We Call Attention to These Numbers for Christmas.
Christmas at Finnegan’s Flat15 CentsChristmas at Golden Gulch15 CentsBoth splendid plays by Seymour S. Tibbals, for Public or Sunday School. See description elsewhere in this catalog.Mrs. Santa Claus Militant15c—————————And then for your smaller children use these tuneful cantatas, plays and drills:Santa at Sea—(Cantata)25cSanta in Southland—(Cantata)25cBy Harry C. Eldridge. See description elsewhere in this catalog.—————————Bo Peep’s Christmas Party—(Play)15cHome-Made Santa Claus—(Play)25cChristmas Chimes—(Drill)15cChristmas Surprise Drill15cSilver Stars—(Drill)15c
And then for your smaller children use these tuneful cantatas, plays and drills:
Three Successful Juvenile Operettas
By HARRY C. ELDRIDGE.
Midsummer EveLibretto by Guptill. A musical fairy play, introducing pretty drills and music. Has been given in hundreds of places and always pleases. Price 40 cents.
Under the Sugar Plum TreeLibretto by Bugbee. Introducing in a novel way the characters of Field, Riley and Stevenson. Bright music and easy to learn. Contains a May-pole dance. Price 40 cents.
In Little Folks TownLibretto by Bugbee. Is a delightful musical play for small children, introducing a clever pageant. Price 40 cents.
——HERE ARE——SOME OF OUR VERY NEW TITLES————————It is always a satisfaction to be the first to get hold of new and novel entertainments, and here isYOURchance:PLAYS FOR FEMALE CHARACTERSAunt Deborah’s First Luncheon25cWhen Shakespeare Struck The Town25cYe Tea Party of Ye Olden Time25cTWO CLEVER MUSICAL PLAYS FOR CHILDRENUnder The Sugar Plum Tree40cIn Little Folks Town40cTWO NEW MOCK TRIALSFather Time’s Christmas Trial15cWill Soakum’s Matrimonial Bureau25cTHREE SPLENDID BOOKSDramatic Stories, Myths and LegendsPaper 35c; Boards 50cFor Children—The Stage or School RoomGood Stunts for Commencement Week50cNovelties That Will Enliven This Festive OccasionWhat to Say For Closing Day30cGood Dialogs, Exercises, Etc. for Closing Day————————————————————————SEND ORDERS TOELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
——HERE ARE——SOME OF OUR VERY NEW TITLES————————
It is always a satisfaction to be the first to get hold of new and novel entertainments, and here isYOURchance:
PLAYS FOR FEMALE CHARACTERSAunt Deborah’s First Luncheon25cWhen Shakespeare Struck The Town25cYe Tea Party of Ye Olden Time25cTWO CLEVER MUSICAL PLAYS FOR CHILDRENUnder The Sugar Plum Tree40cIn Little Folks Town40cTWO NEW MOCK TRIALSFather Time’s Christmas Trial15cWill Soakum’s Matrimonial Bureau25cTHREE SPLENDID BOOKSDramatic Stories, Myths and LegendsPaper 35c; Boards 50cFor Children—The Stage or School RoomGood Stunts for Commencement Week50cNovelties That Will Enliven This Festive OccasionWhat to Say For Closing Day30cGood Dialogs, Exercises, Etc. for Closing Day
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ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
RELEASED FOR AMATEUR PRODUCTION.“The Little Politician”By SEYMOUR S. TIBBALS—————————————A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTSSEVEN MALES AND THREE FEMALES—————————————TTHIS play was produced professionally for several seasons under another title, and is now released for amateur production without royalty and without restrictions of any kind. The scenery and costumes are simple. Time, about two hours. A young society girl plays an important part in overthrowing a corrupt political boss and brings about the election of her fiance. The race for the hand of a wealthy widow by rival suitors furnishes the comedy. A pretty story is unfolded, but without actual love-making or any scenes objectionable to the amateur. Recommended for high schools and dramatic clubs.right indexThe garden party in the second act affords opportunity for the introduction of any number of characters.PRICE, 25 CENTS————————————————————————Sent Postpaid on Receipt of Price by theELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
RELEASED FOR AMATEUR PRODUCTION.
“The Little Politician”
By SEYMOUR S. TIBBALS—————————————A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTSSEVEN MALES AND THREE FEMALES—————————————
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THIS play was produced professionally for several seasons under another title, and is now released for amateur production without royalty and without restrictions of any kind. The scenery and costumes are simple. Time, about two hours. A young society girl plays an important part in overthrowing a corrupt political boss and brings about the election of her fiance. The race for the hand of a wealthy widow by rival suitors furnishes the comedy. A pretty story is unfolded, but without actual love-making or any scenes objectionable to the amateur. Recommended for high schools and dramatic clubs.
right indexThe garden party in the second act affords opportunity for the introduction of any number of characters.
right indexThe garden party in the second act affords opportunity for the introduction of any number of characters.
PRICE, 25 CENTS————————————————————————Sent Postpaid on Receipt of Price by the
ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
“THE HOUSE THAT HELPS”WE ARE SPECIALISTS INAmateur EntertainmentsIt is not a side line with us, but wedevote our entire time to that businessdecorative linesRealizing that many people have grown weary of searching through catalogs and reading entertainments only to discard them as unavailable we appreciate the fact that our customers have often spoken of us as “the house that helps.” We have had practical experience in selecting and producing amateur entertainments and we feel that we know what will please the public, and what can be produced under certain conditions.Our experience is at your disposal.Write us, giving full particulars of your special need in the way of an entertainment, and we will select a play, an operetta, a drill or even an entire program for you.But always enclose a stamp for reply.Remember, that in addition to our entertainments we carry a large line of publications of other dealers. If in doubt as to the entertainment you desire, send particulars and we will suggest something to fit.We are at your service.ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
“THE HOUSE THAT HELPS”
WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN
Amateur Entertainments
It is not a side line with us, but wedevote our entire time to that business
decorative lines
Realizing that many people have grown weary of searching through catalogs and reading entertainments only to discard them as unavailable we appreciate the fact that our customers have often spoken of us as “the house that helps.” We have had practical experience in selecting and producing amateur entertainments and we feel that we know what will please the public, and what can be produced under certain conditions.Our experience is at your disposal.Write us, giving full particulars of your special need in the way of an entertainment, and we will select a play, an operetta, a drill or even an entire program for you.But always enclose a stamp for reply.
Remember, that in addition to our entertainments we carry a large line of publications of other dealers. If in doubt as to the entertainment you desire, send particulars and we will suggest something to fit.
We are at your service.
ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
A HIT OH YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!Something Out of The OrdinaryIn High-Class Humorous Songs.decorative linesMUSICAL SKETCHES FOR YOUNG LADIESBy Harry C. EldridgeThese fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age. Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear. The song is based on this fact, and the appearance of these “hats of other days” will cause loads of merriment.“I CAN’T DO A THING WITH MY HAIR SINCE IT’S WASHED.” Did you ever hear the above expression? They all say it. This song is for a merry group of girls who have trouble in keeping their hair in bounds. A jolly song.REDUCED TO $1.99.The figures in a dry goods show window are indignant at having to participate in so many “reduction sales,” and, revolting, walk off the stage after telling their troubles in song. The eccentric motions of these figures make a very laughable number.THE WINNING WAYS OF GRANDMA’S DAYS.Sung in costume, this portrays the many welcome and pleasing costumes of “ye olden times.” Directions for minuet included. Very enjoyable.Any one of the above sent postpaid on receipt of 25 cents.ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
A HIT OH YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!
Something Out of The OrdinaryIn High-Class Humorous Songs.
decorative lines
MUSICAL SKETCHES FOR YOUNG LADIESBy Harry C. Eldridge
These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age. Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.
THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear. The song is based on this fact, and the appearance of these “hats of other days” will cause loads of merriment.
“I CAN’T DO A THING WITH MY HAIR SINCE IT’S WASHED.” Did you ever hear the above expression? They all say it. This song is for a merry group of girls who have trouble in keeping their hair in bounds. A jolly song.
REDUCED TO $1.99.The figures in a dry goods show window are indignant at having to participate in so many “reduction sales,” and, revolting, walk off the stage after telling their troubles in song. The eccentric motions of these figures make a very laughable number.
THE WINNING WAYS OF GRANDMA’S DAYS.Sung in costume, this portrays the many welcome and pleasing costumes of “ye olden times.” Directions for minuet included. Very enjoyable.
Any one of the above sent postpaid on receipt of 25 cents.
ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSEFranklin, Ohio
Transcriber’s Notes:Page 5, “but” changed to “put” (I’ll put it beside)Page 13, stage direction changed to match rest of directions. Original read:“Mrs. W.(seats herself and takes up bottle of smelling salts).”Page 15, (Original page) printing issues led to some errors. Original text is below:Gladys.Well, mother, brother and I are some tar-My dear brother is not forgotten I am glad to see! Theseties will cultivate a love of beauty.The top line is repeated almost exactly at the bottom of the page:(Enter Marie.)Gladys.Well, mother, brother and I are some tag-That is the first part of “target” which is finished on the next page. Additionally, that “Enter” should be an “Exit.” The text has been edited to reflect these changes.Page 16, “(aside)” changed to “(aside)” to match rest of usage. (Yes madam. (aside). Madam)Page 20, “Mrs. Hodges” made italic to match rest of play. (Mrs. Hodges.(nervously). Wait till I find my)
Transcriber’s Notes:
Page 5, “but” changed to “put” (I’ll put it beside)
Page 13, stage direction changed to match rest of directions. Original read:
“Mrs. W.(seats herself and takes up bottle of smelling salts).”
Page 15, (Original page) printing issues led to some errors. Original text is below:
Gladys.Well, mother, brother and I are some tar-My dear brother is not forgotten I am glad to see! Theseties will cultivate a love of beauty.
The top line is repeated almost exactly at the bottom of the page:
(Enter Marie.)Gladys.Well, mother, brother and I are some tag-
That is the first part of “target” which is finished on the next page. Additionally, that “Enter” should be an “Exit.” The text has been edited to reflect these changes.
Page 16, “(aside)” changed to “(aside)” to match rest of usage. (Yes madam. (aside). Madam)
Page 20, “Mrs. Hodges” made italic to match rest of play. (Mrs. Hodges.(nervously). Wait till I find my)