Chapter I: Front Matter

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THE MINOR DRAMA.
No. CCCCI.

A
CHRISTMAS CAROL;
OR, THE
MISER'S WARNING!

(ADAPTED FROM CHARLES DICKENS' CELEBRATED WORK.)

BY
C. Z. BARNETT,

_Author of Fair Rosamond, Farinelli, The Dream of Fate,
Oliver Twist, Linda, The Pearl of Savoy, Victorine of
Paris, Dominique, Bohemians of Paris, &c._

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_THE MIDDLE WATCH_

A farcical comedy in 3 acts. By Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. Produced originally at the Times Square Theatre, New York. 9 males, 6 females. Modern costumes and naval uniforms. 2 interior scenes.

During a reception on board H. M. S. "Falcon," a cruiser on the
China Station, Captain Randall of the Marines has become engaged to
Fay Eaton, and in his enthusiasm induces her to stay and have
dinner in his cabin. This is met with stern disapproval by Fay's
chaperon, Charlotte Hopkinson, who insists that they leave at once.
Charlotte, however, gets shut up in the compass room, and a gay
young American widow accepts the offer to take her place, both
girls intending to go back to shore in the late evening. Of course,
things go wrong, and they have to remain aboard all night. By this
time the Captain has to be told, because his cabin contains the
only possible accommodations, and he enters into the conspiracy
without signalling the Admiral's flagship. Then the "Falcon" is
suddenly ordered to sea, and the Admiral decides to sail with her.
This also makes necessary the turning over to him of the Captain's
quarters. The presence of the ladies now becomes positively
embarrassing. The girls are bundled into one cabin just opposite
that occupied by the Admiral. The game of "general-post" with a
marine sentry in stockinged feet is very funny, and so are the
attempts to explain matters to the "Old Man" next morning. After
this everything ends both romantically and happily.

(Royalty, twenty-five dollars.) PRICE 75 CENTS.

_NANCY'S PRIVATE AFFAIR_

A comedy in 3 acts. By Myron C. Fagan. Produced originally at the Vanderbilt Theatre, New York. 4 males, 5 females., 2 interior scenes. Modern costumes.

Nothing is really private any more--not even pajamas and bedtime
stories. No one will object to Nancy's private affair being made
public, and it would be impossible to interest the theatre public
in a more ingenious plot. Nancy is one of those smart,
sophisticated society women who wants to win back her husband from
a baby vamp. Just how this is accomplished makes for an
exceptionally pleasant evening. Laying aside her horn-rimmed
spectacles, she pretends indifference and affects a mysterious
interest in other men. Nancy baits her rival with a bogus diamond
ring, makes love to her former husband's best friend, and finally
tricks the dastardly rival into a marriage with someone else.

Mr. Fagan has studded his story with jokes and retorts that will
keep any audience in a constant uproar.

(Royalty, twenty-five dollars.) PRICE 75 CENTS.

A
CHRISTMAS CAROL;
OR, THE
MISER'S WARNING!

(ADAPTED FROM CHARLES DICKENS'S CELEBRATED WORK.)

BY
C. Z. BARNETT,

_Author of Fair Rosamond, Farinelli, The Dream of Fate,
Oliver Twist, Linda, The Pearl of Savoy, Victorine of
Paris, Dominique, Bohemians of Paris, &c._

NEW YORK | LONDON
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DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

Ebenezer Scrooge, the Miser Mr. R. Honner
Frank Freeheart, his Nephew Mr. J. T. Johnson
Mr. Cheerly Mr. Hawkins
Mr. Heartly Mr. Green
Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's Clerk Mr. Vale
Dark Sam Mr. Stilt

CHARACTERS IN THE DREAM.

Euston, a ruined Gentleman Mr. Lawler
Mr. Fezziwig Mr. Dixie
Old Joe, a Fence Mr. Goldsmith
Ghost of Jacob Marley Mr. Morrison
Ghost of Christmas Past Mr. Lewis
Ghost of Christmas Present Mr. Heslop
Ghost of Christmas to Come * * *
Dark Sam Mr. Stilt
Peter, Bob's Eldest Son Miss Daly
Tiny Tim Master Brady
Mrs. Freeheart Mrs. Hicks
Ellen, Scrooge's former love Mrs. H. Hughes
Mrs. Cratchit Mrs. Daly

First produced at the Royal Surrey Theatre, Feb. 5th, 1844.

COSTUME.

SCROOGE--Brown old-fashioned coat, tea colour breeches, double-breasted white waistcoat. 2nd.--Dressing gown and slippers.

FRANK--Private dress.

MR. CHEERLY--Blue coat, cord breeches, and gaiters.

MR. HEARTLY--Green coat, black breeches, top boots.

BOB CRATCHIT--Black old-fashioned coat, black trousers.

DARK SAM--Dark green shooting coat and breeches, ragged. Second dress--Shabby black coat.

EUSTON--Shabby private clothes.

MR. FEZZIWIG--Black coat, black breeches, double-breasted waistcoat, and striped stockings.

MARLEY'S GHOST--Slate coloured coat, waistcoat, and pantaloons, black boots, white frill, white band.

CHRISTMAS PAST--White dress trimmed with summer flowers, rich belt, fleshings and sandals.

CHRISTMAS PRESENT--Long green robe, trimmed with ermine, flesh body and legs, wreath round head.

CHRISTMAS TO COME--Very long black gown.

TINY TIM--Blue jacket and trousers.

ALL THE LADIES--Modern dresses.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL.