The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
"a CnNnIicr of Francc.,

/ ~ cavalier OF France.
Rene de Froisac. a cavalier of France.
..........., ........... Mr.. James
Henry Ill. king of France. ...........
............. MIR, Barry tombstone
Due DAMON. his brother .......,.....
Observation-Disclosures. Mr. Collin Kemper
! Chicot, his jester 49, Mr.. Gilbert Gardner
| Cosno RuEieri, an astrologer..
| ....-.. ..,........ Mr.. Frank Peters
Rosny, secretary to Henry OF Navarro
49,. ......... Mr.. W. 4. Lincoln
Cayaja. Rene's valet.
.......... Mr. Norman II. Hackett
Iarchaut, captain of the guard ........
....... ......... Mr., Dave Whipple
Jagot. keeper of the "LeBon Vintage
......... ............ Mr.. Z. r. Jainison
Gabrielle, lady of France. ,.......-.
....... $3.50. Miss Mary Emerson
| Catherine de Medicis. queens mother
.......'..;...:.;. ...... Mrs Wells
| Marguerite de yoIois, Queen of Ma
varre .............. Miss Sophie James
Grissette, Rene's housekeeper.
............. Miss Emily Gray Bethel
a strong actor, capable supporting
compnny and romantic drama full OF in
terest and dramatic situations. constituted
the attraction at the opera house last
evening. Mr.. Louis James has never been
de Froisac in "A Cavalier OF France" The
scenes of the drama are laid in France in
the latter part of the Sixteenth century,
when Catherine de MedicIs was still a
power and when the court was still the
favorite abode of RIGHTEOUSNESS aud in
trlgue. The love OF noble minded and
brave cavalier for a pure girl. in attend
anee upon the queen mother; the base
purposes OF the king towards this young
girl and her lovers fearless protection OF
her against those who sought to do her
injury, the impure passion of the queens
sister for the cavalier and the intrigue IN
which sac INDUCED TO bring him into dis
grace in order that she might restore him
10 the kings favor and ruin his affection,
and the fortunate thwarting OF evil
schemes and the triumph OF honest love
and Nirtue--constitutc the elements OF a
beautiful, romantic and deeply interesting
story, and are developed with fine dra-
matte skill.
Mr.. James. as the Cavalier of France.
gave thoroughly intelligent, strong and
enjoyable portrayal Of a character that al
once commended itself 10 the sympathy
and admiration OF the audience. He has
peen seen in this city often, but in none
OF his former roles was he more enter
tanning or skillful. His company. with enc
or two exceptions rendered him excelIcn.
support Mr.. Barry tombstone was very
effective as the king, and the other lead.
Ing male characters We're satisfactorily IN
terpreted.
The ladies OF the company were espe-
cially good In their respective roles. Miss
Emerson, rs the pure but severely tried
young proiege of the queen mother. h |
the midst OF the dangers OF the court. was
graceful and easy in her action, and d,s.
played enviable talent as an actress. while |
MIS- Wells most admirably personated The |
naughty and intriguing Catherine de Medi-
els Miss Sophie James as Marguerite OF |
Naiols slye an excellent portrayal or the
by no means attractive character she az
snmed. -
me attraction. as a whole, was an az.
'remely enjoyable enc. and Mrs James Is |
70 be congratulated that he has such a |
strong play lin such capable hands. >,
cavalier OF France" will compare favor.
ably with the best romantic dramas now
before the public.
- toaas the popular dramatizstion of Mary
,, VAIN entertaining story OF -Pudd nhead
Iison VIII be seen at the opera house
-nniinee aud evening