The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-06-19
THE FORREST CLUB.
IN THE COLLEEN RAwN,

! The Colleen BaWn. This was thu
irst appearances of the club in Keno
sha; notwithstanding. such had beer
the expectations raised that they wer.
, greeted both nights with large and on
thusiastic houses. And we think tina,
we are only carrying out the judgment
of the audiences in saying that these
expectations were in no wise disap
pointed. Indeed we know that thu
-lpeople Of KenOsha were pleased !" by q
large majority. We cannot leave
; this subject without saying a few
words Of the individual power display
ed by the members Of the troupe.
4 The play was one well fitted for
bringing out the prominent actors.
There is no specimen OF character that
is so susceptible of individualism, and
none which is subject to so various in
terpretations as that of the Irish. The
play which the Forrest Club rendered
is generally considered one of the fin
est pictures OF Irish life ever written.
The character of Myles Ma Coppa-
leen is the most prominent, and was
taken by Mr.. Dan Fitzpatrick in way
that won the approval of the quieter.
and the yociferous applause OF the
noisier part of the audience. His in.
|imitable manner, Joined to thorough
appreciation Of the character gave d
grace to the role, that it otherwise
would not have had. Not the least Of
his performances were the rollickinp
songs, which so completely captivated
his hearers. He was encored again
and again, and will be long remember
ed in Kenosha by many who are now
his friends. The character Of Danny
Mann taken in this instance by Mr..
George w. Cory, was next in point of
excellence. The superior action of
this part was lived up to by the actor
in way that would have done credit
to a much older and more experienced
hand. The death of Danny was repre-
sented with more than the usual truth
by the artist to whom it belonged.
Another part that deserves especial
notice was that of the lawyer Corrigan,
which was taken by Mr.. Charles Pad
dock. 1t was simply perfect. Mr..
Thomas Corwin as Father Tom was
in drst-rate condition, and did his part
faithfully. Messrs. Louis Spencer and
Gus. Fischer as "rale foine Irish gin
tlemin could not have been excelled.
Messrs. Stewart Cory. Edward Abbott
and Larry Edwards were excellent in
their parts.
The choice for the lady characters of
this play reflects credit on the dramat-
lie manager. Miss Maud Whitney as
Ely OConner showed much dramatic
talent. She also made very fine APP
pearance on the stage, her slight form
and beautiful face eminently fitting
her for the part she took. In the oath
scene and in the last act, she acted adj
mirably. She was without doubt the
great attraction of the play. Miss Ida
Price acted the part of Miss Annie
Chute. She has delineated the char
|acter somewhat differently from any
actress we have seen, and quite orig
inally; we think also that she has i'm
proved itIin some respects, although it
wants the pathos that is generally Civ
Ell to it. Her wardrobe displayed some
elegant material and she several times
took the house by storm. Miss Nav
Reid as Sheelah was worthy of much
commentator, her acting in some
places being quite her own, and show
ing throughout a formation forfuture
dramatic power. 9a
Mrs. E. M. Durfee, (Mrs Cregan) is
well known to our citizens, and she
was greeted with applause on every
occasion. In particular her singing of
:" Kathleen Mayourneen was very
taking, and she was loudly applauded
both nights. Her acting showed more
force and diversity than that of either
of the younger ladies; her experience
also has given her command over her
part that made itself felt. In noticing
the various performers, we must NOT
/ forget the orchestra which added not
I q little to the nights enjoyment The
j Club have announced their determine
\ ton to present "Pique" to "a Kenosha
audience shortly. We extend to +bop,