The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-05
JACKSON'S
sThe Thief. !"

One of the masterpieces of dra- matic writing is Henri Bernstein 8 '"The Thief' which will be presented for the last time in Bridgeport at Jackson's Theatre this evening. It is one of the strongest, most stirring and best construed plays ever writ ten, and holds it's auditors tense pany which is presenting the play in this city is one of more than the average ability, and compares most favorably with last seasons present ing cast. For the first time in the history of the play, it is being played prices. A large audience was present this afternoon, while the heavy ad- vance sale for tonight augurS an- other large attendance.
 Montgomery and Stone.
 Montgomery and Stone, the eceen- tric comedians, who have a stronger hold upon popular favor perhaps than any others in America, come to Jack sons Theatre, for single perform ance next Monday evening in George Ade'S latest and funniest musical comedy, "The Old Town" In the preparation of 'sThe Old Town,' MT. Ades libretto and lyrics were given musical setting by Gustav Luders who
 
 Co-Ed" in which Elsie Janis appear ed last season, and for "The Prince of Pilsen" of pleasant memories. ''The Old Town" is said to be one of the characteristic Ade stories and has to do with the fortunes of Henry two boys reared in a country village, who go forth with a little peripathetic circus to seek adventure and fortune in the great world. They encounter all sorts of vicissitudes and are finally reduced to such extremities that they are obliged to give the entire circus performance themselves. The cast in support of Montgomery and Stone is practically the same as was approved by the critics during the seasons in New York and Chicago. Among the principals are Allene Crater, Charles Dex, Flossie Hope, w. J. Mccarthy, Eloise and Genevieve Reed, Lynden Law, Nathalie Greene, Charles Mitchell, May Ellison, Mack Whiting, Clementine Dundas, Gene Cole, liar old Russen, Virginia Kendall, Charles Dodge. and Ethel Tanguay. There has been an extremely brisk sale of seats for this performance, and which assures an unusually large attend ance.
 Fiske O'Hara.
 A typical Irish play with all the accessories essential to keep alert the interest and arouse the enthusiasm of those of Celtic origin will be present. ed at Jackson's in this city by that popular actor and singer, Fiske O'Hara, on next Tuesday and We'd nesday, with bargain matinee on Wednesday. It is entitled 1.-The Wear ing of the Green" and is from the dore Burt Sayre. The period of the play is subsequent to the martyrdom of Robert Emmett. Apart from the patriotic sentiment the play tells a pretty love story and gives MT. O'Hara opportunities to introduce his new songs, many of which he is mak- ing very popular this season. Among which are ''The Wearing of the Green" "An Irishman's Toast" Mora Eyes of Irish Blue'' and My Queen is a Colleen" A meritor- ous company, headed by Miss Marie in the cast are Phyllis Ralston, Lisla J. P. Sullivan, Wm. Shee- han, Charles P. Rice, Dan. M. Sulli- van, George Holt, and others of note Seats for all three performances are now selling. Special bargain prices ness. On Tuesday evening (Election Day) complete election returns will be read from the stage. ''The Chinatown Trunk Mystery.''
 ''The Chinatown Trunk Mystery comes to Jackson's next Thursday and Friday, with matinees each day Those original popular prices will hold forth.
 "Graustark.'
 George Barr McCutcheon's greatest story "Graustark," dramatized by Geo. D. Baker, will be the attraction at Jackson's Theatre next Saturday. matinee and night. Special reduced prices will prevail for this engage ment. Seats go on sale next Wednes- day.