Chapter II: Act IV: , 1st entrance, same with dusting cap. 2nd, 3rd and 4th entrances,

same, with apron, minus cap.

DEACON.--Acts I, II and IV. Old-fashioned-cut pantaloons, dotted vest, old-fashioned easy fitting coat; ditto shirt collar; broad brimmed, light felt hat; square watch fob dangling from watch pocket; square glass spectacles; white bald wig and white throat whiskers. Act V. Old-fashioned dark cloth suit; rose on lapel of coat.

GEORGE GRAEF.--Acts I and III. Dark cutaway suit. Straw hat. Act V. Prince Albert dress coat; light trousers. Dark dress wig and moustache.

GEO. DARRAH.--Acts I and III. Dark cutaway suit. Silk hat. Acts II and V. Prince Albert dress coat and pants. Black dress wig and moustache throughout.

BILLY.--Acts I, II and III. Long white stockings; light broad plaid pants, cut short below the knees; pleated shirt waist; loose fitting linen jacket; low-crowned, narrow-brimmed light hat. Act IV. Same with night gown thrown over. Act V. Same, minus coat. Light flaxen fright wig.

PETE.--Act I. Linen suit, straw hat. Act II. Black pants, white vest, smoking jacket, low-cut patent leather shoes, white shirt, standing collar, white tie and cuffs. Act III. Same as Act I, minus hat. Act IV, 1st entrance, same. 2nd entrance, see description; ditto, 3rd entrance; 4th entrance, same as 1st entrance. Curly negro wig throughout.

PARSON BROWNLOW.--Ministerial suit, coat buttoned up to chin, long black curly wig, black side whiskers and moustache.

PEDRO.--Make-up to represent organ-grinder.

VILLAGERS.--Modern costumes, straw hats.

FIDO.--Red flannel jacket, small straw hat with ribbon streamers. Collar with light chain attached.

PROPERTY PLOT.

Act I.

Newspaper. Note for PETE. Green umbrella and pocket-book containing check for DEACON. White powder for WHEELER. Pitcher of lemonade, salver, 1 empty glass and one filled with soda water. Carpet bag. Placard with "Pinch me" on it for BILLY. Police star. Violin.

Act II.

Books and flowers. Cigar for PETE. Dog dressed to represent monkey. Small hand organ for PEDRO. Pin for PETE. Purse and money for MRS. THORNTON.

Act III.

Bank-note and pocket-book for WHEELER. Books and papers. Candle lighted. Pitcher of water and glasses. Small pasteboard box for PETE. Photo for MRS. DARRAH. Lighted lantern, spade and flask for PETE and BILLY. Leaves. Small wooden box containing iron pot, covered with tan bark to represent mound. Iron chains. Gun loaded. Bass drum for thunder. "Flash box" for lightning. 3 sheets for "spooks." Red fire.

Act IV.

Dust pan and brush, broom and bits of paper. Linen suit, spectacles, wig and whiskers, similar to DEACON'S, for PETE. Dress and wig, similar to AMELIA'S, for PETE. Flour and dough for DAISY. Bandages for BILLY.

Act V.

Large butcher knife for PETE. Prayer-book for PARSON. Small pasteboard box. Charm and note for GRAEF. Handcuffs for Officer. Large piece of molasses cake for BILLY.

SCENE PLOT.

Act I.

SCENE.--Landscape in 4 G. Wicket fence crossing from R. 3 E. to L. 3 E. with practicable gate C. Set house R. 2 E. with practicable door and steps. Table and two chairs down L. C. Rustic settee up L. Green baize. Lights up. Time, morning.

Act II.

SCENE.--Fancy chamber boxed in 3 G., backed with Landscape in 4 G. Double door C. in flat, open and hung with curtains. Door L. 2 E. Tables down R. and L. C. Sofa up L. Large rocking chair R. near 2 E. Chairs around sides. Medallion carpet. Lights up. Time, morning.

Act III.

SCENE 1.--Street in 1 G. Practicable door R. C. in flat.

SCENE 2.--Cottage interior in 3 G. Table R. C., with chair. Chairs around sides. Door L. 2 E.

SCENE 3.--Street in 1 G.

SCENE 4.--Woods in 4 G. Mound L. 3 E. Green baize down throughout Act. Lights low. Time, night.

Acts IV and V.

SCENE.--Same as Act II.

STAGE DIRECTIONS.

The player is supposed to face the audience. R., means right; L., left; C., centre; R. C., right of centre; L. C., left of centre; D. R. C. in F., door right of centre in flat or back scene; D. C., door centre; 1 E., first entrance; 2 E., second entrance; R. U. E., right upper entrance; L. U. E., left upper entrance; 1, 2, 3, or 4 G., first, second, third or fourth grooves; UP, toward the back of the stage; DOWN, toward the audience.

R. R.C. C. L.C. L.

THE DEACON.