Slide set: The two half-sovereigns: or good beginnings make good endings (story: G.M. Mason, 22 slides, in/after 1913)

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Slide 1**

The two boys were listlessly leaning against a gate

Slide 2**

The startled boys looked round and saw a gentleman the other side of the gate

Slide 3**

Slide 4

Slide 5**

The took out their half-sovereigns and examined them

Slide 6

Stephen and his mother discussed how to double the ten shillings

Slide 7**

Slide 8**

The next day he took survey of the garden

Slide 9**

Slide 10**

Stephen cleaned boots and shoes every morning and evening

Slide 11**

Stephen tells Willy his plan of gardening

Slide 12**

Willy and Stephen looking at Aunt Sally's ground which Willy had permission to use

Slide 13**

Slide 14**

Stephen carrying his first vegetables to market

Slide 15**

The boy went home with an empty basket and joyful heart

Slide 16**

John tells Willy to water his parched garden

Slide 17**

Willy vexed with Stephen for doing so well

Slide 18**

Slide 19**

Stephen calls on the old gentleman and shows him his earnings of £3 15s. 6d.

Slide 20**

Mr Elliott bids Stephen goodbye and promises to come and see his garden

Slide 21**

Mr Elliott talking to Willy about his failure

Slide 22**

** there are alternative versions or views of this slide

Number of slides

Manufacturer

G.M. Mason, England

Main type of image

life model

Main usage of set

story

Date of first manufacture

unknown (earliest possible 1913)

Reading or song

C.E. Bowen, The two half-sovereigns: or, good beginnings make good endings (n.d.)

Notes

The earliest date is based on the appearance of a calendar for 1913 on the wall in Slide 9.

Collections

22 slides known to exist in private collection

Subject keywords

children / family
social issues – alcohol / temperance

Lucerna ID 3004021

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 29 July 2021

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Slide set: The two half-sovereigns: or good beginnings make good endings (story: G.M. Mason, 22 slides, in/after 1913)