The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-15

may be. it is possible enough that direct uso
OF public money will become. in exceptional cases
directed TO the nature of the operations when II
THIS sense may yet be engaged III.
sARDoU's NEW PLAY.
''Some time in the months of January. February
or March a comedy in five acts. by NJ victorien
Sardou, Will. says The ISlda. ''be brought ont at
the Coincide FRANCHISE. The event is still distant.
and much water will pass under the Pont-Seuf be-
fore it takes place. but. such is the thirst OF tho
public for anticipating and taking the edge of novel
ties that although we think absurd and unfair to
the writer to describe his play before 1t has been
produced still. Journalists it is our duty not to
allow ourselves to be left behind by our contempo-
raries. and to try and leave them behind as often
can. This is only for
publishing, two three months beforehand,
the plot OF NJ sardou's comedy. The idea. we must
how scenic effects are to be obtained from its de-
velopment. That however. one of the disad-
vantages of this helter-skeler chase after unripe
news Uaniel Rochat is Deputy OF great talent and
reputation. who has gone to Switzerland on the
occasion OF the centenary or Voltaire in order to
deliver grand speech la the course of his journey
he meets with an American family named Hender-
son. and falls in love with one OF the daughters.
Lei. But Miss Lea is Protestant, and the French
orator has chosen the gorifcation of free thought
as the subject of his harangue. What will the young
girl, who will be among the audience think OF this
negation OF all belief the part OF the man whom
she is beginning to love? Daniel Rochat asks
himself this question:, and I'm intense conflict
man. He determines to soften his expressions.
so as not to shock the young girl Vain resolution
WQeQ once In the presence or the pubic lie gives
rein to his tongue and down from the tribune
amid the enthusiastic applause OF the audience. but
in despair 1t the effect that he will have produced
on Lea But his eloquence has done wonders. The
charm of his words has made the doctrine pass un-
perceived. Lea is full Of admiration. and allows
herself to mako herself q confession of her love in
the enthusiasm Of her words. SO far. good. The
two engage themselves to each other. and mar
ringe is agreed upon. Daniel is at this moment.
called back to Paris Immediately. in order to take
part in important debate. Must they then sep
arate. Just whom they were about to be united tor
nncfnR hA n a. m
1t appears that Swiss law does not require the
same delays and formaties for marriage
the French law. An mpromptu civil union
be formed before the local authorities, and
made regular afterward in France. Why not take
anyantage OF ss so Lea s4 NINE arE ocna
sents himself to bless the pair in the of
ligion Daniel refuses to be blessed; he could not
give the lie to tho opinions of his whole life. Lea,
her side, declares that in spite of her affection.
she cannot sacrifice her conscience. She will not be
the wife Of her husband until the Church shall have
consecrated their union. The drama pivots on tho
struggle between the two spouses the question of
al asn s ar acts saeS
side by love- and on the other by conviction 1t IL
= psychological duel. At one moment Daniel is on
the point Of yielding. but his friend DR.. Bdache.
restraints him by relating the history of his own
life. He was the happiest of husbands. One
worse. and in her despair, the mother
ran to the church and brought priest to the bed
side. by bruseue effort OF nature the child was
saved; the mother believed in miracle and became
= blindly devout person. Since that day. says
Bidache, 81 have had no wife. have had no chndt
that is where religious marriage would lead
YOU This narrative. which suggests the history of
the marriage Of the Deputy. Mr. Alfred Naquet the
great partisan OF divorce. prevents Daniel kochat
from yielding. A supreme interview takes place be-
tween the two half welded spouses. IS midnight.
In passionate Daniel adjures his wife to re-
sist longer aud to sacrifice their happiness to
tho superstition Of vain ceremony. Lea refuses.
Daniel then offers concession. They will to the
church in the mystery of the night and receive the
pastors benedicton. but the mystery shall remain.
forever. between themselves And the world shall
know nothing OF it. Lea rejects this subteruge and
the spouses separate forever.
''The roles distributed follows :-Daniel Ro-
chat, Delaunay; DR.. Didache, Thiron; Rev. Septic
mus Clarke. Sylvan; Lea, Mile Barrett