The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-06
Notes of the Stage.

Edward Harrigan's new play, "The Grip" is a
success.
Edward F.. son of Frank Mayo, proposes to
organize a company and play "Davy Crockett"
in the museums.
ga Moral Crime" has closed its season, some
OF the religious reflections in the play giving
great offense in the cities.
When Wilson Barrett comes to America he
will bring over his entire company from the
Princess's Theater, London.
The ladies of Cincinnati gave a reception to
Nine. Modjeska last Monday, which was attend
ed by more than a thousand people, and was a
notable society event.
Janish will shortly add to her repertory 'Ca
mile, 'Parthenla," and a comedy adapted from
the German. She has made a decided hit In
'Auselma' in the East.
Joseph Arthur, of Indianapolis, is in posses
sion of a three-act comedy entitled Papa and
Mamma" which will doubtless shortly be pro-
duced either in Boston or this city.
One of the latest current items about Stella
Reese is that she is a beautiful young Quaker
ess and the wealthiest young lady in Indiana.
This will be news to Miss Reese's acquaintance
in this city.
Mr.. Walter Clifford, an English baritone of ex-
cellent repute, comes to this country next year.
He is the proprietor of the London illustrated
Sporting and Dramatic News. He will be heard
here in English opera and concert.
The Kiralfys expect to make a hit with the
"Ratcatcher of Eamelin at Nlblo's Garden.
They promise gorgeous scenery and costumes.
and an army of pretty women. Mr.. HUI
bert Wilke. a Hungarian actor, comes forth as a
star.
The Boston Museum company are supporting
Edwin Booth this week in Brooklyn, and Mr..
Augustin Daily is taking advantage of this to re-
hearse them in his new comedy, "Living for
Show" which will be produced in Boston next
month.
Benjamin Maginley has a new comedy, by DR.
Sayre, which he expects to produce at the Madi-
son square Theater in May. The part which he
will take is q cross between Tom Blossom. Dea-
con Cranket and Jesse Rural. 1t has not yet
been named.
Mr.. Haverly is cutting loose again in the
theatrical field, although only a little while ago
he declared it to be his intention TO stick to
negro minstrelsy alone. He has purchased a
one-half interest in the Thompson Opera Com
pany, a small organization at present PLAYING
THE Mikado" in the Western cities. 1t is Mr..
Haverly's intention to send this combination to
California.
Modjeska has several superstitions She be-
Geves In the art of reading character by study
ing the lines of ones hand, and she never parts
with garments which she considers lucky" She
Will not allow q person to help her on with a
wrap when about to start on a journey. At re-
hearsals she is very strict, and obeys implicitly
the orders Of the stage manager. In fact, she
tells him in advance what directions he must
| give her, as well as the company, at rehearsals,
this being the stage etiquette in Europe, where
she received her early training.
Last week John Stetson's returns from the
various theatrical enterprises in which he is in
terested- were enormous. Four of his companies
played to gross receipts extending beyond $40,
900 on the week, and three Of them exhibited re-
turns reaching $36. 900. The greatest business
was done by The Mikado," in New York. and
Mary Anderson and the Gilbert and Sullivan
opera, in Boston. The receipts of Miss Ander-
sons first week at Mr.. Stetson's Globe Theater
crossed SO, 900, her Thanksgiving day returns
alone reaching the immense figures of 81. 700.
Several of the members of BARLEY Campbells
recently disorganized "Paquita" company have
tried to recover their salaries by attaching the
receipts of the ''Clio" organization. They have,
however, been met by the defense that this com
pany no longer belonged to Mr.. Campbell, hav-
ing been transferred by him to w. w. Tillotson.
Henry Pitt, who sued for 81, 75Q back salary, de-