Jam-Loving Joe. By that renowned Melodramatic Serio-Comic, Miss Connie Curdler.
Joe's Mother (the very part for Mrs. Bancroft if she can only be induced to make her reappearance).
John, a Gardener. By the great Pink-eyed Unmusical Zulu.
Jim-Jam, the Fermentation Fiend. By Mr. Beerbohm Tree (who has kindly consented to undertake the part).
Chorus of Plum and Pear Gatherers, from the Savoy (by kind permission of Mr. D'oyly Carte).
Scene—The Store-room at sunset with view of exterior of Jam Cupboard, and orchard in distance.
Enter Joe.
"As Joe was at play, Near the cupboard one day, When he thought no one saw but himself."—Vide Poem.
Joe (dreamily.) 'Tis passing strange that I so partial am
To playing in the neighbourhood of Jam!
[Here Miss Curdler will introduce her great humorous Satirical Medley illustrative of the Sports of Childhood, and entitled, "Some little Gymes we all of us 'ave Plied;" after which, Enter Joe's Mother, followed by John and the Chorus, with baskets, ladders, &c., for gathering fruit.