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March 8, 1929 · WILME'TTE LIFE 13 + .... I ...... 1 under the direction of W. ·N. Pilgrim, while Pauline Fillis is a different type edly draw capacity audiences in th~ of Irish woman in each act. · remaining nights it has to run. furnis·hes instrumental music. Troy L. Parker is on the stage only Another dual role is taken to advanBAHA'I LECTURE a few moments, but when he sings the tage by Waldo M. Allen. Miss Hope Down-and-Outer's mournful lament, Summers ·is charming in t~o roles, and "The Resurrection as a Proof of Theater Guild Cut is Brilliant in "A Picture of Life's Other Side," it Lawrence · Norem is convincing as Immortality," is to be the subject of Production of Great Drama makes one want to cheer. L. · L. Bu- Reuben the degenerate and Reuben an address to be giveri by Albert Vail of the Eighties John Panushka and Sunday afternoon, March 10, at 4 chanan has the unique opportunity of tile reformed. showing what he can do as the Waldo M. Allen round off the cast .:>'clock in Foundation hall of Baha'i By R. L. P. polished financier, Henry Hopkins, and with their excellent portrayals. :emple, Linden avenue near Sheridan "The Old Homestead" will undoubt- :oad, Wilmette. This critic goes on record as un- the uncouth Irish farmer, Pat Clancey; reservedly · recommending "The Old Homestead," the popular play of a few decades ago which has been reviv~:l and is being presented by the North E,anston Shop Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday E"enings Shore Theater Guild along the north shore during the current fortnight. The guild has shown many time.i during its eight seasons that its productions are finished works, that its casts are carefully assembled, and that fine details are never forgotten. In "The Old Homestead," the guild maintains its high standards. Costumes, sets, scenery, songs and acting are just STATE and JACKSON--:-Chicago ORRINGTON and CHURCH-R"'~'t!ston as they were in the nineties, and the It whole effect is ultra charming. tickles audiences, makes them burst into chuckles and spontaneous applause at some deft bit of acting or at an old time jest. It is directed by David Owen. Admirably Portrayed The life of these simple country folk is admirably portrayed. There was always plenty of fun and light heartedness, but hearts could be wrung in a moment if someone was moved to sing a song of mother. The sentimental tear is revered by all, and sermons are found in all of life's misfortunes and conveyed to the audience by the author. ·of the play through the home-spun speeches of the characters. Be it said to the great credit of the guild-there is no clowning. A sincere attempt is made to present the play in its own vein. Therefore it is exceptionally worth seeing. ]. Lincoln ·Gibson does another of his famous sleight-of-hand tricks with his own personality, this time appearing as a simple, honest rural farmer, Toshua. His characterizations are al~vays superior, and he is supported by a remarkable cast. There is Mrs. Laird Bell, as genteel Aunt Matilda, Joshua's sister, who takes care of the >ld I · Chicagoan Suits homestead in · Swanzy while Joshua t · goes to New York to find his wayAn additional Suit with One and Two Trousers ward son, Reuben. Mrs. Bell brings ! · or two this Spring, such a warm, human understanding to $35 ·and $40 her roles, and always manages an effect even though you do of spontaneity in gestures and voice. not actually need it, Helen Sanford makes a delightful Stylish Staunchleys will give you an incharacter of lisping Rickety Ann, ner inspiration - a whose mischief and naivete adds much Tailored by Society Brand fun. Happy Jack, the rich man's son ··kick" that carries $50 who has become a philosophical tramp, you on through the is played by Robert ]. James, Jr., day-H>O% yourself. who brims over with happiness and Lytton Custom Suits g-ood spirits. He makes a hit with his Then the older suits song, "White Wings," as well as with after a little rest w·ill Hand Tailored and ExclusiYe his acting. Everyone will like the again please you, like typical country farmers, Cy Prime, as $60 to $100 an old friend not replayed by Donald Morrison, and Seth Perkins, as played by Leslie Parker. cently met. GIVE liNE PORTRAYAL · OF "OLD HOMESTEAD" lm·········· ····················~············· ······~··il · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ··· · · · wLat. · · · · · · · athriO ,11 IOUII · · · · · · · get... In Our EYanston · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · The Lasting Enjoyment of a Shop I New Suit · i· !: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Songs of Long Ago Miss Margaret DeLay is the embodiment of feminine delight of the old ·days as Miss Annie Hopkins, while · WiJliam Fisk and John T. Armstrong are the friendly city man and the mealy country boy, respectively. During the play there were songs of long ago sung by Joshua's friends, and these were given heartfelt renditiorls by a quartet composed of Dr. David Lazear, tenor; Thomas Ratcliffe, basso; Mrs. Arthur F. Byfield, soprano; and Margaret Stafford, contralto. Besides appearing many times during the show in varied characters, the quartet also dons old-fashioned evening dress during intermissions, and convulses the audience as it sings in the old manner "Nell of Narragansett Bay," and others. 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