Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

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JUNIOR DRAMA

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Class Officers J. FRANK BRINK VM. r. KELLER ALICE SNYDER

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Junior Drama v[ N THE 19th of June, 191G, we gave our Junior Drama, Barbara Frietchie. It was indeed a fitting (Itn climax to the work of our Junior year. Barbara Frietchie was written by Clyde Fitch, and is con- sidered one of the best plavs that he has ever written for the legitimate stage. It is a tragedy, a story of the Civil War. Coming, as it did, at a time when our country appeared to be on the verge of war with Mexico, it profoundly impressed the minds of its audience. It portrays Barbara as a voung southern girl, the belle of her town. A regiment of northern troops with Captain Trumbull as its commander is stationed at Hagerstown. Of course, the inevitable happens. The Union officer falls in love with the beautiful Barbara, who for him refuses her former lover, a young Confederate, Jack Negley. In a battle near Frederick, Barbara ' s brother inadvertantly shoots and kills Captain Trumbull. Barbara herself is dramatically shot by Jack who has become insane. After the curtain had fallen on the last act, Trumbull and Negley with clasped hands stepped before the curtain, while Barbara bearing the flag stood between them ; thus typifying the final reunion of the North and South. The orchestra played the Star Spangled Banner, and the play was finished. We feel justly proud of our Drama, as we consider it to be one of the best ever put upon the Normal stage. We feel that its success is due not only to th- skill and remarkable talent of the cast, but also to the untiring efforts of our coach. Miss Fiske. It was her unusual ability to make each character ive the part he played, that produced such striking results. We are proud of our drama, proud of each member of the cast, and immeas- urably thankful to Miss Fiske. The cast of characters is as follows : Mr. Frietchie, a gentleman of the south Ervin Hobbs Arthur Frietchie, his son Clyde Luchs Barbara, his daughter Martha Dean Col. Negley Stuart Button Jack Negley, his son Russell Ramage Sally Negley, his daughter Dorothy Miller Sue Royce Arline Nyhart Edgar Strong Ralph Kindig Laura Royce Grace Davis Dr. Hal Bovd Herman Wiant Mammy Lu Mary Kahnv Mrs. Hunter Evalyn Quinney Edward Trumbull J- Frank Brink Sergt. Perkins Clarence Hodgson Fred Geliwex ( Union deserters in the ( Harry Derr Tim Greene ( Confederate Army ( . . Burrell Swortwood ■ ' 7