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The Scrubtown sewing circle's Thanksgiving

Chapter 4: COSTUMES.
By Maude Livingston Hall Gray
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About This Book

A short comic stage piece centers on a village sewing circle of elderly women who meet to conduct society business, plan a donation for a recently bereaved clergyman, and share what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving. The scene follows the secretary reading minutes, members bicker and mishear one another, and a sequence of absurd gifts and schemes exposes rivalries, gossip, and small-town frugality. Costuming and stage directions frame the humor and timing for a lively half-hour domestic performance.

THE SCRUBTOWN SEWING CIRCLE’S THANKSGIVING.

CHARACTERS.

Mrs. Tattle A widow. President of the Society
Mary Ann Green An old maid. Secretary
Granny Noddle A deaf old Lady
Betsey Noddle Granny’s Granddaughter
Mrs. Gossip The hostess
Percilla Primp A new member

Locality.⁠—The Village of Scrubtown, N. H.

Time of Representation⁠—About thirty-five minutes.

Note:⁠—Additional time may be filled out by the introduction of songs and recitations suitable for the performers.

COSTUMES.

Granny. Old, deaf and feeble. Dark calico dress, white handkerchief pinned around her shoulders. Close-fitting lace cap with ends. Hair gray. Spectacles. Black mittens. Cane. Knitting.

Betsey. Old-fashioned dark calico gown. White mittens.

Mrs. Tattle. Black gown and mittens.

Mary Ann. Any old style. Hair in a knot at top of head, corkscrew on each side.

Mrs. Gossip. Any old-fashioned house dress.

Percilla. Gaudy-colored calico gown. Large common finger rings, chain, locket, etc.