The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19

[ To say of Harry P. Foley that he is
up to his former standard in mirth pro-
voking act is sufficient guarantee that
the part of the Irish minister of police
could be entrusted to no better hands.
Mr.. Foley has appeared in comedy parts
in amateur theatricals for a number Of
years. and is a general favorite with
audiences. His latest success was
scored as Fatty Smith in THE Drum
mer Boy" His costume in prince Ra-
mon" is policemans Uniform extrav-
agantly burlesqued.
For Don Romerio, captain of the
guard, W. E. Callahan has been cast.
Mr.. Callahan has recently come to Wor-
cester and to say that he is a newspa-
per man, is sufficient guarantee that
he can capably fill any part assigned
him. He has taken part in many sue
cessful amateur productions in Maine
under the direction of his brother
Frank l.. Callahan, musical director at
the Jefferson theatre at Portland, and
director of the Portland Symphony or
chestra of 40 musicians. He has as
sumed roles in number of farce come
dies, and appeared as ''Mikado" in the
farce "Mr. Mikado," which was pro-
duced with such success in many cities
of Maine several years ago. He has a
rich and powerful baritone voice, and
for several years before coming to
Massachusetts was bass soloist at st.
Patrick's cathedral at his home in Lew
iston, Me Mr.. Callahan sings two de-
lightful solos in his part which are
peculiarly fitted to his voice, and he is
sure to be one of the big favorites in
the cast. His brother, Frank L. CAL
lahan, is coming to Worcester to wit
ness the performance and will be his
guest during the week
Perry G.. Smith has ample opportun-
tiles to display his talent in the part
of Hiram Hatchway, the American
sailor. Mr.. Smith has been the life of
many plays that have been privately
presented in the city, notably the burl-
esques given with the Tatassit messes,
and the part for which he is cast is as
suredly an entrance to popular favor
His work is along the Bill Bowswain
style of the Ensign" and he gives
voice to many songs of the sea. In
true Jack style he makes violent love
to Donna Isabella and his love-making
is one of the hits of the play.
Mrs Ada Lawrence Harrington is
one of the best known singers in the
city, where she has been connected
with choirs of several churches. She
has rich, full voice that is given full
play in her part. Her stage presence
is of the best, as her festival touring in
Vermont last summer fitted her fully.
She has appeared in the city as pre-
miere in 1.-THE Frogs Of Windham."
Her costumes are very beautiful, as
BELTS the part of the bride of Seville.
Miss Bertha Maud Bottomley will
make her initial bow in such work to-
morrow night. She has a wide ex-
perience as an elocutionist, but has
never appeared in cast before. She
gives a capable rendition of the mis-
tress of the inn, and her work is fully
up to the standard set by her more ex-
perienced companions.
Miss Eva Dansereau's sweet voice is
given ample play in the peasant girl
part She has appeared before the pub
lie on several occasions, and has been
one Of the leading characters in many
of c. F. Hanson's. operas.
Miss Claudia Rondeau, who plays OPP
posite Miss Dansereau,i is possessed of a
fine, strong contralto voice, which has
been cultivated under the direction Of
Madame Peterson. She is one of the
soloists in one of the French churches
of the city.
INCIDENTAL TO THE PLAY,
many choruses and dances will be
given. The senoritas, chaperoned by
Mrs. Frank N. Houghton, include Fan