Irish Drama, "Kerry Gow", Seen at Arlington Theatre

"Kerry Gow", a play that is an old favorite in Boston, was presented for the first time in several years on Monday night at the Arlington Theatre. Its merry good-humor, its romance and exciting situations, made an irresistible appeal to an enthusiastic house.

The leading female role was played by Miss Frances Grayson, a niece of Rear Admiral Grayson, whose charm and clever acting contributed largely to the success of the performance. Miss Grayson is a new member of the company and made an unusually attractive Irish colleen. The happy-go-lucky and romantic blacksmith, interpreted by William Sullivan, makes love to her in most amusing fashion; while his assistant at the forge, as played by Mr. Shaw O'Nolan, quite interrupts the third act with his inimitable rendering of some clever Irish songs.

An interesting feature in the same act was the appearance of the noted racehorse "Starlight", brought to the hero's smithy to be shod. He was the center of attention for some moments, as he filled the part and kept his little jockey busy holding him in hand. The play moves easily along to an exciting last act, and the players interpret the Irish characters with a sympathy that completely won the appreciation of their audience.