The Morning herald., 1876-06-13
THE RUGBY ANNITER6ARY

THE RUGBY ANNITER6ARY,
Il IKE Fifth annual Exhibition Ofske Rx0bw
literary iSoctstv-A: Crowded House.
FIosas 1s'tbwtss-MMstc, Speeches sssd
Dr0nsas-An IntersstiNg Gnd Highly
Delightful Entertainment.
The fifth anniversary of the Rugby Liter
erary Society took place last evening in the
Grand Opera House, and, Notwithstanding
the Oppressive heat, at an early
hour the friends of the So
Society began to pour into the auditorium,
and long before the hour announced
forthe exercises, to begin, nearly every
seat was taken, showing very conclusively
that the exhibitions given by Rugby are
beyond the average entertainments Of such
character, and also showing how highly the
efforts OF the boys to please are appreciated.
For such compliment to their talents,
they alone should not only feel proud, but
the feeling should extend to DR.. Murphy.
and to all Of bis assistants. The audience,
a predominance of which were ladies, con-
sisted OF the wealth, beauty and refinement
of our city. The display of floral offerings,
as usual, was beautiful and grand In the
previous ones. With but few exceptions
every lady had supply of bouquets and
baskets Of the most choice flowers, and ar
ranged with that exquisite taste which
belongs only to the fair sex. The varied
toilets of the ladies, the beautiful flowers
| and their fragrance pervading the room,
| the sparkling gsslights, and the strains of
music, all combined to make a scene, when
viewed from the stage, such as is seldom
witnessed, In this city at least, and one
which cannot soon be forgotten by those
who witnessed it..
Rltchle's Orchestra was engaged for the
occasion, and at intervals during the evening
delighted the audience with some very fine
renditions from such popular composers as
Verdi, Spencer, and other.
The exercises, proper, opened with an
Introductory address by the President,
Edwin H. Gayley. He chose for his subject,
the motto of the Society Psrsevsraxdo
Viness,"-we conquer by perseverance,
from which he made neat and appropriate
speech, and delivered it in highly credita-
BILE manner. The drama A Race for .
Dinner" followed and was acted with good
effect. Characters were taken as follows
Sponge, >. +. Murphey
Doric, "a retired Merchant,
fond of building,) D. w. Jordan
Mcasureton, Gan Architect) Chas. s. Rice
Robert Feedwell, Gan Inn
Dalteps atepe( I rich and ecentr,c M M OSBORNE
Merchant,) Edwin H. Gayley
Dovell, (Mr. Dalton's friendl
Charles L. E. Whiteley
| TNn1t
George Chamberlaine
Cannon "a pretended Bailih,)
Robert A. O'Byrne
James F. Murphey, then in spirited
manner rscited Shamus O'Brien," which
was received with loud applause.
The "Miner's Story" defamation by
Charles s. Rice, followed, and was delivered
in most excellent style, and with such fine
effect, as to produce no little impression
uoon the audience.
The entainmeDt concluded with the laugh
abba comedy, IA Box Of Mischief" in
which all the characters were excellently
personated by the following:
Dr. Plympton, Master Of q
Finishing Academy, j. H. Crabb
ea ea'F;y %b.1tdn b%sa osSor1e 9e
Charles Fitzmartyn, (formerly
pupil of the doctorD E. H. Gayley
Caesar, CA Black Porter,) H. B. Bradford
Job Houseleek, (Tn the service
Or. Plympton,) H. l.. Tatnall Jr.
Dick, (Htzmartyn's Groom,) DIV .Jerdan
strawquill, (Clerk in Wagon
1key, * Porter,) CO. Philips
Captain of the Charming Sally,
West Indisman, G. E. E. Whiteley
A Black Porter, G. N. Townsend
Isabella, Daughter of Dr.
PlymptoD,) VIM. 8. Seidel
Patty Wallis, (Her Naid,) J.F. Murphey
Crier, Porters, Boatmen.
II. B. Bradford did well as "Casar," pro-
voking considerable mirth and laughter; and
j. f. Murphey, as "PaWy Wallis" won de-
served appreciation, while Mr.. Seidel as
"Isabclla," did the role in very commend
able manner, and made handsome bru-
nette. All indeedHid exceedingly we'll, and to
mention few would be unfair to the others.
At the close Of each part the audience tes-
tilted its appreciation by liberal offerings
Of flowers and prompt applause. As the vast
assemblage dispersed happy smiles lighted
up every face and as they one by one wen
ded their footsteps to their respective homes,
and spoke Of the Fifth Anniversary of the
r. l.. g., as among the things that were
the impressions. and effects 1t produced
could not 80 500 pass from their minds and
surely 1t will add greatly to the already &C
knowledged merit of Rugley Academy and
its talented students.