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...Vanitas Vanitatum," by F. M. Class, are both well told, the former with some descriptive power, the latter with a good insight into the characters which it contains. By far the most original story, however, is "The Bluff of Rogers," by R. W. Ruhl. It is full of a droll humor that lightens what would otherwise be a rather sombre tale, and besides some admirable touches of description, the "moral" of the story is brought out forcibly and without affectation...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Advocate. | 10/17/1900 | See Source »

...short farce by C. A. Paul entitled "Er muss Tanzen," will be given by the Deutscher Verein, probably on May 8, in Roberts Hall. The cast has been changed and is now as follows: Hauptmann Droll, H. V. Poor '01. Eduard (his nephew), G.O.Carpenter '02. Franz Wind, L. B. Wehle '02. Emma (a servant-girl), F. W. Peabody...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Deutscher Verein Play. | 4/28/1900 | See Source »

...story of the play Eduard is very anxious to marry his cousin, but is deterred by the objections of Hauptmann Droll, his uncle, who declares that the girl is much too foolish and found of dancing. Eduard submits to his uncle's decision, at the same time extorting a promise from the old man that if he is ever caught dancing he will give his consent to the marriage. The plot now hinges on the efforts of Eduard, assisted by Emma and Franz, the servants, to make Hauptmann Droll dance. Their object is secured partly by accident...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Deutscher Verein Play. | 4/28/1900 | See Source »

...committee of the Deutscher Verein has decided to present as its next play, "Er muss tanzen," a short farce by C. A. Paul. It will be given during the first week of May. Following is the cast: Hauptmann Droll, H. V. Poor '01. Eduard (his nephew), G. O. Carpenter '02. Emma (a servant girl), R. H. Dana, Jr., '01. Franz Wind, W. Wight...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Deutscher Verein Play. | 4/23/1900 | See Source »

...excellent. J. A. Dix '02 as Pierre Paquier, the servant of Granger, was particularly good both in his acting and in his accent. F. W. Morrison '00, as the peasant Mathieu Gareau, was more in character than any of the other actors, and, with the aid of a droll voice, was well qualified to portray the stupid countryman. Dix and Morrison were the only characters who helped the audience realize that a comedy was being played. A. S. Hills '00, who took the part of Corbineli, was pleasing because he was perfectly at ease. The music and ballets added music...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: First Performance of French Play | 12/15/1899 | See Source »

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