{"id":417,"date":"2020-09-21T15:56:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T19:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/?page_id=417"},"modified":"2020-09-21T15:56:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T19:56:56","slug":"1876-1877","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/1876-1877\/","title":{"rendered":"1876-1877"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>Waiting for the Verdict<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;H. Hazelwood<br><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;October 12, 1876<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Washington Hall<br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thespians<br><br><em>Cast<\/em><br><br><strong>Jasper Roseblade:<\/strong>&nbsp;W.T. Ball<br><strong>Jonathan Roseblade:<\/strong>&nbsp;T.C. Logan<br><strong>Claude Roseblade:<\/strong>&nbsp;A.K Schmidt<br><strong>Humphrey Higson:<\/strong>&nbsp;H.C. Cassidy<br><strong>Jonas Hundle:<\/strong>&nbsp;A.J. Hertzog<br><strong>Owen Hylton:<\/strong>&nbsp;John G. Ewing<br><strong>Blinkey Brown:<\/strong>&nbsp;E.F. Arnold<br><strong>Squinty Smith:<\/strong>&nbsp;L.D. Murphy<br><strong>Lord Viscount Ellmore:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carl Otto<br><strong>Lieutenant Florvil:<\/strong>&nbsp;W.P. Green<br><strong>Sir Henry Harrington:<\/strong>&nbsp;N.Mooney<br><strong>Lord Chief Justice:<\/strong>&nbsp;F.S. Hastings<br><strong>Clerk of the Court:<\/strong>&nbsp;P.J. McHugh<br><strong>Sheriff:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Mc Eniry<br><strong>Usher:<\/strong>&nbsp;L.Evers<br><strong>Bailiff:<\/strong>&nbsp;P.M. Tamble<br><strong>Foreman of the Jury:<\/strong>&nbsp;H.Macguire<br><strong>Game Keepers:<\/strong>&nbsp;L.Maas, W.Roelle<br><br><strong>Note:<\/strong><br><br><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:?, Oct. 7, 1876, 75, 88.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>The Dumb Orphan or The Broken Sword<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;William Dimond<br><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;December 19, 1876<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor Joseph Aloysius Lyons<br><strong>Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;St. Cecilia Philomathean Association<br><br><em>Cast<\/em><br><br><strong>Col. Rigolio:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. J. Burger<br><strong>Capt. Xavier:<\/strong>&nbsp;M. Kauffmann<br><strong>Agnostio:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Clarke<br><strong>The Baron:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Sampson<br><strong>Claudio:<\/strong>&nbsp;R. Hayes<br><strong>Pablo:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Hagerty<br><strong>Estevan:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Ohlman<br><strong>Myrtillo:<\/strong>&nbsp;O Lindberg<br><strong>Gaspardo:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Cavanaugh<br><strong>Benedict:<\/strong>&nbsp;R. C. Mayer<br><strong>Tomaso:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Faxon<br><strong>Stello:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Sugg<br><strong>Padro:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Mosal<br><strong>Bartholo:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Walsh<br><strong>Francisco:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Nelson<br><strong>Carlo:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Phelan<br><strong>Ludovico:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. O. Orsinger<br><strong>Antonio:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Healey<br><strong>Anselmo:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Crawford<br><strong>Giulio:<\/strong>&nbsp;N. Vannamee<br><strong>Ignatio:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. McGrath<br><strong>Juan:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Fischel<br><strong>Leonardo:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Perea<br><br><strong>Note:<\/strong>This 1816 grand melodrama was first produced at Covent Garden, London. William Dimond (c. 1784-1837?) was the son of actor and theatre manager William Wyatt Dimond (c. 1750-1812). This production is an adaptation suitable for an all-male cast.<br><br><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:?, Dec. 16, 1876, 236; ODNB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>The Virginia Mummy<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Unknown<br><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;December 19, 1876<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor J. A. Lyons<br><strong>Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The St. Cecilia Philomathean Association<br><br><em>Cast<\/em><br><br><strong>Ginger Blue:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. J. Davis<br><strong>Dr. Galen:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Hagan<br><strong>Captain Rifle:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Sheehon<br><strong>Charles:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Widdicombe<br><strong>O&#8217;Leary:<\/strong>&nbsp;O. Lindberg<br><strong>Old Reliable:<\/strong>&nbsp;R. J. Golsen<br><strong>Lucius:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Hake<br><strong>Patent:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Cassidy<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is very likely a minstrel\/vaudeville style show.<br><br><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:?, Dec. 16, 1876, p.236.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>Julius Caesar<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;William Shakespeare<br><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Februrary 21, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor J. A. Lyons<br><strong>Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Thespian Association<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;Washington&#8217;s Birthday<br><br><em>Cast<\/em><br><br><strong>Julius Caesar:<\/strong>&nbsp;Eugene F. Arnold<br><strong>Marc Antony:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carl Otto<br><strong>Brutus:<\/strong>&nbsp;William T. Ball<br><strong>Cassius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thomas C. Logan<br><strong>Decius:<\/strong>&nbsp;August K. Schmidt<br><strong>Soothsayer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ambrose J. Hertzog<br><strong>Octavius Caesar:<\/strong>&nbsp;Frank S. Hastings<br><strong>Casca:<\/strong>&nbsp;Logan D. Murphy<br><strong>Metellus:<\/strong>&nbsp;William P. Breen<br><strong>Popillus:<\/strong>&nbsp;George J. Gross<br><strong>Titinius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nathan J. Mooney<br><strong>Tribonius:<\/strong>&nbsp;John J. Quinn<br><strong>Cuina:<\/strong>&nbsp;Luke Evers<br><strong>Lucius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Joseph P. McHugh<br><strong>Pindarus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Henry C. Cassidy<br><strong>Servius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Frank Maas<br><strong>Flavius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Peter Tamble<br><strong>Cletus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Patrick J. Cooney<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;This entertainment is in honor of Washington&#8217;s birthday, celebrated at Notre Dame from the 1850s. As was typical, the women&#8217;s roles have been cut.<br><br><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:24, February 17, 1877, 379<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>End of the Tether<\/em>&nbsp;a Comedy in Two Acts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Not Found<br><strong>Date Performed:<\/strong>&nbsp;February 21, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor J. A. Lyons<br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Thespian Association<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;Washington&#8217;s Birthday<br><br><em>Cast<\/em><br><br><strong>Mr. Bland Smyle:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. P. Breen<br><strong>Stephenson Gearing:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. J. Quinn<br><strong>Lord Adolphus Firstwater:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. T. Ball<br><strong>Lord Augustus Firstwater:<\/strong>&nbsp;H. Casidy<br><strong>John Gearing:<\/strong>&nbsp;N. J. Mooney<br><strong>Drudge:<\/strong>&nbsp;E. F. Arnold<br><strong>Nibbs:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. F. Hertzog<br><strong>Fubbs:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. J. Gross<br><strong>Jukes, Ephraim Cadge &amp; Bullford:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. McHugh<br><br><strong>Note:<\/strong><br><br><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:24, Feb. 17, 1877, 379.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>Robert Emmet<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;perhaps an adaptation of the play by Francis Albert Marshall (1840-1889)?<br><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;March 16, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong><br><strong>Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Columbian Literary and Dramatic Club<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;In celebration of St. Patrick&#8217;s Day<br><br><em>Cast List<\/em><br><br><strong>Robert Emmet:<\/strong>&nbsp;P. Hagan<br><strong>Darby O&#8217;Gaff:<\/strong>&nbsp;P. Hagan<br><strong>O&#8217;Dougherty:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Lambin<br><strong>Emmet:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Arnold<br><strong>O&#8217;Leary:<\/strong>&nbsp;D. Leary<br><strong>Dowdall:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. McGorrisk<br><strong>Kernan:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Quinn<br><strong>Sergeant Topfall:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Patterson<br><strong>Corporal Thomas:<\/strong>&nbsp;E. Sugg<br><strong>Lord Norbury:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Fitzgerald<br><strong>Baron George:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Kinney<br><strong>Baron Daly:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Saylor<br><strong>First soldier:<\/strong>&nbsp;R. Calkins<br><strong>Second Soldier:<\/strong>&nbsp;E. Davenport<br><strong>Connor:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Burke<br><strong>McGrath:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Schlnk<br><strong>O&#8217;Brian:<\/strong>&nbsp;V. Baca<br><strong>Kelly:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Dodge<br><strong>Murphy:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Proudhomme<br><strong>O&#8217;Sullivan:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Lonstorf<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;St. Patrick&#8217;s Day is celebrated by everyone at Notre Dame. If time permitted, the Columbians planned to also perform an original farce in one act entitled, &#8220;A Sudden Arrival.&#8221; Entertainments in honor of a holiday are always performed on the eve of the holiday, then rec is given the next day.<br><br>Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, March 10, 1877. Vol. 10, p.427.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play Title: The Public Benefactor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Not Found<br><strong>Date Performed:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 8, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor J. A.Lyons<br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Saint Stanislaus Philopatrian Society<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Sixth Annual Entertainment<br><br><em>Cast List<\/em><br><br><strong>Eratus Steele:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Barry<br><strong>Harry:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lee Fraze<br><strong>Solemn Longface:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Nicholas<br><strong>Cyrus Caucus:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Peltier<br><strong>Bobby Simpson:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Phelan<br><strong>Barry Hoolan:<\/strong>&nbsp;R. Keenan<br><strong>German Declaration:<\/strong>&nbsp;Paul Schnurrer:<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;The first of three plays performed during the evening.<br><br>Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, March 5, 1877. Vol. 10, p. 556.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play Title: Brigand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Not Found<br><strong>Date Performed:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 8, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor J.A. Lyons<br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Saint Stanislaus Philopatrian Society<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Sixth Annual Entertainment<br><br><em>Cast List<\/em><br><br><strong>Corporal Nicolo Gambo:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Stewart<br><strong>Matteo Falcone:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Bell<br><strong>Gianetto Sampiero:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Peltier<br><strong>Brozza:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Taylor<br><strong>Forunato Falcone:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Nicholas<br><strong>Bonaventure:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Lang<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;The second of three plays performed during the evening.<br><br>Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, March 5, 1877. Vol. 10, p. 556.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play Title: The Rightful Heir, or The Blind Boy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Not Found<br><strong>Date Performed:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 8, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Professor J. A. Lyons<br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Saint Stanislaus Philopatrian Society<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Sixth Annual Entertainment<br><br><em>Cast List<\/em><br><br><strong>Edmund:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Duffield<br><strong>Prince Rudolph:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Taulby<br><strong>Oberto:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Keenan<br><strong>Elvino:<\/strong>&nbsp;G.J. Donnelly<br><strong>Kalig:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Ingwerson<br><strong>Starrow:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Reynolds<br><strong>Stanislaus:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Anderson<br><strong>Molino:<\/strong>&nbsp;R. Keenan<br><strong>Bonifacio:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Peltier<br><strong>Lino:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Pleins<br><strong>Fitzeustace:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Nelson<br><strong>Roberto:<\/strong>&nbsp;J.A. Burger<br><strong>Giacomo:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Taylor<br><strong>Edgar:<\/strong>&nbsp;I. Rose<br><strong>Adil:<\/strong>&nbsp;E. Poor<br><strong>Adolpho:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Phelan<br><strong>Ambrasio:<\/strong>&nbsp;M. Vander Hayden<br><strong>Simon:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Barry<br><strong>Dario:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Wagner<br><strong>Utobal:<\/strong>&nbsp;E. Pennington<br><strong>Leoni:<\/strong>&nbsp;Julius Rogers<br><strong>Bataglia:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Bell<br><strong>Leonardo:<\/strong>&nbsp;H. Sievers<br><strong>Josepho:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Stewart<br><strong>Longobardo:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. McKinnon<br><strong>Frederico:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Hatt<br><strong>Godfrey:<\/strong>&nbsp;L. Sievers<br><strong>Hidaspo:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Rheinboldt<br><strong>Reginald:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Gibbons:<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;The third of three plays performed during the evening.<br><br><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:26, March 3, 1877, 556.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nineteenth Annual Summer Exercises<br>of the St. Cecilia Philomathean Society<br>in Commemoration of the Golden Jubileeof Our<br>Holy Father, POPE PIUS IX.<br>Tuesday Evening, June 5, 1877<br><strong>Programme.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part First.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grand Introductory March: N.D. U. Band<br>Song and Chorus&#8211;&#8220;Jubilee Hymn of Pope Pius IX&#8221;: Choral Union<br>Address of the Evening: A. Widdicombe<br>Declamation&#8211;&#8220;Italy in 1847&#8221;: F. W. Cavanaugh<br>Song and Chorus&#8211;&#8220;Angelof Peace&#8221;: Choral Union<br>Address &#8220;Commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Pope Pius IX.&#8221;: A. J. Burger<br>Music: Orchestra<br>Declamation&#8211;&#8220;The Blue and the Grey&#8221;: F. McGrath<br>Prologue: Ralph J. Golsen<br>Music: Brass Band<br>Part Second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>The Midnight Intruder<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Not Found<br><strong>Date Performed:<\/strong>&nbsp;June 5, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong><br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Saint Cecilia Philomathean Association<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;In honor of the Golden Jubilee of our Holy Father Pope Pius IX<br><br><em>Cast of Characters<\/em><br><br><strong>Mr. Aspen Timid:<\/strong>&nbsp;M. Kauffman<br><strong>Zeb. Ferguson:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nattie Vannamee<br><strong>Knock-Knee Sam:<\/strong>&nbsp;John Phelan<br><strong>Dark-Lantern Bill:<\/strong>&nbsp;George V. Sampson<br><strong>The Intelligent Canine:<\/strong>&nbsp;Signor Figurante<br><strong>Statue of Atlas:<\/strong>&nbsp;Plato M. C.<br><strong>Bob (Majordomo):<\/strong>&nbsp;James Hagerty<br><strong>German Declamation:<\/strong>&nbsp;P. Schnurrer<br><strong>Spanish Declaration:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Perea<br><br><strong>Notes:<\/strong>&nbsp;The first of two plays performed during the evening.<br><br>Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, June 5, 1877. Vol. 10, p. 620.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part Third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>Major John Andre<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rev. P. Leo Haid, O.S.B.<br><strong>Date Performed:<\/strong>&nbsp;June 5, 1877<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Prof. Lyons<br><strong>Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Saint Cecilia Philomathean Association<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Ninteenth Annual Entertainment in honor of Golden Jubilee of our Holy Father Pope Pius IX<br><br><em>Cast List<\/em><br><br><strong>Gen. George Washington:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. J. Clarke<br><strong>Gen. Greene:<\/strong>&nbsp;S.D. Ryan<br><strong>Gen. Lafayette:<\/strong>&nbsp;G.P. Cassidy<br><strong>Gen. St. Clair:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jno. Mosal<br><strong>Gen. Putnam:<\/strong>&nbsp;F.W. Cavanaugh<br><strong>Gen. Hamilton:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Crawford<br><strong>Gen. Knox:<\/strong>&nbsp;John Phelan<br><strong>Gen. Steuben:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Faxon<br><strong>Gen. Parsons:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Walsh<br><strong>Col. Clinton:<\/strong>&nbsp;C.V. Larkin<br><strong>Col. Jameson:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Sampson<br><strong>Major Talmage:<\/strong>&nbsp;P.J. Golsen<br><strong>Paulding:<\/strong>&nbsp;N.P. Mayer<br><strong>Van Wert:<\/strong>&nbsp;W.F. Hake<br><strong>Williams:<\/strong>&nbsp;Otto Lindenberg<br><strong>Sir Henry Clinton:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Widdicombe<br><strong>Major John Andre:<\/strong>&nbsp;A.J. Berger<br><strong>John Andre, Sr.:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Ohlman<br><strong>Gen. Knyphause:<\/strong>&nbsp;M.B. Kauffman<br><strong>Gen. Robertson:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Nelson<br><strong>Admiral Graves:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Sugg<br><strong>Col. Carleton:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. Fischel<br><strong>Benedict Arnold:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Hagan<br><strong>Hezekiah Smith:<\/strong>&nbsp;J.E. Hagerty<br><strong>Sylvester:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. McGrath<br><strong>Nimrod:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Rothert<br><strong>Warren:<\/strong>&nbsp;E. Moran<br><strong>Oneieda:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Hatt<br><strong>Holland:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Orsinger<br><strong>Chester:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Bergck<br><strong>Wellington:<\/strong>&nbsp;N. Vannamee<br><strong>McAuley:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Perea<br><strong>Newman:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. Healy<br><strong>Milton:<\/strong>&nbsp;L. Wolf<br><strong>Hilarion:<\/strong>&nbsp;F. Carroll<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grand Tableau.<br>Epilogue: C. J. Clarke<br>Closing Remarks: Rev. P. J. Colovin, C.S.C.<br>March for Retiring: N. D. U. B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><em>Major John Andre<\/em>&nbsp;was produced for the first time at Notre Dame. &#8220;During the play the Notre Dame Brass Band will discourse several national airs.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:?, June 2, 1877, 620; promptbook, William Farmer private collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirty-Third Annual Commencement<br>of the<br>University of Notre Dame, Indiana.<br>Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26 and 27, 1877.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, June 25.<br><br>[Exercises by the Representatives of the Various Societies<br>Introductory to the annual commencement].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programme.Music: N. C. U. C. B<br>Overture: Orchestra<br>Address&#8211;Archconfraternity: P. J. Cooney<br>Address&#8211;Philodemic Society: J. P. McHugh<br>Address&#8211;St. Cecilia Society: W. A. Widdicombe<br>Address&#8211;Sodality of the Holy Angels: H. Riopelle<br>Music&#8211;Piano and Violin: C. Otto &amp; M. Kaufman<br>Address&#8211;Archconfraternity of the Immaculate Conception: W. Ohlman<br>Address&#8211;Thespian Society: A. Hertzog<br>Address&#8211;Scientific Association: Carl Otto<br>Music&#8211;Piano: W. P. Breen<br>Address&#8211;Philopatrian Society: A. Keenan<br>Declamation&#8211;Columbian Literary and Debating Club: P. Hagan<br>Closing Remarks: Rev. Fr. Colovin<br>Music: N. D. U. C. B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercises by the Graduating Class.Music: N. D. U. C. B<br>Overture: Orchestra<br>Commercial Address: J. B. Patterson<br>Latin Address: J. Coleman<br>&#8220;The Infinite in Nature&#8221;: G. Ewing<br>Music&#8211;Piano and Violin: C. Otto and J. A. Buerger<br>&#8220;Animated Nature&#8221;: N. J. Mooney<br>Greek Address: J. P. McHugh<br>&#8220;Astronomy&#8221;: C. Otto<br>&#8220;Equity&#8221;: G. J. Gross<br>Music&#8211;Piano: W. P. Breen<br>&#8220;Poetry and Flowers&#8221;: W. T. Ball<br>&#8220;Physical Science&#8221;: H. C. Cassidy<br>Closing Remarks: Rev. J. A. Zahm<br>Music: N. D. U. C. B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday, June 26.<br>FORENOON.Solemn High Mass (Alumni) 6 o&#8217;clock<br>Breakfast 7:30 o&#8217;clock<br>Annual Meeting of Alumni 9:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFTERNOONAlumni Banquet 1 o&#8217;clock<br>Regatta 3 o&#8217;clock<br>Supper 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EVENING&#8211;(WASHINGTON HALL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PART FIRST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grand Opening March: N. D. U. C. B<br>Song and Chorus (&#8220;Angel of Peace&#8221;): Choral Union<br>Poem of the Alumni: T. A. Dailey<br>Music: Orchestra<br>Prologue: W. T. Ball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PART SECOND.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play:&nbsp;<em>Julius Caesar<\/em>, a tragedy in five acts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;William Shakespeare<br><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, June 26, 1877, 7:00 o&#8217;clock<br><strong>Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Prof. J. A. Lyons<br><strong>Producing Organization:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Thespian Association<br><strong>Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thirty-third Annual Commencement Exercises<br><br><em>Cast List<\/em><br><br><strong>Julius Caesar:<\/strong>&nbsp;Eugene F. Arnold<br><strong>Marc Antony:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carl Otto<br><strong>Brutus:<\/strong>&nbsp;William T. Ball<br><strong>Cassius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thomas C. Logan<br><strong>Decius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Augustus K. Schmidt<br><strong>Strato:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ambrose J. Hertzog<br><strong>Octavius Caesar:<\/strong>&nbsp;Frank S. Hastings<br><strong>Casca:<\/strong>&nbsp;William P. Breen<br><strong>Metellus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Patrick J. Cooney<br><strong>Pompilius Lenas:<\/strong>&nbsp;George J. Gross<br><strong>Cicero and Titinus:<\/strong>&nbsp;John G. Ewing<br><strong>Trebonius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nathan J. Mooney<br><strong>Cinna:<\/strong>&nbsp;P. Tamble<br><strong>Lucius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Joseph P. McHugh<br><strong>Pindarus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Henry C. Cassidy<br><strong>Servius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Luke Evers<br><strong>Clitus:<\/strong>&nbsp;James J. Quinn<br><strong>Flavius:<\/strong>&nbsp;Frank Maas<br><strong>Artemidorus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Henry McGuire<br><strong>Dardanius:<\/strong>&nbsp;J. D. McIntyre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senators, Citizens, Guards, Attendants, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[Between the Acts there will be Musci by the Orchestra and Band].<strong>Epilogue:<\/strong>&nbsp;T. C. Logan<br><strong>Closing Remarks:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rt. Rev. Bishop Dwenger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday, June 27.Entrance March: N. D. U. C. B<br>Overture: Orchestra<br>Valedictory: W. P. Breen<br>Music: Orchestra<br>Oration: Hon. Frank H. Hurd<br>Chorus&#8211;&#8220;Hail Pius&#8221;: Choral Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distribution of Premiums&#8211;Preparatory Classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awarding of Class Prizes and Honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awarding of Diplomas&#8211;Commercial Course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conferring of Degrees&#8211;Classical and Scientific Course.Music: Orchestra<br>Farewell Address: Rev. Fr. Colovin<br>Music&#8211;&#8220;Home, Sweet Home&#8221;: N. D. U. C. B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Scholastic<\/em>&nbsp;10:?, June 23, 1877, 666; Program, 61-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>last edited by Mark C. Pilkinton, June 3, 2013<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Play:&nbsp;Waiting for the Verdict Author:&nbsp;H. HazelwoodDates:&nbsp;October 12, 1876Venue:&nbsp;Washington HallSponsoring\/Producing Organization:&nbsp;Thespians Cast Jasper Roseblade:&nbsp;W.T. BallJonathan Roseblade:&nbsp;T.C. LoganClaude Roseblade:&nbsp;A.K SchmidtHumphrey Higson:&nbsp;H.C. CassidyJonas Hundle:&nbsp;A.J. HertzogOwen Hylton:&nbsp;John G. EwingBlinkey Brown:&nbsp;E.F. ArnoldSquinty Smith:&nbsp;L.D. MurphyLord Viscount Ellmore:&nbsp;Carl OttoLieutenant Florvil:&nbsp;W.P. GreenSir Henry Harrington:&nbsp;N.MooneyLord Chief Justice:&nbsp;F.S. 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