Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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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.

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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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PEPE ORA Gli, 29 Class Day MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE. C. E. Prior, Chairman. Ethel Skillman, . Albert Hardcastle, G. H. Fountain, Richard Harrigan, Elsie Knowlton. The Exercises BY LOUISE T. NICHOEL. The Class Day Exercises of ’og, held on the evening of June 22, in the Auditorium, were decidedly unique, refreshing, and nautical. The idea which was carried out in every detail was that ’o9 was a ship and that the crew were gathered together for an evening of reminiscence, and anticipation of voyages in the future. ; As soon as the curtain rose, the crew, dressed in the conventional sailor’s costume, burst into song—a mighty good song, written by Albert Hardcastle to the tune of “Sailing.” Then the log-book, containing the class history, written by Ethel Skillman, Harriet Moodey and Marguerite Ramsey, was brought out and read. A more serious tone was given to the evening when Clara Savage re- cited the unusually fine class poem, written by Harold Schenck. After this the second class song, written by Louise Nicholl to the tune of “When the Ship Comes Sailing Home,” was sung. A wise and jolly fellow was the captain of the ship, President Knowlton, as was shown by the splendid speech he made. It was exactly appropriate and all that could have been desired. The Class Statistics, decided by the votes of the class, were then read and badges given to the favored ones. One of the jolly “tars” of the good old ship ’o9 spun a yarn for his mates, telling what had become of each of the gallant sailors who helped the ship. so bravely on its long, successful voyage. After this the final song was sung to the tune of “Good Night, Ladies,’” and the mingled tears of crew and audience almost capsized the ship of ’09. A good dance completed this nautical evening, and the good ship ‘og settled down for two more days on land, after which it should pull up anchor . for good.