Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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26 The Branksome Si ogan Crazy Rhythm — A Play Scene: — The living-room of Mrs. Melody-Jazz. Ten or twelve ladies and gentlemen are grouped around the room, some arc playing bridge, others are talking. A young man comes walking briskly into the room, looks around pleasantly — Gay Youth — How do you do, every- body. How do you do? Chorus — Clap hands — here comes Charlie — (they clap). Mrs. Melody-Jazz (walking up to wel- come him: — ) Cut yourself a piece of cake, and make yourself at home. (Charlie takes a step sideways to join a group of friends and consequently steps on a maiden ' s foot). Charlie — I ' m sorry, Sally. (Sally looks at him scornfully and rubs the injured parts, then tears appear in her lovely eyes, and she limps off stage) . Charlie very embarrassed and awkward follows her saying: — I ' m sorry I made you cry, but what can I say Dear, after I ' ve said I ' m sorry? Sally looks coldly over her shoulder — exit Sally. A Guest (hastily trying to cover up Charlie ' s embarra ment) . Has any one seen the new Ford? Guest II — Yes, ' Henry ' s made a lady out of Lizzie, ' ' I ' m just crazy about automobile horns, ' ' That ' s my weak- ness now! ' (At this point a little curly-headed boy enters crying) . Mammy-Mammy! ' Fond-parent — Sonny - Boy! (He runs over to her weeping — climbs on her knee!) Sonny Boy — I hurt me — I faa down and go Boom! Fond Parent — My poor little Melan- choly Baby — Mother will rock you in the cradle of the deep — Now, Precious — be good! Sonny Boy (stamping foot) No! I want to be bad. (He runs away and hides behind the chair of guest who is playing brrdge. Fond Parent — Lover, Come back to me! (Guest discovers child, and takes it over to mother.) Guest — Is this your child? Fond Parent — Yes sir, that ' s my Baby, (rises with child) Well, I ' m on my way home, come dear, it ' s bedtime. Sonny Boy — I don ' t Want to — I want to go places and do things! The Mother pleadingly — Honey! (She begins to drag him out.) Sonny Boy — (looking wrathfully at guest) You took advantage of me — Exit Mother and Son. Guest (turns to Charlie) — Are you going to see the Rythm King. Charlie — Yes, that ' s my suppressed de- sire. Guest — Well, don ' t bring Lulu. They are ■ interrupted by the an- nouncement of supper and the guests begin to go out. A worried looking lad dashes up to Mrs. Melody-Jazz. W. L. Lad — I wonder what ' s become of Sally? Mrs. Melody-Jazz — Who? W, L. Lad — Sally of my Dreams, My One and Only, She ' s the Cream in my Coffee, She ' s — Mrs. Melody-Jazz (hastily) Oh, she ' s Picking Cotton in The Blue Room — The Room with a View — so go on, Get Out and Get Under the Moon. (She follows the guests out to the buffet)

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The -Branksome: Slogan

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The: Branksome; Slogan 27 Charlie re-entering — I ' m Just Wild About Animal Crackers — (he walks over to a girl) . Where Are You Going to My Pretty Maid? Gir — I ' m going to that Little White House on the Little Green Hill in Melody Lane. Charlie — May I take you home? (The girl nods her assent). Charlie walks up to Mrs. Melody- Jazz. Thank you, Mrs. Melody- Jazz, I ' ll be Paddlin ' Madeline Home. Mrs. Melody-Jazz — Goodnight, be sure to Button up your overcoat. Madeline to Charlie as they go out — Thanks for the Buggy-ride. Charlie smiles at her and turns to com- pany. Goodnight, ladies. Exit Charles and Madeline. Voice from Bridge table — Your Cheating on me! Another voice — Don ' t be Like That! Another, other guest — Well, Dear olct Pals of Mine, It ' s Three o ' clock in the Morning, and time to stop Makin ' Whoopee. Guest — Yes, we ' d better be speeding along the Sidewalks of New York — Oh Doris, where do you live? (turns to Doris). Doris — Down by the Vinegar works. Guest — All right, We ' re heading for the river — on a bicycle built for two. Doris — Yes, Let ' s do it — They bid their adieus, the guests all say good- night to Mrs. Melody-Jazz. Mrs. Melody Jazz — Where ' s your ball and chain? Last Lady Guest — He ' s at Home Sweet Home to-night — To-night his night with baby. Mrs. Melody-Jazz — You ' re all alone? Last Lady Guest — Yes — All by myself in the moonlight. (They bid adieu). Mrs. Melody-Jazz (yawning) What a deep night. I ' m like a Weary River — She picks up her Pekinese pup and puts it on the chesterfield — • Beloved — She pats it — Sleep Baby Sleep — Exit. (Curtain) BILLIE FERGUSON.