"BRANGLEBRINK."

The Hasty Pudding play, "Branglebrink," is unquestionably a great success. Twice performed at Copley Hall last Saturday, it was very favorably received both times, and almost every number was enthusiastically encored. The excellent work of the principals and chorus was the result of long and careful training. There was no perceptible hitch or loss of lines during the performance.

Branglebrink is a good piece of construction. With the exception of the tramp disguise, which is reminiscent of Erminie, its originality is praiseworthy. The openings and finales of the acts, the most important feature in the construction of a comic opera, are especially good. The duet ending of act second, which relieves the dragging in of the chorus in the other two acts, is effective. The libretto throughout is decidedly clever. Especially funny are the tramp song, "Jimmy Jinks," and the "Typical Topical Song." If the text is good, the music is fully worthy of it. As usual it is light and pretty. It is hard to say which numbers are the best, but those which received most applause were the duet between Mirabelle and Tatter and the final chorus in the first act, the opening chorus in the second act, and the monk's song in the last act.

The cast is good throughout. E. G. Knoblauch '96 takes the part of Princess Mirabelle very effectively. As he designed the costumes and scenery and wrote several of the songs, a good part of the success of the play is due to him. H. Schurz '97, as Robert of Alles shows exceptional dramatic talent. He is at his best in the burlesque specialty on the Prisoner of Zenda. A. H. Parker '97, as Tatter de Malion, the disguised king, also deserves a great deal of credit.

As usual the specialties are the funniest feature of the play. "The Prisoner of Sunday," an absurd burlesque on the Prisoner of Zenda, by Schurz and Knoblauch, is the cleverest. The X-ray specialty by M. E Stone, Jr., '97 and H. A. Curtis '96 is very funny, and the Tyrolean dance by F. S. Hoppin '96 and H. B. Fenno '97 is both graceful and picturesque.

The complete cast follows: Bishop Christian, E. V. Frothingham '96. A prelate with a self-adjusting conscience. Princess Mirabelle, E. G. Knoblauch '96.

A young lady who has lost her heart. Robert of Alles, H. Schurz '97.

The gentleman who found the heart. Dan de Lion, L. B. Valentine '97. In search of the lost heart and incidentally the accompanying fortune. Tatter de Malion, A. H. Parker '97.

The king in disguise, in trouble and in love. Brother John, H. W. Howe '97.

Unfortunately a monk; he would have made a good fellow. Baron of Fundz, F. G. Shaw '97.

A friend in need and indeed. Io Penn, E. M. Hurley '96.

The chaperone, a mere matter of form. Rococo, J. C. Hunt '96.

A reliable servant in spite of his name.

Chorus.- Girls: C. N. Bliss '97, J. A. Carpenter '97, D. Cheever '97, H. B. Fenno '97, N. P. Hallowell, '97, F. S. Hoppin, Jr., '96, W. McKittrick '96, R. G. Morse '96, E. L. Rantoul '97, C. C. Rumril '97, R. G. Wadsworth '96. Men: H. A. Curtis '96, R. Duff '96, F. Duffield '96, E. H. Fennessey '96, R. K. Fox '96, J. J. Hayes, Jr., '96, T. Motley, Jr., '96, G. L. Paine '96, H. R. Storrs '96, A. F. Street '97, J. M. Sturgis '96, G. L. Wrenn '96.

Soldiers and Heralds-C. Barret '96, C. L. Bremer '97, P. H. Clark '96, R. H. Stevenson, Jr., '97, R. C. Storey '96.

The patronesses for the Boston performances are: Mrs. C. W. Amory, Mrs. William F. Apthorp, Mrs. Boylston A. Beal, Mrs. Richard Codman, Mrs. Henry R. Dalton, Mrs. Charles Fairchild, Mrs. J. Murray Forbes, Mrs. Augustus P. Gardner, Mrs. Edward S. Grew, Mrs. Norwood P. Hallowell, Mrs. James R. Hooper, Mrs. Arthur Hunnewell, Mrs. George von L. Meyer, Mrs. Thomas Motley, Mrs. George Peabody, Mrs. Charles Perkins, Mrs. Charles Sargent, Mrs. Herbert M. Sears, Mrs. Robert H. Stevenson, Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer, Mrs. Oliver F. Wadsworth, Mrs. Frank Wells, Mrs. Alexander Whiteside, Mrs. Thomas B. Williams.