Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-02-21

"doulHBIOn HOIHeT SedIeu at
spinning-wheel while her son is asleep
in cradle near by. The wheel may
be made of a bicycle turned upside
down and steadied with the aid of
books. A broom is fastened in an up
right position to the bicycle and on
the handle is tied a handkerchief to
represent fax. A string tied to the
fax is held by Mrs. Washington. Tho
wheel must be set in revolution during
the tableau. Mrs. Washington must
wear white cap, kerchief and apron
A cradle for her son may be made Of a
rocking chair by standing it on the
tip end of the rockers and placing a
footstool under the back Of It, A pill
low with a large rag doll should be
placed In the cradle. and the latte
may be draped with shawl or sheet
Tableau Estate of the Country:
The properties needed are two chai-~
and a board. The board is laid acros
the back of the chairs. thus formlnz
a table. A large man dressed to rep
resent an early settler by wrapping a
blanket around his legs and putting a
paper ruff around his neck is seated
back of this table. on which boxes of
beads and jugs Of whisky are standing
One Indian seated ON the ground in
front is bargaining to sell some furs,
while second at the side is drinking
whisky out Of a Jug. This picture
may be made very ridiculous by put
ting signs to this effect on the table:
Beads marked down to the lowest
price" Bargain sale of firewater. /"
Goods almost given away in exchange
for skins" Red flannel at a fearful
sacrifice"
Tableau 3-"George's Father Taking
Pay for the Cherry Tree:
A stout man in colonial dress-that
is, three-cornered hat made Of paper.
skirt of paper fastened to his coat
and bows at knees. and a little boy
similarly dressed. who is in the act
of giving his father some paper money.
In his hands he holds Ratchet.
Tableau Bunker Hill"
Bunker Hill may be made of chairs
pilec up and covered with gray blan-
kets. A relocated soldier on one side
and blue-coated one on the other are
both trying to climb the hill and to
get at each other. Each carries a
poker. The costumes may be mada
very ridiculous, as, for example, giving
a FOOLS cap to one man.
Tableau 5-"Washington crossing
the Delaware:
For this make use Of washtub for
ship; its sail is towel fastened with
pins to stick, the stick icing tied 20
broom held aloft by WASHINGTON. A
second man in the tub may be fishing
from behind.
Tableau 6-"surrender of Cornwall
lis:
washington sitting at a table on
which are strewn quantity of papers.
CORVALLIS at one side giving up mis-
sword. Some ears Of corn strung ON
string around his waist and across his
breast add to the ludicrous effect Corn
wallis must look as though he had
spent the night In a barn,
Tableau Franklin at the Court OF
George w.:
King George in regal attire with a
crown upon his head. seated on q
throne. while lords and ladies ara
grouped on either side. At the side
OF the throne paper sign is pinned
on the wall: "All must bow their
knees to me-George w." Franklin
is in the act Of shaking hands with
the king. and the courtiers all look
aghast.
Tableau 8-"Franklin at Home"
Franklin is seen walking along with
a loaf Of bread under one arm and in
the act Of eating second loaf. STUFF
fng a large end Of it into his mouth.
Tableau Washington Debating
the Declaration Of Independence:
Washington is seen standing in q
contemplative attitude with his hands
under his coat tails, while a pretty
young lady, in modern dress, is sit
ting before the typewriter taking down
Washington's words.
Tableau 10-"Washington's Inaugu-
ration:
Washington and a Judge in a long
black gown and white wig Cotton bat
ting) are standing in the center of the
stage. while the judge reads from q
long scroll. Washington looks very
happy.
Tableau 1.-THE Minuet":
Washington and his partner, both
in colonial dress, dancing the mlnuet.
This last tableau may be made very
effective. Four or even six people
may take part in this II the doorway
is large enough for them to stand In
graceful positions. Pretty costumes for
the ladies consist of short waistsd
dresses; this effect may be gained BY
tying a broad sash under the armpits
over light cotton dress.
Let US trust that the shades Of
Washington and Franklin and their
brave compatriots will not return to
rebuke those who are having q little
fun in their honor.