CHARACTERS.Captain Dorvaston(late Bengal Cavalry)Mr. Arthur Bourchier.Rev. Audley Pillenger(Vicar of Stillford, in the parish of Droneborough)Mr. Eric Lewis.Rev. Henry Thorsby(his Curate)Mr. A. E. Matthews.Gandy(Man-servant at the Vicarage)Mr. Ernest Hendrie.Newspaper BoyMaster R. Denny.Mr. CrayllMr. Dion Boucicault.Miss Hannah Pillenger(Rev. Audley's sister)Miss Fanny Coleman.Lucy Pillenger(their Niece)Miss Gertrude Elliot.Keziah(Servant at the Vicarage)Miss Polly Emery.Caroline Rayward(Cook at the Vicarage)Miss Compton.
ACT I.
The Vicarage Garden.—Morning.
ACT II.
The Vicarage Kitchen.—The same evening.
ACT III.
The Vicarage Library.—Next morning.
Act I.Scene Plot.Scene—Back of Vicarage with Garden.
Act I.Scene Plot.
Act I.Scene Plot.
Scene—Back of Vicarage with Garden.
Scene—Back of Vicarage with Garden.
Plan of Breakfast Table.—Act I.FACING DOWN STAGE.
Plan of Breakfast Table.—Act I.
Plan of Breakfast Table.—Act I.
FACING DOWN STAGE.
FACING DOWN STAGE.
Note 1.—Those articlesnotmarked with an asterisk are discovered.Note 2.—Those articles marked with an asterisk are brought on.Note 3.—Great care must be used in setting the table.
Note 1.—Those articlesnotmarked with an asterisk are discovered.
Note 2.—Those articles marked with an asterisk are brought on.
Note 3.—Great care must be used in setting the table.
Act II.Scene Plot.Scene—Vicar's Kitchen.
Act II.Scene Plot.
Act II.Scene Plot.
Scene—Vicar's Kitchen.
Scene—Vicar's Kitchen.
Act II.Position of Articles discovered and where placed when brought on, which must be very exact
Act II.Position of Articles discovered and where placed when brought on, which must be very exact
Act II.
Position of Articles discovered and where placed when brought on, which must be very exact
Act III.Scene Plot.Scene—Vicar's Study.
Act III.Scene Plot.
Act III.Scene Plot.
Scene—Vicar's Study.
Scene—Vicar's Study.
ACT I.PROPERTY PLOT.Circular Table,L.C.4 Rustic Chairs, Round Table,L.C.Seat round Tree,R.C.Parsley-bed,L.I.E.Small Rustic Table,L.of TreeR.C.Bench in front of Window.Table ClothDiscovered set on Breakfast Table on Butler's TrayL.C.4 Napkins in Rings4 Large Plates4 Small Plates4 Cups, Saucers, and Spoons4 Large Knives and Forks4 Small KnivesLarge Fork and Spoon1 CruetSlop BasinMilk in JugSugar in Basin with TongsButter in Dish with KnifeAll offL.O.E.forGandy.Jam in Dish with SpoonToast in Toast-rackKidneys in Entrée DishTea in Tea-pot (4 people)Large Oval SalverLarge Circular SalverSmall Card Salver3 Eggs in stand and Spoons2 White Pudding BasinsAll offL.U.E.forCaroline.ForkWhite China Dish2 Eggs in BasinBottle Salad OilMedium-sized SalverSyphon of PotashWhiskey in Decanter2 Tumblers.Door Bell to Ring in Kitchen.Letters in TreeR.C.,Discovered.Letters for Thorsby,L."Standard" with par.In American cloth Wrapper for Boy offL."Sporting Life"6 various papersFlowers in Bowl for LucyoffL.U.E.Five Letters for GandyoffR.U.E.Tobacco PouchForDorvaston.PipeMatches and Match-boxMarriage SettlementOrchid forDorvastonoffR."2"E.Cigars in case forCrayll.ChimesoffL.U.E.ACT II.PROPERTY PLOT.Kitchen Table,L.C.2 Kitchen Chairs.Kettle on Stove.Cake in Tin in Oven down Stage.Kitchen Fender and Fire-irons.Hearth-rug.ClockOn Mantelpiece.Tin Jelly MouldsCandlesticksJelly Moulds on Walls above Mantel.Candle in Stand and Matches on Bracket above Fireplace.Meal-sack above Fireplace.Towel on Roller above Meat-Jack.Plates in Rack above SinkIn Scullery.Warm Water in Bowl on SinkWork-box containing Pudding Cloth, Needle, &c.All in Window.Glass TrayNewspaper ("Standard")Plate Basket1 Meat Cover on Wall over Meat-Jack.Almanac on Wall.Brooms and Pail in Cupboard.Looking-glass on Flat between Garden-door and Larder.Mat outside Garden-door.Cheese DishIn Larder.Large Butter DishFruit Salad4 Cheese PlatesOn Dresser.4 Fruit Plates1 Wine GlassDresser Furnished.2 Glass ClothsIn Kitchen Table Drawer."Family Herald"Orchid in Specimen-glass in Window.Stuffed Fish in Cases.Ham on Dish for Keziah.Canary in Cage, hanging in Window.Salmon on DishDiscovered on Table.4 Plates4 Fish Knives and Forks4 TeaspoonsPiece of RagRadishes in Water in BowlRadishes in Dish2 Chickens on Dish1st Load on Butler's Tray.Salad Bowl4 Plates4 Knives and ForksFruit Salad2nd Load.4 Plates, Forks, and SpoonsWhiskey Syphon and Glass3rd Load.4 Tumblers, 4 Claret GlassesBread Platter and KnifeCheese Dish and Butter DishRadish Dish, 4 Knives, and 4 PlatesHand Properties.Hand-bag forGandyOffR.I.E.Music Case forDorvastonCigars in CasePins forCaroline.Letter in Letter-case forCrayll.ACT III.PROPERTY PLOT.Oak TableR.C.and Cover.3 Oak ChairsR.L.and Top of Table.DavenportR.Oak Chair at Davenport.Armchair in AlcoveL.Library Steps AlcoveR.Settle above Fireplace.Fender and Fire-irons.2 Large Rugs.Stair Carpet and Rods on Stairs.Pictures on Walls."Bradshaw"On Mantelpiece dt.Box of Safety MatchesElectric Push below Fireplace.Books in Bookcase.2 pairs Green Plush Curtains and 1 single ditto.2 Spring Blinds fitted to Window.Hand Properties.2 Coffee Cups (coloured)All on Japanese Tray forCaroline,L.Milk in Milk-jugSugar in Basin and TongsBread and Butter on PlateLady's shoeForCaroline,L.Sprig of SyringaCigarettes in Case forDorvaston.Wedding Ring forThorsby.Lawyer's Letter forCaroline.Papers:—"Standard," "Sporting Life.""Church Times" forGandy,R.
NOTE.—Properties are marked with a small asterisk showing their position.
The crosses with numbers in Act I. show where the chairs are moved to; the C. one is not moved at all.
All doors want proper locks on. The gate in Act I. wants a latch and spring to make it spring to.
Inside Broom Cupboard must have small bolt forDorvastonto bolt when inside.
The down-stage oven must open to receive cake in tin. It should have iron fixings on to make realistic noise.
LADY HUNTWORTH'S EXPERIMENT.