGERS
MARIE }
HESTER }
DOROTHY } daughters of Mrs. Rogers
THEODORA }
MRS. LAURA VOSE sister of Mrs. Rogers
MISS LUCINDA PHELPS distant cousin of Mrs. Rogers
ROSA the maid
JANET }
ISABEL } little school girls
BAGGAGE-MAN
MUSICIANS

As many male characters as desired may be introduced in Act II as travelers, newsboys, ticket agent, boot black, etc., etc. (See notes).

Play may be given by female characters only if preferred. A stewardess may be substituted for the baggage-man or baggage-man eliminated. (See notes).

Time--The present. Place--New England village.

Time in representation, longer form 2 hours; shorter form 1-1/2 hours.

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ideas, bright and interesting from beginning to end."--_Mrs. Eugene
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Price 25 cents.

A SUCCESSFUL STRATAGEM

A COMEDY IN ONE ACT

Dramatis Personae

COLONEL WENTWORTH Retired army officer
COLONEL ASHMORE In active service
CAROLINE WENTWORTH An only daughter, aged 18
NORA A maid

Time 1 hour

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Price 25 cents.

UNCLE JOE'S JEWEL

A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS

COMEDY GIVEN AT WORTHINGTON.

Initial Performance of Miss Rice's "Uncle Joe's Jewel" a Success.

The initial performance of a three-act comedy at Worthington, "Uncle Joe's Jewel," the latest play of Miss Katharine McDowell Rice, took place Friday. The parts were all excellently taken as follows:

Molly Armstrong Mrs. O. B. Ireland
Grace Horton The author
Nora, the janitor's daughter Miss Rachel Ely
Mr. Winthrop ("Uncle Joe") W. G. Rice, Jr.
Jack Wetherbee Raymond Buck
Karl Pfeffer Donald Stevens
Postman Raymond Laird

Stage Manager--Miss Susan Rice.

The audience was a most appreciative one, the play being received with constant laughter and applause. Among those from out of town who came especially for the play were Mr. and Mrs. Goddard of New York, Mrs. and Miss Gardner and Mr. Henry Carter of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Mellor of Philadelphia, Mrs. William Bryant of Montclair, N. J., Mrs. Lyman James of Williamsburg, Mrs. Harry Williams and Mrs. H. R. Hinckley of Northampton, Mrs. and Miss Merritt and Mr. Merritt of Brooklyn, Mrs. Gillette of Hudson, Prof. Wellington of Amherst, and Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs of Huntington. Word was received from Senator and Mrs. Crane that they had hoped to be present, but were unavoidably detained. There were also large parties from Middlefield, South Worthington, Littleville and Chesterfield. Between Acts I and II some charming novelties from Paris were sold by Mrs. W. G. Rice for benefit of new scenery and curtains, about $25 being realized. Between Acts II and III Mrs. Rice delighted the audience with some French songs, accompanied by Miss Julia Rogers of Springfield. After the play the audience went largely out of doors to enjoy the charming afternoon. Here Miss Rice received many congratulations on the success of the play; $35 was received at the door, to which was added $17 from friends present, making a total of $52 for the library.

The play was repeated in the evening for the benefit of the woman's benevolent society and parish work; $36 was taken at the door, to which was added the money received from sale of candy and refreshments, making a total of about $60 for this benefit.--_Springfield Republican._

_BY KATHARINE MCDOWELL RICE, WORTHINGTON, MASS._

UNCLE JOE'S JEWEL

A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS

MOLLY ARMSTRONG
GRACE HORTON
NORA, the janitor's daughter
MR. WINTHROP ("Uncle Joe")
JACK WETHERBEE
KARL PFEFFER
POSTMAN

Place: Apartment of Misses Horton and Armstrong

PERMISSION TO ACT MUST BE OBTAINED OF THE AUTHOR

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Price 25 cents

ALL ENDORSEMENTS UNSOLICITED ALL USED BY PERMISSION

DR. HARDHACK'S PRESCRIPTION

A PLAY FOR CHILDREN IN FOUR SHORT ACTS

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

GRANDMA PROUDIE
MAMMA PROUDIE
EMILY PROUDIE
AUNT FLIGHTY
AUNT HIGHTY-TIGHTY
PUSSY WILLOW
MARY, the maid
DR. HARDHACK

Price 25 cents.

GOLFER GOOP'S GAUNTLET

FOR CHILDREN

Entertainment to be given with PUNCH AND JUDY PUPPETS

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NEW WAX WORKS

With Up-to-Date Figures and Original Speeches

A modern adaptation of the old and well-known Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works

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