The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-28
THE NEW LYRIC

'"The Two Orphans." which is the Dill for the current week at this ia vorfe playhouse, is drawing exec lent l houses, and everyone who has thus far seen the presentation is unanimous in it's praise. The grand old play
 gives the entire company ar opportun- joyed, Of being seen together in play which is one of the strongest on
 the boards, and just as fresh and
 bright to-day as in the days of old, when it was the cessation of two countries, America and England. In the hands of the Frank Carpenter Stock company, it finds new beauties,
 especially for the younger generation,
 which had not before known or real
 ized the charm of this splendid ex- ample of the oId-time French schoo
 of romantic drama. The older theatre goers relish !t as well, for it brings back to them memories of the days when The Two Orphans was the
 greatest drama on the boards, and
 when Kate ClaDton, the greates Louise who ever essayed the role, won
 her magnificent fame and glory.
 The Carpenter company Is well fit ted to give this delightful old play. Each member of the company works
 with heart and soul for the success of the offering, and the result is one of the most excellent presentations of
 the play seen in many a long day. Miss Cleveland, who is seen as Louise, has difficult and trying part, but she succeeds so well that her performance compares exec lentlv with that of the many talented acFesses who have pre- ceded her. She is sympathetic and artistic, at all times, always lives well within her part, and never overlooks the consistency and correctness Of the character. Her work is a positive pleasure to behold, and it will win for her this week a, host of added friends.
 MT. ConneSs, likewise, in the role of the Chevalier, does so well that he gains at once the sympathy and en- cement the entire and
 That he is an artist of exceptional powers was before known, but he dis plays new talents in this part, and receives the plaudits of everyone who witnesses his work.
 But these two are not alone dn their good work, which makes of the production one of the finest which has beent offered in Bridgeport in years. Every member of the company is de- serving of extreme credit, while the scenic dress is so complete and ar mendation. MT Carpenter has kept his word here, as at all times, and
 the result lis a thing Of beauty, and a stage picture we'll worth rem emberfng.
 ''The Two Orphans will remain W; tn
 us all week, and matinees vii be giv- en as usual tomorrow and Saturday. The usual Lyric price schedule re mains unchanged, and the occa sion is crowded houses at every performance Get your seats early, however, If you want to be sure of them. for the de mand ensures disappointment to some
 who wait too long.
 "The Bachelors Honeymoon" com edy offering which is said to be bet ter than any thing in it's line which the Carpenter company has yet pre- scented, will be the attra ction for next week. This was one of the most sue cesSful of farces during its run, and
 it win afford an ideal bill for the Carpenter company. The capability Of the company in the comedy line has
 been well attested by their 'tremen sous success in Father and the Boys and The Marriage of Kitty and that they will more than duplicate that success in 'The Bachelors Honey
 moon' seems assured, especially as this play is said to be even more of a screaming hit than either of the two plays mentioned.
 The entire company will be seen next week, and the seats are now on sale. They are going fast too, and it will be the wise theatre goer who gets his in time to avoid any possible disap- pointment.