The Morris County chronicle., 1903-05-01
In AMATEUR
THEATRICALS
Morristown High School Pupils
Very Cleverly Render Two
Farces Last Week.
GREETED BY A LARGE HOUSE

The Thespians of the Morristown
High School gave a clever exposition
of dramatic art in the chapel of the
Maple avenue school last Friday night.
They produced two farces, Evening
Dress" and "The Bicyclers." Judg-
ing from the frequent applause by the
audience both performances were ap-
preciated, and all felt that they had
more than received their moneys
worth.
In the play Evening Dress" the
curtain "rolled" to scene in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roberts.
There was nothing on the program to
indicate in what part of our country
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts lived, but judg-
ing from the unique arrangement of
household furniture it must have been
near Boston. The first act was "The
Departure. Mrs. Roberts and her
husband had been invited out; like
wise Mrs. Willis Campbell and her
husband, and all to the same social
function Mr.. Roberts was indisposed
and, true to life, Mrs. Roberts didn't
seem to care much whether he went or
not, but left him with decanter filled
with something, and small glass, with
which to alleviate any illness that. he
might suddenly be afflicted with at the
thought of being unable to participate
in the affair. Mrs. Campbell evidently
left her husband to paddle his own
way, for she called on Mrs. Roberts and
they went together. In short time
Mr.. Campbell called on Roberts-per-
haps looking for his wife-but found
the weak-hearted man asleep. He was
aroused, but stated particularly he had
not touched the contents of the decan-
ter, and could have substantiated his
statement by calling upon the audi
ence. 1t was evident, from the round
ness of their shoulders, that both ben
edictS were careworn. However, Rob-
ertS was induced to make an effort to
go, and in doing so almost wrecked the
home, and it might be added, had
Campbell been drinking man the
house would have been demolished.
An attempt was made to properly
gown Roberts, but efforts were futile.
The second act was ''The Return
of the two frivolous women. 1t was
not altogether pleasant homecoming,
but barring the conditions, the greet
ing was not as heartrending, as the
audience was led to believe. Matters
were finally adjusted, much to every
ones relief as the curtain rolled back
CAST.
Mrs. Edward Roberts - Willis a. Dutton, ! r
Mrs. Willis Campbell. 80. Thomas v. Homan
Bella. f. Flagg Fogt
Edward Roberts. .....,.. Addison o. Boniface
Willis Campbell. .............L L. Robert Sturgis
In 1.-THE Bicyclers conditions were
even more realistic, as it is not un-
common to find many persons suffer
ing from all sorts and sizes of bruises
iii their endeayors to become masters
of the wheel. Mr.. Thaddeus Perkins,
much to his regret, purchased bike"
and took course of instructions, but
learned more by contact with posts and
curbs and sidewalks than his profess
ors could teach him.
Mr.. Edward Bradley, not profiting
by the pathetic advice from Perkins,
concluded to try it-and with the same
result. But what made matters more
sad to him, his wife caught the fever
and landed in Jail.
The play was quite pleasing, and al
though the actors may not harbor his
trionic ambitions, they displayed abili-
ty as Thespians. 1t is hoped they will
"star" again in the near future.
CAST.
Mrs Thaddeus Perkins. Willis II. Dutton, Jr
Mrs. Edward Bradley 49,. Thomas V. Homan
Jennie. ....,.....................F f. Flagg Vogt
Thaddeus Perkins. . Charles w Vernon, Jr