The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-15
At THE THEATER.
Mnrie wainwright the Redeeming
Feature of "shnII We FerGiVe Her"

Feature of "ShaII We Forgive Her.
II seems strange that such an admirable
actress as Miss Marie Wainwrisht should
choose to appear in such an empty drama
as "shan We Forgive Her?' which was
presented at the theater last night # It
We're not for the personal efforts of Miss
Wainwright and her excellent acting II
would be very hard indeed TO forgive her.
"shan We Forgive Herr" is a tattered
imitation of the problem play built ON
the most conventional lines. II tells OF
a woman who in her weakness mas sinned
and been dragged down by a villain. She
is really good az heart, however, and
leaves that life. marries. and enters upon
a life of purity, and happiness, only 70
have IL rudely broken by the knowledge
of her previous life being made known TO
her husband Everything works out nice
~ IN The end, though, and the answer 10
the title as strongly in the affirmative.
The play is strongly melodramaic IN
parts, but il has vein of humor running
through il that is relieving. 1t is a play
with which Miss Wainwright Will not help
her excellent reputation.
Beyond the acting of the star there was
no one in the company who Is worthy OF
mention Miss Wainwright gave an
emotional. refined and pleasing portrayal
IL was artistic in all It's details and was
Of a nature which was bound TO make one
feel sympathetic.
The KHmt-Eearn Company Will begin
a weeks engagement next Monday, pre-
senting for the matinee Kidnapped" and
at night Lotta's Pawn Ticket 2l0.' This
is one of the best known popular price at
fractions this season, and carries a carload
OF special scenery. The following is the
repertoire 10 be presented here: "Kidnap-
ped" Pawn Ticket 2l0," Work and
Wages" Light o London. "A Womans
Revenge" The Inside Track" MY Part
ner." and Life in Greater New York. -
Up-to-date songs and specialues viii be
introduced. and the latest war views
shown.
"A Texas Steer viii be the attraction to-
night The play is one of Hoyts best
when il is well played. il remains to be
seen what the company presenting 1t to-
night viii do.
That Katie Putnam is the bright partic-
ular star, is an assurance that the play
will have one good actress anyhow. Mr..
Hoyt has always been particular about the
selection of artists to fiji his various roles,
and it is said that the company this season
is equal TO any that has ever been seen IL
the piece.
In his latest operate comedy LAS We
See H." Mr.. Goodbar is said to have
eciipsed al his former efforts in bright
sparkling comedy funny situations, anC
The selection of music. costumes and scenic
effects. The piece has for its theme this
showing up of human hobbies not sarcas
tically but naturally and easily The pro
duction Is accompanied by the author whC
has exerted every effort in selecting a ca
pablo company of twenty or more artists
Among them are Harry Moore the mono
loeue favorite; Billy Alien, the Irish com
edian; Harry Ellsworth, character imt
tator; r. w. Edwards. jas. Koser. ]. j
Sully; Misses May Cook. soprano and cor
net eoloist; Lillian NJ Knott, the operate
prima donna soprano; Bessie Palmer, bucl
and wing dancer; the Schuyler sisters an'
others