Life, 1925-06-04 · page 41 of 44
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This page shows Act III-IV of a satirical play mocking elite university culture and social pretensions. The dialogue depicts two female students discussing peers' academic and romantic pursuits with affected indifference—Miss Gordon reads continuously to signal disinterest, while they discuss a student named "Palsy" (a toe dancer attending multiple universities) and a missing male named "Chub Holt." The humor lies in absurdist situations: Act IV's boat race occurs in a room with a private bath where water never runs, forcing spectators home without witnessing anything. Coach Poison instructs crews to don life belts despite no water appearing—the satire targets institutional incompetence and the gap between elaborate preparations and actual outcomes. The accompanying advertisements (Great Lakes cruises, Albright toothbrush) are period travel/consumer promotions unrelated to the play's satirical content.
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39 The Gelska Cup (Continued from page 16) Miss Jarre Who is this Palsy that all the boys are so wild about? Miss Gorpon Don't you know her? The toe dancer? She has graduated from both these universities more times than I can think of without making a fool of my- self, and now she is trying to make Phi Beta through her art. Miss Jarre Have you seen anything of “Chub” Holt? Miss Gorpon No. Miss Jarre Do you suppose this Palsy has seen anything of him? Miss Gorpon (Starts a new book.) Whom she has seen and the reverse makes no difference to me, (Begins another new book.) Miss Jarre (Removes her life belt.) I don’t suppose there is a chance for a game of bridge with only us three. Miss Gorvon Three! We're only two. Miss Jarre (Looks around the room.) Well! (She has realized that they were one all the time. The room now impression that the other girl twas not there to begin with.) Enp or Act III Act IV The scene of the big annual boat race. Nore: The Gelska-Wrecking boat race is akeays held in a room with a private hath and the town is so crude that in nine cases out of ten the water is not running, so that the crowd has to go home not only without seeing the race, but also without having the bath, This is perhaps what keeps the play what it is. At rise of curtain, both crews are in their shells, waiting for the water to be turned on, The students and towns- men are sitting on the edge, expecting something to happen, but not very hope- ful. Even the soap has not shown up. Coach Poison is giving final instructions to his crew. Coacu Poison Men, get to your stations and put on your life belts!’ There is no telling when the water will run. (Continued on next page) rite A sight-seeing De Luxe trip of over 20) miles on Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Claire, Erie and Georgian Bay (30,000 Islands)—stopping at all points of inter- est—historic Mackinac Island, the quaint Canadianvillage of Parry Sound, Detroit, beim with a full day at Buffalo be fara Falls)—a chance to gaze in ler at the world’s Greatest Cataract. The Great Oil-Burning White Liners North American an2 South American ice similar to that of an ocean voyage, with all the comforts and luxuries of an wnrenade and Sun Decks of unusual width; large Grand Salon; commodious Lounge ‘on Observation Deck. Every opportunity for rest and relaxation. Staterooms and all outside rooms with windows or port-holes. Excellent meals daintily served. Fer amusements there are Deck Games, Entertainments, Music and Dancing—something doing all the time, and a social hostess to get you acquainted. Semi-Weekly Sailing from Chicago, Buffalo, Detroit, Cleveland & Return Tickets bearing rail routing between Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and ‘Buffalo welll be hon: ored for transit upon additional paymen Call or write for Pamphlet at any Rallway Ticket ‘ourist Agency or Chicago, Dalth & Georgian Bay Transit ar W.H. BLACK, G.P.A. W. E. BROWN, 110W. Adams St. Chicago, IIL 13 S. Divides Se afaie . ALBRIGAT where TOOTA BROSA ie A PRODUCT OF , RUBBERSET CO. NIN) ase “"35¢ 25¢ For ALL-BRIGHT TEETH BUY IT IN THE RED BOX comicbooks.com