Word: wits
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...come to expect in Mr. MacKaye's work, the lines contain, especially towards the close, much poetical thought and fine imaginative expression. Finally, the drama is marked by a quite extraordinary intensity,-an intensity which not only permeates and broadens the symbolism, but which gives to the flashes of wit an illuminating power raising even the lighter parts of the play to a level far above what is suggested by our summary of the action...
John Little wit, T. Eaton '08Zeal-of-the-Land Busy, J. C. Bills '09Winwife F. Izard 08Tom Quarlous, O. M. Lyding '09Humphrey Waspe, H. R. Shipherd '08Bartholemew cokes, F. A. Wilmot '10Adam Overdo, C. B. Wethere 08Lanthorn Leatherhead, J. A. Eccles '01Ezekiel Edgworth, L. R. Martineau '09Nightingale, C. C. Rausch 09Mooncalf, C. W. Burton 08Dan Jordan Knockem, A. W. Sampson '09Val Cutting, G. A. McKay '08Trouble all, R. H. Smith '01Bristle, C. w. Burton '08Haggise, F. S. Howe '08Pocher, J. W. Baker '08Mrs. Littlewit, L. B. Packard '09Dame Overdo, L. F. Black '09Dame Purecraft, N. B. Cole '09Grace Wehborn...
...play, which was first acted in 1611, is one of the most original of the Elizabethan comedies in wit, plot and character-drawing, and is a burlesque of the ranting plays so much in favor at the time, and of the ignorant London playgoers, who applauded them. It was presented last night as nearly as possible after the manner of its production in Elizabethan days, and was therefore staged very simply, signs being used to indicate the scenes. The music, which as far as possible has been adapted for the production from original melodies, was arranged by A. M. Hurlin...
...Irony of the Office," by A. Whitman '09 is unexpectedly effective at the end, and one re-reads the story to discover that this effect is on the whole well-planned. "The Crafty Mrs. Carton," by E. B. Sheldon '08, despite its hackneyed theme, is marked notably by wit and artistic restraint. "A Sermon for Lent, by F. Schenck '09, is original, thoughtful, and pointed. "Romola," by H. Powel, Jr., '08, shows narrative power in the writer, but needs revision. As has been hinted above, however, none of the verse in the number deserves particular praise...
...about their work with confidence; and it is difficult to watch the performance without forgetting that it is a piece of make-believe. Taken as a whole, "The Lotos-Eaters" in plot, music and acting is one of the most brilliant productions of the club. It shows liveliness, wit, talent and originality...