The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04

strong character delincationa, and Mr.
Morris Will see TO it that he Is surrounded
by fellOw-workcrs as competent as IL
is possible for him 20 secure.
MIR. Morris can show a clear title TO
his honors. He has served thorough
apprenticeship I'm this country and in
England during twenty years OF earnest
patient work. out OF which have grown
some remarkable successes, and distinc-
ton enough TO qualify him for his ind.-
pendent work In the future.
Next seasons venture however. will
not be Mr.. Morris first as a star Seven
or eight years ago he made a success
50 emphatic in London as a character
comedian that a manager engaged him
for "a starring tour Of the provinces and
through Ireland, the rCsu of which
were so nattcring that they led TO the
tempting offcr which ne accepted for this
country.
10 has been no small matter OF regret
10 him since that he did not come TO this
country as thc principal in the plays that
gave him fame I'm London instead OF re-
turning again TO a supporting position.
There IS but little IL any doubt but that
ne would have made a prosperous tour.
However the severe years during
which he has been associated with Miss
Nokcs have not lcon wasted by any
means. as the actor has been winning
golden opinions in the cities visited an
nually and he now has a following 50
large ana so appreCiatve that there can
Doe no considerable risk I'm the course he
has decided 10 take Alr. Morris is UNI
cXcelled i'm his line Of work. The stage.
TO which he has given such strength
and beauty of Characterization, will be
further enriched 10y the freer exercise
of his talents and there not only is room.
al mi 4 tlf ON
as hc VIII head.
Mr. Morris in the special line with
which he is identified. is not only arts-
tic. discriminating and intelligent I'm his
portrature and Interpretation of charac-
ter but he has remarkably impressive
personality. a peculiar magnetism and
subUcty Of expression that give him
right to much higher place in dramatic
honor than he has offered 10 assume or
his critics have been at pains TO claim
for him. AS "a star he will receive those
rewards OF favor that could not well be
bestowed upon him in the present pleas
ant but subordinate position occupied by
him; and 1t will be strange If an actor
of such honest purpose and clear, POSI-
tive dramatic force, an artist Of such
conscientious and carefully perfected
methods does not receive the substantial
recognition that shall make his expert
mcnt the prelude to established success.
At amy rate. MIR. Morris will give the
public high grade work. both I'm the kind
and quality OF the plays he viii present,
and in the character of the performances.
Genuine comedy and true art will be the
guiding lights of his ambition. As he is
am actor of rare versatility the plays in
his repertoire will be varied i'm purpose
and i'm character from eccentric light
vein 10 the strongest character parts in
comedy. lie viii have half dozen or
more pieces, among them "The Old Mu-
sician." and two quite new plays, one
I'm one act, the other i'm two acts, by
Edward $. Van Zile. with which Mr.
Morris is charmed
Though Mr. Morris is an Englishman
his first theatrical experience was in this
country I'm Albany, n y. lie played there
a number of years bat made his first
great success in London, TO which city
he returned after having got himself well
established i'm the theatrical profession
lie is now am adopted American, and he
will receive. as he deserves cordial
welcome into the list Of American stars.