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Play: The Enchanted Hostelry<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date:<\/strong> Dec. 22, 1873
Director:<\/strong> Brother Basil
Producing Organization:<\/strong> Columbians
Event:<\/strong> Holiday Entertainment

Cast<\/em>

Lord Aubrey:<\/strong> Wm.Gavitt
Aloysius:<\/strong> H. C. Cassidy
Landlord:<\/strong> P. O’Sullivan
Melancardios:<\/strong> J.ames B. Crummey
Peter:<\/strong> J.F. Wolfe
Bill:<\/strong> P.G. Lilly
Jem:<\/strong> W. Van’t Woud
Tom:<\/strong> F.C. St. Aubin
Joe:<\/strong> F.B. Sanders
Teddy:<\/strong> G.W. Crummey
Mysticus:<\/strong> A. Horne
Fiends:<\/strong> J. Rofinot, W. Gaar,
J. Burnham, J. Flangieu
Musicians:<\/strong> R. Hutchings, J.S. Gregory,
Ghosts:<\/strong> !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
E. Kimm. T. Cashin:<\/strong> Pamphilus J. Rofinot
Andrias:<\/strong> J.D.George
Geron:<\/strong> J.F. Burnham
Hypergeron:<\/strong> T.D. Flaningan
Callistus:<\/strong> W.W. Gaar
Chreocopos:<\/strong> J.M.O’Brien

Notes:<\/strong> Further review of play listed in source below. Reviwer found the play funny and “a spectactcular: melodrama.”

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, Dec. 27, 1873, 142; 12:?, Sept. 28, 1878, 54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Waiting for the Verdict<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date:<\/strong> February 24, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Professor J. A. Lyons
Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespians
Event:<\/strong> Washington’s Birthday

Cast<\/em>

Jasper Roseblade:<\/strong> C.A. Berdel
Jonathan Roseblade:<\/strong> E.J. McLaughlin
Claude Roseblade:<\/strong> C.J. Dodge
Humphrey Higson:<\/strong> R.W. Staley
Jonas Hundle:<\/strong> W.J. Clarke
Owen Hylton:<\/strong> W.W. Dodge
Blinkey Brown:<\/strong> D.E. Maloney
Squinty Smith:<\/strong> H.W. Walker
Lord Viscount Elmore:<\/strong> H.V.Hayes
Lord Chief Justice:<\/strong> H.V.Hayes
Lieutenant Florville:<\/strong> L.S.Hayes
Sir Henry Harrington:<\/strong> T.A. Dailey
Serjeant Stanley:<\/strong> T.A.Dailey
Grafston:<\/strong> E. McSweeny
Clerk of the Court:<\/strong> J. Christy
Sheriff:<\/strong> T. Grier
Foreman of the Jury:<\/strong> T.P. White
Barristers, Jurymen, Policemen, Spectators, and Gamekeepers.

Note:<\/strong> There were no less than 15 scene changes during the play.

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, Feb. 14, 1874, 198<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Sent to the Tower<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date:<\/strong> February 24, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Professor J. A. Lyons
Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespians
Event:<\/strong> Washington’s Birthday

Cast<\/em>

Launcelot Banks:<\/strong> H.W. Walker
Perkyn Puddefoot:<\/strong> W.W Dodge
Jailer:<\/strong> D.E. Maloney
Turnkey:<\/strong> W.J. Clarke

Note:<\/strong>

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, February 14, 1874, 198.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: A Public Benefactor<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date:<\/strong> April 11, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Stanislaus Philopatrian Society and Columbian Literary and Debating Club
Event:<\/strong> Birthday of Rev. A. Lemonnier

Cast<\/em>

Erastus Steele:<\/strong> J.McIntyre
Harry:<\/strong> F.J. Weisenburger
Solomon Longface:<\/strong> F. Claffey
Cyrus Caucus:<\/strong> W. Darst
Bobby Simpson:<\/strong> Harry Faxon
Barney Hoolan:<\/strong> T. McNamara
Declamation:<\/strong> F. Claffey

Note:<\/strong>

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, April 18, 1874, 276.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Brigand and his Son<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date:<\/strong> April 11, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Stanislaus Philopatrian Society and Columbian Literary and Debating Club
Event:<\/strong> Birthday of Rev. A. Lemonnier

Cast<\/em>

Corporal Nicolo Gamba:<\/strong> F.J. Weisenburger
Matteo Falcone:<\/strong> T. McNamara
Fortunato Falcone:<\/strong> Henry Quan
Gianetto Sampiero:<\/strong> J. McIntyre
Brozzo:<\/strong> W. Darst
Some More Brigands, Soldiers, etc.

Note:<\/strong>

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, April 18, 1874, 276.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Prince of Portage Prairie<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date:<\/strong> April 11, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Stanislaus Philopatrian Society and Columbian Literary and Debating Club
Event:<\/strong> Birthday of Rev. A. Lemonnier

Cast List<\/em>

Prologue:<\/strong> R. Walker
The Prince:<\/strong> Jno. D. McIntyre
Alexander:<\/strong> T. McNamara
Duke of Goshen:<\/strong> H. Quan
Marquis of South Bend:<\/strong> Harry Faxon
Barber of Mishawaka:<\/strong> T.F. Gallagher
Hermit of the Valley:<\/strong> R. J. Downey
Water Spirit:<\/strong> F. J. Weisenburger
Butler:<\/strong> Ray West
Bugler:<\/strong> J.P. Quin
Drill Sergeant:<\/strong> W.Darst
Captain Jack:<\/strong> M.J. Kinsella
Arkansas Traveler:<\/strong> F.J. Weisenburger
Old Man:<\/strong> Non Possum
Two Spies:<\/strong> A.H.Mitchell C.W.Welty
Two Servants:<\/strong> J.Quin E. Riopelle
Two Servants:<\/strong> R.Walker J.Delvecchio
Necromancer of Niles:<\/strong> F.Claffey
Corporal of Zouaves:<\/strong> J. Kielty
A Sailor:<\/strong> P.Daily
Tympanotypos:<\/strong> Chas. O’Connor
Zouaves, Indians, et hoc genus omne, ad libitum.

Note:<\/strong>

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, April 18, 1874, 276.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play Title: Handy-Andy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> April 11, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Stanislaus Philopatrian Society and Columbian Literary and Debating Club
Event:<\/strong> Birthday of Rev. A. Lemonnier

Cast List<\/em>

Handy-Andy:<\/strong> Thos. Cashin
Squire Egan:<\/strong> J.B. Crummey
Squire O’Grady:<\/strong> F.C. St. Aubin
Mr. Murphy:<\/strong> G.W. Crummey
Dick Dawson:<\/strong> P.G. Lilly
M. Furlong:<\/strong> H.C. Cassidy
Edward O’Connor:<\/strong> J.F. Wolfe
Simon:<\/strong> E.W. Kimm
Farrel:<\/strong> O. Tong
McQuade:<\/strong> A. Horne
Carrol:<\/strong> J. F. Klly
Jerry:<\/strong> J.E. O’Brien
Mad Nick:<\/strong> L.B. Sanders
Frank Dawson:<\/strong> L.C. Watson

Notes:<\/strong>

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, Vol. 7, April 18, 1874, p. 276.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Box and Cox<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> John Maddison Morton (1809?-1891)
Date:<\/strong> April 11, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Stanislaus Philopatrian Society and Columbian Literary and Debating Club
Event:<\/strong> Birthday of Rev. A. Lemonnier

Cast List<\/em>

Mr Cox:<\/strong> J.A. Rofinot
Mr. Box:<\/strong> J.F. Burnham
Uncle Bouncer:<\/strong> R.A.C. Hutchings

Note:<\/strong> Not to be confused with the sequel, Cox and Box<\/em> (1867), by F. C. Burnand and composer Arthur Sullivan (before Gilbert), Morton based his play on a French farce “The Room with Two Beds.” (Uncle Bouncer is Mrs. Bouncer in the original.) Morton’s play premiered in London in 1847. In In his obituary, the New York Times<\/em> proclaimed Box and Cox<\/em> “the best farce of the nineteenth century” (December 22, 1891).

Source:<\/strong> Scholastic<\/em> 7:?, April 18, 1874, 276.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play Title: The Great Elixir<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> April 11, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Unknown
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Stanislaus Philopatrian Society and Columbian Literary and Debating Club
Event:<\/strong> Birthday of Rev. A. Lemonnier

Cast List<\/em>

Waldemar Wiggins:<\/strong> R.Downey
Gunnibag Greenbax:<\/strong> J.Kielty
Nervous Aspen:<\/strong> J. McIntyre
Major Fingers:<\/strong> F. Claffey
Charles Freedley:<\/strong> P. Daly
Harry Quilldriver:<\/strong> Ray West
Herbert Easel:<\/strong> W.J. Kinsella
Dennis McGrath:<\/strong> T. McNamara
Bob:<\/strong> J. Delvecchio

Notes:<\/strong>

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, Vol. 7, April 18, 1874, p. 276.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play Title: Filial Love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Rev. A. Lemonnier, C.S.C.
Date Performed:<\/strong> June 2, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Rev. A. Lemonnier, C.S.C.
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Cecilians
Event:<\/strong> The Cecilian Exhibition

Cast List<\/em>

Bellarosa:<\/strong> A.K. Schmidt
Duke of Mantua:<\/strong> J.M.F. Beegan
Theodebert:<\/strong> N.J. Mooney
Bois Robert:<\/strong> W.P. Breen
Labrisse:<\/strong> J.F. Campbell
Gusman:<\/strong> J.G. Ewing
Gontrand:<\/strong> W.S. Meyer
Lafere:<\/strong> J.E. Marks
Albrantin:<\/strong> J.F. Soule
Herman:<\/strong> E.L.Ratigan
Leone:<\/strong> D.J. O’Connell
Gensano:<\/strong> J.P. McHugh
Servillius:<\/strong> F.M.Smyth
Amitus:<\/strong> R.B.Norris
Montreal:<\/strong> C. Hake
Bois Bien:<\/strong> B.J. Baca
Tristan:<\/strong> C.J. O’Connor
La Rovere:<\/strong> LP. Best
Godfrey:<\/strong> M. Burge
Ferrand:<\/strong> J.F. Cullen
Brisban:<\/strong> F. Miller
Guivala:<\/strong> C. Nichols
Raymond:<\/strong> J.W. Minton
Montalto:<\/strong> C. Burger
Bataglia:<\/strong> J.D. O’Hara
Siegfroid:<\/strong> J.L. Perea
Attivo:<\/strong> L.J. Loser
Reginald:<\/strong> E.J. Wood
Gonslan:<\/strong> W.C. Green
Sesmond:<\/strong> C.G. Furer
Rudolphe:<\/strong> C.A. Campeau
Hoel:<\/strong> L.J. Busch
Geronimo:<\/strong> B. LeFevre
Favorito:<\/strong> T.B.T. Solon
Musicians, Chanters, Villagers.

Notes:<\/strong> Written exclusively for the St. Cecilians

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, Vol. 7, June 6, 1874, pp. 333-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play Title: Waiting for the Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> June 22, 1874
Director:<\/strong> Professor J. A. Lyons
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespians
Event:<\/strong> Commencement

Cast List<\/em>

Jasper Roseblade:<\/strong> C.A. Berdel
Jonathan Roseblade:<\/strong> E.J. McLaughlin
Claude Roseblade:<\/strong> C.J. Dodge
Humphrey Higson:<\/strong> R.W. Staley
Jonas Hundle:<\/strong> W.J. Clarke
Owen Hylton:<\/strong> W.W. Dodge
Blinkey Brown:<\/strong> D.E. Maloney
Squinty Smith:<\/strong> H.W. Walker
Lord Viscount Elmore:<\/strong> H.V.Hayes
Lord Chief Justice:<\/strong> H.V.Hayes
Lieutenant Florville:<\/strong> L.S.Hayes
Sir Henry Harrington:<\/strong> T.A. Dailey
Serjeant Stanley:<\/strong> T.A.Dailey
Grafston:<\/strong> E. McSweeny
Clerk of the Court:<\/strong> J. Christy
Sheriff:<\/strong> T. Grier
Foreman of the Jury:<\/strong> T.P. White
Attendant to the Chief Justice:<\/strong> W.T. Ball
Usher of the Court:<\/strong> W.T. Ball
Barristers, Jurymen, Policemen, Spectators, and Gamekeepers.

Notes:<\/strong> There were no less than 15 scene changes during the play.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, Vol. 7, July 4, 1874, p. 354.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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