Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 February 1909 — Irish Drama at McVickers. [ARTICLE]

Irish Drama at McVickers.

One of the most important attractions of the year—that of “Peggy Machree" in which Joseph O’Mara, supported by Adrienne Augarde, is starring—will begin in McVicker’s theatre, Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 14th, (Valentine Sunday), the engagement lasting for two weeks and including a special holiday matinee Monday, Feb/ 22, Washington’s Birthday. “Peggy Machree” is a delightful romatic comedy with music, the scene being laid in Ireland in its most picturesque ahd charming period; the The company which Brooks and Dingwall have provided to interpret the comedy and support the star In a big and capable one. Mr. O’Mara is the greatest singer Ireland has ever sent to America, and since his arrival in the country in November he has been seen ,in every one of the big eastern cities and has conquered them absolutely, even the public and critics of New York having capitulated to his superb voice and his art in using it Mr. O’Mara filled the great Broadway Theatre in New York to its utmost capacity for five weeks, a feat never before accomplished by an Irish singer. Sharing the honors with the star in “Peggy Machree” is the dainty, winsome and altogether charming comedienne, Miss Adrienne Augarde, the most enchanting artist London ha sent to us. She is already an established favorite with Amreican audiences. She plays the title role, that of the arch little coquet Lady Margaret O’Driscell, who In a spirit of fun, masquerades as a ballad singer, calling herself “Peggy Machree” and in this disguise ensnares the heart of the gallant Barry Trevor, the hero of the comedy, played by Mr. O’Mara. For any pain, from top to toe, from any cause, apply Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric oil. Pain can’t stay where It is used. 1