"Home Fun" by Cecil H. Bullivant is a practical guidebook for home entertainment written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a resource for individuals looking to create engaging and enjoyable activities for friends and family, particularly focusing on amateur theatricals and various forms of entertainment suitable for gatherings at home. The opening of "Home Fun" establishes the author’s intention to cultivate enjoyment through simple and economical amusements. The prefatory note outlines the goal of the guide: to provide knowledge that will transform dull moments into delight without overwhelming costs. The first chapter introduces amateur theatricals, offering practical advice on stage construction, scene settings, and the need for organization in such performances. The wealth of detail provided gives readers a solid foundation for launching their own home theatrical productions, suggesting that with creativity and resourcefulness, anyone can entertain and bring joy to their gatherings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)