Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1906 — FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. [ARTICLE]

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date, a burlesque arrangement of Shakespeare’s great comedy, will be presented by the Senior Class of the high school next Wednesday evening, March 28, at Ellis’ Opera house. The play is very popular and has won favor wherever presented. It is very well arranged for a high school play and one’s interest is aroused from beginning to end. The characters are to be aotsd entirely by members of the olass and as they have been preparing for several weeks it promises to be the bit of the season. Following is cast of characters: Duke of Venice -».Lillo Banter Autonio, a senior and captain of football team Guv Gerber Bassanio. hia friend Frank Hardman Gratiano, bis friend Herman Tutetir Shylock, a wealthy gambler ...Gaylord McFarland Tubal, hia friend ...Percy Hauter Launcelot Gobbi, Shylock’a aervant Owen Horner Policeman Dave Low Professor, X-ray expert Tom Willey Portia, a rich heiress Cora Dexter Nerissa, her friend s Mary Adams Polly. Portia's maid ...Cecelia Hollingsworth Miss Threedice, a teacher Grace Warren Jessica, ■Jbylock’s ward... Florence Marshall Antonio's mother Lizzie Reiddie Mrs. Gibbs, Launcelott’s mother Ethel Crialer