The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-10-06
MUSIC AND ORA MA.

Mr.. Louis James play, "A Cavalier Of
France" is described as a pictorial ro-
mantle drama of tne sixteenth century.
The aceion takes place during the reign
Of Henry Ill of France and brings Cath
arine de Medicis and Marguerite, Queen
Of Navarro. of his court, in which the
scene is laid, into prominence.
Rene de- Froisac, a gentleman Of the
court and Of leisure, is noted for his
handsome bearing and deeds OF valor
He loves Gabrielle Du Bois. a maid Of
honor, who, while being one OF noble
blood, Is without proof OF her birth. He
is also the subject of the infatuation of
the kings sister, Marguerite, who, al
though the wife Of Henry of Navarro,
does not allow this 10 interfere with her
infatuation- She contrives with the as
sistance Of De Froisac's valet, to have
him dismissed from the court on tne
charge of stealing her garter, and after
wards on the condition OF his accepting
her proposition Of intrigue, to have him
restored in the kings favor. This ne re-
fuses, as does Gabrielle the kings prof
fers OF love. Marguerite then attempts
the warning of magic ring, the gift of
Gabrielle. This warning also saves the
king, who Is about to drink The potion,
vhereupon he immediatel restores the
cavalier TO royal favor, which De Froisac
hauShtily refuses until he can clear mis-
character of theft. In the mean time the
queen mother, who desires the abdica-
lion OF Henry (Which ne refuses 10 do)
plots TO overthrow him and 20 seat his
younger brother, the Duke D'Aniou. She
endeavors 10 use De Froisac in this con-
spiraoy, offering him as an inducement
the secret OF Gabrielle's parentage. Ga
brieele is confined in tower in the Lou
Sre against her viii, where De Froisac
appears 10 her rescue; he meets the
queen and her acconplice( an old astrol-
pger. long In her service), listens TO her
proposition, refuses to enter into the con-
splracy. whereupon the guard is called
and ne is compelled 10 fight his way out.
This he does with the assistance of Ga
brielle. whom the guard Is warned not 10
touch. He escapes carrying with him the
document explaining the genealogy OF
his sweetheart. He Immediately seeks
the king, assists him in the final over
throw OF the queen mother He is restor
ed to the court with every mark of royal
favor, and, as a matter of course his mar
riage with Gabrielle follows.
This s in brief the Story Of the nlav.
which viii be presented in an elaborate
manner by Mr.. James and his excelleni
company at the opera house. for the first
time here, on Wednesday. October c.
The Faust Bros. Musical Comedy com-
pany and London Bell Ringers will an
pear at the Grand Opera House Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday nights. Oct
I, and ., including Saturday matinee
Tne following is from a Pueblo paper
where ihey just finished a weeks en-
gagenent:
IN entire harmony with everything
connected with the opening OF the De !
,Ne-l'eT 'heater vas the splendid perform
ahce o. the Faust Bros. Musical Comedy I
company and London Bell Ringers Tba /
applause with which rhsy were sraAta. 4
py tae big house, in which were many NJ /
s-ae oest Known theater-goers Of the civ.
was IN llSef demonstration Of ne 1
merit of'the performance. The connhiro
lion came from the antipas!es six nop-b- /
ago and the Australian ana NeVr 2as,a,,,
press We're enthusiastic over the exce1-
Ien' performances given by The company
Since 'hey landed at san Francisc, r.
nave received from the papers ave~y
"heFe ne same high commentator A.
consequence they came a Pue51, }ons
~ hera!ded- The performance last nfp5.
proved that all was meri.es
Ihe Faus;s gave by all means -.
best and most refined vaudevius So
seen in Pueblo in some ves~s