The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-05-16
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"a CELEBRATED CASE" The rendition
OF this play by local talent at Burwell
Hall last Thursday evening, far surpass-
ed all expectations. It was in many re-
spects the most creditable performance
ever given here by amateurs. To begin
with the play is very good one, full OF
startling situations, and calls for spark
ling and vivacious acting. The parts
had been we'll assigned, the lines thor
oughly studied, and each individual per-
former measured well up to the standard
of requirement of the character assumed.
Mr. W. V. Savage as Jean Renaud, soldier
of the French army, and subsequently
galley slave, did some good acting and
displayed unusual ability in that line.
He was thoroughly conscientious and at
times approached the artistic, especially
during his recitation Of the Battle of
Fontenay' Miss Sallie Young as Adri-
eune, and Mrs. Henry Perry as Valentene,
rendered their parts with fidelity and
naturalness, both ladies displaying at all
times histrionic talent of high degree.
Mrs. T. a. Davis takes any part well al
ways, and as the Duchess ID Aubterre, she
was as charming and graceful, yet digni-
fed and gracious as that character re-
quired. Mr.. Wayne Wyche as Dennis
U Romks, an Irish Sergeant, surpassed
himself. He takes any part well, but a
character of this sort especially so. His
rich Irish brouge and natural manner of
acting won him new friends and admirers.
Mr.. B. s. Register, of Oxford, who kindly
! came over and assisted our home talent,
showed himself equal to the difficult work
| assigned him in the dual role of Lardr~, q
camp follower, and 'Count De Mornay, re-
turned from exile" an imposter and pre-
tender. He played his part well, and it
seemed almost cruel that at the last mo-
mcnt he should have been foiled in his
plans and the murder for which Jean Re-
maud was condemned to the galleys for life,
should be fixed upon him self. This scene
brought out some splendid acting on
! the part of all who took part in it.
Mr.. j. H. Bridgers as Duke D. Aabter,e, sus-
tanned his character well and presented a
very true picture of the austere, dignified
but designing Governor of the Province. -
Mr.. J R. Estes a. discount Raoue De Lanqey
betrothed to Adrienae, was picturesque in
brilliant military uniform and did his part
well. Little Miss Carrie Written az Adri
enne, Jeans child, aged years, displayed
rare precocity, while Miss Martha Perry
as the wife and mother, played he,
part in q manner to elicit warm praise.
! Miss Hattie O'Niei as the Maneanesse O,
the College D'Hyered, looked and acted
the part to perfection, her manners, voics
and features peculiarly fitting her for the
character she SO beautifully portrayed
Mr.. F. A. Cheek was up to his duty Misses
Bette Blacknall, Matte Horton, Tucker
Massenburg, and Mr.. George A. Rose per
formed their respectiveparts in a manner
creditable to themselves and highly pleas
ing to the audinence.
,. The blare OF trumpets, the marching o
troops and the sound of distant artiller,
gave to the piece an intense martial char
acter. Taken all together it was amos
} creditable and pleasing performance, call
ing for generous applause and heart.
laughter throughout. The thanks of al
who witnessed it are due the players TO
the enjoyable entertainment afforded.