Word: jovialness
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...play might be called a jovial dissertation on marriage, its risks, its illusions, its dangers, and the solid foundations of its happiness and success. The action presents four couples, three of which are decidedly ill-mated and Pickwickian, and consequently are drawn into all sorts of entanglements and paradoxical complications, while the court ship of the fourth forms an agreeable and pleasing contrast by the good sense, independent thought and true feeling which make the friendship of this pair finally mature into love. The plot is simple and perspicuous and does not require a detailed analysis, but it is handled...
...Opening scene before the Palace of the Maharajah. Opening chorus, "We're the jolly genial subject of a jovial Rajah." Entrance of Vizier and Maharajah (S. Waller '03, W. C. Clark '03). Reception of Ministers. Song by Minister of War (J. S. Seabury '04). "I am an Epicure." Plot to steal cat followed by Princess' entry--solo and chorus "In lonely hours of the dreamy night." Meeting of Prince and Princess. Betrothal. Closing chorus--Maharajah. Ministers. Subjects--"We're off to the lands of Matchoo...
...make much of his part, while T. L. Homes '99, as the duke, overdid his. F. Barry '97, made a blustering brigand. The solos by Waterhouse were sung well, but lacked life, with the exception of his part in the trio with Newell and Cunnigham. Newell made a capital jovial count and Cunningham as the elderly daughter was funny...
...cast of characters is as follows: Duke de Grabo, a rich miser of Hebraic decent, T. L. Holmes '99 Count Giocoso of Pisa, a jovial gentleman in financial difficulties, G. S. T. Newell...
...Lampoon which comes out today, is essentially a Christmas number, and is marked throughout by a jovial holiday spirit...