at the pair on the sofa. Great care should be taken to get the expression correctly. Coming in at the door is the same young soldier, with a look of dark jealousy upon his face. It is well to vary the complexions of the gentlemen Let the soldier be a very dark brunette. MAUD MULLER. Let the stage be covered with loose hay, and stand several stacks at irregular intervals. Maud Muller should be represented by a young lady of petite stature and blonde complexion. Let her dress be of chintz, very simply made. A large shade hat is set jauntily upon her head and tied under the chin. A rake is in her hand, and a far off, dreamy look in her eyes. FOR Reading and Recitation BY HENRY FIRTH WOOD Humorist and Reciter Paper Binding, 30 Cents Cloth, 50 Cents The title of this volume accurately and faithfully describes the character of its contents. It is believed to be "good humor," and the rendition of the selections is calculated to put the audience in an equally "good-humor." Mr. Wood, one of the most popular humorists of the day, presents in this volume one of the very best collections of humorous recitations ever offered to the public. Many of the pieces make their first appearance in this book, several among the number being original creations of the compiler. Considerable space has been devoted to the popular dialect fancies of the day, which are so much in demand at the present time. While all of the selections are exceedingly laughable, special pains have been taken to prevent overstepping the bounds of propriety, and there is, therefore, nothing that cannot be appropriately given before the most cultured and refined audiences. No reader, who wishes to keep abreast of the times, can afford to be without this volume, as its selections are indispensable to his repertoire. Sold by all booksellers, or sent, prepaid, upon receipt of price. The Penn Publishing Company 923 Arch Street, Philadelphia FOR READING AND RECITA TION BY CHARLES C. 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No public reader or reciter can afford to be without it, as it contains some of the best selections in print. Sold by all bookseliers, or sent, prepaid, upon receipt of price. The Penn Publishing Company 923 Arch Street, Philadelphia FOR READING AND RECITA TION BY CHARLES C. SHOEMAKER Paper Binding, 30 Cents. This popular and attractive volume contains a rare collection of Choice Dialect of every variety, covering a broad range of sentiment, and suited to any public or private occasion where readings or recitations are the order of entertainment. The transitions from grave to gay, from humorous to pathetic, and from the simply descriptive to the highly dramatic, will be found unusually wide. Many of the selections have never before appeared in print, and a number of others have been specially arranged for this volume. 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