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...performance of the "Comedy of Errors," in the evening, the deep shadows in the foliage, the faint reflection in the upper branches and, above, the moonlit sky, made a background fit for the "Midsummer Night's Dream"--and one wished for a moment it were to be given. But the "Comedy of Errors" as presented left no regreis. A peculiarly difficult play to act with just enough vigor to emphasize its broad comedy and yet not overdo its farce,--it was given with admirable balance and admirably restrained strength...
...ballets, under the charge of Miss Wyman of Boston, particular attention has been paid. The scenes, laid in India give a good opportunity for striking contrast in land-scape and architectural design, and the music, composed by F. M. Class '03, is in Keeping with the oriental background. J. H. Densmore '04 composed the two entre-acts...
...been approved by the architect of the Union, will be about three feet in height, of grey Tennessee marble in strict keeping with its intended surroundings. Over the shell-shaped bowl, and supported on either side by dolphins, is the University shield, carved in high relief on a background studded with objects symbolic of the sea. The whole piece is one of great beauty, and should add greatly to the general effect of the Union hall...
...Hasty Pudding Club play, has been staged and is running smoothly in the rehearsals. The scene is laid in the polar regions, as in the first act, and is improved by the introduction of several battle ships, both on the stage and in the background. A striking feature is the march and drill of thirty men representing the Russian, English, French, German and American navies...
...from the sea, throws on the sand an oyster, during a graceful dance. The first part ends with the five Nereides and Amphitrite dancing. In the second part appear the Travelers, who wander along the shore and discover the oyster. The sea nymphs and Amphitrite watch them from the background. The Travelers quarrel over the oyster and are surprised by the captain of the coast guard, who takes them off to court. In the third period the trial scene takes place in which the judge emphasizes the nature of all men of his kind by giving each of the Travelers...