Word: acte
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...dress rehearsal of the Pi Eta Society's play, Spontania, which went off last evening, was fair considering that the first act had been rehearsed only once with the orchestra and the second act not at all. The music was bright and catchy throughout and the dancing was very good, the libretto, however, was dull and pointless. The music and dancing bid fair to be the leading features at the regular performances. The costumes and scenery were very artistic. T. Stensland '98 and W. S. Parker '99 as Bungus, King of Spontania and Corcoran Van Brunt, Professor of Histeria...
...second act shows the populace going to the bull fight. Spayce appears in the arena, sings his Toreador song,- and then proceeds to make mince meat of the bull. At this point a messenger arrives with the latest American History Leaflet-No. 10,657 1-2, which says that as Captain Kidd never existed, he did not bury his treasure in Boscabello. Spayce, however, receives a letter to the contrary, directing him to the place where the booty is buried. Guarded by the sailors of the steam yacht, Spayce carries off both the lady and the treasure, and the Bostonians...
FRENCH PLAY-Rehearsal of the first act in Brattle Hall at 3; second and third acts...
...opportunity is now offered to act on this proposition and establish a precedent for the future. It would be most fitting to show last year's 'Varsity nine that their improvement and ultimate success is still thoroughly appreciated. We would therefore suggest that steps be taken toward starting a general fund to which everyone should subscribe a little, and present the nine with cups in commemoration of their victories...
FRENCH PLAY.- Rehearsal of the whole play, beginning with third act, at 4.30 in Brattle Hall...