The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-27
ROAD TO YESTERDAY
 ITO HOLD BOARDS AT LYRIC THIS WEEK.

The offering of the Carpenter com pany for the current week, which opens with this evenings performance, Is to be something which be found above the ordinary in every way, and which will delight everyone who en- joys romance Of the finest order, cou- pied with degree of adventure which ings of the plot s"The Road to Yes terday. a play which Beulah M. Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf. Sutherland evolved from decidedly unique mater ial, is to be the offering, and in it the Carpenter company is sure 10 score a success which will surpass any they have enjoyed during the entire season.
 'The Road to Yesterday a "com- edy of fantasy" presents a story which for novelty of idea, and for its striking beauty, has never been equal led, far less exoelled. It is of the romantic type,r but fanciful to the highest degree; still there is a coher- ence, and a cleverness in it's treat ment which make it stand forth as an offering which attracts and delights everyone. It's story is plainly told, but there is 8 fascination which grips the audience so closely that though one can clearly see the moral design ed to portray, it does not become tire
 
 might end sooner. There are four acts in the play, and each teens with excitement and interest.
 The first scene of the first act sim ply tells the motive for the rest of the play. The second scene of the first act, the second act. and the two scenes of the third act are devoted to the relation of the dream of pretty Elspeth TyrreH. who has foolishly made wish on Midsummers eve, and which, wish is supposed to really oc- cur. The fourth act of the play tells of her awakening, and clears the air of the misunderstandings which have taken place among the several young loving couples.j It is a story which is simply fascinating in it's telling, and which will surely prove as weeks offering that will still further endear the Carpenter company to the affec- tions of every theatregoer in the city
 Miss Cleveland, who will be seen in the role of Elspeth, was herself a member of the original company play ing '"The Road to Yesterday, and had much to do with the staging of the original production. Therefore she will be we'll fitted to give to the patrons of the Lyric theatre this week closely to the original, in every way herself presenting a rendition of sher role which will be we'll" nigh perfect She will. Of course have the undivided support Of her company, one which, as every one knows, has the happy faculty of working together in the completest harmony, even, as some have put 1t, ''like one big family
 The staging of the play will be done Tn the same elegant manner which Manager Isham has shown in all pre- vious offerings by the Carpenter com pany. With Miss Cleveland's >knowl- edge of the requirements, and Man ager Ishan1s determination to let nothing stand in the way of perfect stage production, there should be ann pie pleasure for the patrons of the Lyric this week just in the stage set tlngs alone. A beautiful play, per- fectly portrayed by the cleverest stock company in the East. and magnifi- gently staged, should be a mint of de- light for everyone this week. and the big advance sale of seats thus far in- dicates that the Bridgeport public is quick to know where they get the most for their money. and where the greatest pleasure is to be found
 There will be a great audience this evening at the opening performance of ,.'The Road to Yesterday, and each performance during the week will find the theatre crowded to the doors. Buy your seats early if you want to be sure of witnessing one Of the ffn- est theatrical offerings shown in this city in a long time.