Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-03-21
heir TO HOORAH"
IS FIRST night
SUCCESS

The Henry McRae Stock Company
gave Its initial production at the Opera
House Saturday evening under condi-
tons that assure II the undivided sup.
port of the Honolulu public during
the twelve weeks engagement of the
company IN Hawaii.
The Heir to the HOorah" was the
opening performance that introduced
the McRae Company to Honolulu and
although the members had hardly re.
covered from the effects of their long
sea voyage, the first night" of the
company In Honolulu showed that its
reputation as II first class stock com
pany has been well earned and de-
served.
Miss Margaret Oswald. the leading
lady of the company, did not have
much opportunity to show her abil.
tiles as an artist OF the first rank but
the other plays that are to be given
by the Henry McRae Stock Company
while here will undoubtedly own. large
| ly their success to the captivating
| leading lady.
Henry McRae gave n convincing in
terpfetation of Joe Lacey. the rough
and wealth miner who wins back the
love of his wife and escapes from the
domination of his mother-in.law at the
came time.
He made a distinct impression with
the audience Saturday night and
showed himself to be a convincing nc.
tor of resource and ability.
| Laura Hudson Is an actress OF at
tractive personality and her work as
Kate Brandon Saturday night made an
excellent impression with her audi.
ence. Laura Melrose, the character
woman showed herself to be an &c.
ltress of more than ordinary ability
Edith Elliott, the ingenue OF the com.
lpany, scored one of the triumphs OF
the first night, and will have many
opportunities to display her fascinat.
Ing talents In the good things that are
to come
Like the women OF the company. the
men are exceptionally good Lewis
Morrison and Griffith Wray made the
most Of their parts and Charles Royal
as the light comedian drew many u
l""ghtar from the audience and In the
role of the embarrassed lover was q
success IN every way.
Ivan Miller as near villain did not
have much chance in the Heir To
the Hoorah" but his talents were in
Dictated plainly enough to expect much
of him In the future.
The house was sold out Saturday
night and there Is every Indication
that the McRae Company will have
= successful season.
THE Heir to the H0orah" will be
repeated tonight and tomorrow night
and will be followed by ''ln the Bish.
oops Carriage"
The cast Saturday night was as fol.
lows:
Mo!iis-An imported butler. .....
| ,,.......,,...,.... Henry Alexander
Hush--Joes Jap Mr.. Elmo Kiato
Mrs. II. J. l.. Kent-A motherin.law
.............!.... Louis Melrose
Mrs. Joe Lacey Her daughter)..
................... Margaret Oswald
Joe Lacey--Owner of the Hoorah Mine
...............,H Henry McRae
Mrs Kate Brandon-Owner Of the
Katydid Mine ....... Laura Hudson
Dave Lacey-Joe's friend and part
ner ................Lo Louis Morrison
Bud Young-Joe's friend and part
! ner ....................C has. Roya
| II. Van Rensselaer, Kelly-A foreman
. for Joe from the East Griffith Wray
. Livingston Winthrop-A friend OF
I, Kelly, from the East . Ivan Miller
Bill Ferguson owner of the
Killbear Mine ..... James Dillor
I Lon Perry--Owner of the other half
1 of the same mine. =. William Harri,
: Madge Casey-Maiden aunt of the
Laceys .......,......E Edith Elliot