Pomfret School - Griffin Yearbook (Pomfret, CT)

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llriifllillwll ' ia , the room where, terrified by the firing, they have been all night. After a short conversation they go away. Myrtleton enters and so does Case, who has been keeping watch outside the window, during the night. He discovers a letter, stating that the real make-up man was forcibly ejected from the house under the accusation that he was a reporter. Case then explains how he discovered that Basset and the pseudo make-up man were accomplices in the robbery of the bonds. When they have gone to another room to talk the matter over, Polly, Betty and Vere bring in the morning paper, in which is a long detailed account of The Fatal Shot . The article is signed, The Observer , which is Case's nom de plumeg hence, when he enters, they each accuse him of being the author and leave him stunned. Mrs. Van Styne and Claire arrive in indignation and Mrs. Van Styne humiliates poor Case even more by her vigorous accusa- tions. When they have left the stage, O'Rouke, a policeman, who has been sent by the real make-up man on a case of assault and battery, enters. Jervis and Bassett iind him and set him after Case, whom they believe to be mad. Case returns as the deacons go out. O'Rouke tries to handle Case as if he were a madman, and Case, thinking that O'Rouke insane, tries to humor him. They link arms and go off together. Myrtleton enters with the deacons, he picks up the pouch belonging to Case's Scotch costume, in which he finds the missing bonds. He agrees with Jervis and Bassett that Case is crazy. Some amusing scenes follow in which Polly, Betty, and Jasper try to keep Myrtleton from seeing the morning papers. O'Rouke then enters with the news that Case escaped. As he leaves the room, Case climbs through a window, in a dress suit, which is ridiculously too large for him. Finding some more white hairs he believes himself to be on the track. Again Jasper, however,picks a flaw in his reasoning by bringing on a white fur rug, from which the hairs have obviously come. Case departs, disgusted. Jack Meredith and Betty enter, and ask Myrtle- ton for his approval of their engagement. After some deliberation, Myrtleton, finally gives his consent. Mrs. Van Styne comes to show the article in the morning papers to Myrtleton and denounces Case as the author. When they have left the room, Meredith enters followed by Case. They argue for a few momentsg then Case calls for the police, Whereat Myrtleton, O'Rouke and the deacons rush on. They inform the misled Case that the bonds have been found in the costume he was wearing. Betty explains that the bonds were used in The Fatal Shot . Myrtleton then accuses Case of making The Fatal Shot public after he had strictly ordered that the performance kept private. Meredith confesses, but Myrtleton forgives him and merely laughs when, as the play ends, a wreath is given to him with the compliments of Rear Admiral March. Robinson, as the Honorable Geoffrey, Congressman from the Ninth District, had the longest and most difficult part in the cast of the play. He handled the part of the middle-aged congressman with the ease and skill of a far more experienced actor. He should prove exceedingly valuable to next year's club. Day took the part of Silas Jervis, a severe and suspicious deacon. The part called for some difficult character acting, which Day handled capably. Montegelas had another character part in Jervis's fellow deacon, Bassett. Bassett was stupid and deaf, and Montegelas' portrayal was clever and amusing. Hodges, as Ensign Jack Meredith, who is in love with Myrtleton's ward, had one of the few straight parts in the play. Hodges, a new comer to the club, proved himself a valuable member. 100

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i THE CAST Left to right: Hubbell, V., Morgan, Chapman, Robinson, Day, Montegelas, Walker, Rockwell, Hodges, Draper, Dunn, Searles.

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I 1 1 i 1 A 1 1 1, 1 1 11 1 J 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 A -1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1t9l1l?'1 I rma a 121 an-. Searles took the part of Pinkerton Case, an amateur detective. It was a part which offered splendid opportunities. and Searles, who has had two years experience in the club, gave a thoroughly amusing performance. Dunn played the amateur playwright in his second and last year in the club. He portrayed well the nervous temperamental character of Vere Lee, and his acting was steady and reliable throughout the play. Walker made an excellent Jasper. His dialect was skilful, and his amusing speeches furnished much of the humor of the play. Hubbell's O Rouke was another part which was extremely well done. His last scene, with Searles, was greatly enjoyed by the audience. I Rockwell made Betty a thoroughly attractive heroine. He was always at ease, and his experience lent him the resourcefulness which the part demanded. Draper, another member of last year's club, played the part of pert Polly Reynolds. His voice was excellent, and he spoke his Chapman, fected society The part be a valuable lines with expression. - as Mrs. Van Styne, had a diiiicult part. He was always in character and admirably portrayed the af- woman. of Claire was taken by Morgan, a new member of the club. He made a very attractive girl, and should member of future casts. CAST OF CHARACTERS THE HON. GEOFFREY INIYRTLETON, Congressman from the 9th District . . D. B. ROBINSON Suns JERVIS ...... .... ...... . ................................... , ...., F . T. DAY E1.1sHA BAssx-:TT ....... .. ........,.................................. R. IXIoNmE1As MYRTLrroN's CONSTITUENTS Feoivi RAMBLETOWN ENSIGN JACK MFRFDITH, acting under sealed orders ....,..,........... J. C. Homes PINKERTON CASF, an amateur detective ........... .. J. R. SEARLFS, JR. VERE LFE, an author and amateur actor .... .. ...... B. M. DYNN JAsPER, the butler at Bachelor Hall ..... ...... S . S. WALKFI: O'ROUKF3, a policeman .,......... ' ..... ...... X B. HL'BBVII. BETTY VANCE, My:-tleton's ward .............. C. B. Rockwiari., III POLLY RFYNOI DS, an amateur actress ............ ,...... W . F. DRAPFR MRS. VAN STYNF. who has dramatic aspirations ..,........... ........ R . CHAPMAN CLAIRE, her daughter, who has not ................................. K. R. MORGAN SCENF: Mr. Myrtleton's home, Bachelor Hall, Washington, D. C. The events of the play occur during an evening and the following morning. TIMF: The present. 101