The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-13
sALvINI As ~RuY BLAs.v
lie Was Well Supported in His Ex-
ceIIent Presentation Last Night.

lie Was Well Supported in His Ex-
celIent Presentation Last Night
Victor Hugo's famous masterpiece "Ruy
Bias was presented al the theater last
night. despite the Indictment weather. to
a good audience. and one that was with
saIvini and his excellent company OF
players throughout
The play itself is familiar work to all
Of its authors admirers. 1t is a roman
tic tragedy centered about the court life
Of Spain in the 18th century. and within
which are found in striking presentation
the strongest passions Of love and hatred.
the motives that lead to the tragic ends.
The central figure ia the play last night
was, Of course, Alexander Salvini, who
has Wei won his reputation as one of the
foremost tragedlans now on the Ameri-
can stage. His "Ruy Bias" is one Of
his most famous parts. His rendition Of
IL is not without much careful study as
well as natural talent. 1t requires no lit
tie versatility 10 quickly spring from the
position Of a lackey 20 prime minister, no
small amount Of care and study 10 in
terpret in action the lackeys love for the
queen. But Salvini has taken in the
situation and is master Of IL. His "Ruy
Bias" was much appreciated.
Salvini was most ably seconded by VIII
liam Redmund, who appeared as Don
Caesar de Basan, the brigand and vaga-
bond of aristocratic blood. who thought
nothing Of holding up a priest to take his
gold, but with whom w0man's honor and
good name were things sacred. Mr.. Red
mund entered into the spirit of the char
acter and his work was nothing short of
artistic. The appreciation by the audience
OF his work was expressed by liberal APP
plause.
Elmer Delamater. as Don Salluste, the
intriguing courtier admirably sustained
his character. He is an actor Of no little
ability. Miss Elanor Moretu appeared as
Marianne of Neubourg, called queen of
Spain, part requiring no ordinary dra-
matte powers. Miss Moretti's portrayal
of this character was forcible and in
many respects artistic. Among other able
actors in the troupe are Ben Johnson, who
appeared as the Count of Alba; Albert
Fox, as Guidiel, and Miss Augusta de
Forrest, as Duchess of albuquerque. du-
emma to the queen. The entire perform
ance was an artistic one, and the special
scenery carried by the company added
much TO the presentation.
Salvini and his excellent company will
appear tonight in THE Three Guards
men," from Dumas famous work. In
this play Salvini is no less celebrated
than in the character he so well por-
trayed last night
The Karnival of Industries will be pre-
sented at the theater Saturday night and
also at Saturday matinee under the aus
plces OF the trustees of the Lutheran
church for the benefit of the mission
fund. The reheaIsals are being conduct
ed by Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy of Illinois.
who has managed similar entertainments
In various parts Of the country with much
success 1 he entertainment here is two
parts. The first part is tableauX The
second part Is a trades procession and
tableaux and pantomime. A large number
Of young ladies and gentlemen from the
Lutheran church and mission and about
$50 children will take part. Among the
features of the tableanx in the entertain
ment will be tenting on the old camp
ground by the German Volunteers, and
the tableau, 1.-THE Light of the World"
arranged by the Brush Electric Light
and Power Company. The trades car
nival will be tableaux and a procession
by young ladies representing the leading
business houses of the city. Unique de-
vices and costumes, figures and tableaux
viii be seen in this part of the entertain
ment. The ladies who are Interested in
the entertainment under the direction of
Mrs. Kennedy, have given much time
and attention to it and 1t promises to
be one of the most enjoyable entertain
ments of the season for it's kind The
sale of seats for the night performance
will begin at Livingston's Friday morn
ing. No reserved seats will be sold for
the matinee.