"MOTHER MAOHREE."

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 29, 3 August 1925, Page 10

"MOTHER MAOHREE."

The play which Denis-Kehoe presents next Saturday night at the Grsno Opera House is not one of tin ultra-i sentimental or sloppy kind, but a breeiy. comedy of clever dialogue and happj incidents. Tho authoi 1, Maurice Wehlen, has provided a happy, bright entertainment. Denis Kehoe, in the rolo of Dan O'Connor, presents a likeable fellofr, rollicking and care-free, ready to crack a joke or sing a song, but "all there" when anything threatens to overthrow the family fortunes or disturb the even tenor of its way. ■ Among his most cherished possessions is his little Irish harp, which he uses to accompany some of the old classic melodies, and an autograph letter froih John M'Cormack, in which the eminent tenor with characteristic straightforwardness Writes: "Go to it, Kehoe. It's a long way to the top, but 'Mother Machree' will see you there." Music is a strong feature in all Irish folk, plays, and ■"Mother Machree" is no exception to the rule. Several concerted numbers, notably a Christmas carol, find a place in the action of the play. The supporting company, headed by Frances Kayher, a young actress who has won the highest commendation for her graceful acting, numbers many artists of high calibre. The musical direction is in the experienced hands of Percy Kehoe. The box plans will open on Wednesday morning at The Bristol.