The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-11

his name indicates. he Is OF German
ancestry. but only partly 80. as
his mothers lineage was English
His father has an honorable rec
ord rs soldier. having served
In the ranks In the Mexican war. and
having held captains commission
In the war OF the rebellion. Il was the
desire OF Mr., Kyle'a family connections
that he should become a clergyman OF
the Methodist Episcopal church, but
when he graduated from school his own
inclination prevailed. and he studied
law. After applying himself for two
years to such study. he determined to
yield his purpose TO hts growing desire
10 seek achievement In another held.
and he therefore sought a position upon
the stage His opportunity having
been gained. he made his professional
debut at Myers opera-housc. GAINESVILLE.
Wis, appearing rs Guildenstcrn and
the Second Gravedlgger From early
youth his aspirations had been toward
the stage. for nj school he had won
credit for his rccitatons. aud had won
the prize In an oraiorical contest IN
which all OF his competitors were his
seniors, After leaving school. how
ever. he had no opportunity to gain cx-
perience as an amateur actor. his only
appearance In tina, capacity having
been made as Dolly Spanker. In a per
Torrance OF London Assurance 3"
given for charitable purpose. Not
withstanding his lack Of training for his
new vocation. and In spite Of many dis
couragements. he held firmly 20 his de-
termination. and carefully studied and
faithfully labored to portray all char.
acters entrusted 10 him. until his mer-
its finally commanded public recogni-
ton. Naturally his services were In
active demand. and were secured 10 the
support Of many stars. among whom
may be mentioned Julia Marlowe. Mar
garet Mathcr. Frederick warde and
Nine. Modjcska His training has
mostly been confined to that which Is
called the legitimate drama. but that
the tragic and poetic roles In which he
has been wont 10 appear have not un-
fttcd him for the contemnoraneous
drama was abundantly proven by his
mastery performance as the Rector In
"Magda." Nine. ModiesEas version Of
suderman's "flicmath" lie was equal
iy successful IN Margaret Mathers pro-
ductioa OF Jeanne dare" and In ~rae
" sic Mask" produced several sea-
sons ago. Further proof Of his versa
tlilty may also be- found In some OF his
more recent work while q member OF
the stock company, last season. 90 the
Grand oncra-House. Salt Lake City. h.
Naa very successful In many roles OF
widely different chara7,Cr. amonl
which were Raph 81 dc Ccrreze. ir
oulin's Moths" Jothro R'ytcf. the old
Yankee farmer. In Caprice" and Cap
tain Fcathcrnon. In "Our Regiment
Among the characters for the interpre
tation Of which he has received higi
praise iIom many prominent critics
may be mentioned MacduG. In Mac
b BETH" Sir Edward Mortimer. 10 Mar,
/ stu IT." Old Bclarlus. In "Cymbeline;
Claudio. In Measure for Measure.
Mercutio. In Romeo and Juliet
Claudio. In Much Ado About Nothing
Paola, in Francesca da Rimini." ans
Or. Weber. the Rector. In "Magda.
Mr.. Kyle Is at present In the support
Of Nine. MOdjeska. to whom he is under
contract for leading parts. nut with
whom. during her recent engagement Ia