“GENERAL JOHN REGAN”

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22368, 15 September 1934, Page 4

“GENERAL JOHN REGAN”

‘'General John Regan. a ' By George A. Rlrmincham. London: Allen and Unwin. This is a play in (liree acts concerning Irish wit. Irish stupidity and a practical joke. The author in a foreword says that the comedy was written in 1912, and indicates that those reading it must understand that the humorous situations belong only to that period—the period when a Lord Lieutenant kept royal state in Dublin Castle, and had no active part in the government of Ireland except the ceremonial opening of various public functions,- the laying of foundation stones and the distribution of that lavish Government charity which was supposed to pacify the hearts of the rebellious Irish and make them contented with their lot. And so, the efforts of one, Billing, an American gentleman, to liven up the village of Ballymoy, the successful scheme of the quick-witted village doctor to acquire some American coinage, the visit of the Lord Lieutenant’s aide-de-camp to unveil a memorial to a bogus general, the melee which follows, and the duper duped, all go to make up a most amusing and typically Birmingham play. R. ST.