CURTAIN.
In the foregoing it is well to have the one personating “Mother” a large woman in order to make as much contrast as possible between her and “Mary.” As Mary has a good many lines to learn, her part must be taken by one not too young; but with proper dressing the effect of a little girl can be attained. If Mary is too large to be held in the lap in the last scene, let her sit on a footstool and lay her head on Mother’s lap.
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS.
For One Adult or Large Girl and One Child as Small as Can Learn the Part.
This may be presented wholly without accessories, except a chair and a small table and work basket, or made to picture a Puritan home.
The effect of this simple thing lies in the spirit put into it by the actors. Well done it is exceedingly effective.
Costumes and directions at the close.
Child (enters, goes to Mother, who sits sewing—leans
against her knee)—
Mother, I heard the children say
That Christmas will be here tomorrow.