The Washington herald., 1914-10-20

as legacy from a friend q three-year-
old girl, Mona CaiFn. has reared her and
spoiled her By unstinted' affection. and
finally sends 70 q fashionable school
for the finishing touches She returns
to him in the bloom Of young woman
hood and he discovers that his affection
for her has changed from the fatheriy
TO the more ardent kind. He conceals this
sentiment from her because the son OF q
wealthy man e suing for her hand.
Mona. however, loves him, and does her
very best In sweet, modest way to
make him understand Il. She has been
made to believe by Dennis that her
father left her fortune from which her
education has been paid, and she Is
amazed upon learning that he is pecuni-
arily embarrassed that he has not made
use OF her supposititious wealth. An
old maid, Margaret Finn. who Is not
averse TO becoming Mrs. O'Maney, tries
to make Mona understand the real situa-
ton, but fails, and the girls eyes are
finally opened by Bridget O'Riley, o'Mai-
ley's faithful old servant, not only as to
the unreality OF the fortune but as to
the very great reality Of O'Malley's love
for her. Whereupon Mona proceeds to
convince beloved Paddy Whack. pet
name bestowed upon him by her IN
childhood, that he is the only man she
cares for and succeeds admirably.
Chauncey olcott. Of course. presents
whatever character he assumes without
a flaw, and so as Dennis O'Malley, alias
Paddy whack, his delileation lacks
nothing in delicacy and loveableness.
One real pleasure found In the coptem-
pIation OF Mr.. Olcotts stage portraits
lies in their naturalness. One always
sees Just such a man as one would eH-
pect TO meet under the particular condi-
tions which are presented in the action
OF the play. There is at no time any
visible effort TO produce effect or acceh-
tuate a situation; everything comes and
passes with perfect ease and harmony,
and herein lies the great charm OF his
acting. Just in this way Paddy Whack
we may as well give him his pet name
steals into the hearts of his audience,
and they accept all his trials and tribula-
tions as matters Of fact and carry their
sympathy to him without stint. Mr.. OIL
colt introduces some new and very
pretty songs-"Irish Eyes Of Love-" "a
Broth Of a Boy" "A Little Bit Of
Heaven" and who KnOws?" OF course
each of them had to be encored. and
equally Of course, Mr.. Olcott had to como
before the curtain after the second uct
and make a little speech which he sup
plemented with singing Mother Ma
chres" and My Wild Irish Rose" to the
Edith Luckett is growing not only In
beauty. but no less in histrionic accom-
plishment. Her hundreds Of Washington
friends may take pride in the steady
progress OF their townswoman in her
chosen profession. They did not fail
to testify their appreciation last night by
the presentation to her OF a number Of
superb floral tokens and by hearty APP
plaGse. Miss Luckett's Characterization
of Mona Is nothing short OF exquisite.
The supporting company Is everything
that can be desired. Special menttcn
must be made OF Stephen Davis, who
gave. a remarkable character sketch In
the part OF Michael, a poor country lad
whose fancy dwells in regions tenanted
by the creation OF his fancy, and also Of
Jennie Lamont, who is capital as Bridget
O'Rney. Maud HOsford. as Miss Marga-
ret Finn; Jessie Crommette, as Granny;
Charles f. Werner, as Squire Linnering;
Fleming Ward, as LaTris LinnerinS;
Richard and Bessie Lea Lestina. as Mr..
and Mrs. O'Dowd. and Nina Seville ard
Walter COlligan, as Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Ginnis, complete the capable cast
The enlarged orchestra did excellent
service, and the violin solo OF Mr.. Pear,
as well as the cello of Mr.. Steisel, were
greatly enjoyed