The Washington herald., 1910-05-26

Thlrty-one girls OF Hamilton School
gave a French comedy ballet in mascu-
line and feminine roles on the school
lawn last night which was enthusi-
astically received by about two hundred
friends and alumnae.
It was lie Malade Imaginaire," by No
liere. in three acts. the theme based on
the comlcal Outcomes Of a supposed in
valids whims.
All the parts were spoken in French.
which Is sufficient IN itself TO explain the
time spent in preparation. The success
OF its reception was responsible for the
constant applause.
stage Setting Unique.
Tho stage setting was as unique as II
was attractive. The great shade trees
on the lawn protected the audience from
the rain. while the two wide verandas
facing the stage, which was erected at
the north end Of the lawn. were also filed
with guests.
Japanese lanterns and strings Of red,
white. and blue electric lights were
strung from one end OF the lawn TO the
other. adding an attractive touch to COM
plete the entire setting.
The prologue, consisting Of fancy
dances by the girls. representing the
coming of spring in their attire, was en-
Enthusiastically applauded.
Prettier by far was the dance of Der
gers ct Bergeres" by ten girls dressed in
dainty costumes, bearing long garlands
of flowers through which they danced in
and out. Those taking part were Miss
Therese Chapman. Miss .Myrtice Culton.
Miss Gertrude Carter Miss Mary Graham.
Miss Pauline Paquin. Miss Francis Payne.
Miss Gertrude McLaws, Miss Alma Nc
CormIck. Miss Matte Mae Avent. and
Miss Grace Coleman.
Dance "Quntre Zephyrs."
Another popular dance was that Of the
"Quatre Zephyrs." who were dressed in
white with pink bands Of ribbon. the
dance being performed by Miss Helen
Burch. Miss Ahnawake Hastings, Miss
Wayne Hastings. and Miss Edwardina
Renick
The dances by Miss Bessie keenan, rs
Flora. Queen of Spring" Miss Helen
Chapman. as "Zephire," dressed in green
costume; Miss Annette Payne, as eli
meme" Miss Isabelle Young. as ''Ti-cis:"
Miss Helen MCGEE. as "Dorilas." and
Miss Margaret Devoe, as Pan" were
exceptionally good.
Although spoken I'm French. Mollere's
satire was thoroughly appreciated. The
three acts were interspersed with dane
ing, and the acting itself was worthy
OF the diligent practice rehearsal Of the
French language,
Miss Gertrude Carter. as Mons. Pingon,
who at one time in the last act was I'M
avoidably detained upon her entrance for
a brief moment snatched the opportunity
10 make amends for the slight accident by
such spirit in her next speech and the way
she handled the delicate scene that the
audience cheered her time and again.
Others who were mainstays in the pro-
duction by their ability 10 act were
Miss Emily IT, Bassett. as Argan. the
Malade Imaginaire: Miss Bessie keenan,
as Angelique; Miss Eunice Whyte, as
Toinette and Miss Paulie Pequin, as
Thomas Diafoirus
In the gypsy dance" between the first
and second act. Miss Therese Chapman
and Miss Mary Graham, dressed in
gypsy costumes, scored a pronounced hit
with their tambourines
Another dance. THE Eastern Temple
Drill" representing the religious wor-
shippers Of the East in which the arms
were brought more into play. was we'll
received. Those who participated in It
were Miss Mary Graham, Miss Gertrude
McLaws, and Miss Annette Payne.
The last act Of the satire had to be
shortened on account Of the rain
The Cast.
Argan malade imacinaire. Emily H. Bassctt
Bcline second femme d'Argan. .... Emelie Campbell
Angeque flls dArEan. Ct amanto de Cleante
Bessie Keenan,
LOuisCu palte file d'ArEnn ct socur d'Angeligue.
Margaret De Voc
Beralde frere dArgln-. Edith Parsons
Ceante amant dAngclque. Grace Coleman
Monsieur Diafoirls. Edith Parsons
Thomas Dafoirus. els. q amant d'Augelique
Pauline PaElin
Monsieur Fleuraut. apothicairc. Ayrtice Culton
Monsieur De Bounefoi. n0tsire. Margaret De Voc
Ioinette. SITantc-. Eunice Whyte
Following the performance, Mrs Sea-
brook, principal of the school received
her guests at an informal reception. The