1919 Yearbook
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1919 Yearbook
Description
Dramatics
OF the various school organizations there is none that does
more to promote enjoyment among the students, to provide
entertainment for our friends, and to boost the college than
the Dramatic Society. Composed entirely of those students
who are interested in dramatic work, its productions may be
I looked upon as an example of what the Ambrosian spirit
accomplishes. The men who take part feel that the training they receive
more than pays them for the sacrifice of time that they are called upon to
make. Before proceeding to a recountal of our activities of the past year,
the society feels it must thank Father Stahl for his splendid direction of
the dramas, and substantial support of our work, for to him is due much
of our success. In the name of the whole student body we thank Father
Schoenfelder, under whose direction the very best movies and movie stars
have been presented in the Auditorium.
At the first meeting of the society this year Mr. Kinnavey was chosen
president, Mr. Cone, vice-president, Mr. Wagner, secretary-treasurer. The
plans for the year's entertainment were also outlined. It was to be twofold. In the first place it was decided to have the Entertainment Committee arrange a program for presentation with the weekly movie show. In
the second place, three dramas were to be staged.
The weekly programs consisted of papers on current topics, readings,
humorous and local color monologues, and finally, vocal and instrumental
music. Their excellence is amply attested to by their popularity among
the students.
The first play, "The Old Captain's Idea," was presented March 4. It
was a comedy in two acts; and although produced only for the students,
it was well worthy of a public staging. The acting of the cast was
splendid; but Newman Flanagan as Adolphus Flapkins, the rather sissi-
fiecl young poet; Cletus Bailey as Augustus Pimpkins, the fine mannered
scientist; Norbert Dautremont as the living statue; and Raymond Kinnavey as the Old Captain, played their parts especially well.
m was particularly fitting that Ireland's national holiday be observed
this year; and the program presented on the evening of St. Patrick's Day
was worthy of the people and the Saint in whose honor it was given.
There were papers on the Irish situation; there were Irish songs and
melodies; and finally a splendid talk by Father Enright.
After Easter there are to be two dramas. "Stop Thief" will appear
soon after the Lenten season; and "Officer 666" will be staged during Commencement Week. When these have been put on, the Society feels it will
have brought to a happy conclusion a year's work that thus far has been
very successful.
OF the various school organizations there is none that does
more to promote enjoyment among the students, to provide
entertainment for our friends, and to boost the college than
the Dramatic Society. Composed entirely of those students
who are interested in dramatic work, its productions may be
I looked upon as an example of what the Ambrosian spirit
accomplishes. The men who take part feel that the training they receive
more than pays them for the sacrifice of time that they are called upon to
make. Before proceeding to a recountal of our activities of the past year,
the society feels it must thank Father Stahl for his splendid direction of
the dramas, and substantial support of our work, for to him is due much
of our success. In the name of the whole student body we thank Father
Schoenfelder, under whose direction the very best movies and movie stars
have been presented in the Auditorium.
At the first meeting of the society this year Mr. Kinnavey was chosen
president, Mr. Cone, vice-president, Mr. Wagner, secretary-treasurer. The
plans for the year's entertainment were also outlined. It was to be twofold. In the first place it was decided to have the Entertainment Committee arrange a program for presentation with the weekly movie show. In
the second place, three dramas were to be staged.
The weekly programs consisted of papers on current topics, readings,
humorous and local color monologues, and finally, vocal and instrumental
music. Their excellence is amply attested to by their popularity among
the students.
The first play, "The Old Captain's Idea," was presented March 4. It
was a comedy in two acts; and although produced only for the students,
it was well worthy of a public staging. The acting of the cast was
splendid; but Newman Flanagan as Adolphus Flapkins, the rather sissi-
fiecl young poet; Cletus Bailey as Augustus Pimpkins, the fine mannered
scientist; Norbert Dautremont as the living statue; and Raymond Kinnavey as the Old Captain, played their parts especially well.
m was particularly fitting that Ireland's national holiday be observed
this year; and the program presented on the evening of St. Patrick's Day
was worthy of the people and the Saint in whose honor it was given.
There were papers on the Irish situation; there were Irish songs and
melodies; and finally a splendid talk by Father Enright.
After Easter there are to be two dramas. "Stop Thief" will appear
soon after the Lenten season; and "Officer 666" will be staged during Commencement Week. When these have been put on, the Society feels it will
have brought to a happy conclusion a year's work that thus far has been
very successful.
Date
1919
Rights
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
Identifier
http://cdm16810.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16810coll2/id/4563