Victoria University College Carnival, 1914
"Boadicea."
"Boadicea."
"Men nudge each other—thus—and say,
'This certainly is Shakespeare's son!'
And merry wags (of course in play),
Cry, 'Author!' when the piece is done.
In presenting the extravaganza "Boadicea," we wish to disclaim all intention of local, religious, or political satire. We hasten to assert that the Queen does not represent a phase of the Woman Suffrage movement, and we might look long before finding any trace of resemblance between mighty Caesar and Sir Joseph Ward (Bart ). We write of greater things. John Bull as a civilising force is easily the most active in the world, but when surveying his motives in this respect he is an inveterate optimist. If we read history aright there is little material difference between the colonising ethics of Pagan Rome and Christian England—and so our extravaganza.
Characters of the Play:
Prologue (John Bull).. .. .. Mr. A. B. Sievwright
Romans:
Caius Julius Cæsar.. .. .. Mr. H. M. Ewart
(Roman Commander)
Chief Deputy Assistant Augur.. .. .. Mr. C. W. Batten
(Attache to Cæsar)
Crassus .. .. .. Mr. L. A. Rogers
(Centurion and Ragtime Expert)
Chorus of Roman Soldiers.
Britons:
Boadicea.. .. .. Mr. L. P. Leary
(Queen of the Britons)
Chief Druid.. .. .. Mr. P. B. Broad
Llewellan .. .. .. Mr. A. P. Meldrum
(Boadicea's Lieutenant)
Druids: Kilty, Canute, and Hjprs Messrs. Seddon, Jowett, and Evans
Briton Children.. .. .. Misses Still, Gill, And Mellor
Chorus of Briton Men and Women.
Conductor.. .. .. Dr. Kington Fyffe, Mus. Bac.
Deputy Conductors.. .. .. Miss Clachan and Mr. Stainton
Leader of the Orchestra .. .. .. Miss Wells
Scenic Artist and Costumiere.. .. .. Mrs Hannah
Stage Manager.. .. .. Mr R. M. G. Butcher
The Victoria University College Students Association (Incorporated) desires to express its sincere thanks to all those ladies and gentlemen who have so willingly given valuable assistance in the various activities of the Carnival.