A Banned Item.

The opening sketch was well conceived.' but, at least on the evening I saw it, was not particularly well carried out. Intended as a promise of better things to come, it lacked the gusto in its final chorus which should have made the audience sit up in eager anticipation. Stage business if it is to be effective, must be carefully rehearsed In detail and not left to the whim or inspiration of the performer as appeared to be the case, particularly in the antics of the professors.