to assist their imagination, and sylvan scenes to
illustrate their choicest workS. "Here the lonely
hearts are cherished while the clays
. are passing
by."
—The drama, "By Force of Impulse," given
by members of the Washington Literary Society
on Friday, 14th inst., was highly successful, and
was well received by the large audience present.
The young ladies and gentlemen who took part in
the play had studied their lines carefully, and few,
if any, slips were made as the play progressed.
The time of the drama was about the breaking
out of the Rebellion, and the play closed with
the surrender of Lee to Grant. The stage set
tings were remarkably fine,considering the amount
of space, and the scenery was excellent. The
rapid and complete changing of scenery was re
marked by all. The first act began with a scene
in the office of lawyer George IVashington Doller
clutch, and from that time until the close of the
play the crafty lawyer was a big favorite with the
audience. The delineation of the character by
George M. Downing was one of the best pieces of
acting ever given here, and worthy of a profession
al. The "Adrienne Towville" of Miss Foster was
an ideal creation, and provoked unstinted praise
from all. The acting of Miss Jones as "Hilda
Wallace," and Miss Clarke as ''Anastasia Mait
land,' was excellent ; the antique costumes of the
latter making a decided hit. For the gentlemen,
William P. Brew as "Reginald," was awarded
great praise, which his earnest and careful study of
the part merited. "Ralph Murdell," in the hands
of J. D. Hunter, was a typical villain. Charles
M. Kessler and W. H. Walker as "Col.
Morrell" and "Henry Towville," respectiVely,
were good, as also were Geo. Demming as "Mor
ris Maitland," and Allen and Sun ley as the two
dudes, but it remained for Birdie Hawk, as the ser
vant "Coriolinus," to make the " hit" of the
evening. From the moment "Coriolinus" came
on the stage until he had collapsed at the end of the
play, the audience was kept in a roar of laughter.
Hawk's "get-up" was immense, especially the red
necktie. The success of the play was mainly clue
to the untiring efforts of S. Price Jackson, whose
time and studies were sacrificed for the play.
Thanks are also due E. H. Davis and Johnny Hun.
ter, who assisted as prompters on the stage. The
critics at rehearsals were Prof. and Miss Jackson,
and Miss McElwain. The W. L. S. is under obli
gations to the orchestra, which, under the leader
ship of Frank Atherton, rendered excellent music.
'So—John F. Hickman has been appoidted di
rector of the Ohio Experimental Station.
THE FRE
E LANCE.
Our last issue contained no personal depart
ment, owing to the late arrival of its editor.
'7B-0. I.Z. Hamilton is a prosperous real estate
agent in Abilene, Kansas,
'B9—N. E. Wilson, now a student in Maine
State College, was among us recently,
—James Foster, formerly of 'B7,.has re enter
ed college and joined the class of 'B9.
'B6-Harry B. McDonnell, of Baltimore, gradu
ated at the Baltimore Medical College last month.
—President Atherton Spent the larger portion
of April in Paris, At present he is in London,
from where he will go to St. Petersburg.
—Miss Julia E. Gorsline, instructor in music,
is recovering from a severe illness. She is still
confined to her room.
'9l—H. V. Holmes clic' not re!urn to college
this term, and is keeping books for the Cambric.
Iron Company, Birmingham, Pa.
'8,5-1/ C. Jackson has written to TiE FREE
LANCE words of commendation, and expresses a
lively interest in our welfare,
—The "Alumni Record" is completed up to
'33 only. Acting on the suggestions of others
we begin with this issue class histories„starting
with '33.
'B7—W. L. Barclay graclaateri at the Williams
port Commercial College, on the last of April,
carrying off the honors of •his class. He is at
present acting as stenographer in his 'father's
office.
H. White, who was compelled by sick
ness to leave college last term, has improved in
health considerably, but will not return this col•
lege year. Harry was popular, and '9l especially
hopes for his return in September.
—Dr. James Calder, former President of P. S.
C., has resigned the pastorate of his Harrisburg
church, to give his attention to the developing of
a new college enterprise in New York. The in
stitution is to be known as Keuka College and
Assembly.
—H. W. Morrow, of Wilmington, Delaware,
a former Student of P. S. C., has had a device
for locking trunks patented. The device consists
in locking the trunk or valise in five or six places
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