Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-05
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chauneey oleett Pleases in New Play
BARRY Of BALTIMORE"

Barry or 6Sl'ynore
Chauncey Olcott, the Well known de-
pictor Of Irish romantic drama. APP
peared for the frs. time IN this city
play, Barry Of Bally-m ore" Mr. OIL
coc- was greeted by a fair-sized audi
ence which was greatly pleased with
the play, Mr.. Olcotts songs. and the
elaborate production IN general
Rida Johnson Young. who has taken
eighteenth century life in Ireland as
the scene for her story. has pictured
the life of the times very vividly.
Some Of the dialog Is rnodernized
however, but not enough 70 spoil the
harmony with the surroundings. Seen
icaily the production IS as artistic as
it is dramatically. Incidental 70 tn-
play Nj. Olcott sang several IF Ms
songs, IN all OF which ne collaboraac.sd
in producing the music Two Of the
actors own orchestra numbers. -ae
overture, Barry Of BALTIMORE" and
"Bchoes From Erin we're decided
hits with the audience. Mr OIcott's
songs, 'I Love the Name II Mar. =
and Mother Macaree" became decid-
edly popular and we're sung very
sweetly.
In the hands Of a NOS capable ca =
thruou- Miss Young's story Of Barry
of BaNynore" was interestingly tod.
Thomas Barry, a young arcisc who na5
risen from a low station in life, ana
had become famous thru painting Ike
nesses Of royalty. returns TO the scenes
Of his boyhood days and rents for the
summer Bannon Caste. the estate Of
Lord Damon. Barry brings with him
his mother and Nanette. the Laser .
Paris and who. il develops. Is a daugh-
ter Of Lord Damon by a wife VINO had
been deserted By Damon before the
girl was born. l. was Barry's mission.
in bringing the girl % Damon Cat-!e.
to submit proofs of her birch and par
entage to Lord Damon, and secure for
Nanette her just rights
Barry Is snubbed by Lord Damon :
family, with the exception OF the lord :
youngest son, Phadr!g, who become -
a warm friend. Barr falls in !ova
with Lady Mary Damon. whose ldenti-
ty, however, is rot known a. the time
TO Barry. Upon learning who Mary
is the situation OF exposing Lord Ban
non for Nanette's sake. and az the
same time causing the humiliation 81
her fathers disgrace 70 fall upon Marv
becomes a delicate one for Barry. ST
Edward Emery, Who loves Mary. and
who dislikes Barry, IS struck By
Barry and a challenge TO a duel fol-
lows. Emery IS an expert with pistols
and Barry never handled one in hi.
life. The meeting takes place, Barry
is wounded in the right hand. and
then makes - Emery d present OF his
life by refusing 70 fire Lady MARY
confesses her love for Barry and de.
clares her intention Of renouncing hel
claims on her fathers estate and t.
her title in favor of NanAtte The story
ends with Barry claiming the girl he
loves.
Mr.. Olcott gave a thoroughly artistic
Interpretation of the title role, ant
Edith Browning was very pleasing in
the difficult role of Lady Mary George
Sydenham appeared as Lord Bannon
Howard Chambers as Sir Edward Ned
Reardon as Michael McShane, the
soothsayer. Arthur Jarrett as Gerald
O'Mara, and Daniel jarrett as Corney
the butler Alice Farrell was winsoms
as Nanette. Mary Johnstone appeared
in the pleasing character of Mrs. Barry
and Alice Martin as Betty O'Mara
An addition of the company's ow,
11arpist and violinist, in addition t.
Frederick knight Logan, the musica
director at the piano, added to TIL
prchestration very materially