College of St Marys of the Springs - Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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bined to invest the play with peculiar interest and to fire the ardor of the youthful actorsg first it was to be rendered in honor of Bishop Hartley: second, it dealt with the heroic clays of Erin, the feast of whose glorious patron had just passed, third, it was the composition of that pioneer of Catholic fiction in the United States, Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey and had been dramatized by her granddaughter, St. Mary's beloved Prioress, Sr. Stephanie. By means of ferns, palms, vines, and rustic chairs artistically disposed, a very pretty and appropriate stage setting was secured. Much time and labor had been spent upon the costumes which were really very graceful and beautiful and suggestive of the age in which the scenes of the drama are laid,--Erin in the days of St. Patrick. The plot of the drama is briefly as follows: two noblemen, Clotaire of Bretagne and Ulric of Heidelberg in pursuit of learning are placed under the care of the Bard Abaris. Clotaire when engaged in the chase saves the life of a Vestal of Nerf called Mona. He be- comes enthralled by her beauty, but is compelled to conceal his love since the maid is a Vestal of the Temple. The Bards and Druids celebrate the solemnity of the Baal-Fire on the plains of Magh-Breagh, and while there, hear of Patricius and his marvelous conversions. The noted preacher is summoned before the estates of Tara to explain his mission. His efforts succeed in converting many of the pagan nobles and even their king. Mona, who has been declared drowned has been rescued by the Christians and finally receives the waters that change her from a Vestal of Nerf to a Vestal of Christ. Her hiding place is discovered by Clotaire who likewise has become a Christian. He pleads his suit earnestly, but is told that she whom he loves is pledged to be the Bride of Christ. Meanwhile Count Ulric who is hostile to the Christians and who has become the mortal foe of Clotaire, betrays Mona to the Druids. In the pursuit which follows, she takes refuge in a cave which she mistakenly sup- poses to be that resorted to by the Christians and is drowned by the billows of the rising tide. With such a plot there was ample opportunity for the display of histrionic ability, and as a matter of fact, the acting was for the most part excellently done. Averil Fowler who took the part of Mona the Vestal. has a winning stage presence, enhanced by a sweet and sym- pathetic voice. and entered thoroughly into the spirit of her role. Altogether the performance was one long to be remembered by the students of St. Mary's. l..lLI..lAN MAGRUDER, Special. rw-1 the Sophomore Ball While the bunny and his historic egg were still in vogue and Eastertide had hardly be- gan to ebb, the Sophomores re-ushered their older companions into the giddy whirl of social festivities at S. M. A. The stage of the study hall had been converted for the occasion into the dearest of cozy corners: gay pillows were tossed carelessly here and there, and com- fortable seats of all kinds rayed out a genial welcome. Shortly after seven o'clock, ten girls arrayed in holiday attire,--a beautiful living rainbow,-entered the rear of the study hall, greeted Mother Vincentia and the Sisters, and then followed by their companions, formed the grand march. This ended in a two-step followed by dances, old and new, the quaint varsovienne, the Oxford minuet and the skating schottische, alternating with waltzeg and two-steps. As a form of diversion, guessing games were introduced and prizes awarded later in the refectory. When the supper dance was finished, the door of the dining room were thrown open, and the girls were greeted by a beautiful sight. The class colors, lav- ender and gold adorned the Fables, and amid merry laughter the guests consulted the little 54

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ww . ww will ' PWC L .IWC QWQ , QWC QWQ - PWQ 1 on the eve of December eighth. The night before this great feast of the Immaculate Con- ception was selected as a fitting occasion to administer the Sacrament of Baptism to the three little Hamilton sisters, Josephine, Maxie and Elizabeth. The eamestness of the eldest, Jo, the straightforwardness of Max. and the winsomeness of Baby Bess won for them an addi- tional fervent prayer from all those present. Sisters and girls alike will never forget the solemn and impressive scene and will always beg that the Baptismal robes of these specially favored children may never be sullied. ,- Br.ANcr-na DUNLAP, '12, rsh Hmmal visit of mr. Z. E. W. Grittitb Mr. C. E. W. Griffith paid his annual visit to St. Mary's on January tenth. His sub- jects for interpretation, which included Twelfth Night, Henry IV and Henry V, revealed new aspects of his versatile talent. It is no exaggeration to say that more of the humor of Twelfth Night was gleaned from Mr. Griflith's single reading than could have been ex- tracted from a half a dozen laborious studies of the play. ln Henry IV and Henry V the reader was at his best. ln the former no comment was needed to prove Falstaff the King of Revelersf' nor to point out the magnificent contrasts of the drama. As strikingly beau- tiful and pathetic as the mirth of the earlier scene had been uproarious was the interview between Prince Hal and his father, revealing as it did that the young prince, in spite of all his waywardness, was at heart thoroughly manly and worthy to be his father's son. This impression was, of course, deepened by the nobility and spirituality later brought out in the character of Henry V. VVhen Mr. Griffitlfs dramatic performance came to a close, the auditors somehow felt that they had heard a powerful sermon. Mama SHANAHAN, 'I2. 7375 - Elllnldlllllltlll GW!!! W the EIOCIIUOII ZIASS On the twenty-seventh of February the elocution class presented two brief social farces The Kleptomaniacn and All on Account of an Actor. The intricacies of the plots were well brought out and the interest of the audiences held throughout the performance. Most of the roles were very well sustained. ln the first, Mary Clough, as leading character-a ner- vous and excitable society lady, was especially good, as was likewise Mary Bowser in her impersonation of a veteran reporter. Alice Henry, as a young bride who continually drags Charlie's unlimited virtues on the scene was natural and amusing. ln the second, Helen Dittoe in the role of a negro servant was heartily applauded and Averil Fowler in that of an old maid with mincing gait and bobbing curls and primly folded hands. more than once sent the audience off in a gale of laughter. Little nervousness was displayed beyond what was necessary for the situation, and any chance forgetfulness of lines was adroitly concealed by extempore tums in the conversation. LILLIAN MAGRUDER, Special, FFS m0lld IM UCSIGI The most beautiful and inspiring dramaticipreformance in years at St. Mary's was un. doubtedly the presentation of Mona the Vestal on March twenty-first. Many things com- 53

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ww ww ww V www 2 ww I gww wuz any ' swag . hand-painted rabbits, which each bore a name. When all were seated and duly admired the jaunty little chickens perched on the rim of each glass, and the pansy napkins, they set in with hearty good will to dispose of the tempting viands. After supper and the conferring of diplomas, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. When the last notes of Home, Sweet Home sounded through the hall, it was a tired, but happy crowd of girls who went to bed, declaring the Sophomore ball was one more red letter mark in the scale of good times at St. Mary's. LILLIAN MAGRUDER, Special. f49'5 cfip of U72 Eighth Gfddt I6 tht 0lll0 lldmlldl Bdllli After seven months of strenuous efforts and unremitting labor the Eighth Grade suc- ceeded in winning the banner awarded to the class having the highest general average. As such an event had not occurred in years, it was only fitting that it should be signalized in some extraordinary way. The reward in question was a trip to the Ohio National Bank. At about half past one on the afternoon of April the tenth, three touring cars gaily decorated in St. lVlary's pennants made their appearance and were soon speeding to the city with the happy Eighth Grade. Arriving at the Ohio National, the class was cordially welcomed by Mr. Stein, who kindly conducted them over the great building. The automatic adding ma- chine, the immense safe with its linings of galvanized iron and its twenty-four massive bolts. the safe deposit vaults, the beautiful grandfather's clock,-all awakened the keenest interest. A stop-off at the Busy Bee on the way home was a very important and pleasurable feature of the afternoon's programme. Since the trip the Eighth Grade have determined to be more than ever mindful of their motto: No victory without labor. ZELMA MCCONNELL. 'l6. YNVQ Che llittle Girls' Ball Cn the afternoon of Wednesday, April the seventeenth. the girls of the Junior division f th Academ entertained with a delightful little party followed by a luncheon. 0 ist three oyclock three bells were rung and the smlzgl host-:essles asigmbjed intthewfttxhdy Hall, where awaiting them were the Chaplain. the ev. at er en ergas . o er Vincentia and the Sisters, the parents of the little girls and the members of the Freshman Class-all uests of honor for the occasion. ' i The Els were dressed in white, wearing pink or blue ribbons: while the stage formed a Suitable bgckg,-ound to thg scene, being decorated profusely with ferns, and giving all the appeElf'al1IhcErgtfni?ri1rl:Einqiii the program for the afternoon's entertainment was a Grand March led bv the small Misses Margaret Nutzling and Bess l-lamilton. .Theligures were beauti- ful, the little ones proving themselves quite as graceful and accomplished in the art of dancing as their older companions. Immediatelb' after the Grand Malfch began a semis of pretty little dances: among them the Varsovienne, Mlnueto and Others. Interrupted by frequent visits to m0ther'5 side for a Word gf praise, which was fully merited. So perfectly familiar were the little ones with the dances, that there was scarcely a false step' at least If there were any, 55