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Show The Dramatic Club*ACH year the work of the Dramatic Club is summed up as extraordinarily successful but it can be truthfully said that the work of the cast in this, the thirteenth year of the Club's existence, has equalled, if not surpassed all the previous efforts. Each year a little is added to the reputation of Utah student Thespians and each year the competition becomes keener. This season with but two old members available the outlook was poor indeed, but the first call aroused a host of aspirants; so many that it was only with the greatest difficulty that the cast was at length chosen. Was the selection a good one? The way in which they handled the play vouches for that.But to the play. Its selection was a vexatious problem. Baker, Gilbert, Shaw, Pinero, and numerous others were considered. Shakespeare had a strong backing and seemed to be in the lead for a time. The tide at length turned back to Pinero, old, tried and reliable. Of all the plays considered, only "The Cabinet Minister" survived. Even though a good play by a well-known author, it was a risky move, for a young fortune had to be expended on costumes. The jump, though risky, was taken and the play was given in all its splendor and finery.With but two weeks time and working against the Board of Health and the eligibility committee, Miss Babcock, with the kindly aid of Messrs, Marshall, Miflin and Butler certainly accomplished wonders, as was attested by the polish and finish of players during the performance.It was lamentable that Belnap and Whitmore could not enjoy their laurels after having won them, but smallpox and the Board of Health combined make a strong combination for any one to deal with.The cast-where shall we begin? They all did so well that we hesitate. Who could oppose the sweeping command of the stately dowager, or fail to succumb to the charming sweetness and simplicity of the French maid. Lady "Mac," like a little bantam with only one small (?) chick, took every one by storm. Imogen, the charming daughter of The Cabinet Minister, full of reserve and dignity at one moment, the next, with hair down and shoes off playing marbles-who could have done it better? Lady Twom-bley, always in trouble, always scheming to clear herself from debt and "provide for her chicks"-a womanly mother whom all admired. Mrs. Gaylustre, the society mermaid, "Half a lady and half aMISS RICH AND MR. POWERS(111) |