The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-15
ENTERT4INM ENTS.
Hyperion Theater.
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE' NEXT
 WEEK

SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE" NEXT WEEK.
 Local theater-goers will see on Mon
 day night at the Hyperion one of the | latest and most important productions | of the season, when Robert Edeson will make his first appearance in this city as a star under the direction of Henry B, Harris in Augustus Thomas stage version of Soldiers of Fortune" Rich ard Harding Davis most popular nov el. 1t will be remembered that the book relates the adventures of Robert Clay, an American civil engineer, who Wbile protecting the interests of the Valen- eia Mining company with which he is connected, becomes involved in a revo- lution in a. South American republic,
 and after d series of thrilling eXperl-
 ences finds himself the practical dicta- tor of the country. This brief outline
 gives no idea of it's real dramatic
 strength as transferred to the stage by
 MT Thomas. Clay's love story is given
 even greater charm, furnishing con-
 vincingly tender heart interest and
 much delightful comedy. MT Thomas
 has fashioned play that has taken
 rank with his "Arizona," Alabama and Tn Mizzoura.'
 MT. Edeson finds in the role of Clay
 an opportunity for the display of the
 talents which have caused him to be
 regarded as one of the best opponents
 of typically American characters The
 drama is by no means one-part vell" cle, bat provides many interesting roles
 for the other members of the company which has been secured by Henry B. Harris to support the new star. Among
 the well known names on the roster are
 Harry Harwood Dorothy Donnelly, Guy Bates Post, Gretchen Lyons, Ed win Brandt Teresa Maxwell, p. W. Morrison, Charles Abbott, Thomas w. Ross, Ira A. Pards, Wallace Eddinger and others. The engagement is limited to three nights. Seats now on sale. Prices $1.50, @1 and 75 cents.
 William A. Brady's production of 'Under Southern Skies" which is at the Hyperion next Friday night in which Grace George is playing the stel- lar role, is said to be the most complete and artistic production, from scenic standpoint and dramatic interpretation, that this versatile and prolific manager has ever made.
 "QUINCY ADAMS SAWYER"
 The return appearance of Quincy Adams Sawyer at the Hyperion last evening was greatly enjoyed by good sized audience. The play, which tells pretty story of New England life, was presented by the same excellent com pany that appeared here before and with the same careful attention as to stage settings and other effects The handling of the story by the dramatist is admirable, presenting all the strong and delightful features and situations | of the story which is clean, vivid pie ture of country life in small Massa- chusetts town, with plenty of local col | or The scenes are very realistic. The E as a whole is excellent and | the play was delightfully."- presented. | The women of the cast all deserve spe- cial praise for their effective acting, es- pecially in the situations involving deep { feeling and strength. Charles Dickson, in the leading role, as usual won great favor The audience was a very ap- preciative one and frequently testified it's approval and enjoyment of the play.