Semi-weekly herald., 1910-05-16

The maid announced that Launcelot
is at the door He is admitted and
discloses Shylock's plan to cut pound
of hair from Antonios head. Just as
he leaves Bassiano and Gratiano arrive.
The girls hurriedly decide to keep
their own counsel regarding the in.
formation given them by Launcelot. As
Gratiano was to win the hand Of fair
Nerissa ii Bassiano in the test required
of him. the meeting was one OF gen.
eral rejoicing. The scene closed with
fortia and Nerissa each In the arm
Of her best beloved.
The football scene was especially
realistic. In the skirmish Antonio is
injured but this does not prevent his
being arrested by the policeman (Brai.
don Coppinger), who has a warrant
sworn out by Shylock.
Antonio is taken before ths duke of
Venice oscar Townsend), who is act
ing as judge. Shylock. shears in hand
states the provisions of the bond and
is anxious to execute the same at once
lows and the rival team (the iun!ors)
| is without avail, so he kneels down to
allow Shylock tc cut the poand of
han well knowing that his strength
as well as his glory will be gone
when this is removed.
Just as Shy!ock is to get his long.
hoped-for revenge, Portla and Ne:i-~a
clad in judicial roDes. arrive. Porlia
is allowed to ask Shylock further
question. She agrees as to the JUS
tiee OF his claim and is hailed by him
as second Daniel. But before he
executes the Judgment permitted him
she calls in an X-ray photographer
Urene Heuloth), to determine the ex-
act location of the brain. The pho
tograph shows that Antonio does not
possess brain, so Portia holds that
as long as none exists 1t Is impossible
to carry out the provisions of the bond.
Not only does Shylock fail but she in.
SiotS thdl dtSoIhiH6 " int iuWS VI
Venice he is required to bestow his
property upon Antonio He hastily de.
parts in a terrible rage; Antonio in.
sists that the marriage ceremony of
the betrothed couples be performed at
once
In the epilogue honor was given
where honor was due and special
honor was given to Lsuncelot. the
servant.
The play showed great capabilities
upon the part of the teachers and
students.
James Merry as Shylock did the
work of finished actor. Just great
was the verdict on everyone's lips
Harry McEwen, as Lancelot Gobbo,
evening. He certainly was exceeding.
ly clever
Glenn Stevens. Eliza Mowry and
George Robertson were especially
good in their different parts
Miss Thusnelda Steinberg as Portia
was adorable.
Miss Maude Spear, as Nerissa, was
most charming and dainty.
Mss Edith O'Connell did especially
we'll
Miss Ora Peterson, as Miss Three
dice, was a typical maiden lady whose
| school teaching habits had developed
into a continuous performance.
The Misses Nettie Buchanan, Mer.
cedes Phelan and Irene Heuloth were
fine in their respective parts.
Clyde Bell. Oscar Townsend, Braidon
Coppinger were well received.
The junior boys, as the rival foot.
ball players. were quite "at home"
Miss Marie Cook. the pianist. was
at her best and she is always a ia
vorite with Durango people.
The play was filled with happy hits,
the teachers coming in for their share
of "roasts."
Every person In the immense audi
ence considered himself fortunate
tc have had the privilege of listening
to this excellent class day program.
Glass of 1910. we congratulate you.