Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-18

preciated and applauded. The work or the stage hands all through the produc- tion was commendable and deserving of great credit The make up of the different characters was another pleas ing feature. This work was consigned to !. Matt Sullivan the make up artist of the Waterbury Booking agency and secretary and treasurer of that or ganization. His efforts spoke for them selves and fully attested his ability i'll that respect. In fact the Waterbury Booking agency had charge of the whole presentation for the play was directed by E. l.. Maloney, the preSl- dent of the organization and stage carpenter Robinson is also member of the firm. The singing of the Sacred Heart quartette between the acts of the play certainly is worthy of place among the features which made the entertainment so enjoyable. This quartette is composed of Miss Alice Cosgrove soprano, Mrs J. H. Hurley alto. NJ J. Robinson tenor and Martin Byrnes bass Mrs Lucien Wolff organ ist of the Sacred Heart church was the accompaniSt and the various Irish melodies scng by this quartette last evening certainly created interest and were most favorably received. Ber- gen's orchestra furnished the incidental music which was well rendered.
 Of the cast of characters, too much cannot be said in cOmmendatiOn of their work. The part of the rollicking gossoon, Myles Ma Coppaleen was handled by Thomas F. Maher and his versatility as an amateur actor was given a good test last evening. He sfaI Ino Ina 1so1n al p that has characterized his work on other. occasions and his snatches of songs, his genuine good humor and Irish wit were communicated to the audience, who generously responded with deserved appreciation of his work. Mir Maher has never surpassed his work of last night in any previous character.
 Daniel F. Lawlor in the character of Hardness Cregan was an ideal part Gifted with a beautiful stage presence and with q voice that can be either tragic or affectionate he certainly fill- ed role last night that brought praise from every quarter. No better assign ment of character could have been made than this one of Hardness Cregan to Daniel F. Lawlor.
 D. L. Maloney played the character of Danny Mann, the hunchback, a character he has played on several Oc- casions in the same characteristic style
 Oscar Race made his first appear ance in the ranks Of the Catholic Women's dramatic talent in the character of Kyrle Daly, the lover A difficult character to portray correctly and one of the hardest to gain favor in the eyes of the audience and yet his work was well done and appropriately recognized.
 Father Tom was taken care of by William F. Riley and his make up and actions presented the character priest of old Ireland in every particular cor rect It was one of the character hits of the evening.
 Old Corrigan, is a character that does not appeal strongly to the feelings of the audience but in the hands of Frank J. Keeley, william though the part was, it won new laurels for the presenter of the character. His con- ception was certainly as correct and as clear cut as any character on the stage.
 The minor gentlemen characters were taken by P. J. Cavanaugh as Judge Bertie O'Moore. James F. Col well as Hyland Creagh, Andrew Cav anaugh as the servant and Patrick Began as the corporal. Each had but little to do but their work showed just as much study and interest as did the heavier parts.
 The principal characters among the ladies were in able hands and never has better work been done in the anna teur stage than was shown by the four ladies in the leading parts last night.
 Miss Cecilia c. Moriarty undertook the role of Eily O'Connor, taThe Colleen BaWn" and there were many surprises in store for those who had never heard of the young lady's ability before Tn presence, form, beauty and with a sweet singing voice she certainly earn ed the plaudits of those who witnessed her work. Whether in her gay or happy moods. her platntive appeals or in the rendition of Ireland's popular melodies she was always the colleen and never once did she forget the part she was enacting. It was very pret- ty and very well conceived character and the young lady should feel proud of her success.
 Miss Annie Coyle has another diff culI cnaFacIer TO portray and did 1t justice. It was that of the lover Annie Chute. She got more out of the character than one would expect to find in 1t. Prettily attired and with clear idea as to just what was re- quired of her she never for a moment faftered in the enacting of every little detail in connection with the part She assuredly merited appreciation and she received 1t for very well enacted role.
 Miss Katharine Calvin was placed in the character of Mrs Cregan and no better selection could have been made She looked the part in the first place and her voice and actions added to her decided success. Tn all her scenes no matter how much versatility was required she brought to each an ability that proved her very apt pupil and 9 very clever amateur actress.
 Perhaps the character which created the greatest amount of amusement in some parts of the play and a large amount of sympathy in other portions was that of Sheelah enacted by Miss Daisy Lord. This is character that is always difficult to fill but Miss Lord excelled beyond measure Tn her con ception of the old Irish woman. At one moment she provoked the au- dipnca tO lauphtpr and at anothnr Sho