LADY HUNTWORTH'S EXPERIMENT.

Produced at the Criterion Theatre, London, 26th April, 1900.

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 Boy Master R. Denny.

Mr. Crayll Mr. 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.

Plan of Breakfast Table.—Act I.

FACING DOWN STAGE.

Note 1.—Those articles not marked 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.

Position of Articles discovered and where placed when brought on, which must be very exact

Act III. Scene Plot.

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 Tree R.C. Bench in front of Window.

Table Cloth Discovered set on Breakfast Table on Butler's Tray L.C.

4 Napkins in Rings

4 Large Plates

4 Small Plates

4 Cups, Saucers, and Spoons

4 Large Knives and Forks

4 Small Knives

Large Fork and Spoon

1 Cruet

Slop Basin

Milk in Jug

Sugar in Basin with Tongs

Butter in Dish with Knife All off L.O.E. for Gandy.

Jam in Dish with Spoon

Toast in Toast-rack

Kidneys in Entrée Dish

Tea in Tea-pot (4 people)

Large Oval Salver

Large Circular Salver

Small Card Salver

3 Eggs in stand and Spoons

2 White Pudding Basins All off L.U.E. for Caroline.

Fork

White China Dish

2 Eggs in Basin

Bottle Salad Oil

Medium-sized Salver

Syphon of Potash

Whiskey in Decanter

2 Tumblers.

Door Bell to Ring in Kitchen.

Letters in Tree R.C., Discovered. Letters for Thorsby, L.

"Standard" with par. In American cloth Wrapper for Boy off L.

"Sporting Life"

6 various papers

Flowers in Bowl for Lucy off L.U.E.

Five Letters for Gandy off R.U.E.

Tobacco Pouch For Dorvaston.

Pipe

Matches and Match-box

Marriage Settlement

Orchid for Dorvaston off R. "2" E.

Cigars in case for Crayll. Chimes off L.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.

Clock On Mantelpiece.

Tin Jelly Moulds

Candlesticks

Jelly 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 Sink In Scullery.

Warm Water in Bowl on Sink

Work-box containing Pudding Cloth, Needle, &c. All in Window.

Glass Tray

Newspaper ("Standard")

Plate Basket

1 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 Dish In Larder.

Large Butter Dish

Fruit Salad

4 Cheese Plates On Dresser.

4 Fruit Plates

1 Wine Glass

Dresser Furnished.

2 Glass Cloths In 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 Dish Discovered on Table.

4 Plates

4 Fish Knives and Forks

4 Teaspoons

Piece of Rag

Radishes in Water in Bowl

Radishes in Dish

2 Chickens on Dish 1st Load on Butler's Tray.

Salad Bowl

4 Plates

4 Knives and Forks

Fruit Salad 2nd Load.

4 Plates, Forks, and Spoons

Whiskey Syphon and Glass 3rd Load.

4 Tumblers, 4 Claret Glasses

Bread Platter and Knife

Cheese Dish and Butter Dish

Radish Dish, 4 Knives, and 4 Plates

Hand Properties.

Hand-bag for Gandy Off R.I.E.

Music Case for Dorvaston

Cigars in Case

Pins for Caroline. Letter in Letter-case for Crayll.

ACT III. PROPERTY PLOT.

Oak Table R.C. and Cover. 3 Oak Chairs R.L. and Top of Table.

Davenport R. Oak Chair at Davenport. Armchair in Alcove L.

Library Steps Alcove R. 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 Matches

Electric 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 for Caroline, L.

Milk in Milk-jug

Sugar in Basin and Tongs

Bread and Butter on Plate

Lady's shoe For Caroline, L.

Sprig of Syringa

Cigarettes in Case for Dorvaston.

Wedding Ring for Thorsby.

Lawyer's Letter for Caroline.

Papers:—

"Standard," "Sporting Life."

"Church Times" for Gandy, 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 for Dorvaston to 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.