Dramas for M. I. A.

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large room for the exclusive use of the sisters. (The ladies will also share and enjoy the other departments.) ' 'As in all enterprises of this character, the ladies proved themselves a tower of strength, for through their untiring efforts and co-operation the M. I. A. of the stake held successful bazaars and entertainments in each ward, which netted for reading room purposes upwards of $1,000. Public spirited citizens are contributing freely to the reading room, books, papers and leading magazines, and all interested feel much en- couraged in the bright prospects for success in this feature of our work.''

Dramas for M. I. A. From time to time there will be published in the Improvement Era titles of plays passed upon by the Committee on Music and Drama as suitable for production by members of the M. I. A. A few are here presented from among those examined and approved. It is anticipated

that a copy of each play passed upon as acceptable will be kept in the office of the Era to be loaned for examination, when necessary, and returned to the office promptly. When copies are required for use by the associations, the General Secretary, upon request, will furnish informa- tion as to where these can be purchased, in Salt Lake City. The usual price of each copy is fifteen cents, except in the case of special plays and operettas, where the cost is greater. Local officers of the M. I. A. may have plays of their own choosing examined and reported upon, and sug- gestions in the line of desirable pieces will be duly appreciated when for- warded to the General Board Committee on Music and Drama for consid- eration. The committee consists of Oscar A. Kirkham, Willard Done and James H. Anderson, care Era office, Salt Lake City. Whenever requested, the members of the committee, or either of them, will render such advice and assistance as may be practicable in the time at their dis- posal. The names of suitable pieces so far selected are: Cricket on th°, Hearth, or, a Fairy Tale of Home. Drama in three acts, dramatized by Albert Smith, from Charles Dickens' story of the same name. Suitable for professionals and carefully drilled amateurs Seven male .and eight female characters, besides fairies and neighbors. Requires careful, yet not elaborate dressing. Costumes of seventy years ago. Two interior scenes. Plays two hours. Bread on the Waters. Drama in two acts by George M. Baker, suitable for carefully drilled amateurs. Five male and three female characters