Theatre: Bishop & Gag

You've dealt a lovely maid

A blow that is injurious.

A dirty trick was played

And France is simply furious!

—Of Thee I Sing.

Not France, but sententious Protestant Episcopal Bishop William Thomas Manning of New York was furious last week. He had been to see one of the most amusing two acts of musical insanity current on Broadway, Of Thee I Sing. An early scene in the play represented the campaign headquarters of Mr. Wintergreen, candidate for the U. S. Presidency. When he jilted the winner...

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