Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-10-15
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DIR VILLAGE THEATRICALS,

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Mr.. EDITOR 1T was my good fortune to be present
at the second presentation the part of the ANA.
teur Thespan Corps" of EjgcfcId, Of Bulwers beau-
ful play of the Lady Of Lyons or Love and Pride"
This play is founded on the we'll known French ialc
entitled "The Bellows. .Mendcr," in which the main
incidents of the plot will bc found but the author by
mpressing his genius upon its rude materials, has rem
iereL it entirely his own, having made its identity
quite uncertain; he has polished the rough diamond
and adorned it with The riches, pearls from the vast
cabine, Of literature.
Long before the time for The play 10 commences
might have been seen assembled in the spacious Hail.
fair representation of the talent refinement, ash"n
beauty and wit Of The entire Dislrct--it being Court
week, many from all parts and sections were present
The soft swee: music Of " Boilers Band " from Au'
cusla, vus listened 10 with an enger ear, by the many
lovers OF harmonious melody, and it was well adapted
to prepare the mind and stimulate tile feelings for the
proper reception Of the rendition Of this popular play
At the anIivusy awaited signal, the dark green cur
tain arose calmly and slowly, and revealed To crowd
ed and admiring audience, Mademoselc NJ. in The
character Of Pauline languidly reclining upon
sofa Mrs. G. in " Madame Deschappelles seated;
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cling the rose go little more 10 The left" The rare
personal beauty Of these ladies' heightened by their
rich and ,us,efnly arranged costumes served TO catch
The eye the clear sivsr toned voice Of the one, and
the low soft Auteke notes Of the other fell in pleas
ing cadences upon the tympanum of the ear; by their
and selfpossession, quickly erinclng that they
had the proper conception Of their parts BY their ex-
traordina!y combination of the three unilies, the
mind was completely caplivued and led to the rresis
lihe conclusion that ",here was no such word as
fail OH their behalf The fascinating beauty Of
"Madme D." Of whom was said,
Beanly's portrait becomes more prime,
Touched by the mellowing hand OF time"
was only equaed by that of "Paune "-the be-
wilching coquete. They thus early became farores
and throughout the play the cynosure OF oil eyes,
Dr. E. B. made his appearance in the difficult i'm
personaon Of Beauseant," the gay beau Of the beau
~ of Lyons. He possesses many p:rsonal Character.
stics, which aid him IN the successful rendering of
his part. Tall, commanding, handsome and graceful,
he assumed with much naturalnesH the feelings OF
disappointed suor. His earnest desire OF revenge, his
humiliation OF pride, and ambon-lis proud bearing
and contemporary curved lip, conveyed we'll the idea
of one piqued at disappointment In fact he looked,
the perfect embodiment Of regular pRilosophic wo-
man hater
To Col. S. was assigned the role Of " Col. Damas." !"
This is one Of my rOrc characters, and we'll did The
Col sustain it, He acs, as he does every thing else,
par.e1celence. He exhibits upon the stage that uni.
versatility of genius that enables him to shine brilliant.
ly in any sphere. His acting reminded me very much
of that Of Hacke,t In the fourth and fifth Acts, The
Col. can not be beaten.
Mr.. L. B. as "Glavis," made some decided I" hits. :"
He too possesses the advantage of fine personal appear
ance. His lively black eye and raven colored locks,
in addition TO the spirit and abandon Of his acting,
won The admiration of many beautiful lady.
cannot pass on without giving my unqualified ap-
proval of the Landlord" by Mr.. R. He played
most admiraby--he acts with spirit and earnestness,
and improves rapidly.
have now reached the third Scene, in lst. Act,
in which c. W. S. Esq, in The chnracer Of the hero
of the play, "Claude NIclno,ie" mnkes his debut
This gentleman posfeses without doubt, rare hisiron-
ic talent. He played othe unanimous admiration OF
all present had expected much from him from hear
Ing that, for his own amusement and qualification OF
,aste he had appeared upon the regular boards OF Au-
gusta and Mexico He treads the stage with proud
consciousness of his ability TO succeed despite all con-
,ingenciss. have never witnessed some points that
he made, surpassed BY any one. His acting is uni.
form, graceful and appropriate and be never mars the