MR PUNCHS MORAL MUSIC-HALL DRAMAS
Our present Drama (No. VI.) represents an attempt to illustrate upon the Music-hall Stage the eternal truth that race will tell in the long run, despite—but, on second thoughts, it does not quite prove that, though it certainly shows the unerring accuracy of parental—at least, that is not exactly its tendency, either; and the fact is that Mr. Punch is more than a little mixed himself as to the precise theory which it is designed to enforce. He hopes, however, that, as a realistic study of Patrician life and manners, it will possess charms for a democratic audience.
COMING OF AGE
A Grand Social Psychological Comedy-Drama, in One Act.
Dramatis Personæ.
The Earl of Burntalmond.
The Countess of Burntalmond (his wife).
Robert Henry Viscount Bullsaye (their son and heir).
The Lady Rose Caramel (niece to the Earl).
Horehound. } (Travelling as "The Celebrated Combination
Mrs. Horehound. } Korffdropp Troupe," in their refined and
Coltsfoot Horehound. } elegant Drawing-room Entertainment.)
Tenantry.
Scene—The Great Quadrangle of Hardbake Castle; banners, mottoes, decorations, &c. On the steps, R., the Earl, supported by his wife, son, and niece, is discovered in the act of concluding a speech to six tenantry, who display all the enthusiasm that is reasonably to be expected at ninepence a night.