Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
THE SACRED HEART DRAMA.
Y M. C. |. Present Capt Jack, the Irish
Outlaw" Before a Large Audience.

A crowd that densely packed the hall of
the Young Mems Catholic Lyceum Of the
Sacred Heart Church was entertained for
two full hours Thursday evening, with the
presentation of Captain Jack, the Irish
outlaw" by the St. Thomas Dramatic
Club. So large was the attendance that
the aisles were filled with seats by de-
lighted listeners. 1t was typical st. Pat
rick's night, and the young artists ac-
quilted themselves with great and crafty
ing distinction. 1t was really, in point of
scenery and specialtieS, worthy Of the pro-
fessional stage. The many features Which
were given to the program made great
success. The scenery was not only eff
fectiye, but magnificently painted, and
there were several different sets.
The dramatic company was Tar above
the usual class Of dramatic people found IN
such productions, while the specialties
with which the piece abounded were more
than ordinary. The local incidents and
characters were Immediately recognized,
and received most favorable attention. The
young men of the society had gone With
out their own circle and secured the as
sistance OF several young ladies of the
church who were not only young, shapely
and pretty, but who knew how 10 act.
p. r. Drohan, as Captain Gordon, APP
peared the finished and experienced actor
he is, and his work was most artistic.
Mark o. Carroll made tan villain, and
the manner in which he committed his
NllldlIleS
the course of true love was so realistic
that the audience cordially hated him, al
though they forgot their enmity after
wards and congratulated him.
Miss Winnie Cooney, as Nellie Shannon,
the captains daughter, made winsome
and demure girl, and the naivete and piq-
nancy with which she bashfualy returned
her admirers love revealed great skill
and ability, which will win her further
laurels. Miss Klttie Nancy, as the serv-
ant, in her trim white cap and apron, with
har 70 fA
with the audience, and the coquetush
sweeps of her dress In departing from her
master, were very effective. Miss K. X.
Nancy did excellent work, and the other
actors of the evening, who established for
themselves regulations as truthful artists,
deserve praise. The cast of characters
was as follows:
Capt Ed Gordon. ...... Mr.. P. T.. Drohan
(Of her majesty's soldiers)
Squire Shannon. Mr.. M; 0, Carroll
John Driscoll ...........M Mr.. G. f. McCarty
Captain Jack9
Barney Donovan. $50. 49,. MIR. P. 7. Gavin
GA sprig of ould sod
Teddy Burke ........... Mr.. +. j. Carberry
CThe informer.)
Tim Burns, a servant,....Mr. p. =. Barker
Lieut. Rodgers. ............. Mr.. Ed. Barker
Aline DriscoII ......,.... Miss M, %. -O'Neil
Johns sister)
Nellie Shannon. .......Miss w. r. Cooney
Crhe squire's daughter)
Kate Kelley. ..............SM Miss x X. Nancy
(The squires servant)
Act I-Home of the Driscolis Morning.
The arrest.
Act 1.-THE squire's study. Night. The
escape.
Act III-Home of the Driscolls. Next morn
ing. The pardon.
During the last act songs were sung by
Miss Nancy and Mr.. Drohan, and they met
with such meritorlous reception from the
audience that encores were graciously
given.
The committee in charge comprised J. j.
McGrath, NJ. J. Halpin, d. j. Shea, NJ. j.
O'Connor, p T. LAWYER, John ]. Lyons,
NJ. ]. Donahue.