Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-30
THINGS DRAMATIC.

Pauline Hall, who was advertised as the star i'd her new success, .'Dorcas," came here yesterday and played at matinee and night to large houses. The people who composed both audiences were in intelli- gence above the average that greet the passing show.
 'tDorcas" is a success if any opefatic comedy of modern creation is, for the en- tire company is composed of high class artists of reputation and ability. A stronger cast is seldom seen in the sonth, and certain it is that nothing this season has equalled 1t. f1
 The audiences which greeted 'tDorcas' yesterday at matinee and last night fully appreciated the manner in which the play was presented, for besides numerous rounds of applause during each act curtain calls had to be answered.
 The plot lies in the tact that Lord Lam. bourne is desirous of making match be- tween his sister, Honoria, and Lord Beau regard. After her father dies Lady Honoria goes to England to study the character of Lord Beauregard. In striking coinci- denee he happens upon the adoption of the same plan, and is engaged as Master Roland, Lambourne's secretary.
 Lady Honoria is disguised as peddler. Through luck the chance is presented for her to take the place of Dorcas, who is the newly married wife Of an innkeepsr and with whom Lord Lambourne Is smitten. While disguised as Dorcas, Lord Beaure- gard falls in love with her and she ill turn with him. storm comes up and Lady Lambourne makes Dorcas sleep with her.
 The next act sets everything right. Miss Hall in her new success is certainly splendid and is deserving of every particle of praise she has ever received. As the star in "Dorcas'' she is good, and her place would be hard to fill.
 With her Miss Hall has Miss Jeanette St. Henry, who plays the part of Lady Lampourne. h this part she is great, and her talents as an actress are brought out to an extent that surprised many critics. While she may not be Miss Halls equal in the part of Dorcas, she is her equal as vocalist.
 Miss Kate Davis, as Lady Lambourne's nurse and companion, made fun for the audience in her quaint expressions and the many blunders she made in trying to place expressions of which she didn't know much. As an old, uDeducated nurse she was splendid.
 Of course, much was expected of Will fam Frederick, whose past record as basso with the lamented Emma Abbott won him an enviable reputation. Nor was the ex- pectant audience deceived. His is a mag nifcent voice, and it rang out loud aud clear and as pure as bell on q frosty morn. MT. Broderick Is also capable actor, and as such deserves all the praise bestowed upon him. tG1 s
 J. Aldrich Libbey also shared honors in the role of Beauregard, the disguised. He, too, has a fine voice and is capable actor. s9
 As droll country innkeeper Charles H. Bradshaw was bowling success. His was peculiar role, but he was equal to the emergency, and well he acted the part.
 MT. Downing Clark and the others in the cast were very good and as whole the company is without flaw. ,ga ifiaga4 s3
 Much credit is due Mr.. Max Hirschfeld, the musical director, who arranged all the numbers and who, by bis skill in so doing, hasadded greatly to the charm of the per formance. Mir. Hirschfeld, though yeta comparatively young man, has made fine record as musical director, and bids fair to climb high on the ladder of musical ia fff6e ea 9r4 rnfT.z serss