The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
MARKED. .'sorsEss IN ACTING.
Was Attained BY =. spaulding Class of
1915 in Ftbs. Varsity Coach"


That acting ind stagecraft play al
important part jn. school life would b.
the opinion of the heintsrested onlooker aft
er having attended .iats ptese8tatien 20
"The Varsity Coacfi,.. ~: giseg. by ::th'
members of the class Of iGJS S.n! Sr!anld.
ing chapel last evening. 3efhsps. .:th'
largest crowd which has ever beer
jammed into the once spacious assembly
| hall was that which turned out to wit
ness the earnest and faithful work OF
the wcll-chosen cast of characters who
have spent considerable time in perfect
itg all the infinite details which went to
make the presentation a grand success
| from the start. Few less than 400 found
their way into the hall, sitting two in a
scat made for one, standing around the
halls and seated on chairs placed in the
aisles. From expressions overheard as
the crowd slowly found their way to the
door, it was easily CLEANED that all were
well satisfied with the performance.
"The Varsity Coach" as the name
would infer, takes for its setting the col
lege life of group of young men. In.
terest settles around the most popular
of the clique, namely, Bob Selby. Mr..
Selby makes his mark as an all-round
athlete, getting letters, medals, and cups
for his splendid showing. While uphold
ing the school in athletics, he finds his
studies gradually dragging until he is in
danger of being funked out of college.
But little love story also centers
around Bob and Ruth Moore, college
girl. Having strong desire for this
particular girl, Bob uses her for weap-
on to obtain certain notes from the real
ly accomplished student, "Mousie' Kent.
This she does quite handily, and the
closing scene sees Bob being announced
the winner OF the much priced scholar
ship, as well as being elected coach.
The play is full of interesting situa-
tions, and parts are provocative of much
laughter. For instance, when Ralph
Rogers, as one of the college boys, alias
"first-class story teller" gave two of the
well liked Uncle 'Lisha" stories in the
dialect which makes them so interesting.
Mr.. Rogers received the attention of all
and won a loud hand when finished.
Then, too, the singing of the college boys
was not to be overlooked, for they did |
the cast did his part to perfection, and |
as entertainers their ability must be
rated high. Perhaps the most difficult |
parts were those assigned to Miss Hazel
1uyer and Perry OLIVER. Around these
TWO centered most of the story, and
heir portrayal surely was agreeable to
he audience. Miss Gladys Perkins and
Miss Florence Russell as the two aunts
If these characters creditably acted their
ines. The remainder of the cast helped
o make the play one of the best yet
een here and put on by school class.
The stage investiture and electrical
fleets must not be overlooked, for herein
les great deal of the finish and success
# the play. Doubtless no amateur play
las been staged here which received so
much attention in the way of scenery as
id this particular play last evening.
Is stage electrician. Harold Fits fitted
he platform with temporary footlights,
delights, and all necessary fixtures
sed during the performance. Raymond
ave and Raymond Arklcy, as stage car
enters, transformed the platform into
miniature and attractive stage. The
ettings received much favorable com
rent, especially that of the college
lmpus at night. showing the moon slow
= rising over the horizon and the col s
red lighted campus telling of commence
,ent week and all its numerous sctivi- !
es. The scenes laid indoors were equal
as attractive. Furniture for the oc
ision was generously loaned the class
V Il. w. Hooker & Co.'S furniture estab \
shment.
The work of those having charge OF the
Itoring must not be overlooked, for G
ithout the experience Of Miss Bsgley,
no worked untiringly from the very G.
ginning, and Max Fisher. who brushed a
, the participants on the fine points. n
ueh would have been left undone. They =
e to be commended on their work On 8,
e shoulders Of the hardworking pres u
ent of the class. Frank Mcdonald. rest
the responsibility. and his assiduous d
SIX was well appreciated. During in G;
rmission and between the acts. home n,
ade candy was on sale in the hall. and
om this was realized quite = good sum, 70
iich. added to the large door receipts.
u 60 far towards graduation expenses. A,
,e class expects 20 present the play in
? nearby sections, 80 pleased are they "a
th the outcome.
The cast Of characters was as follows:
Bob Selby." assistant coach. Perry
liver; "'Mouisc' Kent. a grind. John
rdon; How ard Dixon" "Bob'sr room ~
Ite. Neale Hooker "Dick Ellsworth"
'mber Of the crew. Newell Parker: y"
hester Allen" "Dick's" room mate.
ank Mcdonald. Ruth Moore !.
,rming college girl. Hazel Guyer. "Mrs. -
'orc. "Ruths' aunt. Florence Russell: a.
iss Serene Colby. "Bob's- auut. GLADYS
rkins. 'fseneNieve Alien "Chester's-
isin. Louise Canton. Ethel f.von- and "a
aisy Doane" college rirls. Ella Hoyt
Hszel Maekav; college BOYS. Ralph an
gers, Roy kldder and Carter Downing. I