Category: Humour

The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts

an invitation.--"By golly, he's mad already."--Meeting of Graef and Wheeler.--"I'm no coward; I'll either live down the stigma attached to it, or die in the attempt."--A promised reward.--The Deacon's arrival.--"I'm a gentleman, sir."--"Be sure to put a little stick in it."--T...

Chapters

18. Scene 1.--_A street in 1st Grooves. Practicable door R., in

=Mrs. D.= Hush, my child, that is naughty. You must remember that no matter what papa does, you are still his little daughter, and must love him and be good.

16. ACT I.

Scene:--_Garden. Eastville Hotel. Set house R. 2 E., with practicable door and steps. Wicket fence from R. 4 E. to L. 4 E., with practicable gate C. Rustic table and two chairs...

17. ACT II.

=Scene.=--_MRS. THORNTON'S sitting-room. PETE is seated on rocking-chair R., with left leg dangling over arm; has lighted cigar in R. hand and occasionally draws it. Is rocking...

19. ACT IV.

=Scene.=--_MRS. THORNTON'S sitting-room, same as Act II. As curtain rises DAISY is discovered C. with broom in left hand, pointing with right hand to small pile of bits of paper...

20. ACT V.

=Deacon.= In a short time, my love, Helen will be the happy bride of Mr. Wheeler. Oh, that I could persuade you to become my blushing bride at the same time. (_places arm around...

33. ACT IV.--At Uncle Toby's.--A wonderful climate.--An impudent rascal.--A

This work, without a rival in the field of dramatic literature, covers the entire subject of amateur acting, and answers the thousand and one questions that arise constantly to...

39. Chapter VII. SPECIAL HINTS TO LADIES.--The Make-up. Theatrical Wigs and

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

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 dangl...

26. ACT III. BEFORE RICHMOND.--The home of Mrs. De Mori.--The two

documents.--A little misunderstanding.--A deserted wife.--The truth revealed.--Brought to light.--Mother and child.--Rowena's sacrifice.--The American Eagle spreads his wings.--...

30. ACT V.--Legree's plantation on the Red River.--Home again.--Uncle

Tom's noble heart.--"My soul ain't yours, Mas'r."--Legree's cruel work.--Legree and Cassy.--The white slave.--A frightened brute.--Legree's fear.--A life of sin.--Marks and Cute...

23. ACT III. TWO DAYS LATER.--Plot and counterplot.--Gentleman and

convict.--The price of her life.--Some new documents.--The divided banknotes.--Sunshine through the clouds.--Prepared for a watery grave.--Deadly peril.--Father and daughter.--T...

37. Chapter V. THE FEATURES AND THEIR TREATMENT.--The Eyes: Blindness. The

Eyelids. The Eyebrows: How to paint out an eyebrow or mustache; How to paste on eyebrows; How to regulate bushy eyebrows. The Eyelashes: To alter the appearance of the eyes. The...

15. SCENE 4.--Woods in 4 G. Mound L. 3 E. Green baize down throughout Act.

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 o...

6. Act IV. House dress with apron. Act V. Elegant silk dress. Slightly

MISS AMELIA.--Act II. Either a very plain or very flashy dress; eyeglasses dangling from cord; regulation spinster curls, gray. Act IV. Dress to suit taste. Act V. Elaborate get...

3. Act III. _Scene 1._ A street. Mother and child.--"Mamma, will we never

_Scene 2._ George Graef's lodgings. Graef meditates.--The finding of the diamonds.--Meeting of Graef and Mrs. Darrah.--"Minnie, is this you?"--"Welcome little coz."--The photo.-...

24. ACT I. AT FORT LEE, ON THE HUDSON.--News from the war.--The

meeting.--The colonel's strange romance.--Departing for the war.--The intrusted packet.--An honest man.--A last request.--Bitter hatred.--The dawn of love.--A northerner's sympa...

5. Act V. Scene, Mrs. Thornton's sitting-room. The Deacon in clover.

An interruption.--"Hang the Parson!"--The interrupted marriage ceremony.--"That man has a wife living."--"'Tis false!"--An attack.--Pete to the rescue.--"No, it is a forgery."--...

22. ACT II. SCENE AS BEFORE; time, night.--Dark clouds gathering.--Changing

the jackets.--Father and son.--On duty.--A struggle for fortune.--Loved for himself.--The divided greenbacks.--The agreement.--An unhappy life.--The detective's mistake.--Arrest...

1. Act I. Scene, Eastville Hotel garden. The Robbery.--Pete delivers

an invitation.--"By golly, he's mad already."--Meeting of Graef and Wheeler.--"I'm no coward; I'll either live down the stigma attached to it, or die in the attempt."--A promise...

10. 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, spa...

2. Act II. Scene, Mrs. Thornton's sitting-room. Pete promotes himself.--"I

spruced up to do de honors ob de 'casion."--Miss Amelia is anxious about her dear little pet.--"Ze dog or ze money."--"Horrid men, but dear doggy woggy."--The Deacon's reception...

4. Act IV.--Scene, Mrs. Thornton's sitting-room. Daisy shows Pete what

she would do.--Miss Amelia's heart is in a flutter.--"I know I'll refuse him."--Pete at his old tricks.--"Then kiss me."--Consternation. --Pete continues his tricks.--"'Tis he,...

21. ACT I. THE HOME OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE KEEPER.--An autumn afternoon.--The

insult.--True to herself.--A fearless heart.--The unwelcome guest.--Only a foundling.--An abuse of confidence.--The new partner.--The compact.--The dead brought to life.--Saved...

25. ACT II. ON THE BATTLEFIELD.--An Irishman's philosophy.--Unconscious of

danger.--Spies in the camp.--The insult.--Risen from the ranks.--The colonel's prejudice.--Letters from home.--The plot to ruin.--A token of love.--True to him.--The plotters at...

36. Chapter IV. THE MAKE-UP BOX.--Grease Paints. Grease Paints in Sticks;

Flesh Cream; Face Powder; How to use Face Powder as a Liquid Cream; The various shades of Face Powder. Water Cosmétique. Nose Putty. Court Plaster. Cocoa Butter. Crêpe Hair and...

14. 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 ro...

13. 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....

8. 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 so...

29. ACT IV.--The lonely house.--Tom and St. Clare.--Topsy's

keepsake.--Deacon Perry and Aunt Ophelia.--Cute on deck.--A distant relative.--The hungry visitor.--"Chuck full of emptiness."--Cute and the Deacon.--A row.--A fight.--Topsy to...

11. 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 dou...

32. ACT III.--Drawing-room at Falconer's.--Reading the news.--"Apply to

Judy!"--Louise's romance.--Important news.--Bertha's fears.-- Leamington's arrival.--Drawing the web.--Threatened.--Plotting.-- Harry and Bertha.--A fiendish lie.--Face to face....

31. ACT II.--Winter quarters.--Colonel Hastings and Sergeant Tim.--Moses.--A

message.--Tim on his dignity.--The arrival.--Playing soldier.--The secret.--The promise.--Harry in danger.--Love and duty.--The promise kept.--"Saved, at the loss of my own honor!"

12. Act V.

9. Act II.

38. Chapter VI. TYPICAL CHARACTER MASKS.--The Make-up for Youth: Dimpled

27. ACT II.--St. Clare's elegant home.--The fretful wife.--The

34. Chapter I. THEATRICAL WIGS.--The Style and Form of Theatrical Wigs and

28. ACT III.--The angel child.--Tom and St. Clare.--Topsy's mischief.--Eva's

35. Chapter II. THEATRICAL BEARDS.--How to fashion a Beard out of Crêpe