The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-04-17

Stock Company that promises many
strong features, is headed by Edmund
! BreeSe. from the Castle Square Theatre
of Boston. Competent judges of theatre
cal matters, have analyZed the prospectus
| sent out by Shipman Brothers, who will
manage the tour of Mr.. Breese, and they
say that nothing is lacking in the organiZa-
/ ton to make it positively the best company
of its class ever sent out of New York.
Star, Company, plays and equipment,
have been considered from every standpoint,
and nothing that experience could suggest,
work accomplish or that money could buy,
has been neglected to make this company
! the leader of its kind
Edmund BreeSe proved himself an actor
of unequaled ability, when leading man for
James O'NeIl, Madame Modjesla, and
Rhea. During the past season, his work at
the Castle Square Theatre, in Boston, has
shown him to be one of Americas most
versatile and finished artists. If the en-
dorsement of cultured Boston means any
thing to an actor certainly Mr.. Breese has
much to be proud of.
He is a man of magnificent physique, and
has a handsome face, a well poised head
and lacks nothing of that dash and
magnetism which enable the actor to com
municate directly to his audience by a kind
of wireless telegraphy. lie has had enough
experience to be a thorough actor, while he
has not been long enough in the business to
blunt his ambition or wear off the keen
tuStS VI llldt u6SlIt W achieve greater
things, which keeps an actor ever on the
| alert.
The company with which Mr.. Breese has
been surrounded, includes Miss Barbara
Miller, who as a star and leading lady has
won fame far and wide George H. Summers,
8. comedian on the Frank Daniels order,
was long with the Waite Comedy Company
touring the same territory that will be
visited by the Breese Company this season,
50 he will have chance to renew old
friendships. He starred in Broadhurst' S
The House That Jack Built Company,
and every one will recall his excellent per
Torrance of willie Slab the paper
hanger.
The plays represent wide range of dra-
matte literature. "When Greek meets
Revolution. Stronger in plot and heart in
terest than ''The Only Way 1t was made
famous in this country by James O'Neill,
while Mr.. Breese was his leading support.
1t was also a favorite piece in the roper
tore of Olga Nethersole, who played it I'M
der the title of "a Daughter of France. -
In England it created genuine sensation,
when it was produced by Murray Carson,
under the name of ''The Roll of The Drum. -
Mr.. Breeze will play the dual roles, similar
to those in ''The Prisoner of Zenda,'' and
indeed, the play was chosen instead of the
one just named, as atfording better cppor-
tunty to show Mr. Dresses versatility.
1.-The Mysterious Mr.. Bugle," first pro-
duced under Daniel Frohman's manage
ment, at the Lyceum Theatre, New York,
with Annie Russell and Joseph Holland in
the leading parts, is comedy that affords
excellent opportunities to this versatile
company.
"The Shamrock and The Rose,' an laish
meodrama, offers plenty of good whole
some comedy, and excitement, and grand
opportunities for the actors to show their
metal and versatility.
The Company will play three pieces at
Belfast Opera House Monday and Tuesday
next with matinee Tuesday.
Belfast Woman Asks
"Have you floor paint that will last two
weeks?' Yes we have Devoe's it has a
beautiful gloss and will wear two years II
prOperlY annlied i " Jones