MRS. TUBBS’S TELEGRAM
A COMEDY IN ONE ACT
Dramatis Personæ
| Mrs. Tubbs | |||
| Rowena Amelia Tommy Teddy and Other Little Tubbs | Children of Mrs. Tubbs | ||
| Mrs. Raven Mrs. Donnell Miss Simpkins and others | Neighbors of Mrs. Tubbs | ||
| As few or many neighbors as desired | |||
| Telegraph Messenger | |||
Place—Kitchen of Mrs. Tubbs at Cinder Corner. If given as an out-door play, action takes place on Mrs. Tubbs's back piazza.
Time in representation 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Given by all ages with equal success as following endorsements will show. The parts of "Teddy" and "Tommy" may be taken by girls dressed as boys or names may be changed to those of girls.
"A little comedy designed to supply a real demand—that of a wholesome, amusing play to be used in school or home theatricals."—The Outlook.
"We heartily commend the capital little play, 'Mrs. Tubbs's Telegram,' as a very natural and amusing comedietta, which is quite within the acting capacities of every-day boys and girls."—Editorial Notes St. Nicholas.
"Our club presented your very clever little play, 'Mrs. Tubbs's Telegram,' last evening before an audience of 400 persons who were most enthusiastic."—Mrs. Richard Farmer Wood, Concord, Mass.
"The best chapter play ever given at Vassar to my knowledge."—An Instructor for many years at the college. Quoted by Mabel H. Baldwin, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
"The play was just what we wanted and proved the greatest kind of a success."—Charlotte W. Passmore, Morris House, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.
"The little chapel was filled and 'Mrs. Tubbs' was greatly enjoyed. It was a genuine satisfaction to give such a pure, clean little play with life and fun from beginning to end."—Miss Georgiana Clinton, South Norwalk, Conn.
"Everyone spoke of it as a very bright little play and just the thing for a church. We got along nicely without a curtain."—Mrs. F. S. Field, Shattuckville, Mass.
"We gave the comedy to a very large audience in the town hall, who received it with the wildest enthusiasm."—Principal High School, Windsor, Conn.
"Given five times for five different charities by Y. W. C. A. of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Our last audience was larger and if possible even more enthusiastic than our first."—Miss Emma Mott, General Secretary Y. W. C. A.
"A crowded house and everyone highly entertained. It is just the thing for home entertainments where children are to take part."—Miss Lillian Fischer, Fulton, Missouri.
"Just the right sort of play for boys and girls to give."—Mrs. F. W. Davis, Cumberland, Maine.
Price, 25 cents.