The Dolls on Dress Parade 3

The Dolls on Dress Parade 3

You surely don’t want that old doll!

She’s been worn out for years.

You’ll change your mind when you get home

And hurry back in tears.

 

And then you’ll find we all are gone

With other little girls

Who like our style, our pretty clothes,

Our lovely flowing curls.

 

SAILOR DOLL (_stepping to front and motioning rest to be still_):

 

She’s right. I know, for I am wise;

Although it is to my surprise

She shows such sense, for little girls

Are always pleased by silly curls.

 

They fail to see, ’neath raiment gay

A spirit that is sweet and gay.

This child is most as wise as I.

She knows it’s best to pass _us_ by

 

And choose, a doll for every day,

A doll that’s had long years of play,

Is beautiful in this child’s eyes.

She’s right. _I_ know, and I am wise.

 

And if the choice seems queer to you

Because you’re all so fresh and new,

I’ve traveled over sea and land,

I’m wise, at least _I_ understand.

You’d only be an honored guest.

In dolls—or friends—the old are best.

 

ALL: Well, perhaps you are right. It’s nice for Mary Alice, any way,

isn’t it!

 

_All sing—Air: AULD LANG SYNE._

 

Old dolls are like old friends the best

Because they’re tried and true

But we’ll be old dolls, too, some day,

Instead of fine and new.

 

_Chorus:_

 

And you will love us then

When beauties fade,

The dolls you’re passing by today,

The dolls on dress parade.

 

Dolls parade off stage, followed by SOLDIER DOLL, and led by the SAILOR

DOLL. CHILD stands with arms around MARY ALICE as curtain goes down.

Guests leave.

 

 

 

 

Entertainments for All Occasions

 

 

_Special Day Entertainments_

 

=BEST CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES=—Irish $0.40

=CHOICE CHRISTMAS DIALOGUES AND PLAYS=—Irish .40

=CHOICE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS=—Irish .40

=CHRISTMAS AT McCARTHYS’=—Guptill .25

=CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN HOLLER=—Guptill .25

=CHRISTMAS EVE AT MULLIGAN’S=—Irish .25

=CHRISTMAS SPEAKIN’ AT SKAGGS’ SKULE=—Irish .25

=IN A TOY SHOP=—Preston .25

=THE PRIMARY CHRISTMAS BOOK=—Irish .40

=PUMPKIN PIE PETER=—Irish .25

=THE REUNION AT PINE KNOT RANCH=—Irish .25

=SNOWBOUND FOR CHRISTMAS=—Preston .25

=A STRIKE IN SANTA LAND=—Preston .25

=A THANKSGIVING ConSPIRACY=—Irish .25

=A THANKSGIVING DREAM=—Preston .25

=A TOPSY-TURVY CHRISTMAS=—Guptill .25

 

 

_Dialogues and Children’s Plays_

 

ALL IN A GARDEN FAIR=—Wilbur $0.25

DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE=—Preston .25

A PARTY IN MOTHER GOOSE LAND=—Preston .25

=SNAPPY HUMOROUS DIALOGUES=—Irish .40

 

 

_Recitations and Pantomimes_

 

=CATCHY PRIMARY RECITATIonS=—Irish $0.30

=OLD TIME SONGS PANTOMIMED=—Irish .40

 

 

_Plays_

 

=THE DEAREST THING IN BOOTS=—MacKenzie $0.25

=THE GREAT CHICKEN STEALING CASE OF EBENEZER

COUNTY=—Richardson .25

=THE GREAT WHISKEY STEALING CASE=—Richardson .25

=MISS JANIE; OR, THE CURTAILED COURTSHIP=—Bonham .25

=THAT AWFUL LETTER=—MacKenzie .25

=THE UNEXPECTED GUEST=—MacKenzie .25

 

 

_Monologues_

 

=AS OUR WASHWOMAN SEES IT=—MacKenzie $0.25

=ASK OUIJA=—MacKenzie .25

=THE COUNTRY COUSIN SPEAKS HER MIND=—MacKenzie .25

=GLADYS REVIEWS THE DANCE=—MacKenzie .25

=I’M ENGAGED=—MacKenzie .25

=SHE SAYS SHE STUDIES=—MacKenzie .25

=SUSAN GETS READY FOR CHURCH=—MacKenzie .25

 

 

=PAINE PUBLISHING CO. Dayton, Ohio=

 

 

 

 

Entertainments for Christmas

 

 

=CHOICE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS By Marie Irish=

 

For children of all grades. Contents: 50 recitations, 8 monologues, 11

plays and dialogues, 5 drills and marches, 8 tableaux, 4 pantomimes, 8

pantomimed carols, 8 songs, etc. =Price, 40 cents.=

 

 

=THE PRIMARY CHRISTMAS BOOK By Marie Irish=

 

For children under ten years of age. Contents: 68 recitations, 12

exercises, 7 songs, 6 drills, 12 dialogues and plays, 9 pantomimes.

=Price, 40 cents.=

 

 

=BEST CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES By Marie Irish=

 

Twelve pantomimes, each accompanied by complete words, directions and

music. Some are serious and some are in a lighter vein. =Price, 40

cents.=

 

 

=CHOICE CHRISTMAS DIALOGUES AND PLAYS By Marie Irish=

 

Ten dialogues for Primary Grades, 10 dialogues for Intermediate Grades

and 8 plays for Grammar Grades. =Price, 40 cents.=

 

 

=CHRISTMAS AT McCARTHYS’ By Elizabeth F. Guptill=

 

Brimful of fun and Christmas spirit. For any number of young folks and

children. Time, 30 minutes. =Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN’ HOLLER By Elizabeth F. Guptill=

 

The old-fashioned school is rehearsing for the Christmas entertainment.

Funny from beginning to end. Time, 30 minutes. For any number of

children. =Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=CHRISTMAS EVE AT MULLIGAN’S By Marie Irish=

 

For all grades. 4 males, 5 females. Time, 30 minutes. A most unusual

play. Plenty of wit and humor as well as more serious episodes. Sure to

be a success. =Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=CHRISTMAS SPEAKIN’ AT SKAGGS’ SKULE By Marie Irish=

 

A back woods school entertainment is featured. Easy to prepare and

plenty of fun. For 6 boys and 8 girls. Time, 30 minutes. =Price, 25

cents.=

 

 

=IN A TOY SHOP By Effa E. Preston=

 

In rhyme. For 12 or more small children. A clever little play that will

please. Time, 20 minutes. =Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=THE REUNION AT PINE KNOT RANCH By Marie Irish=

 

For upper grades. 5 males and 6 females. Time, 30 minutes. Plenty of

fun and a great surprise. =Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=SNOWBOUND FOR CHRISTMAS By Marie Irish=

 

For 4 boys and 4 girls. For mixed grades. Time, 25 minutes. The older

children play Santa Claus for the younger ones. =Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=A STRIKE IN SANTA LAND By Effa E. Preston=

 

In rhyme. 8 boys, 7 girls. Time, 20 minutes. Very easy but effective.

=Price, 25 cents.=

 

 

=A TOPSY-TURVY CHRISTMAS By Elizabeth F. Guptill=

 

Humorous. For any number of children under fourteen years of age. Time,

30 minutes. =Price, 25 cents.=