5. Recitation, "The Cross of Red." Words (published in "The Times"
newspaper) by Mr. Fortescue of Merivale School. Reciter, Forrester.
6. The Trial Scene from "The Merchant of Venice," by William
Shakespeare. Dramatis Personae as follows:
Shylock. Thwaites.
The Duke. Pegram.
Antonio. Saunders.
Bassanio. Preston.
Gratiano. Percy Minor.
Salerio. Travers Minor.
Nerissa. Percy Minimus.
Portia. Williams.
Magnificoes.
Tudor, Forbes Minimus, Hastings, and five others.
Scene: Venice. A Court of Justice.
N.B.--The scene will conclude with the exit of Shylock.
_An Interval of Ten Minutes._