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Play: The Hidden Gem<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Cardinal Weisman
Date:<\/strong> Oct. 12, 1878, 7:00 P.M.
Director:<\/strong> Professor J.A. Lyons
Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Cecilia Philomathean Association
Event:<\/strong> St. Edward’s Day
Venue:<\/strong> Wshington Hall

Music: University Band
Music: University Orchestra
French Address: J. Castenado
Greek Address: L. Evers
Latin Address: A. Hertzog
Music: University Orchestra
German Address: E. Piekenbrock
Address from the Senior Department: J. J. Quinn
Song and Chorus: blank<\/em>
Address from the Minim Department: J. Coughlin
Music: University Orchestra
Prologue: Gustave Schnull
Music: University Band

Cast List<\/em>

Euphemianus:<\/strong> Albert J. Zahm
Alexius:<\/strong> Frank W. Boom
Carnius:<\/strong> Kickham L. Scanlan
Proculus:<\/strong> George H.Donnelly
Eusebius:<\/strong> M. J. Burns
Bibulus:<\/strong> Frank T. McGrath
Davus:<\/strong> Edward Ewell
Ursulus:<\/strong> J. Frank Mug
Verna:<\/strong> John A. Gibbons
Gannio:<\/strong> William J. McCarthy
Imperial Chamberlain:<\/strong> John G. Brady
Officer:<\/strong> Alexander Reitz
1st Attendant:<\/strong> Frank Pleins
2d Attendant:<\/strong> George Orr
3d Attendant:<\/strong> Frank Clarke
4th Attendant:<\/strong> Edmund Walter
5th Attendant:<\/strong> John Nelson
1st Robber:<\/strong> Frank W. Weisert
2d Robber:<\/strong> Roger Williams
Other Attendants:<\/strong> Alexander Caren, William Reitz, Frank Greiver, Jas Murphy

Between the Acts the University Band will play. During the play the Senior Orchestra will furnish the music.

Prologue: George H. Donnelly
Closing Remarks: Rev Thomas Hayes ’52
Music: University Band

Note:<\/strong> “The dress-room in Washington Hall has been neatly arranged by Bro. Wilfrid.”

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 12:4, September 28, 1878, 54, 62; Scholastic<\/em> 12:6, October 12, 1878, 94-95;
Scholastic<\/em> 12:7, October 19, 1878, 109.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Enchanted Hostelry, or the Seven Travelers, A Mellow Drama, in Three Acts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Prof. A. J. Stace
Date Performed:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 1878
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> The New Year’s Club
Event:<\/strong> dramatic Entertainment

Cast List<\/em>

Lord Aubrey:<\/strong> J.J. Quinn
Aloysius, his page:<\/strong> J. Thompson
Peter, the Poor Scholar:<\/strong> J. P. Quinn
Bill, the Blacksmith:<\/strong> T. Simms
Tom, the Drover:<\/strong> J. P. Kinney
Jack, the Butcher:<\/strong> A. Keenan
Joe, the Gardner:<\/strong> J. Hickerson
Jim, the Forester:<\/strong> Wm. Cox
Teddy, the Tinker:<\/strong> R. E. Keenan
Landlord of the Hostelry:<\/strong> J. M. Brynes
Melancardios, the Enchanter:<\/strong> J. B Bertelling
Mysticus, Spirit of Unreality and Hallucination:<\/strong> A. J. Burger
Evil Spirits and Ghosts<\/strong>

Notes:<\/strong> Written at the request of Mr. Francis X. Derrick in fall 1869, his play was done on two other occasions, by the Thespians (Oct. 12, 1869) and the Columbians (Dec: 22,1873), with different casts. The play appears in Scholastic<\/em> 12:4 (September 28, 1878), 54-56, and 12:6 (October 12, 1878) 87-89.

SourcesThe Notre Dame Scholastic, Dec. 28, 1878 p 271<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Handy Andy<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 1878
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> The New Year’s Club
Event:<\/strong> dramatic Entertainment

Cast List<\/em>

Handy Andy:<\/strong> P. J. Hagan
Squire Egan:<\/strong> S. Spalding
Squire O’Grady:<\/strong> P. J. Dougherty
Mad Nick:<\/strong> F. W. Cavanaugh
Ned O’Connor:<\/strong> J. B. McGrath
Mr. Furlong:<\/strong> J. J. Coleman
Mr. Murphy:<\/strong> W. J. Murphy
Dick Dawson:<\/strong> J. J. Shurgrue
O’ Grady’s Man:<\/strong> G.P. Cassidy

Notes:<\/strong> This play was arranged for the occasion, and along with the previous play, was part of the evening: entertainment.

SourcesThe Notre Dame Scholastic, Dec. 28, 1878 p 271<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Uncle Tom’s Cabin<\/em>.
Dramatized for the Occasion.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Harriet Beecher Stowe
Date:<\/strong> Feb 21, 1879; 6:30 P.M.
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Producing Organization:<\/strong> The Thespians
Event:<\/strong> Entertainment
Venue:<\/strong> Washington Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Music:<\/strong> N.D.U. Cornet Band
Address:<\/strong> L. J. Evers
Oration:<\/strong> A. Herzog
Music:<\/strong> Orchestra

Cast List<\/em>

Mr. St. Clare:<\/strong> A. J. Hertzog
Marks:<\/strong> J. J. Quinn
Haley:<\/strong> P.J. Hagan
Cassar:<\/strong> L. J. Evers
Uncle Tom:<\/strong> J. B. Bertelling
Phineas:<\/strong> J. P. Quinn
George Harris:<\/strong> A. J. Burger
Dr. Wilson:<\/strong> W. Arnold
Gumption Cute:<\/strong> F. Devoto
Mann:<\/strong> J. Kinney
Mr. Shelby:<\/strong> A. Cognar
Jonathan St. Clare:<\/strong> R. Russell
Edgar St. Clare:<\/strong> J. Courtney
Topsey:<\/strong> F. McGrath
Sambo:<\/strong> J. Byrnes
William Henry Harrison:<\/strong> J. Smith
Quimbo:<\/strong> A. Congar
George Washington:<\/strong> T. Simms
General Jackson:<\/strong> J. Schaufert
Julius Caesar Bonaparte:<\/strong> J. Spalding
Hannibal Lee:<\/strong> J. Scheiber
Pompey:<\/strong> J. Mc Grath
William Penn:<\/strong> W. Kreig

Notes:<\/strong> There was no name listed for the Marks character. “Between the acts, music will be furnished by the University Orchestra and Cornet Band.”

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 12:24, February 15, 1879, 383.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Prodigal Law-Student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Rev. Augustus Lemonnier, CSC
Date:<\/strong> March 15, 1879, 7:00 P.M. (in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day)
Director:<\/strong> Prof. J. F. Edwards
Producing Organization:<\/strong> The Columbians
Event:<\/strong> St. Patrick’s Day

Cast List<\/em>

Frederick, a Law-Student:<\/strong> Geo. Sugg
Mr. Martin, his Father:<\/strong> T.W. Simms
Alfred, his Friend:<\/strong> M. Burns
Angelo, his Brother:<\/strong> R. Mayer
Nicodemus Geizhals, a Polish Jew:<\/strong> A. Keenan
Mr. Richards, Friend to Mr. Martin:<\/strong> B. Claggett
Phineas Stout, a Yankee:<\/strong> R. Keenan
Prof. Algood, Angelo’s Teacher:<\/strong> M. McEniry
Capt. Henderson, U.S.N.:<\/strong> D. Donohue
Admiral Ross, U.S.N.:<\/strong> J. English
Capt. Stonington, U.S.A.:<\/strong> J. Baker
Gen. Watson, U.S.A.:<\/strong> R. O’Brien
Harry Johnson, an English Fop:<\/strong> J. Delaney
George Winthrop:<\/strong> G. Cochrane
Foster Livingston:<\/strong> J. Brice
Doctor Fuzby:<\/strong> W. Connolly
Jake:<\/strong> R. Stewart
Bob:<\/strong> F. Wall
Spencer:<\/strong> J. English
Sammes:<\/strong> T. J. Byrne
Mr. Ross:<\/strong> R. Stewart
Teddy:<\/strong> D. Coddington
Mr. Sinclair:<\/strong> C. Cones
Henry Porter:<\/strong> E. Calkins
Corporal Jones:<\/strong> J. Arentz
Henry Newmark:<\/strong> P. Vogel
1st Sailor:<\/strong> J. Baker
2nd Sailor:<\/strong> F. Wall
3rd Sailor:<\/strong> T. J. Byrne

Soldiers, Sailors, etc.
After Act 2nd, “Irish Melodies”: N.D.U.C. Band
After Act 3d, Overture, “Le Macon”–Auber–: N.D.U. Quartette
Closing Remarks: Very Rev. President Corby
Retiring March: N.D.U.C. Band

Notes:<\/strong> Also performed May\/June 1869, December 1872, May 1883, and March 1891

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 12:29, March 22, 1879, 463-464.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The programme reads as follows:
Music: N.D.U. Quartette
Recitation–“The Lover of Power”: J. P. Quinn
Debate–Question: “is the Study of the Pagan Classics Prejudicial to Morality?”
Affirmative: J. J. Quin, L. J. Evers
Negative: A. Hertzog, F. Devoto
Personation–“The Slave Driver”: J. B. McGrath
Music: N.D.U. Quartette<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should time permit, the comedy of<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play: The Two Off’uns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adapted for the occasion, and now for the first time prsented on the American stage, will be given<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Plautus
Date Performed:<\/strong> April 1, 1879, 7:00 P.M.
Director:<\/strong> Rev. Father Walsh
Producing Organization:<\/strong> Members of the Classical Course
Event:<\/strong> Classical Entertainment

Cast List<\/em>

Don Heigho<\/strong> (an elderly gentleman of benevolent disposition, in quest of a long-lost son): A. Hertzog
Monsieur Jul. Gasser<\/strong>(a gentleman of much leisure, principally in quest of a long-sought dinner): F. Devoto
Dan Rusty<\/strong> (one of the Two Off’uns, who play a variety of tricks, but are usually found out): J. J Quinn
Phil Coaster<\/strong>(the other Off’un): J .P. Quinn
Sir Raoul<\/strong>(a gentleman who deals principally in chains, whips, etc., to whose tender mercies the Off’uns are consigned): J. B. McGrath
Titaro Shnops<\/strong> (a gentleman whose mania for telling the truth in season and out of season gets his friends into endless trouble): L. J. Evers
Rupe<\/strong> (a very versatile young gentleman, equally at home in camp and kitchen): R. Russell
Closing Remarks:<\/strong> Very Rev. Father General

Note:<\/strong> “The orations at the Entertainment, last Saturday evening, were the subject of unlimited favorable comment.”

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 12:31, April 5, 1879, 493.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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