Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11
QUEST OF GLADHEART"'
IS CAPABLY PRESENTED
Amateur Play Is Feature OF Finals
mt John Marshall High
School.
PUPILS TAKE LEADING PARTS
Annual Meeting of High School
Alumni Association Will Take
Place Tomorrow Night--DipIomas
VIII BE Awarded Monday Night.

Both AS class play and from a dra-
matte standpoint The Quest of CHAD
heart" which was staged last night in
the John Marshall High School audi
torium by pupils of the senior class.
was distinct triumph for the pro-
ducers and actors. large crowd
composed of members of the faculty,
students and their parents. filled the
auditorium, and literally applauded the
efforts Of the youthful performers
inc play lasted hardly an hour and
half, but II was of a higher dramatic
quality than is usutlly seen in amateur
productions. The authors. Misses Elise
Goepfarth and Frances Woodson. re-
ccived praise for their work. as the:
responded to curtain call. The play
ers were we'll chosen for their parts.
showing careful training by Miss Ray
van Wort, the stage manager
Miss Carrie y. Berkeley. who took
the leading part, gave a good perform
ance as "Gladheart," which was dofi-
sisted by Miss Henrietta NJ Rhodes.
who represented the sweet girl grad
uate of to-day as "Gladheart of the
Vision"
THOSE TAXING PART IN
AMATEUR PERFORMANCE
Creditabl- performances were also
given by other members Of the cast. as
follows: Indian Spirit. Edith q. Sydnor;
Spirits of sleep. Helen c. Kusterer.
Elizabeth L. Ma gill Elizabeth w. War
wick: Prince Loyal. Rush Loving
Prince LOYAL OF the Vision, c. Houston
Patterson: Prince Steadfast Claude S.
Betts: Prince Steadfast Of the Vision.
George L. Carneal; Father Time. Ed :
mund II. Rucker: Scribe. Irving T.
Duke.
The story of the play is alegorical
in character. portraying the seeking
Of "Gladheart" after the City Of Greater
Things. She had graduated seven years
ago, but becoming absorbed in her
quest, has forgotten what the past and
it's faithful servitors has meant for
her She is found selepinC in the
woods by Princes Loyal and Steadfast,
ambassadors from the Court of Father
Time to the Kingdom of Youth and is
conveyed 70 the Court of Time. Before
she Is found. however, an Indian spirit
appears and tells the princes of Glad =
hearts companions. but naught Of her.
In the second act. which is the last,
"Gladheart" confesscs her hayward
ness In the past. but receives hope ar
inspiration for the future. AS 4 rep
resentative Of the class Of 1915. ella d.
heart of the Vision" here appears and
recounts the history Of her four years
Al school
Music by the High school orchestra,
under the direction of Professor Wat
son. added much to the entertainment,
while the stage was skillfully set un-
der the supervision of Frank Spear. of
the art department.. assisted by Ralph
Chappell and Houston Patterson. Fro
fessor Donald r. Boyer, of the physics
department.. made a good display OF the
electrical effects.
During the course of the play Prin-
CipaI James c. HARDWOOD received the
gift from the Senior Glass, handsome
trophy case. 1t was presented by the
class. Allan NJ. kimbrouEh. Mr.. Har
wood expressed himself much
pleased with the gift, saying the 1915
class was the most loyal he had yet
seen graduate.
The annual meeting Of the John Mar
shall Alumni Association will he held
Tomorrow night AT S:l5 o'clock in the
high school auditorium. Instead OF the
annual address. there will he ive-min-
ute talks by representatives of five diff
ferent classes-lali. 1909, 1901, 1889
and 1894. After the business session
there will be dancing in the library and
light refreshments will be served. All
members OF the association arc cor
daily invited.