The Jersey City news., 1898-11-29
" ENLISTED FOR THE WAR. !"
Excellent Amateur Performances by
ST. Bridget's Lvceum.

st. Bridget's School Hall was crowded
to the doors last evening, the occasion
being the twenty-third successive enter
lainment given by the members Of st
Bridget's Lyceum. This popular club
presented the three act military drama,
Enlisted for the War" in their usual ex-
ceptional manner. and those present
showed their appreciation by frequent
outbursts of applause.
This drama abounds with many thrill
ing scenes. The scene in the first act
between Robert Trueworth, the volunteer
and his mother, is one which has been
made familiar to many during the late
war between our country and Spain, when
so many of our noble boys babe farewell
TO home and all those whom they held
dear, and it was admirably portrayed.
There were few dry eyes in the audience
during this scene 1t is in this act that
the villain Wilder RoweH, shows his
craftiness by securing the commission Of
colonel in the Tenth Regiment, the regi-
ment in which his rival, Robert, had en-
listed.
The second act opens with a scene in
camp life and the hero on guard duty
Colonel Rowell shows his hand by appro-
priating all the letters addressed to Rob
ert from his sweetheart. He is detected
in this act by Robert who later on ac-
cuses him of robbing the mails and inter-
cepting letters from Gayle, his love. The
accusation Is denied, when sword fight
ensues, which is one of the best ever wit
messed on any stage In this fight both
men show the results of the frequent re
hearsals they have had in this contest
The accusation and sword combat are
witnessed by General Grant and Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Boxer from distance. They
arrive as the Colonel is disarmed and is
about 10 draw his pistol to murder Pri-
vate Trueworth. Trueworth is put in the
guard house, but General Grant, learn
ing all, soon pardons him. Colonel Rowell
Immediately resigns his command, sooner
than risk a court martial. Trueworth's
previous good record, being recognized,
he is rapidly promoted, until in the third
act, at the end of the war, he returns as
Colonel of the Tenth to claim his bride,
who has been true to him during his
four years absence.
Miss Kathryn L. Baxter, as Mother
Trueworth, has very emotional part,
but plays it in her usual strong manher.
Miss Nellie Tracey, who portrays the
part of Gayle Clifford, acted this difficult
part most creditably and carried her au-
dience with her throughout the evening
Matte Trueworth, as played by Miss
Mary K Sharkey, was exceptionally well
rendered.
This drama will be produced this even
ing and also tomorrow evening. A din
ner and reception will be rendered to
the members of the cast in the club
house on Montgomery street, after the
performance tomorrow evening.
Following is the cast Of characters
Robert Trueworth, a soldier of the
Union, p M. Dunne Wilder Rowell,
Colonel of the Tenth, William NJ. Null
roy; Hosea jerks, auctioneer M. T. Ma
loney; Hiram jerks, his son, T. Convery;
General Grant M T. Maloney; Lieuten-
ant Colonel Boxer, Joseph H. Brown;
Crimp, P, Brennan; Gayle Clifford, an
heiress, Miss Nellie M. Tracey; Mother
Trueworth, Rob's mother, Miss kathryn
L. Baxter; Matte Trueworth, Rob's sis
ter, Miss Mary X. Sharkey.
This entertainment IS under the direct
supervision Of the Entertainment Com
mittee of which George Sanderson is
chairman. He Is ably assisted by his
colleagues Thos. Ker1node, Jas. J. Mo
Tiernan and P. M. Dunno.