Word: acte
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...plot is good, but it is worked out in the conventional comic opera style. The dialogue contains few novelties and becomes rather monotonous toward the end. Moreover the play does not seem to be evenly balanced, all of the action excepting the denouement itself coming in the first act. For this reason the second act fails to retain the interest of the spectator, and seems almost an anti-climax...
Much credit is due N. H. White, L. S., for his lively impersonation of the Grand Inquisitor. His rendition of the topical song at the end of the second act was deserving of the applause with which it was received. At no time did he overdo the part...
...Jreliminary Boylston Prize competition in speaking will take place tomorrow afternoon in Sanders Theatre at 2 o'clock. Professor G. P. Baker, Professor J. B. Ames, and W. R. Thayer of the Graduates' Magazine will act as judges. Ten men will be chosen from those who speak tomorrow to take part in the final competition on Thursday...
...opera is of a distinctly Spanish type, both in general atmosphere and musical composition. The first act takes place in Seville, and the second act in the gypsy camp outside the city. Mr. Edward E. Rose, who has had charge of the production, has paid special attention to the chorus work this year, and their dances and marches will form a distinct feature...
...following ladies will act as patronesses: Mrs. Roger Wolcott, Mrs. Langdon Shannon Davis, Mrs. Barrett Wendell, Mrs. William E. Russell, Mrs. Richard H. Dana, Mrs. William J. Rolfe, Mrs. Henry E. Warner, Mrs. Walter I. Badger, Mrs. Andrew McFarland Davis, Mrs. John K. Paine, Mrs. W. W. Goodwin, Mrs. William A. Bancroft...