Word: shifter
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...production of this new show calls to mind the last spring play that was to have been given, but which never appeared. Just as "Barnum Was Right" was ready for an expectant public the war broke--and to the last scene shifter and chorus man the company entered the service. Of the four officers of the club who signed the notice of the withdrawal of the show, two were killed and two were wounded. Of the chorus six were killed and as many more were wounded and gassed. This record is no greater than that of any other portion...
...very amusing without any apparent effort. One of the best features in his-interpretation is a realistic German accent. A. S. Hills '00 makes a typical war correspondent in his part of R. H. Dailies, the ex-pressman. C. C. Brayton '01 is very acceptable as Brigadier General Shifter. G. C. Griffith '01 took the part of Mr. Hennerie Pipp, a fussy, much imposed upon gentleman, a counterpart of Life's Mr. Pipp. W. H. Taylor '01 makes up well as Bessie Bullett; the heroine of the play. He had a natural, graceful manner. The most important female character, next...