Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1902 — “TOM MOORE” AT McVICKER'S. [ARTICLE]

“TOM MOORE” AT McVICKER'S.

There is no more lovable personage in the history of literature than Ireland's sweetest singer, Tom Moore, the author of love poems as death less as love itself, and of melodies which will be sung and played so long as love holds sway in the world. This delightful poet and singer has been made the central figure in a comedy which is to be played at McYleker's Theatre, Chicago, for two weeks, beginning March 2. The engagement Is one of the most important of the season and will mark the return of the popular comedian Andrew Mack, who impersonates the hero in “Tom Moore.” Mr. Mack was last seen two years ago in “The Last of the Rohans," a romantic Irish play iu which he scored a great hit. His popularity in and around New York, however, prevents his frequent visits to the west and it is only now that he again plays In Chicago. “Tom Moore,” Mr. Mack's new play, is by Theodore Burt Sayre, and according to reports It has made a phenomenal success. Certainly the character of the poet-singer fits Mr. Mack to perfection and the nature of the play gives him an opportunity to sing half a doseu of Moore's glorious melodies. Among these songs are “The Last Rose of Summer,” “Evelyn's Bower.” “Love’s Young Dream” and “Believe Me Could All Those Endearing Young Charms.” Besides these Moore melodies Mr. Mack has two of his own songs—the exquisite “Story of the Roae” and “Song Games.” Rich A Harris, under whose management the comedian is playing, have given “Tom Moore” a superb setting and a floe company surrouuds the star. Everything that money and intelligence can do has been done for this charming comedy.