The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-05
mo Onora Houae.

According 10 announcement, Richelieu was b.
foroithe scenes AZ tho new Opera House on Monday
nigbt picked corps from the members OF the Austin
Shakespeare club was entrusted with tho rendering
Of ono Of the finest conceptions Of the immortal Bal
weh and while this celebrated piece, to make It oec
fsc should bring into play the highest ordor OF theat
rcal talent, atli the amateur troupe composed Of
number Of our young fellow toWnsmen, did much
credit oft.
Mr. Mooldrago, as RleAeGse. showed that he had
siude lis part with great care, going through Il nom
benRlng end with perfect and confidence, and
noaeAalaacs becoming an old and experienced actor.
In justice however, We must say, that while Mr.. w.
acls well ho acts TOO fauch RlcAsiai Is old and de-
epd and fhie fnll Of genius Is passed the Ares OF
youth Mr. " concoyed the part OF Riclalsls bat In
a number 81 instances the veteran statesman was
swallowed % N the young lawyer But then IN justice
VIC must again say that not one amateur IN thousand
would have done half 20 well.
Mifs sh7hrouia sherwood, as .Iolls ds Mortimer
excited an That admiration which beauty, grace and
uiaguiacent COSTUME Is sure 70 command. FOR one
Who as we lcarn this time made Der hrst appearance
before an aadlcnee N such capacity thoFo cannot Be
said too much Her articulation was clear and beanti
full her person ontroly sofpossessed and her person
alton in al respects fnly equal to tho julio who had
played the Wild with hearts IN the eonrs Of Louis Kill
Mrs. Anna Alexander, a. klroA a. LorRs. came
with excessive grace and ease. Her distinguished ap
poaranee and splendid costume was remarked BY
every one.
Mr. Ill., as-De BGrrGdas performed one of,the heav.
ioat parts Of the play and though performing It
eccdingly WELL made Il iust little heavier than Bal
wer had intended. Bat Mr. I'm Il one Of the legal
fraternity, and It is usual with all members OF hIi
profession 70 press matters heavily. We may add.
however that M H. was not n for much % the press
l,,1 "a this interesting occasion.
Mr. wildly, as u 1duprut, colonel n tho kings
army acted tho part OF bravo and gallant soldier
Though yclding at one time io troacAcry. he retccd
his false steps, and having captured, In turn became
she captive Of the heauiital Jisie.
Mr.. Haynes, a. Loais liz wore hts royal honors
with proper dignity, and performed his part with case
and confidence
Mr.. Denton, as Fatssr JoepA. and Mr.. Olphant. as
Gasioa DaAs q 0rieass, both played their psrts
erodahly the hrs faithful attendant % TIC great
Rieaaiss and ne second a. The pcIsoniacailon a
most pcrfcet court exquisite and gallant
Messrs. Brggs and sampson, IN twoof the lighter
Parts. sustained their characters with much credit
tbs nrst IS Fanis tho ever faithful pase 70 csnol
RasAsrss and the latter g. his treacherous guard.
Mr.. schoolef. AZ GeaHci q a. Basils, acted with
mueh rcadinoss and case while Mr.. Miles, 81 - b
ttssa gave evidence Of ability for filing ono q the
mosi prominent pariA HIS articulation Eas porfeel
and his manner full q confidence
We cannot close oue notiee Of the entestanment
without referring tho character 81 the play one
at the time sppafcatiy not In unison With the feelings
q the audience. Evcgy ono seemed 70 have gone 70
rs opea ncnao unh HgAi hctris and while most
profound trsgty VS. beng enacted upon TIE stage,
perfect comedy was heing kspt ap hy apart Of Ire
sadicnce Duriag enc q ne most pathetic scenes L.
d. sneeEe snd ne hoaso WCnt Into roer q laughter
Al Other times silar inscresloz even loss. uoula
in,lcsd 81 i,ughns coanicaanccs ard - 4 continued
dufinvthe entire pay. We must ~ hat thcro uelo
eome naughty boys present. bui a. ~ sme tmo
nanEaiy hogs arr oiien he veEy hfe a iAcsise