Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1918 — SENIOR CLASS PLAY. [ARTICLE]

SENIOR CLASS PLAY.

The Senior Class of 1918 of Rensselaer high school will present a farce, “A Strenuous Life” at the Gaiety Theatre Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th at 8:00 p. m. CAST OF CHARACTERS. Tom Harrington, foot ball captain Paul Beam Reginald Black, his chum .... Harry McColly Byron Harrington, father of son Jackson Freeland James Roberts, a Freshman . . Jay Deßoth William Ernest James, a new professor from Stanford George Hoover Dan Davenport, from the hills Leonard Gourjey Professor Magee, director of the “Gyih” Laurence McLain Nugata, “good, honest, intelligent Japanses school girl” Elizabeth Witham Dawley, a collector t Paul Brusnahan Ifirs. Wiggins, the landlady ... Opal Robinson Marian Davenant ....’ Bernice Long Ruth Thornton, Mrs. Wiggins’ Aiece Thelma Martindale Dulice Harrington, Tom’s sister from high school Elizabeth King Widow Maguire, the widow ... Faustine West SYNOYSIS Tom Harrington, a foot ball captain in the University of California, has been reprimanded by the faculty for neglecting his studies and “cubting classes.” At this critical point of his school troubles, he receives a telegram from bis father, Brown Harrington, stating that he and Dulcu, Tom’s sister, will make Tom a visit. Tom is nearly at the point of despair when Reginald Black, Tom’s chum finally devises a plan by which they disguise James Roberts, a Freshman, as Professor James, of the _ University, who recommends Tom highly to his father. In the midst of this corn* plication the real Professor James arrives and one embarassing situation follow? another. - Finally the situation clears and Tom is forgiven by his father. The play promises to be one of the best ever presented by the school. The characters have been well chosen and have worked hard and faithful. Don’t miss this play, for it will be well forth your money and will make you forget your troubles and enjoy a good laugh. All seats only 25c.