Word: leif
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...very smoothly and rapidly; the dances show the effect of careful rehearsing and the chorus has evidently been well trained. The book, by T. Stensland 3L., is exceedingly funny, especially in the third act, and has a well-connected plot. In the first act, which depicts the departure of Leif Ericsson from Norway, the author has followed a more serious vein. The act is brightened, however, by a catchy "Fisherman's Song," sung by J. M. Ross '01, who plays the part of Olaf, the innkeeper. One feature of the second act is the appearance of some twenty Indian warriors...
...awakening of Leif in the heart of Boston, after a sleep of nine hundred years, gives ample opportunity for ludicrous situations. His astonishment and dismay is cleverly portrayed by T. Stensland 3L, who plays the title role. He acts with spontaneity and ingenuousness. He is well seconded by J. L. Kimbrough '02, in the character of Tyrker, an adventurous German with a realistic accent. F. M. Sawtell '02, who takes the part of Sigurd, is indeed an "insidious and crafty" villain, as he proclaims in his entrance song. One of the hardest parts in the first act is that...
This is Sigurd's opportunity. He has been waiting for a chance to cause a mutiny in the crew so that he may return victorious to Norway and wed the beautiful Sylvia, to whom Leif is betrothed. Sigurd incites the crew to mutiny and they engage the medicine man to offer Leif some drugged wine. Leif and Tyrker return at dusk and drink copiously of the wine and and Leif names the land "Wineland the Good." The drug has its effect and both drowsily fall on the rocks. They doze off to sleep as Sigurd and the Vikings go aboard...
...scene of the third act is Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, in the spring of the present year. Professor Hasafad is explaining to his class of students the theory he holds in regard to a large rock at the base of the Leif Ericsson statue. He has obtained permission to blow it open in order that his theory may be tested. He lights the fuse and the geological party retires to a safe distance. The rock splits open and Leif and Turker step forth. Hasafad runs up and recognizes Leif Ericsson. He is elated over his discovery, although Professor Struse denies...
...Toburn, a Chicago wheat king, becomes interested and wishes to obtain Leif as a husband for his niece. Leif insists that he is engaged to the Norwegian Sylvia, daughter of Magnus Jarl, but he is told that she has been dead nearly nine hundred years. The Duke of Dedbroke, who wishes to wed Sylvia Dukehunter, causes a great deal of trouble, but finally, with the aid of Arnstormer, the Duke is thwarted and the young lady is betrothed to Leif...