The Rescue of the Princess Winsome A Fairy Play for Old and Young   By: Annie F. Johnston (1863-1931)

The RESCUE

of the

PRINCESS WINSOME

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The RESCUE

of the

PRINCESS WINSOME

A FAIRY PLAY FOR OLD AND YOUNG

BY

ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON

Author of "The Little Colonel Series," "Big Brother," "Joel: A Boy of Galilee," "In the Desert of Waiting," etc.

MUSIC BY

ALBION FELLOWS BACON

BOSTON L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 1908

Copyright, 1902 BY L. C. PAGE & COMPANY (INCORPORATED)

Copyright, 1908 BY L. C. PAGE & COMPANY (INCORPORATED)

All rights reserved

First Impression, August, 1908

COLONIAL PRESS

Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co. Boston, U.S.A.

PUBLISHERS' NOTE

The Princess Winsome, the part taken by the "Little Colonel" in the play called "The Rescue of Princess Winsome" in "The Little Colonel's Hero," has shared the popularity of the creator of the rôle.

Appealing to children because of its association with their favorite heroine, and to their parents because of its high moral tone and the beauty of its lines, the play has found great favor among children's clubs for their private theatricals, in many cases rivalling the success of the "Little Colonel" and her friends in obtaining funds for charitable purposes.

In response to repeated requests, the publishers are glad to present the play in separate form, making it more easily accessible to young amateur actors and actresses.

" THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME "

CHARACTERS ORIGINAL CAST

King Rob Moore.

Queen Allison Walton.

Prince Hero Keith MacIntyre.

PRINCESS WINSOME Lloyd Sherman.

Knight Malcolm MacIntyre.

Ogre Joe Clark.

Witch Kitty Walton.

Godmother Elizabeth Loyd Lewis.

Frog eye Fearsome Ranald Walton.

Titania Elise Walton.

Bewitched Prince. HERO, the RED CROSS DOG

Chorus of Fairies.

{ Morning glory. { Pansy. { Rose. Flower Messengers { Forget me not. { Poppy. { Daisy.

" THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME "

ACT I.

SCENE I. In the Witch's Orchard. Frog eye Fearsome drags the captive Prince and Princess to the Ogre's tower. At Ogre's command Witch brews spell to change Prince Hero into a dog.

SCENE II. In front of Witch's Orchard. King and Queen bewail their loss. The Godmother of Princess promises aid. The Knight starts in quest of the South Wind's silver flute with which to summon the Fairies to his help.

ACT II.

SCENE I. In the Tower Room. PRINCESS WINSOME and HERO. Godmother brings spinning wheel on which Princess is to spin Love's golden thread that shall rescue her brother. Dove comes with letter from Knight. Flower messengers in turn report his progress. Counting the Daisy's petals the Princess learns that her true Knight has found the flute.

ACT III.