Copyright, 1910

BY

R. G. Hazard

To

The Boys and Girls of Peace Dale—

the hope of the future

This little sketch was prepared very hurriedlyin order to give scope to the volunteerefforts of certain of the younger members ofthe community who had undertaken to providethe entertainment for the Christmas celebration of1910 of the Peace Dale Congregational SundaySchool.

After looking patiently and long for somethingwhich they could act for the entertainment oftheir fellows, they despaired of finding anythingthey would like.

In their dilemma they appealed to me, sayingthat their principal desire was to introduce thesinging of Christmas carols in some way not toocommonplace.

The characters were taken by inexperiencedactors who, nevertheless, presented the masque ina very genuine and convincing manner.

The whole time of action was about thirty-fiveminutes, including the singing of the Christmascarols. I was urged to amplify the action, inorder to somewhat prolong the part played byRobin Hood and his men, but, after some effortin this direction, I gave it up, as the principalmerit of the masque seemed to me to be itsbrevity.

Several friends have urged its preservationin print in the hope that it may prove suggestiveor useful to others in like predicament.

R. G. H.

LIST OF PERSONS

Robin Hood

Long John

Friar Tuck

Watt

Will Scarlett

One or two others

Wait (leader)

Fiddler

Cello

Clarinet

Singers—as many as may be

Widow

Eight to twelve children less than fourteen years old

Santa Claus

COSTUMES

Robin Hood—If possible, in a close-fitting green,buttoned to the throat.

Long John—In old clothes, with leggings. With abow and arrows, one arrow stuck in belt. (Noneof Robin's men show shirts or collars.)

Watt—Has a bow. Should be

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