The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
LYRIC THEATRE

Yesterday afternoon and evening. the L.S-1c theatre was filled with adnirins audiences. and the magnificent work Of the Eleanor Cleveland Stock com- zDeuv in the beautiful comedy drama, Clothes" was received with a de- gree of approval Sueh as has rarely been shown a theatrical production Tn thie city. This attraction Is one or the .TfueSt yAt presented by this 'favOrite organiEa tfon, and it is destined 10 make a weeks record run at the Lyric.
 Miss Cleveland in the role of Olivia sherwood. has a part which is alto set1er to her liking, and in Wh1cn che is giving an inpersonation super for to most of those of the season thus far Her charming personality and her splendid magnetism capture the audi ences from the outset. and 1t IS easy whfch always follows the work of a capable artist. In the lighter scenes of the play she Is seen at her best, but then again it is difficult to ind "a flaz in her work and 1,ne must -ac- .cept all the phases of the character she s-portray-s with equal praise, ana view light
 Harry Ingram. as the manly hero of the story, has role for which he is especially well suited The fine work he has shown us in all his inter pretations gives his audiences the as- surance that they may expect the pest rom him and he has never yet failed 10 live ur to all expectations. He >sndlee ehis role in N exceptionally -Ine manner and wins his adInlrers T7.Lresr. aS few lead ding men could. do Universal praise is given him, and he deserves ell the popularity which he has credl- d for himself
 AE- Carrou as Arnold West is this week giving one of the most satisfac- tory interpretations imaginable, and ln every way is strengthening the feellns of popularity he also enjoys The role this week is splendid one, aI1d mat he accepts every opportunity Il of1ers i entirely to his credit. Miss Kreig- lTr- fNFanPU Byrnes are all doing exceptionally we'll in this offering. and MT. Dewitt has a character i<2 which he appears to fine advantage The minor parts are all well cared for, while the stage settings and the gowns are unusually eIs borate even for a production py the off & ShrocE, Miss Cleveland's manag- CTS have looked after the scenic end of it, and they have placed the Pfo- ductfon on the stage in a manner which does them infinite credit. The gowns worn by the ladies are really marVeIs of the modiste's art, and are worth the playhouse. who will never have done gossfping about them
 ssr7otheS'' is beautiful and very entertaining comedy drama. which ev- ery theatresoer in Bridgeport should see The current production ranks ex- ceedingiy well with all the productions - Miss Cleveland and her associates and the week is certain to be com piete success from the box otfice standpoint, as II mas dlfeadS Hliotn II 5fseIf +o be from the dramatic point of view It is really more of a drama than it is a comedy. but the humor or # fs so clean cut. so crisp and de.lci- pus that it possesses a double value sse sure and get your seats in time for the week of Clothes" you will en- iov every moment of it, and will won der how in the world SO much value can be given for so little cost
 The Kreutzer Sonata Leo Tol- stoi's masterpiece. ;s to be the attrac- ion for next week Seats are already selling very briskly for this wonderful story of the emotions, and it is des- tined to be one of the finest dramatic offerings of the season. The Eleanor Cleveland company is well fitted to rnesent this wonderful play, one of the most absorbing on the stage Blanche WsI~b made a great success in the leading role of this play, and as Mics Cleveland possesses much or Miss xTafsf1Ts temperament. she is certain to he seen with vast amount or pleasure in the part.