Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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THE ORACLE. 27 Caroline Lambert and Louise Nicholl gave very clever imitations of just how foolish and romantic two pretty girls of the 18th century could be. Miss Lambert’s stage manner was irreproachable while Miss Nicholl made a sweet Julia and sympathized as comfortingly as though she had been the helpmate of a parish minister. “KING'S MEADS FIELDS WILL DO.” John Lyness, Edward Abbott, Stanley Robins. Stanley Robins! Bob Acres! How well those names go together! Congratulations to Mr. Robins for his splendid acting. “Acting” it was, for he had to show the audience that he was trying to take the part, which Joseph Jefferson made so famous. Alan Randolph portrayed the part of Faukland. He endured Bob

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26 PELE RO RAC iby. Now we must mention Cornelius Schenck as Sir Anthony Absolute. Who would have recognized quiet, unassuming Cornelius Schenck as Sir Anthony with his frenzied rages and simpering, bickering manners? All that we can say, Mr. Schenck is “marvellous!’”’ and just by way of a side- remark, let us say this: “Remember we can not tell what is inside a book by looking at the cover.” Te OK Tel @wv aie W. E. Knowlton, Ethel Skillman. Jack Absolute, otherwise known as Clyde Doane, performed the military lover well, doing credit to his duty and his regimentals. The part was an appropriate one for the future soldier of 1909.

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28 THE ORACER. Acres’ teasing till he could stand it no longer, when he swore a genteelly round oath, becoming a “delicate soul” and a “gentleman of the old school,” both at once, which brought down the house. Last but not least came Sir Lucius O’Trigger, in the person of Edward Abbott. Mr. Abbot in his satin suit, powder, paint, and brogue certainly “A NEW LIGHT BREAKS UPON ME.” Clara Savage, Caroline Lambert, Cornelius Schenck and Clyde Doane. (This illustration and the preceding views of the class play are from photos by Langhorne.) made a perfect Irish gentleman. Beside his good looks, Sir Lucius brought out some clever acting. We can only give just a few “reminders” of the “Rivals.” It should have been seen to be appreciated. Surely the class of 1909 and Sheridan’s “Rivals” will remain boon companions in the history of the Plainfield High School for many years. Not only should the players be remembered and praised but also those students through whose efforts the Senior play was successfully managed, namely, Charles E. Prior Jr., and Guion Fountain, Business Managers; Allen Fulmer, Stage Manager; Richard Harrigan, Advertising Manager ; Joe Silbert and Harry Sawyer, Property Managers.