Word: queens
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With one possible exception, "Queen Philippine," as it was presented to the graduates in the club theatre last night, is the best opera the Pi Eta Society has produced. The play had the first requisite of an opera--tuneful and harmonious music--the book had many bright lines. The most marked characteristic, however, was the smoothness and finish of the production which could have been attained only by weeks of conscientious rehearsing. The chorus executed their movements accurately and with a great deal of life, and it was evident that they had been drilled to enunciate clearly. In both acts...
...dress rehearsal of the Pi Eta play "Queen Philippine" will be held in the club theatre tonight at 8 o'clock. The Graduates' Night performance comes next Friday; the Boston matinee at the Hollis Street Theatre will be on April 17 and the Cambridge performances on April 22 and 23. After today tickets for the Boston performance may be obtained at the box office and at Herrick's; tickets for Cambridge performance will be on sale at Thurston...
...doubles must be due to over-indulgence in wine. To his great relief, de Breeze comes to the rescue and denounces the conspirators; and the king finds this a suitable opportunity to give the crown to the American, who is only too glad to make the Princess his "Queen Philippine...
...rehearsals for this spring's Pi Eta play "Queen Philippine," have been going on for over a month. Decided progress is shown and everything points toward a successful production of the new piece. Already the first act has been staged and attention is now being given to the second act. The choruses have learned their parts well, but have not yet acquired the necessary ease and precision. The club is fortunate this year in having among the principals several men who have had experience in former plays...
...more than the representative of a superb nationality and an imperial ruler. Universities have long memories. Forty years ago the American Union was in deadly peril, and thousands of its young men were bleeding and dying for it. It is credibly reported that at a very critical moment the Queen of England said to her prime minister: 'My Lord, you must understand that I shall sign no paper which means war with the United States.' The grandson of that illustrious woman is sitting with us here...