The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-18
ATTRACTIONS HW AT
 1.-THE THEATRES
LYRIC THEATRE

For the current week, the attraction at the Lyric theatre will be that de- lightful rural play, Our New Minis ter'' by Denman Thompson, author of 'The Old Hom eStead'' and George Ryer. The presentation of this beau tlfuI three act comedy drama of love and life ins a New England village will raise the Eleanor Cleveland Stock company many rounds higher in the estima ton of the local play loving pub lie, for it will be placed before them there will be absolutely no room for criticism. nothing but pleasure of the
 most satisfactory kind
 The story unfoIded by "Our New Minister is exceptionally interesting.
 full of action from the opening to the
 finish. and with a heart sentiment
 it's sincerity and it's simplicity. It is a
 tale which makes one all the better
 for seeing and hearing 1t, for in the
 most delightful manner, it points a
 moral for good that works wonders in
 ones inner mind. It is not alone
 tale of love between the sexes. al-
 the whole. but it is a. story Of love
 for ones felIowman, and teaches that
 charity which is always the best thing
 in life Yet withal, it is not a sermon,
 ton, with the realities of life as it's
 basis.
 with rural simplicity. yet possesses a
 depth and a breadth of sentiment
 which makes it's extremely enjoyable:
 to the final denouement, and every
 scene and situation Is formed with the
 idea Of bringing the play to a pleasing ty of evolving characters which breathe of home life, while MT. Ryer possessed
 the ability to put these characters in- to story of surpassing interest. The play which they jointly brought into
 being was a success from the very first and this success has never di- mintShed. Our New Minister is as popular today as it was in its first season, and it will be warmly and cor dially welcomed during the week of its presentation in this city.
 The presentat ton of stOur New Min ister'' will introduce new member Of the Eleanor Cleveland Company, Ed ward Nannery. who will be seen as Darius Startle, the sheriff. Mir. Nan nery comes to Bridgeport with an ex- cellent reputation as an artist of much more than ordinary ability. and his work have won for him splendid tes- timonials. He has only just closed an son Stock company of Boston. and Lynn, Mass, and he is we'll known all through the East and clear to the Pa cific coast. Miss Mabel Cameron. although ap-j bearing in last weeks production, also ranks as a new member of the com l New Minister this week will show her in an important role. She has very charming personality. and she showed | last week that she has ability as well. Both these people will 1 become valued members of tho Cleve- l land company, and the local theatre-I goers will give them a cordial recep-l tion.
 The current week is certain to be a 1 big one, as the sale of seats already l splendid audiences at every | performance. Ever since the announce-I nent of the coming presentation of this play, the demand for seats has been very large, for the excellence Of the play ic recognized, and the abi1-I ity of the Cleveland company assures 8 first class presentation. Those who want the best seats. therefore, for any performance during the week, should be early in their applica tions.