The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19
1.-THE ROSARY"
AN APPEALING DRAMA OF MUCH HUMAN INTEREST ADMIRABLY PRESENTED AT THE LYRIC BY THE CARPENTER STOCK co.

A good sized crowd witnessed las
 night the first production of Tn Rosary at the Lyric Theatre. The play is one that grips the heart strings of every one who witnesse 1t and last night was no exception MT. Carpenter staged the piece i, his usual first class manner. "Th' Rosary by Edward E. Rose, is { story of young man, Bruce Wilton who is favored with worldly goods and is able to give his wife, Vera anything that she might desire. Ev. erything goes along smoothly witf the young couple until the day before the second anniversary of their mar riage, at which time Bruce presents his wife with rosary of pearls as g token of the morrow. On that date Bruce first realizes that some hid den influence is working against him in business. But he cannot among his acquaintances think of one who might in any way be his enemy, and he tries to dispel the idea. A man who had been his rival in love, but who is now counted as the most staunch friend, Kenward Wright. is guest at the home of MT. Wilton MT. Wright had at a previous time in the west met Alice Marsh, a sis ter of Mrs. Wilton and on his discov- ering that Miss Marsh has that af- ternoon arrived at the Wilton home, he contriveS to have her consent to an elopement. During the night Mrs. Wilton fears for the welfare of her sister, and arising goes to the library just in time to see her sister depart ing with the man, whom she does not recognize. Her husband misses her from her room and follows in time to see the man, then he sees his wife.
 
 trying to explain her action of the night before MT. Wilton gets news that he is ruined in business; he sus- poets that his wife has confided to the man in the library and told his plans in a deliberate attempt to ruin him. Rev. Father Kelly, the parish priest, a friend of the family is the only one who has faith, and who IS able to see clearly. His wise counsel and prayers prevail and in the end the husband is shown how wrongfully he had judged his wife Throughout the entire production the most con spicuous element is the peace and sunshine which come with the pres ence of the good priest Father Kelly, and his faith in mankind. and the Supreme Being, cannot but help to make everyone present feel at peace with the world. Altogether, it is one of the few pieces really worth while.
 ''The Rosary" as played last night by the Carpenter Stock Co.,, is shown in a very able manner all of the players doing well in their re- spective parts. There were a few places last night where the rough edges were yet in evidence, but these will be done away with presently. The leading part is of course that of the kindly old priest Father Kelly. played by MT. Conness, whose smil- ing countenance and jovial disposition are a great aid to him, in this part. Miss Cleveland. as Mrs. Bruce Wilton, and MT Fillmore. as MT! Wilton are both seen to good advantage. As us- ual MT. .Devine. as Lee Martin. the Wilton's butler keeps the house in an uproar with his funny antics, while Miss StriclSland, as Lesura Wat kins. a "non-laughable'' maid from Bellows Falls, is cast in a part much lighter than usually given her. but carries it off with her usual ability. W'ilfred Lytel1 as Charley Harris. cousin of Mrs. Wilton ard Lucia Fender as Kathleen O'Connor, niece of Father Kelly, carry on a love affair of their own in a most charm ing manner MT. Carol. as Kenward Wright. who is at the bottom of all the trouble and Clora Brill as Alice Marsh sister of Mrs. Wilton each were most satisfying.
 The Rosary will be presented throuchout the week, With the usual matinees at the Lyrics popular prices today, Thursday and Saturday