Workmen employed on the mesmeric dredge near what was in old times the bed of the Harlem River discovered yesterday a leaden box in which was the following manuscript, which gives us a vivid idea of the crude condition of the drama toward the close of the nineteenth century: “FUN ON THE ROOF.” Farce Comedy in Three Acts. ACT I. SCENE. _A garden with practicable gate R. U. E._ SPARKLE MCINTYRE (_entering through gate_). Well, this is a pretty state of affairs! Rosanna Harefoot lived only for me until that theatrical troupe came to town; but now she’s so stuck on singing and dancing and letting those actor men make love to her that I can’t get a moment with her. Hello! here comes the whole company. I guess they’re going to rehearse here. I’ll hide behind this tree and watch them do their acts. _Enter company of_ PLAYERS. FIRST PLAYER. Well, this is a hot day; but while we’re trying to keep cool Miss Kitty Socks will sing “Under the Daisies.” (_Specialties by the entire company._) FIRST PLAYER. Well, we’d better hurry away down the street, or else we’ll be late. [_Exeunt_ OMNES. SPARKLE MCINTYRE (_emerging from behind tree_). That looks easy enough. I guess I’ll see what I can do myself. (_Specialties._) FIRST PLAYER (_entering with company_). Now that rehearsal is over, we’ll have a little fun for a few moments. SPARKLE (_aside_). Rosanna will be mine yet. (_Grand Finale._) CURTAIN. ACT II. SCENE. _Parlor of_ SPARKLE MCINTYRE’S _house_; SPARKLE _discovered seated at table with brilliant dressing-gown on_. SPARKLE. I invited all that theatrical company to spend the evening with me; but I’m afraid they won’t come. I just wanted to surprise them with that new song and dance of mine. Ah! here they come now. _Enter_ THEATRICAL COMPANY. FIRST PLAYER. We are a little late, Mr. McIntyre, but the fact is I had to go to the steamer to meet some friends of mine who were coming over to try their luck in glorious America; and as they’re all perfect ladies and gentlemen, I took the liberty of bringing them along. Allow me to introduce them to you: Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Sirocco and the Miss Siroccos from the Royal Alhambra in Rooshy. SPARKLE. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m pleased to meet you; and now, if you’ll favor us with an act, we’ll be greatly obliged. (_Specialties by everybody, and Finale._) CURTAIN. ACT III. SCENE. _Same as Act I._ _Enter_ ROSANNA. ROSANNA. This is the very garden where I used to meet my own true Sparkle. In fact, it’s right here that he used to _spark_ me. Well, while I’m feeling so downhearted, I’ll do a little dance just to cheer myself up. (_Specialties by_ ROSANNA.) SPARKLE (_entering_). What! _you_ here. Rosanna? Then you must love me. ROSANNA. Yes, Sparkle, I do. SPARKLE (_embracing her_). Then, darling, we will be married this very day. Call the neighbors all in, and we will sing, dance, and be merry. _Enter_ COMPANY. (_Specialties._)