The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-03
POLL PLAYERS IN.
 1.-THE GREYHOUND''

Probably one of the pleasant sur r,rgsea of the Poli Stock season was sprung yesterday when sseThe Grey hound ss the 400 play of the under world was produced in the Poh Plaza theatre on Fairfield avenue The surprise was really a, series of happy Happenings which like the good things tflat roll from the Christmas stocking before the eyes of the delighted child maybe accepted as a whole or from It's assorted standpoint
 First and foremost. was the appear nnce of Miss Brenda Fowler insa part both weird and tragic. which gave her another opportunity to show that great depth of dramatic talent which has increasingly and grand1y develop ed since her advent in this city.
 Second, plot and counter-p1ot with Rts intricacies have been sc frightened Through the direction and handling of various parts, that the whole is given a brightness and pleasantneSs which bridge the darker elements and af- ford a sense of the aristocradc to what would otherwise savor of the underworld
 Third, opportunities have been giv- en the various members of the cast 10 show their genuine ability in roles to which with few exceptions they are emfnentIy suited.
 As the Baroness Won Hide, alias Deep Sea Kitty,'A Miss Marguerite Starr is seen throughout in a. leading part and gives much pleasure to her rendition of the lines which are witty and made more so by her manner of lnparting them to her audience.
 Paul McA1lister as McSherry, a de- tective. illustrates the machinations of Che band at sea and regains his old &aaAns who by miraculous luck has been EnAred the results of her own hand, and nobIy portrays the best sentim ents of both detective and man.
 William Forrestelle as J. Crawford Alexander, alias Whispering Alex g has an even. better part than that in which he appeared as Blackie Daw in the t'Get Rich Quick" production and again scored heavily As How brow gambler Arthur Griffin afford ed number of laughs by his antics
 Among the new faces in the Poli Players Ralph J. Herbert portrayed the titie-role in a manner which not only satisfied but gave an assurance that continuance of the work might be expected Helen Vallely offered a freshness that will be sought for again. Marion Hutchins was clever Emma Darlington essayed the role of Mrs Poster with dignity and plau- sibflity which impressed.
 Much interest attached to the work Df Llewellyn CroSsman, local per- former who first came into notice through his able showing in the Col leEe Hero. Although cast in a minor part the showing made by this young artist Is highly creditable and a.ugurs well for his future in professional lines
 Hayes GreenwaIt took the part of detective Arthur Buchanan as the "rube" banker was immense while Claire Sidney as his wife was a coun-i terpart Benedict McQuarrie had a good part and acted 1t well. Others who appeared were Harrison Thornp- son. Burke Symon, Frank Flaw kins. H. e. Melsoc, Miss Sidney and Pearl Miller.
 Without doubt the present under taking is one of the largest ventures yet staged by the Poi Stock Com pany and deserves the success it is sure to attain during the rest of the week. Director Socola Is to be con- Eratulated upon the result of his ef- forts The Company may to-day be said to be replete in all it's elements and the best yet sent to this city by an able uaanaRement