Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-02
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Lawrence Barr, ...'0lot la the 'scut-
ch,on" a. q ks Pleasure"
A brilliant audience filled the Theatre
last night TO witness Barrett in his new
play Blot in the 'Scutcheon." The play
is a sad one. "Thorold, Lord Tresham,"
has a sister, Mildred" a beautiful girl
only IA years O age. Henry, Earl Mer-
touD," her sutton, Young and Passionate,
presses bis suit with strange fervor. The
secret Of it is. that ne and "Stsidred" are
in fact not strangers. His estates adj
joined those of Lord Tresham," and he
had Glanced to meet the fair
mildred" while wandering in the woods.
Love at trsI sight united their
hearts. She tells the rest Of the story. A
yeW tree gave him easy access TO her
chamber. and lamp under a dark blue
square la tue painted glass gave him the
signal. Bl GLANCE "Gerard,'' an old e.
taiuer ot tbe ''rrrshams," had seen him
make th. accent, but knew not who
"Mildred'.' lover was. When he finds
ONT that the Earl is suing for his
laey's hand Gerard" goes 10 his master.
"Lnrd Ir sham is loath to believe Scr
ard's' tale, but when he summons "Mil-
area" sue coniesses her guilt, out will not
reveal her lovers name. Even then he
would forgive her, but when she offers
sun TO receive the Ear's suit his pity
turns 10 anger and he curses her. Rush
Ing out of the castle he wanders through
the woods till midnight. when he seeks
the avenue under her window, where he
meets the Earl. Refusing 20 listen 20 his
pleading he calls upon him TO draw.
"Henry' does not try 10 parry the thrusts
and is mOrtally wounded. Before be dies
he tells the sad story and gets Thor
old's" forgiveness. The wretched "Thor-
old'' finds Mildred" and tells her Of
'Henry's" death. II breaks her heart
and she dies with her arms around his
neck. "GuendOlen' and her betrothsd.
"ThOrold's' brother. come iu time 90 hear
his last words. for he has taken poison.
Barrett has seldom been seen 10 better
advantage, and Marie wainwright as
"Miklred' won those most convincing
proofs of TIE artists success. tears
mingled with plau'its. she had Dr. stored
a most din alt part. cOmpreheadel "a
most compile character. was equal 90 fIll
g1eat strain ~ horresOurrps, and won rl-
stiuted praise. The OPP site. to "a certain
degree, WAS the case l.h y. q. 81 Islay.
who imptrs0n'ted "Henry." Only n thp
last act dad Pc rise 10 occasion Then
hi- acting was most reaustc. and so most
effective Miss Helen parr as "GuendO-
ltn,' though uneven, wac IN the main
praisew rthy aud Ben G.. Rogers acted
%" erurd" 20 perfection.
The res, ~ the entertainment for the |
evening WAS fIrnIshe' by THE Kings I
Pleasure" Mr.. Alfred rhomrHon's iapt. .
alton frOr tho French Of Theodore 40 /
Bauviiie's sTrightly little drama Germ
goire," IN one act The action Of the
piece cenr rOunL J outs James. who as
Louis Al." was strongly reminiscent 0f
Irving, and not 10 bic disadvantage either.
BTett took the part Of "GnnF0ire." tine
btroliing poet, drol and pathetic IS turns.
whom, IN spite Of his rags add poverty.
liking Louis" imposes on The fair "loyse"
as husband. She is very vii ing after
pretty love scene, and an turns ort Dap.
PLY furnishing n pleasant relief from he
gloomy tragedy thai hes preceded As
the fair "L9yse," Marie Wairrigdt again
won repeated applause.