Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE CELEBRATES,
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had anticipated the high literary stand
ord of the play, but were most agree
ably surprised to find the entertaining
sketches of home and street life so well
portrayed. Dramatically, with the al
formation of the serious and the gay, it
was a mastery piece of work, and Prof.
Sanford is deserving of the highest
praise.
Middlebury College, which still retains
its high classical standards, gave a fine
demonstration of the most modern psy-
Geological thought in the accomplish
ment of Tuesday evening. No more
vivid and successful teaching of the life,
power and art of the Romans could have
been done than through such a presen-
tation. Surely, this, the laboratory
method applied to the classics and pene-
trating educational influence of such
work will reach far into the next decade.
THE SCENERY.
The scenery was painted by New
York and Boston artists, and the pic
lures were fine copies of the house
scenes from Pompeii and from the
streets of Rome. The picture of the
Forum was especially beautiful, when
the stage was filled with people at Cice
ro's return from exile, it seemed that
one no longer looked upon dead city.
Several parts of the play were notab
ly well executed. The scene in the Sen
ate where Cicero denounces Cataline for
his conspiracy was carried with great
power Set over in contrast to this was
the beauty of the vestal scene. In this,
one young maiden, among company of
perhaps 20, was chosen to become
priestess to the temple. The picture of
the maidens clad in the purple-bordered
robes of white and the rose-garlaned
temple was one not soon to be forgotten.
The costumes, under the direction of
Prof. Sanford, were executed by Miss
Alice B. Brainerd, an alumnus of the
college. The task of supervising the
making of $50 costumes, historically
true in detail, was in itself no small la
Dor. Many an instructor in Greek and
Roman art would have found this fine
laboratory for his study and it is prob
able that the students of Middlebury
college could pass better examination
in the course on Greek arts today than
any previous time in the history of the
college.
MUSIC AND DANCES.
Two "Hymns to Apollo were sung
by antiphonal choirs under the direction
of DR.. G.. w. Cunningham. The con-
trast between these white-robed singers
and the many colored costumes of the
choral dancers was most effective. Two
sets of maidens, The Nine and the
"Twice Nine,' trained by Miss Caro-
line Crawford of New York, gave pan
tominic dances during the last two
scenes, which deserved the enthusiastic
applause they received.
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deserves a great deal of credit for the
hard and faithful work he has done all
the spring The play depended on him
so much that its success is in great
measure due to his efforts. j, G. Peach,
as Catiine, also carried his part eX-
tremely well.
The music was furnished by Doring's
Orchestra, of Troy.
Alumni Luncheon,
Directly at the close Of the play, the
Alumni Luncheon was held on the
grounds of the Battell campus Chas.
A. Adams, '95, vice-president of the
associated alumni presided, and music
was furnished by the college band.
Mr.. Higley of Fair Haven, and R. M.
Collins, of London, Eng, were the
speakers. They dwelt on the work that
President Thomas and the corporation
were doing for the advancement of the
college, and on the necessity of backing
them up in their work.
Breaking Ground for the New
Dormitory.
After the speaking, Gov. Prouty was
handed spade by President Thomas,
and with it formally broke ground for
the new Pearsons Hall for women. He
| cold in tbat althni1nh no hod On,
account of his position, been called
upon to officiate at many public cere-
monies this occasion was one of the
most enjoyable, for he knew that it
would have far-reaching and beneficial
results to the people of Vermont. The
assembly then broke up.
At four O. clock the Corporation held
another meeting in the presidents Of
flee in the chapel
In the evening the Roman Drama
was again presented. The lighting eff
fects We're more brilliant than in the
daytime, and the scenic effects were
historically and artistically correct.
The audience was larger than at the
morning performance. Several mem
bers of the class of 1900, who presented
the play ten years ago We're present,
and held a reunion in the green-room
after the performance.
After the last scene, Prof. Sanford
was called before the footlghts, and
was greeted with cheers and with ova-
tons of flowers from the student body
and members of the cast.
The audience then called loudly for
Cicero, and Mr.. Sunderland came
upon the stage and was enthusiastical-
, ly greeted.
Wednesday, June 22-The last day of
commencement started off with meet
ing of the associated alumni in the
chapel.
A resolution was adopted to express
the appreciation by the alumni of Prof.
Sanford S efforts in successfully COM
pleting such an undertaking as the
Roman Drama.
At ten O'Clock the procession of cor