The following description of a successful A.Y.P.A. play appeared in a local newspaper 3 
     
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     The A.Y.P.A. of St. James’, Port Hill is synonymous with talent and fine acting 
     
     and the capacity which saw the presentation of "Kitty Kearney of Killarney" in 
     
     the King George Hall on Tuesday 13th were loud in their praise at the conclusion 
     
     of this excellent performance. The stage arrangement made a pleasing and 
     
     effective setting for the three acts, the entire action taking place in a large eastern 
     
     city in the home of Mrs. Wellington Spencer, a wealthy and aristocratic 
     
     American. The title role was assigned to Helen Strongman who with her 
     
     engaging ways at once captivated the audience, who followed with keen interest 
     
     her erratic love affair with the wealthy young Kenneth Spencer to its happy 
     
     climax. Edmund Birch, as young Spencer, acted the typical American aristocrat 
     
     with ease and aplomb well deserving the praise-worthy comments. As Mrs. 
     
     Wellington Spence, Mrs. Hatfield Maynard, acted with dignity and distinction 
     
     combined with genuinely expressed sympathy for the little Irish maid, her acting 
     
     throughout carrying the regal charm and grace necessary to the part. Mrs. 
     
     Stuyvesant Chatterton, haughty, imperious and aristocratic was in the capable 
     
     hands of Mrs. Wm. Maynard who brought such realism into her acting as to 
     
     arouse favorable comments, her scomful demeanour of everything democratic 
     
     being specially well portrayed. Miss Eleanor Birch made a highly commendable 
     
     appearance as Phyllis Spence, the jealous sarcastic daughter while Miss Jean Yeo 
     
     as S--- Chatterton, the wealthy debutante engaged to Kenneth displayed 
     
     remarkable talent; her whole hearted disdain for " snobbery" and her capitulation 
     
     later to Steve Garrett, a young business man, being exceptionally well acted. 
     
     Courtney Maynard in his first stage appearance carried the laurels with his 
     
     presentation of the wealthy middle class business man with his desire to climb 
     
     socially, his slang and jargon adding the required touch of comedy to tickle the 
     
     audience. Erwin Dennis as Eugene Van Brunt, all background and no money and 
     
     a fortune hunter as well, in his initial appearance gave a first class presentation 
     
     of his role. Also making her first appearance, Mrs. Henry Birch gave a very 
     
     creditable performance as Mrs. Taylor, the housekeeper, with reserve and dignity 
     
     essential to the part; while Mrs. Ray Birch, in her stage debut as the young 
     
     Society Matron, delighted the company with her capable handling of the piece. 
     
     As Janet Pearson, Lillian Maynard gave a very pleasing interpretation of an 
     
     unexpected guest. As Pole, the Butler, Rev. W.G. Meadus acted with dignity 
     
     proper to the occasion. To the Director of the play, Mrs. Laurie Birch, whose 
     
     untiring efforts brought it to such a successful conclusion, go the congratulations 
     
     of a pleased and gratified audience. 
     
    

    
     Mr. Roy Phillips entertained with a fine rendition of "The Rose of Tralee", while 
     
     a male quartet rendered "Home on the Range" during the intervals between the 
     
    
   
   
    
     Acts. 
     
     After the play delicious refreshments were served to the Cast by the W.A. 
     
    
   
   
    
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