New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-02
THE DRAMA.
HENRY IRVING AND ELLEN TERRY
CHARLES AND QUEEN HENRIETTA

CHARLES | AND QUEEN HENRIETTA
The embodiments of Charles the First and oro..
Henrietta Maria by Henry Irving and Ellen Torr
are well known to the dramatic audience in mi.
community, aithough until last night they had not
been seen here for long time. 1t was as Queen
Henrietta Maria that Miss Terry made her frs,
appearance upon the American stage on Octoho-
80, 1888, at the Star Theatre. and L<iro cha.,
was the second character presented here nv NJ
lrYing-his ilrst American appearance having hoe,
made Matthias in 'The Bells" since thor
Charles the First has been represented ~
various times and places, as often as Mr. Trying
and Miss Terry have professionally visited A,oer,oa
1t is not. however, popular play and in tho DIV.
cumstances which exist 1t cannot be-Nrst no.
cause it is rather feeble In the dramatic ole,ar,
and next because it does not harmonic with com,
monty received notions as to It's subject 7, co,
ssts of four pictures, presenting episodes nar,Iu
true and partly fancifu. in the life Of King Charles
Of which. in itself and apart from, ~
Irvngs potontiality of character ami charm Of arr
would awaken interest and inspire suspcnso al
though. certainly it is to be observed that each q,
the principal colloquies in the piece does arousa os
sustain fevcrish anxiety as to the ros,i,
Immediately involved and it displays Cbarlo.
as saint and Cromwell as a knaye. The lack
of vigorous dramatic spirit is the more in
huential of those considerations but the no
litlcal bias, also, has deterrent effect unor
many persons. Historians. for more than two hum
dred years. have been diligently engaged in black
ening the character Of Charles and furnishing tina,
of Cromwell; and probably nothing less than an
angel from heaven would much disturb the exist
ing Puritan conviction 10 those men, Cromwell
had Milton for a secretary and panegyrist and that
fact has carried the religious world while the fact
that the King killed by the order OF a para-
mont has been accepted as final proof that his
slaughter desired by the people-a most I'M
warranted conclusion.
no
order to be good. Mr. Willss treatment Of the
story Of Charles the First * marked by perfect
comprehension Of the King gentleman, and
by great tenderness Of feeling and refinement and
beauty Of style. and his Play possesses symmetry,
pictorial love.lness. and melancholy grandeur
Charles stuart lacked political sagacty. and was
blinded by his faith in the divine right OF kings;
but he was n man Of exalted character and pure
life, and he was type Of al that IS best In the
virtue OF aristocracy In that way he has been
drawn by Mr.. WINS and in jhat way he is superby
embodied by Mr. Twins. The representation had
all It's old-time dignity and polish together with
more han its former splendid authority and fluent
grace. The picture % the embarkaton at Hampton
was composed win exquisite skill The monarch's
cam rcbIke OF personal insoence. in the closet
scene pointed once more N" important truth that
innate superIoNy exists, noi%ithstanInS ali popl-
lar clamOr 70 the contrary. Miss Terry put forth
expeditions Illustration of the attempted arrest OF
thu sovereign by CrOmwelPs soldiers. the camp
mra6ie Illusion. and AIr: irylngs delivery Of the
so.fmn arr@isH.a'rl Of his bSetrayer had mos.
m m & y ibS g2 e gran" GbsS
Henry the Fifth. in Shakespeare. condemns the
traitor lords Who would have murdered him at
Of deep emotion. the fine opportunity afforded 10
the Queen, IN the last act.-wnen she bess for her
c.ous boon at the sacrce Of his royal honor The
Kings parting with his wife AMI children and the
final exit, with the historic and famous "Remem-
ber." touched every heart Tha; is one OF The stua-
tons in drama wnich depend altog~tner on per-
sonaliiy; and may be worth while 10 observe that
MIR. Irving is never 50 much a great actor as when
mus of nobla in6gyaii,v in crcunsta5css
OF tragic affiicton. marvellous in its simple
grace. and 1t had most convincing effect upon the
Mr. Irving and Miss Terry were often recalled
than four recalls after each act and no time has
been known in this city when this play went
riss Cromwell. and Mr.. Bishop Lord Hunt
ley. participated in the brilliant achievement Of
veterate resolve. commingled at times with an ex-
allied ecstacy,-as OF imprisoned faith in predes-
cromwell exhibited more thoughtful and subtle art
than previous performance OF his that has been
seen here; and his diversified
tirely characteristic OF the historic original. The
full cast should be added to the record of the
performance last night.
Si%sr .ws@ Tsffi:s
MARQUIS Mos Of Bishop Bishop
Ifeton Tyars
second BelmGre
Attendant. NJ. Taoo
Princess Elizabeth. Miss Grace Wen
Irlrce jane. Master Leo Birne
Lady Eleanor. Miss Maud Milton
queen Henrietta Maria Ellen Terry
Much Ado About Nothing Will be presented this
evening and on Saturday afternoon. Ellen Terry
Beatrice is perfection. and no one who cares for
dramatic art should fail that extraordinary
performance. The Lyons Mail" will be revived
o-morrow night Next week there will be eight
,erformances-'"Tne Merchant OF Venice" on Mon
lay and saturday. "Becket' on Tuesday, Louis
<I" on Wednesday. much Ado Thursday, and
olivia on Friday. olivia will be acted at a
matinee on Wednesday. and Nance Oldheld' and
The Bells At a matinee on Saturday The engage
nent OF Mr.. Irving and Miss Terry at Abbeys
clnsas on NJ r..h and rhaA.