PRICE, ir> CENTS PER COPY. AMES' SERIES OF STANDARD AND MINOR DRAMA. >c NO. J^T. «*d THE Lick Skillet Wedding. 1 35 WITH CAST OF CHARACTERS, ENTRANCES, AM) EXITS, RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, DESCRIPTION OK COS- TUMES, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAG E BUSINESS, AS PERFORMED AT THE PRINCIPAL AMERICAN AND ENGLISH THfiATRES. CLYDE, OHIO: A. D. AMES, PUBLISHER, >rn catalogue i in:i: to ax\ J? £ m . ? 5? K'l B3 CD / !?"■*: AMES' SERIES OF ACTING PLAYS. PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS EACH-CATALOGUES FREE. NO. 12 30 2 75 80 39 78 15 65 31 21 43 123 73 20 12u 100 89 8 98 113 m 14 22 84 49 72 19 42 60 27 13 117 50 24 6>i HO 52 17 103 76 74 35 26 47 95 11 99 9 3 101 106 46 91 36 ss 34 MX. A Capital Match, farce, 1 act, by J. M. Morton 3 9 A Day Well Spent, farce, 1 act, by John Oxenford 7 5 A Desperate Game, comic drama, 1 act, by Morton 3 2 Adrift, temperance drama, 3 acts, by G. W. Babcock, M. D 6 4 Alarmingly Suspicious, comedietta, 1 act, J. P. 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Fitzball 5 2 Mischievous Nigger, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by (J. White 4 2 Mistletoe Bough, melodrama, 2 acts, by C. Somerset 7 3 jgiF" Catalogue continued on next page of cover, .j^ ' er-'-x^g THE I Lick Skillet Wedding, AN ORIGINAL SKETCH IK OXE ACT, / Jty A. II. GIBSON. With Cast of Characters, Description of Costumes, Entrances and Exits, Relative position of the performers on the stage, and the whole of the stage business carefully marked from the author's original manuscript. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 188 4, ty A. D. AMES, in the office of the Libariaa of Congress, at Washington* T W 23c * c /7 ' — — CLYDE, OHIO! — A. D. AMES, PUBLISHER, fw ;1> THE LICK SKILLET WEDDING. CHARACTERS. Squire Smith, Jerry Cobb, . Mrs. Frizzle. Mag. Frizzle. Scene — a kitchen. Time — any you wish. Time in representation twenty mimitc3» COSTUMES. Mag. — A showy calico dress, sleeves rolled up and hair in every lirectioni Sguire. — Long-tailed coat, steve-pipe hat, and umbrella. Mrs. Frizzle. — Old calico dress, and rag over her head. Jerry. — A ridiculous style of dress. TMP92-009284 The Lick Skillet Wedding. SCENE — An untidy kitchen, chairs scattered all around, a rickety table fall of tinware, a icash basin full of potatoes, yjhich Mag* is paring, Mrs. Frizzle churning near the table — a knock, Mag. goes to door. Noise of dog barking. Mag. It's you Is it, Squire? Git out, youyeller pup! Thatdorg is mighty Valyble, boss, but be ain't goin' to waste bis manners on anybody's carcass. But come right hi Squire. Enter Squire Smith, c. d., with pantaloons torn here and there — appar- ently in a rage. Mrs. F. Do tell! is this the Squire? What's the matter man? you sputter like you was mad. May be you're feared to do up the mariyin' bizz? It is a thing Squire. Madam, if I had a piece of artillery about me, I would perforate the lemon colored epidermis of that lank canine out there, till the winds of Lick Skillet Ridge, rip through him in obstreperous hallelujahs ! Mag. ( laughing loudly) Ha ! Ha ! Heck's been a cuddlin' up to you like a sick kitten to a hot brick. Squire you needn't apologize for the purp. He wanted to heft your store clothes was all, Heck's the boss and don't you forget it. I s'pose you come to hitch me and Jerry, and then Heck's mine, right side up with care. Squire. Madam, I can't stand this indignity, I * Mag. Of course you can't stand it Squire, but we got lots of cheers so just drop into one and rest yourself. (Squire Smith sit, it. Mrs. F. Mag. you hurry up with them pertaters now, we will git at the marryin' bizz pretty soon Squire— you see we are busy but' that don't make no odds to us, we's always ready. I s'pose Old Friz told you to come to-day * 4 THE LICK SKILLET WEDDING. Squire. "No madam, he requested me to suit my own convenience, Mrs. F. Law now, Squire, and did you suit that long word you spit up just then ? Lord bless me ! sich a word ! Squire. I had the leisure to devote to the wedding to-day, go I came. I wish madam, you would call the bride if she has finished her toilet, for I am anxious to get the job off my hands. Mag. "Call the bride" ! Hear the critter! Just as if I was not the very hairpin that's to be spliced ! Squire, I guess your tussle Avith Heck has made you cross-eyed so you can't see I've got on my new caliker ? 3Irs. F. Yes, Mag's the one that's goin' to hitch with Jeremiah Cobb— but we call him Jerry for short. You see, Old Friz, that's my possum, and Jerry's pap played together in their brathood, and when Old Cobb died, Old Friz couldn't rest till he brought Jerry home, and Heck too. Heek was a purp then, and Jerry wasn't mor'n a kid. Well I just acted like a mother to Jerry, and learned him all the manners and grammatics I knew. Hang this butter ! I wish it'd come. Mag, blarst the luck don't drap your old tater par- inson my clean floor that a — way! Yes, Squire, I think a heap of Jerry, I like his dorg putty tolable like, but he is all-fired quick about tearing folks. I don't think Mag. can do better, for Jerry is the most likliest chap on Lick Skillet Ridge. Mag. You're shouting now marm, but I like Heck a heap sight mor'n I do Jerry, Heck is the most hifalutin' dorg on Lick Skil- let on a coon or possum chase; you or'to come over and jine one of our coon hunts, Squire, you would be tea-kettled from the rim of your stove-pipe to the sole of your hoof, to see Heck shake a coon ; I wasn't goin' to hitch to Jerry till he vummed he'd sell Heck if I said no, so I give in. Squire, that air Heck am too valyable a con- dition to the family to lose. Well, marm, the taters is pared. Mrs. F. Let 'em set a while and call Jerry and git the thing over. Old Friz ain't to home, but nobody cares for him, I 'spectthe Squire's gettin' skittish a settin' so long. It's iio use waiting any longer. Squire. Thank you, I should like to perform the ceremony, as I wish to get home. If you will call in the bridegroom, I'll feel very grateful. Mag. Well we'll soon have thishitchin' business over, like pullin' a tooth. {going to d. c. Mrs. F. Oh, hold on a jifl'y, Mag, I want to settle sumthih' fust. You see, Squire, Jerry's got consider' ble of property. Deed he has ! ! He has two hundred hoop poles up along Bug Branch, and two bushels of turnips comin' from old Grimb)' - , and a sheer in that coon : him and another feller cotched last Sunday. An' he's got a pair of j fourteen shillin' cow-hide shoes and a bran splinter new pair of Ken-j tiuky jane overhauls. So you see, Squire, Jerry's well fixed, Jerry } THE LICK SKILLET WEDDING. o ain't very wholesome, I think he's got indigestion of the lungs, and' inflammatory gizzardology. Well what I want to know is, can his or- nary brother Lige claim them shoes and jane overhauls and that air Heck, or will they go to his sorrowin' winder, with the hoop poles? Squire. Have no feavs, Mrs. Frizzle, your daughter will get Mr. Cobh's property on his decease. Mrs. F. Then call in Jerry and we will git this through with hells on. Mag. (at door yelling) Jcr-ri-ee! Jer-ri-ee! Yon, Jerry! Jerry, (outside) What d'you want? You're alius hollerin'. Mag. The Squire's come you big lumuiix! Come iD and git hitched. Enter Jerry, c. d., with, pants rolled up, in shirt sleeves. Jerry. ( l.) Might let a feller clean out the stable fust. Mrs. F. Wa'al, I guess your barn' 11 keep till this thing- gits over with. Jerry. Squire, what's the splicin' fees? Squire, (rising) I have been in the habit of taking my fees out in trade. Jerry. Well boss, I hope you won't feelahove takin' hoop poles or somethin' we have stacks of. Mag. We've got a slammin' big pumpkin patch Squire, and if you are fond of sass we will fetch you over a load. Squire. We will talk about that after the marriage. Ihcy male ridiculous attempts to get in what they think the proper pos- ition to assume, and finally take an awkward stand with their backs to the Squire. Squire. You have failed to get the proper position. Allow me — Jerry. I know how to git, I guess, without any interferin'. That ain't right, Mag. This is the way. (turning Mag around Mag. Shut your old clam of a mouth, Jerry Cobb, I ain't as green as you are, it's this way, I know. (turns Jerry Jerry. Dry your racket, Mag, or you'll die the death of a rag doll. I guess I or'toknow! I seed Parson Watson hitch Lige to Betsy Scroggins. Mag. Jerry Cobb, do you see anything green in my eyes ? Let go of my hand! If it wasn't for Heck, I'd be hanged afore I'd he spliced to 3 r ou. Squire. To save time, allow me to arrange your position. places them properly) There, you have the right — 6 THE LICK SKILLET WEDDING. Mrs. F. Jerry Cobb, ef you hain't left them bars, to that turnip patch down and that pesky yaller-buff ycarlin' heifer's chawm' up half the winter's bilin'. Git out or I hist you — you too Mag, and get her out. (exeunt, Jerry, Mag, and Mrs. Frizzle, c. d. Squire. Dash it! I was mad for the minute at that confounded dog! If I could only have vented my spleen on his seedy body, there would have been no existing Heck on Lick Skillet by. George ! Just see what a wreck my clothes are in. It's no use showing anger to these people, they are too illiterate to appreciate ones indignation. I hope they'll soon succeed in getting the yaller-buff heifer out of mischief, for I am most anxious to fetter in wedlock the most il- lustrious couple on Lick Skillet Eidge. Enter Jerry, Mag, and Mrs. Frizzle, c. d., all panting as if exhausted. Jerry. Well, Squire we had a lively run of it, I tell you. But the pesky things'll not stop the wedding wheel. Now, old woman, not a gob of your taffy again, till this plaguey bizz is settled. Now old cyclone, you fix Mag. and me and sing your song. After the ceremony is concluded in dumb show, the Squire attempts to kiss the bride, when Jerry knocks him down. 3Irs. Frizzle jumps up and grabs a broom, and knocks all the others about, chasing them around the stage as CURTAIN FALLS, "SIMPLY IMMENSE!" Is the verdict of every Company which produces it, and every one who reads it! TWO HOURS OF CONTINUAL SCREAMS OF LAUGHTER! THE FUIn'NIF.ST OF ALL COMEDIES, — i§[ AN § — AFFLICTED FAMILY; OR, A DOCTOR WITHOUT A DIPLOMA: By Malcolm S. Taylor. Just published from the author's original manuscript. There is always a demand for a Play which is funny, and written in such a way as to bo easily represented as regards scenery, and not too difficult in its represen- tation. This comedy will be found all that is desired. The following is a description of the characters : C. Crotchet, a retired merchant, sick in the spleen B. Frizzy, a bar bc>- addicted to punning and scrapes Dr. Gr. Linton, a practical physician, troubled with patients L. Staple, a young merchant, subject to bashfulness Clarence, a student, inclined to ale John Henry, a man servant, complaining of nothing to do I. Seizer, ... a constable, used to take away bad eff*.ct s Mrs. Crotchet, ,an invalid, ill with nervousness Daisy, her daughter, j b a a f ecicd with a disease of the heart, called love Dolly, her niece, J ' ' Dorothy, ....a maiden aunt, afflicted with deafness, knitting, and a poodle dog Betty, a maid serva?it, suffering out of sympathy for Frizzy Each One of the above characters is worthy the talent of the best Comedy representatives, either in or out oi the Profession. « Amateurs especially will find the Play eminently suited to their wants. It is in four acta, each act consisting of only one scene. The costumes modern, and scenes all in- teriors, enabling companies with a limited stock of scenery to produce it easily. Nothing like a description of the ludicrous and laughable situa- tions can be given here — but we can truly assure our friends that nearly every speech is the signal for roars of laughter and rounds ot applause. If you want something pathetic don't send for it, but if you desire fun from the rise of the curtain on the first act, till its fall on the last act, you may be sure of not being disappointed if you order this. Prico 15 cents per copy. ADDRESS, A. D. AMES, PUB'R., LOCK BOX 102. CLYDE, OHIO. THE LATEST NEW PLAY ! 3 JUST ISSUED AND NOW READY. PRICE 25 CEHTS. HAL HAZARD, OR THE FEDERAL SPY ! A Military Drama of the late war of the Rebellion, in four acts, by Fred G. Andrews This drama is a, great success, and is published now for the first time, from the author's original manuscript. There has been a de- mand for a play which could be used by Grand Army Posts, Mili- tary Companies, etc., which would be effective, and yet not difficult to represent. This want Hal Hazard will supply. It has eight male characters and three female. A few soldiers, both U. S. and C. S., may be used, but there is no elaborate drills or difficult stage business to try the patience of the manager. It takes from 1% to 2 hours to present it. The leading character is a double one. ' 'George Clarendon," who assumes the character of "Old Hal," a very deaf and shrewd old man, who is equally at home in the Confederate or Federal Camp. As the Spy he is always on hand at the proper time, and always comes out ahead in all places where his services are needed. The other characters are all good, consisting of a Captain and Lieu- tenant in the U. S. Army, and four Confederates. Generals Sher- man, Stoncman and Garrard are represented, but may be omitted if desired. There is also an excellent Leading Lady, Old Woman and Negro Comedy Woman. We think those who order and produce this play will be more than pleased. Address your orders to A. D. AMES, PUB., LOCK BOX 102. CLYDE, OHIO. AMES' PLAYS-Continued. *o. m. r. 69 Mother's Fool, farce, 1 act, by W. Henri Wilkins i 1 Mr. .v Mrs. Pringle. farce. 1 act, by Don T. De Treuba Cosio 7 2 S3 My Heart's in the Highlands, farce, 1 act 4 3 32 My Wife's Relations, comedietta, 1 act, by Walter Gordon "* 4 4 90 "No Cure No Pay. Ethiopian farce, 1 act. by (i. W. H Gr.ffiu 3 1 61 Not as Deaf as He Seems. Ethiopian farce. 1 act 2 37 Not so Bad After All, comedy, 8 acts, by Wybert Reeve 6 5 44 Obedience, comedietta, 1 act, by Hattie L. Lambla " 1 2 81 Old Phil's Birthday, drama, 2 acts by Jr^P. Wooler 5 2 33 On the Sly. farce, 1 act. by John Madison Morton 3 2 109 Other People's Children, Ethiopian farce, 1 . ct, by A. N. Field 3 2 126 Our Daug iters, society comedy, 4 acts, by Fred L. Greenwood 8 6 85 Outcast's Wife, drama, 3 acts, oy Colin H. Hazelwood 12 3 83 Out on the World, drama, 3 acts 5 4 53 Out in the Streets, temperance drama. 3 acts, by S, N. Cook 6 4 57 Paddy Miles' Boy, Irish farce, 1 act. bv James Pilgrim 5 2 29 Painter of Ghe it, play, I act, by Douglass Jerrold 5 2 114 Passions, comedy, 4 acts by F. Mannaduke Dey 8 4 18 Poacher's Doom, domestic dram 1, 3 acta, by A. D. \mes '. 8 3 51 Rescued, temperance drama, 2 acts, by C. 11. Gilbert 5 3 110 Reverses, domestic drama, 5 acts, by A. Newton Field 12 6 45 Hock Allen the orphan, drama, 1 act, by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 96 Rooms to. Let without Board, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 1 59 Saved, temperance sketch, 1 act, by Edwin Tardy 2 3 48 Schimos, Dutch farce. 1 act, by M, A. D. Cliffton 1 1 107 chool, Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field 5 115 S. H. a. M. Pinafore, burlesque, "l act. by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 f5 Somebody's Nobody, farce, 1 act, by C. A. 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Newton Field 8 3 118 The Popcorn Man. Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 3 1 71 The Reward of Crime, drama, 2 acts, by W. Henri w ilkins 5 3 16 The Serf, tragedy, 5 acts, by R. Talbot 6 3 68 The Sham Professor, farce, 1 act, by F. L. Cutler.. 4 6 The Studio, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 3 102 Turn of the Tide, temperance drama, 3 acts, by W. Henri Wilkins.. 7 4 54 The Two T. J's, fare •, 1 act. by Martin Beecher 4 2 7 The Vow of the Ornani. drama, 3 acts, by J. N. Gotthold 8 1 28 Thirty-three next Birthday, farce, 1 act, by M. Morton 4 2 108 Those Awful Boys, Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field 5 63 Three Glasses a Day, temperance drama. 2 acts, W. Henri Wilkins.. 4 2 105 Through Snow and Sunshine, drama, 5 acts 6 4 4 Twain's Dodginy, Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field 3 1 5 When Women Weep, comedietta, 1 act, by J. N. Gotthold 3 2 56 Wooing Under Difficulties, farce, 1 act, by J. T. Douglass 4 3 41 Won at Last, comedy drama, 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve 7 3 70 Whicn will he Marry, farce, l act, by Thomas E. Wilks 2 8 58 Wrecked, temperance drama. 2 acts, by A. D. Ames 9 3 111 Yankee Duelist, farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 2 2