1914 Yearbook
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1914 Yearbook
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The first play of the year was the comedy, "Tweedles," which was
presented on Friday evening, February 6. Out of respect for the late
Edward Morrissey, this society did not present its usual St. Ambrose
Eve program.
"Tweedles" proved to be the greatest success ever scored by the
society, surpassing, according to the opinion of candid admirers, any
previous production at the College. William Hynes, in the title role,
won the admiration of all. His make-up, voice, gestures and postures
were inimitable, and perfectly adapted to his exacting part. With
unusual ease and naturalness he made a tremendous hit, and his clever
and humorous pantomime in the Third Act contributed very much to
the success of his first public appearance. James Welsh, the "heroine" of many former plays, handled the difficult part of the rich "Governor" with complete self-possession. He was most perfectly merged
with his part, and terrified all when his anger was aroused, and when
pleased amused them with his sprightly humour. He added one more
laurel to the many already gained by him in the work of the Dramatic
Society. Edward Rosenthal, "the man of the house," provided as
much comedy as any of his associates. His "German" dialect was
excellent; his antics and pranks, when involved in any trying situation, were natural. His account of his previous incarnation as a
"geese," a thousand years ago, was one of the sparkling hits of the
evening. Edward O'Connor, as one of the "400," was delightful in
his affectation. Carl Kautz, the man "who knew his business," was
a surprise to all of his friends in the excellence of the interpretation
he gave to his lines. Harry Shields, as the college man and son of
the rich governor, played his part with distinction and discretion.
Aided by his naturally effective stage ability, he gave an enjoyable
reading of lines that one less clever might have irretrievably bungled.
Edward Rump, as "his Father's Boy," showed great talent and used
it effectively. As to his appearance, we really must describe it as
superb. Leo Kerrigan, "the poet," rendered his part with that masterly distinction which long experience has so perfectly qualified him.
Leo fully equalled, if he did not eclipse, previous high attainments.
Leo Roling, as "the Missionary Man from Africa," acted his role with
that dignity, that mildness of manner in every way suited to his trying
part. Hugh Frazier, as "Tom Valentine," effectively rounded out the
capable cast.
The excellence of the musical program, no less than the gorgeous
scenery with the distinctive stage appointments, added to work of the
performers, contributed much to the strikingly successful presentation of the Dramatic Society's "Tweedles."
presented on Friday evening, February 6. Out of respect for the late
Edward Morrissey, this society did not present its usual St. Ambrose
Eve program.
"Tweedles" proved to be the greatest success ever scored by the
society, surpassing, according to the opinion of candid admirers, any
previous production at the College. William Hynes, in the title role,
won the admiration of all. His make-up, voice, gestures and postures
were inimitable, and perfectly adapted to his exacting part. With
unusual ease and naturalness he made a tremendous hit, and his clever
and humorous pantomime in the Third Act contributed very much to
the success of his first public appearance. James Welsh, the "heroine" of many former plays, handled the difficult part of the rich "Governor" with complete self-possession. He was most perfectly merged
with his part, and terrified all when his anger was aroused, and when
pleased amused them with his sprightly humour. He added one more
laurel to the many already gained by him in the work of the Dramatic
Society. Edward Rosenthal, "the man of the house," provided as
much comedy as any of his associates. His "German" dialect was
excellent; his antics and pranks, when involved in any trying situation, were natural. His account of his previous incarnation as a
"geese," a thousand years ago, was one of the sparkling hits of the
evening. Edward O'Connor, as one of the "400," was delightful in
his affectation. Carl Kautz, the man "who knew his business," was
a surprise to all of his friends in the excellence of the interpretation
he gave to his lines. Harry Shields, as the college man and son of
the rich governor, played his part with distinction and discretion.
Aided by his naturally effective stage ability, he gave an enjoyable
reading of lines that one less clever might have irretrievably bungled.
Edward Rump, as "his Father's Boy," showed great talent and used
it effectively. As to his appearance, we really must describe it as
superb. Leo Kerrigan, "the poet," rendered his part with that masterly distinction which long experience has so perfectly qualified him.
Leo fully equalled, if he did not eclipse, previous high attainments.
Leo Roling, as "the Missionary Man from Africa," acted his role with
that dignity, that mildness of manner in every way suited to his trying
part. Hugh Frazier, as "Tom Valentine," effectively rounded out the
capable cast.
The excellence of the musical program, no less than the gorgeous
scenery with the distinctive stage appointments, added to work of the
performers, contributed much to the strikingly successful presentation of the Dramatic Society's "Tweedles."
Date
1914
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