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•Ostroot gets just a bit chesty about itAll the rollicking humor that is found in any George Kelly show was unearthed by theuniversity players when they presented the well-known playwright's comedy, "TorchBearers," late in the spring of last year.Mrs. J. Duro Pampinell i- tlze Mrs. P ampinelli, you know- gave Catherine Brandt herlast opportunity to appear in a university play, and she might well be remembered forthis role. The same can be said for Grace Eldridge as 1rs. Nelly Fell. Marthalene Tanneralso made her last bow in an entertaining characterization as Mrs. Paula Ritter. LelandCannon playing the part of her husband, Fred Ritter, was very satirical and very amusing.The whole play is a satire on amateur theatricals, which too often afford an opportunityfor this very thing. The first act of " T orch Bearers" is the final rehearsal of theplay within a play. Mrs. P aula Ritter plays her part with such zeal that her husbandswoons. In the second act, an unusual setting puts the ccTorch Bearer's" audience behindthe scenes for the actual performance of the amateur play. Following an atrocious performance,Mrs. Ritter returns to her home, which has been bedecked with flowers. Mr. Ri tterrevives and proceeds to give his opinion of amateur acting. Finally he convinces his wifethat her place is at home.The show positively, absolutely must go on, or so says 1\lrs. Pampinelli (Catherine Brandt) ... "'Was it the Derby you won, my dear,or just n raffle at a florists' convention ?"~······ *