The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

tainted in front of her intended victim.
His identity had become known and he
had befriended her The captain kneeling
over her surrounded by the perseeuted
Huguenots rough men and stern OF pur-
pose, "A shambling old inn by the roadside,
a thick forest for back ground with "A
carpet of dead leaves, rude implements oi
rural life in France, IA realistic representa-
cion of an opening in the forest from
which seemed to como an odor OF WooCs.
dead leaves and autumn fragrance ard the
large audience looked upon stage picture
chat has rarely been surpassed in this
city. 1t was Impressive ana intensely IN
tercsting.
The final act was a succession of strong
pictures. Its turmoil, engrossing I'M
certainty, and fighting spirit kept the
senses at high pressure until the cap
ture of the castle by the Huguenots
and the relief Of the captain and his
sweetheart The end, perhaps came n
little too abruptly after the stirring
episodes and 1t left feeling OF surprise
which was only overcome by mental
review of the subject quickly following.
For picturesque effect, rapid and engross-
ing action, cumulative and sustained in
terest this act is entitled to the palm.
IAN Enemy TO the King" is an in
terestiHg play from first 20 last. Its
charming romance, martial spirit and
emotions and the intelligence simultan-
eously. 1t is firm in purpose and teens
with big enterprise. As such II was
given a cordial welcome by patrons of the
theater, somewhat tired of song and
dance, tights, .frivolity, plays written by
the yard and cut of I'm suitable lengths
20 suit particular players aud amateur
society dress suit outragcs IL tells of the
compact of a daughter To bctray "A man to
save the life of her father. She Is "A noble
girl and the task is hateful. but she yields
because of her great love. Without know
ing IL she comes in contact with her
victim and falls i'm love with him and he
with her. She proceeds with her compact
until great danger mcnaccs her lover and
she returns from the HugucnOt strong
hold 20 be released from her hateful task.
Meanwhile the lover learns Of his betrayal
and follows the girl to the castle of his
enemy, where nc hears his love refuse Co
proceed further in tho despicahle plot.
4 fearful duel then cnsues and a. the
Huguenot Captain overcomes his i0es the
castle il storIned and taken by his fol
lowers
Mr. Sothern has n character that Is fully
as large as he wants. Indeed, 10 is true,
that IL Is trifle larger than the actor. II
is part for a star that is only limited by
the capacity OF the star IT is heroic,
noble and straightforward. lt Is not sub
tie OF Of wide variety, because the mar
A. a brave soldier with nature capable
of great love and sclf-sacriilcing devotion
The foxes skin is never I'm evidence will
this lion and the singlehcartcdncss of thi
hero h not alloyed with intrigue or deceit
Mr. Sothern cmbodies this character AM
makes as great an Illusion, and pcrhap
greater, than In any other play prOyi
dencc theatre goers have been fortunat
enough 60 see him In. Frequently th
player was lost sight OF in the Hugueno
Captain. an enemy b. the King. The pi,
turesquc and romantic features were beau
tifully illuminated by this favorite ncto
and his numerous friends and admircl
recognize that he has made pcrmancr
character for the stage and one fit 10 en-
pl0y the best talent OF n specially endowc
actor.
Mary Hampton, favorite In this els
since her powerful portrayal ~ k0samor
i'm sowing the Wind, = had part
strong ~ the star : aud she played it n
most equally a. well. Her strength lies
intense earnesfncss and sincerity. artist
rpose and intelligence she bas limit