Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-08
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The Brooklyn Dramatic Club Achieves
 an Artistic and Financial Success.
 The Brooklyn Dramatic club, which is connected with St Patrick's parish, | made its initial bow last evening at City hall, before an audience which filled every seat and occupied all the standing room in the old play house. The audi. ence was not only large but very gener- ous in it's applause, which showed that the entertainment was appreciated. Robert Emmet," the historic Irish drama, was the principal event of the evening. This was followed by a Imaginable afterpiece entitled, "A Chap ter of Accidents" The title role of the drama. Robert Emmett" was sus- tained by E. L; Maloney. His portrayal of the character was very good, and although slightly indlsposed last even ing, his Robert Emmet was gwen in a manner which surpassed ary of his pre- vious efforts. William Hetherington as Darby O'Gaf kept the house in roars He made the most of very funny part He was ably assisted by Miss Jennie V. Byron as Judy O'Dougherty. Their appearance on the stage was the signal for applause and laughter. The singing of Miss Byron was especially pleasing, the only fauM to be found being that I that she did not sing more. Miss Lizzie M. Sullivan as Sarah Curran performed difficult role in manner which speaks | well for the young lady. Her acting was very good, while her voice and makeup were just suited to the character. James Caldwell as O'Leary and J. NJ. Lynch as Dowdall, friends of Emmet, sustained their parts in an able manner. w. H. Delaney, as Sergeant Topfall, was good. Mir Delaney is one of the old amateur players of Waterbury and was perfectly at home on the stage. Frank Grimes acted the part of Kiernan, a traitor, satisfactorily. It is a difficult character to sustain to perfection but Mr Grimes made the most of it. James Murnane as Corporal Thomas performed his part well. Thomas J: Condon, the jailer, was on hand whenever his services were required as was Martin Brophy, Joseph Kennedy and John P. Luddy, as Lord Norbury, Baron George and Baron Daily. F. ! B. Probst as foreman of the jury gave his decision without hesitation. The members of St Thomas cadets performed the part of the soldiers and peasants and dld so ln manner which speaks we'll for the boys. They carried their new guns like veterans. The young ladies who helped swell the crowd of peasants are also deserving of praise. The characters of "A Chapter of Acci- dents were ably sustained by Margaret F. Mitchell, Minnie E. Cronan, Mary E. Kelly, James Caldwell Thomas Condon, J. M. Lynch and w. II. De.aney. The cahsthenic exercise, under the direction Of MISS Josie Flanagan, was one of the | most pleasing events of the evening. Twenty four small girls went through the l eXerclse In manner which denoted care ful study and training and reflects much credit on the little ones as we'll as their | instructor. The little Miss Calvin. daughter of J. F. Calvin, the manager, went through her part in manner that brought her rounds of applause. She is evidently a chip of the old block, The little Misses taking part in the calisthenic exercises were : Winnie Iyrrell' Emma kIlroe, kittie Flanagan, Jennie Lyons, kittie Conway, Daisy Lord, Mamie Calvin, Nellie Curley, Jen- nie Cronan, Sadie Cronan, Sarah King, Lizzie Carney, Jennie Murray, Mamie Reynolds, Mamie Bergan, Abbie Fitz- l gerald, Annie Johnson, Lizzie Johnson
 Josie O'Donnell, Katie Donahue, Rosie Maher, Katie Lawlor and Annie Kane. There was singing between the acts by Misses Coogan. Fitzgerald and Messrs Mulhall, Grimes, Dunn and Maher. Miss B. Coogan presided at the piano.
 The piano playing of Miss Cronan and
 Mir Murnane was also appreciated, and it can be truly said that these young people are musicians of considerable ability. The Rev Father Duggan was present and enjoyed the entertainment thoroughly, and why should he not |? The talent shown last evening was all from his parish and he is to be con- graduated on bringing it out in such an artistic manner. To J. F. Calvin be- longs much credit for the success of the affair. He labored indefatigably and was ably assisted by N. J. McEvoy, as stage manager. The entertainment will realize a handsome sum. which will be devoted to furnishing reading rooms. library and a gymnasium in St Patrick's parish.