Word: act
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Schweppe '02 will act as chairman of the regatta committee, and it is hoped that W. A. Meikelham will be referee...
...first act introduces an American millionaire, Tripp, who is staying in Naples with his three attractive daughters, Jessie, Tessie and Bessie. Tripp, who has only recently made his fortune on the stock exchange, openly avows his intention of buying titles for his daughters, and is easily taken in by an American counterfeiter, styling himself the Count di Fitta, whom Tripp presents to his daughters. Skiddles, a detective, is disguised as Fitta's valet and his efforts cause much merriment. Lord Coldstream, an Englishman, and two American naval officers, Admiral Bowser, and Lieutenant Storm, are in love with the girls...
...American House, Boston. The dinner committee, composed of F. R. Hooker, D. Rosenblum, G. G. Bacon, W. W. Faunce, E. T. Witherby, C. Apolonio. E. G. Stillman, G. Emerson, P. Boyer and G. G. Ball, will have general charge of receiving and seating the men C. Boyer will act as toastmaster to the following toasts: "The Class," G. G. Ball; "Debating," J. S. Davis; "The Press," H. Green; "The Musical Clubs," G. V. D. Brown; "Athletics," J. L. Derby. The class song, the words of which have been written by H. B. Hall, will be sung to the time...
...Ehlermann. Jr., '05, as Martin Gollwitz, the old professor, sustained a difficult part with conspicuous success, which had its culmination in the quarrel and reconciliation with Friederike in the fourth act. As the actor-manager Striese, C. Kempner '06, showed ability seldom seen among amateurs. His return in the third act from the failure of the Professor's tragedy was one of the most amusing scenes in the play. The Emil Gross of H. Hagedorn, Jr., '07, was very delightful, his accent and mannerisms receiving frequent applause...
...feminine charters, that of Marianne. Dr. Neumeister's wife, taken by N. Edwards '05, was exceedingly attractive, and won continual approval by Edwards almost deceptive ability to look and act the part. P. G., Henderson '05, as Friederike. In the quarrel scenes with Gollwitz, showed inimitable handling of a trying part, and created much laughter, as did the Paula of G. A. Schneider '07, who took clever advantage of his many opportunities. F. W. Cloud '05, as Dr. Neumeister, showed a very pleasing restraint and never stepped out of his part. H. Bowditch '05, as Karl Gross, "aus Berlin...