Marston School - Howler Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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The HOWLETT - 1929 Qefqaig THE DRAMATIC CLUB HE Marston Dramatic Club has been decidedly active during the season of'9.8 and ,2.9. The players began their season with the production of two one-act plays, which served to introduce several new character actors to the public. Lord Dunsany's A Night in an Inn, a phantastical mystery by the well-known English author, was very well received, partly because of the capable acting of Harry Keating, Webster Kefauver, George Packard, and Pierrepont Adams. The Little Father of the Wilderness, the second of these plays, was cast with Jack Turner, William Russell, Harry Keating, Charles Davis, John McCarty, Allan Erskine, and William Struven. The biggest success of the year came with the production of 'The Cross-Eyed Parrot by Ted and Virginia Maxwell. It was nicely staged, and because of their experience earlier in the year, the players displayed some very capable acting. Allan Erskine as the goofy-chiropractern will long be remembered, but the honors of the play go to Royall Tippett as the insane doctor owing to his stage presence and the under- standing of the dual nature of the doctor, which he portrayed very humanly. Webster Kefauver, William Struven, Harry Keating, Calvert McCabe, Charles Davis, John Turner, and William Russell gave their usual even performances. The year was fittingly ended by a production of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, aided perhaps by beautiful costumes, and a charming setting-the Marston Players achieved a small triumph in amateur theatricals. Outstanding were the per- formances of Calvert McCabe as Portia, and Royall Tippett as Shylock. These two splendid actors were very capably supported by William Struven, Harry Keating, John McCarty, Charles Davis, Webster Kefauver, Allan Erskine, John Turner, Wil- liam Russell, Stansbury Brady, Pierrepont Adams, George Packard, and others of the school. The 197.9 year was opened by The Keynote. Several new additions to the club gave splendid portrayals. james Parks as Miginon, the victim of the crafty Branden Annixter played by Webster Kefauver, stole the laurels from older per- formers in the cast. Mitchell Raines, John Cooney, john Turner, Allan Erskine, and David Maulsby Cparticularly the latterl gave splendid assistance in making the play a success. These productions have been under the able direction of Mr. Fritts, who has conscientiously worked with the boys to make them a success. E573

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The HOWLETT - 1929 Qf? QT9 LACROSSE WING to the fact that THE HOWLETT goes to the press early in March, it is impossible to report any of the coming lacrosse games, as it is played in the late spring. Four years ago lacrosse saw a new era in athletics at Marston's to replace baseball, and after its first year became a major sport. Since the beginning of the game, Marston's has surprisingly advanced to a championship team, which is a splendid record for a game being only four years old. Last year, 1918, we entered the interscholastic league, to finish third as the team's ability was remarkably great. The outlook for the ensuing season is the brightest the school has enjoyed since the introduction of the game, having the entire '18 squad returning with the exception of two men, all of whom are both able and experienced, playing and training together for two years. judging from these great possibilities Marston's should, no doubt, have the best team in the state although a rigid schedule has been arranged by Managerjohn Cooney, including Friends, the winners last year, Poly, City, and Severn, all of which usually have excellent teams. There will be two games played out of the city this spring, namely, St. John's Junior Varsity, a yearly occurrence, and the Uni- versity of Penn Freshmen, which is a new relation to us in athletics, and we trust it will prove successful. OHicial practice began March sixth under the direction of the new coach, Kelso Morrill, who has succeeded Mr. Middleton, now coaching the University of Penn. Elsewhere our regrets have been expressed over the loss of Mr. Middleton, therefore it is needless to write further concerning this. With Al Plitt captaining the team, John Cooney as manager, and such players as Charlie Davis, our best defense man, George Packard, an able center man, Sellman, another defense man, Tom Bosley, a flashing in-home, and John Hayward, called by some the best goalie in the state last year, lacrosse should be as successful as the past football season. E561

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The HOWLETT -1929 ec-pfc:5i19 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SIX CLASS Rl l E, the Class of 1929, do hereby grant, bequeath, and bestow the following: That Mr. Woodruff shall have the privilege of altering the school routine at his discretion, and it will not be necessary to have any specific reason in doing so Cas- suming, of course, that he does not have a reasonl, for his fluctuations of change have become too numerous here of late. That Raines shall be permitted to smoke as he pleases, regardless of any objec- tions. 'Tlmr Rupp shall fall heir to Bosley's privilege of leaving the campus and return- ing as he pleases. Thar Mr. Mattson shall be permitted to cry the blues at all times, and that the school shall be conducted according to his ideas. Thar S. Brady shall replace Hayward in Mr. White's class, and must solemnly swear to agitate him as much as john succeeded in doing, but should not be kicked out, or laugh at the Best Latin Teacher in North America. That Mr. Thomas shall be presented with a new pair of knickers to sufficiently clothe him for the coming year, and shall wear them each day. That adequate grass shall be supplied to meet the needs of Coach Middleton during the football games. Thar the back-room shall fall heir to the coming Six Class, and that they shall use it at all times. Tim! Mr. White shall be licensed to shave his beard, as the Class of '29 has so ruled. Tlmr chairs which are guaranteed not to fall apart shall be supplied. That a sanitary drinking fountain shall be installed as the tin cup became badly dented many months ago. That Mr. Fritts shall be allowed to contend with as many students as he sees lit, and all objections shall be overruled. l5Sl