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MEMBERS OF TUB CHE1GHTON DRAMATIC CHICLE IN TUB PLAY
"HEIR-AT-LAW. " ACT II. SCENB III " 'AND THIUCB AGAIN TO MAKB UP NINE. * Shakes-
peart " 'HEM. " Photo by Hoyn.
Creigliton Uniyersity
Dramatic Cicrle
Dramatic exhibitions by students are
duHirvcdly regarded as of admirable training
value. Not only do they furnish ontortalu-
tnunt , but they glvo the participants a deeper
. insight Into the nature of dramatic literature ,
they afford practice In elocution , Interpreta
tion , Impersonation and public speaking , and
at the same time make the young gentlemen
moro versatile , polished and solf-rcllant In
their intercourse with men. With this end
lu view the Crelghton Dramatic circle was
organized.
That dramatics have flourished with
splendid rcsultu at Crolghtan university Is
evident from n list of some of tun excellent
plays enacted by the students , and from the
ability and versatility of such as have
participated In them. "Tho Critic , " "Elma , "
"Guy Mauncrlng , " "Merchant of Venice , "
"Hip Van Winkle , " "Tho IIolr-at-Law , "
are a few of those produced In the last few
years ,
Bvor since the Crolghton Oratorical as-
ooclatlon was admitted Into the Nebraska
Intercollegiate Oratorical association quite a
number of the members of this debating
society have sot themselves vigorously to
work In preparation for the state Intercol
legiate contest In oratory. At present , there
fore , the Interest In oratory and In things
that pertain to public speaking has Increased
to genuine ardor , and the revered president
of the university , Hov. M. P. Dowllng , S. J. ,
whoso unwonted oratorical abilities are well
known In various cities of the union , has
kindly and strenuously encouraged their
efforts. To acquire skill In declamation ,
Interpretation and dramatic action some of
the more ambitious young orators now moro
ardently than over anxiously devote them
selves to the diligent and scientific rehearsal
of dramas , under the direction of experienced
Instructors and critics , and are wont to
rcgalo the public with the result of their
earnest study In this lino. What with ex
cellent hltitrlonlc talent on their part , an
enthusiastic spirit and admirable facilities
lu the way of a lane hall , with all modern
appliances In regara' to electricity and ap
propriate stage-setting , together with able
management , Instruction and encouragement ,
they feel thoroughly confident of their
powers to appear with extraordinary credit
and to bo on a par with , If not superior , to
any other amateur organization of players In
the city.
OfllctTN of Hie Socli-iy.
The following 11 ro the olllcers of the
Crelghton Dramatic circle for the present
year :
PruHldont Mr. Daniel J. Hurley
Vice President Mr. David A. Murphy
Secretary Mr. Matthew 1 . aieiiHon
Treasurer Mr. Michael J. O'Horn
IiiiHlne.su Manager Mr. Paul L. Martin
HttiKO Manager Mr. Guy V. Kuruy
Property Mai Mr. James 13. "Woodward
Instructor..Prof. Charles 1 < \ WolkliiK. S. J.
Crltlo..Prof. FltzQeorgo Dlunecn , a. J.
On hist Wednesday evening , December 13 ,
Hfimo of the members had occasion to Jem-
nifitrato their acting and elocutionary capa
bilities , and that they proved them sue-
ccfstully Is evident from the eclat with
which they enacted "Tho Holr-at-Luw"
that night. A largo and appreciative uudl-
once vigorously applauded the young Thes
pians. The principal character of the cast
was Dr. Pangloss , Imporfcoimted by D ,
Hurley , who "bare lila blushing honors thick
upon him. " This pedantic tutor , LL. D ,
and A. S. S , , whoeo fund of classic quota
tions Is unlimited , Is a most facetious In
dividual , such as in the hands of n skilled
artist likeNr. . Hurley could not fall to win
the good graces and applause of the audi
ence. Mr. Hurley Is president of the dru-
inatlo circle , and Is well known In
pmaba as a young gentleman of great
versatility In the dramatic line , and has
appeared on various occasions In the city
as elocutionist , actor and manager of
theatrical entertainments. Ho halls from
Boston , but has had his abode In Omaha
for several years. Bven when a youngster
In the aesthete eastern city ho played Im
portant parts In "Hosedalo" and "A Cele
brated Case , " whilst in this city ho has
taken leading roles in "Tho Shamrock and
Hose , " "Handy Andy , " "Tho Child Heroine , "
"Hip Van Winkle , " etc.
Matt Gleason , David Murphy , Guy Furay ,
Paul Martin and Andrew Flynn , all young
men of unwonted powers , appeared In en
tirely different characters , which set cno
another off to remarkable advantage. Mr.
Gleason portrayed the uneasiness of n ,
chandler who was raised to the peerage
chafing under the rules of pollto society. Mr.
Murphy represented the polish and affected
gentility of London's elite. Mr. Furay
acted a reckless youth whom fortune sud
denly embraces , Mr. Martin , a straightfor
ward , manly countryman ; Mr. Flynn , an
old faithful Celtic servant ; Master Clement
Leo captivated all by the naturalness and
perfect Interpretation of the part of an In
nocent little rustic. Mr. O'Horn , J. Wood
ward and E. Leary played their dignified
parts with remarkable skill.
lU-NiiltN Arc Satisfactory.
The costumes employed were splendid and
historically correct. The costumer had
exerted his utmost to deck out the
lords In duo grandeur , and the rus
tics In duo simplicity , and even granted
his services to "make up" the faces of the
actors.
The members of the Crelghton Dramatic
circle are proud of their record and espo-
DOHMEH ( O'Hern ) ZEKIEL ( Martin ) JEREMY ( Lee )
HEIR-AT-LAW , " ACT III , SCENE II "THINK WHERE YOU ARE , ZEKIEL ; THERE'S MASTER. "
clully of this last performance of theirs , and
have assured hopes of their association "liv
ing , nourishing and Increasing. "
The performance was not only an artistic
success , but also financially satisfactory , and
iho results from the sale of tickets insure
placing the library on a sound and firm
basis. The 1'avor with which the play was
received promises to stimulate the students
to renewed efforts In the same line , and
productions of standard authors will doubt
less bo given from time to time in the
future with the same care , both In elocu
tionary and st'aging details.
Jewish Quarter
In New York City
One of the most Interesting sections of
New York city , relates the Herald , is that
known as the Jewish quarter , for here one
sees planted right in the heart of the city
a people of foreign birth , instinct , education
and religion , a people hitherto little influ
enced by environment , and whoso plctur-
osquencss of dally life It would bo difficult
to surpass. The Jewish quarter comprises
that part of the city lying east of the Bow
ery and between Houston street and East
Broadway a district which is more densely
populated than any other territory of like
slzo lu the world.
The first thing that impresses a visitor to
this district is the prevalence of Hebrew
signs , 75 per cent of all signs on shop
fronts being written in that language. Not
long ago it was almost an impossibility to
get an English newspaper in the Jewish
quarter. There are several dally and evenIng -
Ing newspapers printed In Hebrew.
The Hebrews of the ghetto speak a jargon
called Yiddish. It Is a mixture mostly of
German and English words , the latter Ger
manized , so that if one speaks German bo
can In a short time learn to read and speak
Yiddish , for while the Hebrew signs and pa
pers are printed In Hebrew characters , the
context ia German in form.
A moro picturesque sight one cannot find
than that presented in the Jewish quarter
on Friday , the Jewish Saturday. It is mar
ket time , and every one is out making a
day's purchase. Hundreds of peddlers , with
and without pushcarts , swarm about the
streets and sidewalks , selling- all kinds of
wares , from collar buttons to second-hand
clothing. Even stoves and crockery are
peddled hero. Children with baskets slung
from thelf shoulders peddle small wares.
Trade Is not absolutely In the bands of
the men. either , for fully one- half of the
peddlers are women.
On.a market day one may find In the
stree'ts Hebrews from all quarters of the
globe Lithuanians , Slavs , Roumanians , Po-
landers , etc. many wearing their native
costumes , the men with military boots and
Russian coats and the women with charac
teristic headgear and raiment.
It is only when one sees these poor He-
br.ews in their home life that one begins to
realize their good qualities as citizens. Here
one sece what la so often lacking In Amer
ican homes respect for elders. The Israelite
boy and girl are brought up strictly.
Obedience Is the first lesson they learn , and
respect and love for one's ciders are Incul
cated. The Israelites are essentially a home-
loving people , and no matter how poor the
abode or how frugal the meal , cheerfulness
and hopefulness are ever-present guests.
In a thickly populated territory such ae
tin Jewish quarter there is apt to be over
crowding. A rtar view of a row of tene
ments in the ghetto gives one an Idea of
the crowded conditions obtaining. Rents
ranga from $4 to $15 a month. Most of the
house ] ara largo "doublo decker" tene-
monta , containing from sixteen to thirty-two
families , each family having from tbreo to
four small rooms.
There are comparatively few houses in
thl i Jewish quarter where the hallways are
not clean and well lighted by day and
CHBIQIITON UNIVERSITY DRAMATIC CIRCLE CHARACTERS IN "HEIR-AT-LAW" Photo by Heyn.
night. This is due to the tireless efforts
ol tha health department. It Is only when
ono enters the rooms cf the tenement dwell
ers that ono flnda marked violations of all
sanitary rules.
Ordinarily n Hebrew family is large , and
the Income of its head small. Hence ae
soon as the children are grown up and have
had a certain amount of schooling they are
compelled to seek employment. Ono only
needs to stand between 7 and 8 o'clock In
tha morning at some east side Bowery cor
ner to see the vast hordes of workers who
emerge from this district.
These people are not without their enjoy
ments. The young have their evening danc
ing schools and the Jewish theaters are well
patronized at prices just one-quarter of
what the majority of New York theatergoer
pay.
pay.One
One of the most Interesting features of
Jewish life In this modern ghetto is the
strict ndherenco to ancient customs. No
where in America can ono find moro places
of worship to the square mile than in the
Jewish quarter. It is not unusual to find a
congregation occupying a floor in a sweat
shop building or over a store. Often it Is
a single room in a rear tenement. As a
rule the only furniture is an altar and rows
o ( high-backed pine seats without cushions.
The rabbi of the congregation Is often a
day worker , who in his spare moments
studios tha scriptures and expounds them
on Sunday.
As soon as a boy is able to go about alone
he is sent to a Jewish school , where a rabbi
or teacher undertakes his training In the
Hebrew language. The hours In these
Jewish day schools are from 7 to 8:30 : o'clock
a. m. and from 3:30 : to 6 o'clock p. m. , thus
enabling the scholars to avail themselves
of the Instruction in English In public
schools.
In Now York City It would bo difficult
to flnd a cleaner people than the Hebrews.
In tha Jewish quarter one may have a
plain or a Turkish bath , which costs from
5 centa to 25 cents. Ono can rarely walk
a block without finding a bathhouse.
Perhaps no district of any city con boast
of eo many "hospitals , " where "thrown-
away things" are rehabilitated and put into
condition for further use. Hero flourish
dealora in second-hand clothing , who buyer
( or a mere trifle the city's cast-off cloth
ing and who then clean , dye , rellne and re-
trim the old garments until they appear
aa now. Tons of such clothing are annu
ally sold In this district , and often it la
shipped to the southern states by the car
load.
Shoea cast o OH useless are resoled and
roheeled and offered for sale at prices
within the reach of the poor. The collectIng -
Ing , sorting , storing , repairing and selling
of old hats , umbrellas and furniture aio
separata industries , typical of the east side
which glvo employment to many persons.
On the Bowery are many old curiosity
shcpj , where hours may bo spent In lookIng -
Ing at odd collections of curios firearms
swords , clocks , watches , opera glasses , oil
paintings , antlquo furniture , old gold and
sliver plate , rare coins , books , etc.
Technically Described
Chicago Tribune : "Now , sir. " the lawyer
I wont you to
explain the exact man-
ilch the defendant's
dog made that
bite In your hand. "
sir , " said the dentist who bun
t suit for damages. "I had done n th-
-n to the animal. I had not even tried to
pat him on the head. I had just entered the .
gate and was about to
walk up the front
steps of the house , when this man's dog
came at me. seized'ray hand
, and Inflicted a
severe bite , the Incisors and lef uppe ?
bicuspid merely breaking the skin and ? ho
cuspid penetrating the hand to a depth of
half an inch , thereby
wholly disabling me '