¶ By arrangement with the publishers, Miss Nance O'Neil, who first produced this play in English, as here given, will continue to use Mr. Swickard's adaptation exclusively.
FIRES OF ST. JOHN
WAS FIRST PRESENTED IN ENGLISH,
IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, ON
JANUARY TWENTY-FIRST, 1904,
WITH THE FOLLOWING CAST
| Mr. Brauer | Mr. George C. Staley |
| Mrs. Brauer | Mrs. Charles W. Brooks |
| Gertrude | Miss Blanche Stoddard |
| George Von Harten | Mr. E. J. Ratcliffe |
| An old Gypsy Woman | Miss Ricca Allen |
| Haffner | Mr. Norwell McGregor |
| Mr. Paul | Mr. Frederick Sullivan |
| Katie | Miss Fannie Cannon |
| and | |
| Marie | Miss Nance O'Neil |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
| Mr. Brauer | Proprietor of a large country estate |
| Mrs. Brauer | His wife |
| Gertrude | Their daughter |
| George Von Harten | Their nephew |
| An old Gypsy Woman | |
| Haffner | Assistant Pastor |
| Mr. Paul | Overseer |
| Katie | Housekeeper |
| Servant Girl | |
| and | |
| Marie | A Foundling |
Time of action, about 1880 | |
Place of action, Pomerania (Prussia) | |
THE FIRES OF ST. JOHN
ACT ONE
Breakfast-room at the Brauer residence. The back wall is formed by three glass doors, separated by marble pillars. Behind this, the veranda is visible, and balustrade, hung with fine rug, and stairs, leading into the garden. The glass doors have practical, solid wooden shutters, with bars, fastening inside. Doors R. and L. Large table C. with breakfast laid. Front, to the left, sofa, table and easy-chair. To the right, sewing-machine, and basket filled with table-linen. Old-fashioned photos and engravings on walls. Otherwise, well-to-do family home.