Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-04-27
THROUGH THE LINES,
One of the Best Attrs c ion tb;s
 SeaSor.

Members of Company D held she boards at the opera house Saturday evening, and appeared in the realistic war drame, Through the Lines," which vas undoubtedly ore Of the best plays given by amateurs that has been seen in Tucson.
 It's reception was highly appreciated. The audience present received the play with much enthusiasm, the perform ance being remarkably free from any bitches.
 The scenery and stage setting unde, the direction of Mir. ". G. Moore yus excellent. The set of tho first act wse a picture of the ideal southern l,cine. and the other scenery, together With the numerous mechanical effects 'aere in keeping with the general excellence of the production.
 Col. Prescott, the hero of the drama. was represented by Herbert Drachman, who gave q highly creditable rendition of the part. He acted ths character in robust, eoldierly manner and held the audience by his effective performance. Miss Myra Drachman created g very favorable impression by her portrayal of the part of Rachs, NcCreery. and dis. played quite remarkable dramatic power m the representation ot her fine character.
 Mr. Clifford Peubroke's strge experi- cfrnrufz ShAr-r he acted the parts Of Lieutenant Hayne (tbe spy(, and Thomas Henry Bean. the | war correspondent. Nothing could have been better than the dramatic action he threw into the defiant speeches of the "spy" in the court tmartial scene, while as Bean, the war correspondent, his commedy kept the audience simmering, | and gave evidence of versatility. Miss Mamie Hoff repro sented Susan McCreery, and 1t will not be too much to say that in acting the typical young southern girl she lacked DO element of perfect le sonitication. Her pleading with the maiden aunt was almost fault, less and captured her audience. Miss Rebecca Drachman as Euphe. mia McCreery, the maiden aunt. person ated her different parts with perfection and the ease, grace and dignity with which she maintained her difficult role of receiving the federal offic rs won for her many sincere commeudatione. Capt. Phliip CIn;zen made a hand some figure as United States General Commanding, and played his part with force und skill.
 Private Charles Blenman in the donble role of Judge Advocate and Sar- geant Fielding. played the judge 8dm r ably, and as Staff Surgeon was very effective.
 Faithful old Rufus was impersonat. ed by P'ivate Ed. Heaton. He played his part wei! as did also Lieut.. Emanuel DTachmar, who acted as Lieut.. Col. McPherson.
 TrumPetar Joaquin Legarra as Gen. eral Marsoo and Private Ed. Downer as Lieut.. Massen and Lieut.. D. l.. Hughes as Capt. Woodford did good work in their respective parts.
 All the other roles were well filled and Company ID" must ba cong-atulat- ed on their splendid success.
 There IS general desire on the part of citizens to have the play repeated. end 1t IS probable that the young actors will be given another show on the board.
 The first Ragimental Band under the leadership of Prof Balderas, rendered 7ome excellent music in front of the opera house.
 The Brownie song as sung by Hon. Tom Davis was one of the hits of the evening. He has a splendid voice and oroug4t cut the merits of the song to advantsgr.
 Miss Jessie Hughes presided at the piano and presided well.