Word: acte
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...second act opens with the people of Boston indulging in their afternoon occupation of adoring their family tree. Upon the arrival of Richarde and Hazelle, the exiles, there is a drinking song. Cavendishe and his party are now heard approaching, and in quick succession he, Portentous, the school children and Mothere Broomstycke make their appearance. Cavendishe, who has gone to find a judge, returns with Indictmente and the pirate is locked up in the judge's house, preparatory to the trial. Several songs follow, after which there is a love-making scene. Cavendishe becomes furious and orders the arest...
...following men have been chosen to act as judges for the Princeton-Yale debate to be held May 8: Professor W. A. Dunning of Columbia University, President A. V. V. Raymond of Union College, and Hon. W. L. Strong, ex-mayor of New York city...
...moonlight scene which opens the second act is decidedly well executed, and the costumes of the leading characters were elaborate and appropriately pretty. In spite of delays and abrupt transitions the play as a whole is well up to the average of undergraduate theatricals...
...first act has less movement than the second, and does not give so much opportunity for clever acting. It takes place at West Point and contains but one special feature, a golf dance. The second act, supposed to occur at Coonie Ilo, Porto Rico, is brighter and has more life. The sailors' hornpipe, in which eight of the leaders in the Spanish war are represented, is both novel and pleasing. Two other features of this act are the Cuban army, a unique dance by a band of recruits, and a quartette dance by four Spanish dancers. All the scenery used...
...Act. IV.--A room in the house of the Count Otrante. The King, by an unexpected visit, brings about peace and marriage between the Count Otrante and Florimel, and a general satisfaction to the rest of the lovers...