The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-05
Miss Marlowe's Armor.

Hillary Bell of the New York Press
describes Miss Marlowe's costume:
She incloses herself in tin armor, which
is warranted to repel all the thrusts of
the critics We understand that the
armor worn by Miss Marlowe in her pro-
duction of "Henry Nv" is beautiful to
look at. 1t is built of new tin, cut on
the bias, with puff sleeves, full founces
and other modiste Partisan fancies by
tin tailor of taste and reputation. Ii hts
the pretty actress like glove, makes a
brave noise as she strides the stage, and
being smartly polished every afternoon
enables her to shine like good deed in a
naughty world. However, we grieve TO
learn that our young, lovely and talented
tin solIier has already, on more than one
occasion during her performances in other
cities, gotten into some trouble with her
new-fangled costume. We hear with dis
tress that in recent instance Miss Mar
lowe raised her sword to smite an enemy
in the play, W hen by some OF those unfor-
tunate chances that often overthrow
genius, the different portions of her ar
NOR got locked together, and our gallant
Prince Hal had to retire behind the scenes
to have her arm relieved from its fixed,
perpendicular position. Meanwhile the
villain escaped, and had TO be brought
from his dressing room where he was en-
jcying peaceful smoke, in order 10 be
killed properly. This time Miss Marlowe
had her tin joints well oiled, and she smote
him and slew him right Justify.
A still more distressing account comes
from another town where "Henry w."
was progressing well until an untoward
accident happened Miss Marlowe's arm
joints were carefully grelsed after her
first mishap, and she feared no further
disaster in that matter. But unaccount-
ably enough the casing of her legs had
been neglected by the oiler, and while
she was in valorous pursuit OF the oppos-
ing army Prince Halls greaves became
locked. His left leg remained fixed in
mid air, and after period OF anxiety and
confusion the hero had To hop of the
stage on one foot. Truly parlous thing
for gallant pr nee, and We do not wonder
that he had real good cry aiterwar- =.
Meanwhile again the villains escaped,
which is intolerable and not to be en-
dured, for, look you, II vice is to triumph
because virtue is hampered by tin joints
IL were an evil matter. Nor, indeed, is
there any reliance to be placed on the
ingenuity OF axle grease, sewing machine
oil, or the most improved lubricators In
this affair. Tin is not TO be trusted in
any circumstances when II treats fair
lady so rudely. We see no remedy for
Miss Marlowe i'm her present distress ex-
cept an old-fsshioned implement which,
though lacking In poetry, Is useful in
fact. Let this excellent warrior provide
out OF accidents ana er armor at the
same time. The company should also be
furnis he'd with can openers, or there may
be occasions when Miss Marlowe might
come TO difficulties at a spot which she
cannot reach. In which predicament
catin villain could set loose he lady by
q few quick incislons OF her tin encase
ment and thereby allow her to admins
ter his quietus according TO shakesp are.
What TUE NEWS knows asout it:-As
Prince Hal in Henry w" Julia Marlowe-
Taber wears several dashing costumes,
that of the first act act consisting OF
olive-brown tights and a peculiar tnnic
coat of magniti ent cloth of gold bro
caded in a rich design Of crimson velvet.
The tunic, which rcaches half way TO the
knees, Is edged with wide band of
sable, and worn with short hunters
coat OF green silk. The Prince Hal
sleeves, which fell from shoulder TO
ankle, are Of rich brocade lined with ivory
satin. The edge is cut in peculiar tesse-
lated scallops am finished both o the
outside and lining with ivory satin.
Very handsome is another Of Prince Halls
costumes-a long coat, reaching almost
20 the ankles, 81 "a phire blue velvet
All over thisTich material Is embroidered
tbe princes arms. The effect of this
superb embroidery, wrought I'm pure
silvei, Is most magnificent. The long
sleeves correspond, and are slashed at
the edge, fs is the hem OF the coat, TO
display a lining OF wood-h brown silk.
Long pointed shoes and a jewelled girdle
and chain complete the gorgeous cos
tune. Equally superb are ths costumes
lavishcd by Mrs. Taber on the knightly
reiinue with which Prime Hal and his
kingly sise are surrounded.