shness and
sincerity of theme and development; skilful delineation of character;
non-didactic presentation of an idea; and dramatic and esthetic
effectiveness without theatricalism." They are the early products of a
new movement in the American theatre of which we are happy to be a
part, and if their publication meets with the sympathetic, appreciative
reception that has been accorded their production, we feel and hope that
not only these authors, not only the Washington Square Players, but all
of the workers in this new movement will be encouraged and stimulated to
a further effort, a greater mastery, and a bigger achievement.

EDWARD GOODMAN, Director of the Washington Square Players. Comedy
Theatre, New York, 1916.

I. THE CLOD

A One-Act Play

By Lewis Beach

Copyright, 1914, by Emmet Lewis Beach, Jr.

(Note--The author acknowledges indebtedness to "The Least of These," by
Donal Hamilton Haines, a short story which suggested the play.)

"The Clod" was produced by the Washington Square Players, under the
direction of Holland Hudson, at the Bandbox Theatre, New York City,
beginning January 10, 1916.

In the cast, in the order of their appearance, were the following:

MARY TRASK. Josephine A. Meyer
THADDEUS TRASK. John King
A NORTHERN SOLDIER. Glenn Hunter
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT. Robert Strange
A SOUTHERN PRIVATE. Spalding Hall

The Scene was designed by John King.

"The Clod" was subsequently revived by the Washington Square Players
at the Comedy Theatre, New York City, beginning June 5, 1916. In this
production Mary Morris played the part of Mary Trask.

Later it was presented in vaudeville by Martin Beck, opening at the
Palace Theatre, New York City, August 21, 1916, with the following cast:

MARY TRASK. Sarah Padden
THADDEUS TRASK. John Cameron
A NORTHERN SOLDIER. Glenn Hunter
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT. Thomas Hamilton
A SOUTHERN PRIVATE. Gordon Gunnis

"The Clod" was first produced by the Harvard Dramatic Club, in March,
1914, with the cast as follows:

MARY TRASK. Christine Hayes
THADDEUS TRASK. Norman B. Clark
A NORTHERN SOLDIER. Dale Kennedy
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT. James W. D. Seymour
DICK. Richard Southgate

THE CLOD

CHARACTERS

THADDEUS TRASK
MARY TRASK
A NORTHERN SOLDIER
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT
DICK

SCENE: The kitchen o