The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
LYRIC THEATRE

The offering of the Eleanor Cleve-
 iand Stock company at the Lyric
 theatre. for Thanksgiving week. Is to
 Children Of the Ghetto Israel Fang
 wills fTEt and greatest dramatic suc-
 cess, the play which made complete
 the fame of this noted writer. The
 offering is one which could ecarcefy
 be bettered az holiday attraction,
 and it is sure to afford the playEoers
 Children Of the Ghetto'' as has be-
 fore been said. is 8 powerful play de-
 plctins, in Its four acts the life of the
 Hebrew, both home and religious in a peculiarly attracylve and compre- henefve manner, which extends to the
 laynan a. knowledge which could be
 wonderfully realistic story. in an @ in- s tense1y interesting form, a story which opens the heart and broadens the in interest of the audience Is held at an exceedingly high pitch, and as the plot unfolds, one finds more and more to admire in the work of Its gifted subjects of his pen pictures.
 : Ml.. Zangwi11 wrote as few others could possibly write. his own biz heart had been for years a close student of the Talmud, the Hebrew book of worship, as well as of the race of fitted than he to present his views to the world through the medium of the stage. and from the very first per the Ghetto'' was assured. That tsl1c- cess was so decisive that he was cas- fly induced to attempt a second work This was also a decided success, but Children of the Ghetto his first great story. has always held its prom thence.
 The selection of the cast for this weeks presentation Of the play has been carefully made and in each in given in a most commendable man ner. Miss Cleveland, as Hannah Ja-. cobs, the daughter Of Rabbi Shemue1, character she has yet assumed. Har- VT Ingram, as David Brandon, will also be fitted Particularly well. and further demonstrate his right to the title of Bridgeport's most popular leading man.
 All the other leaders of the Cleve- splendidly cast and each prs pared to give of this play one of the most in- pressive performances ever witnessed in this city. A numerous assisting company will also be seen. the long cast calling for a large number of people. all of whom have been chosen with a great deal of care and att tentien as to personal fitness and abil- ity. Tho dramatic presen tation of this wonderful play will be vastly to the will provide an offering which cannot be overlooked by any of the city.s 
 Karkunoff & Schrock Miss Cleve- lands managers, have fairly outdone themselves in the preparation for the of this great dramatic hit. having given every point of the scenic work their personal supervision. A positive treat is assured the patrons of the Lyric theatre this week, for the scenic possibilities of Children of the are great, and Karkunoff & have not missed one of them. As dramatic sensation, the third act of Children of the Ghetto, is won der; for a stage picture of exceptional effect the tnlob" scene in the fourth act, showing the Ghetto Market place, 1 cannot be surpassed. It is as true to | life as is possible for the stage, and in the current production of the play, l especial attention has been paid to l making this a success
 The seat sale for the week has been large, and crowded houses are assured for every perform anCR