The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-07
CHAT FROM THE THEATERS.
The Various Attractions Provided for
the Amusement Of Theater-G0p,s,
cred Brytonin " Forgiven" on the Bris-
tol"-Judge Tourgee's Reading, and Mary
Anderson's Coming Stage Notes.
GRAND OPERA Houss-..ron.. VEN.


The assurance is given by those @4o are IN
position to know, that dramatic treat is in store
for those who see Frederick Brytou in ssFor
given" at the Grand the first part of this week
de is character actor of very fine ability, and
the play is spoken of as being of remarkable
interest and originality, with domestic story
that combines probability and dramatic effective
ness. The New York Daily News says of it: 'It
is splendid piece of dramatic construction,
Astounding in strong situations, touching
and humorous scenes and climaxes
that are vivid pictures. From be-
ginning to end, pathos and humor struggle
together for the favor of the audience and never
fail to win it. Mr.. Bryton's John Diamond is
unique, powerful and finished. 1t is among the
best character portraitures seen on the stage in
long time, and will wear for many year to
come The engagement which begins tomorrow
night Is for the benefit Of the Uniform Rank K.
OF f., deserving organization.
The attraction at the Grand the latter part of
the week will be Arthur Rehans Comedy Com
pany in Augustin Days successful comedy IA
Night Off. It is clean, bright, original comedy.
free from "horse play" or speciality business and
is interpreted by very capable company.
THE ANDERSON ENGAGEMENT.
The dramatic event of the Indianapolis season
will be the appearance of Miss Mary Anderson,
at the Grand next week, and from present ndi-
cations the engagement promises to be enormous
ly successful Miss Anderson will appear in the
following repertoire: Monday evening, double
bill, ''Pygmalon and Galatea" and Comedy and
Tragedy Tuesday evening, Lady of Lyons"
Wednesday evening. GAS You Like It." There
WILL De no matinee, and each of these plays will
be produced with the original company of fifty
people and scenery that were used in the London
and New York productions. The advance sale
OF seats will begin at the box office of the theater
on next Thursday morning. and an enormous
demand may be expected.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ON THE BRISTOL
"Fun on the Bristol" produced by the Tame
hill Comedy Company, will be the attraction at
Englishs all this week, with the usual Wednes-
day and Saturday matinees. This comedy has
been highly successful in this country, England
and Australia for number of years, and needs
no introduction to Indianapolis audiences. The
company comprises several well-known people,
among them st. George Hussey, the popular
irish comedlenne, who assumes the role of the
Widow OBrien. Incidentally, burlesque on
the opera OF 'Falka" is introduced. Cheap prices
prevail-10, 20 and 30 cents
JUDGE ToURGEEs ENTERTAINMENT.
"a Story tellers Story is the title to the unique
entertainment which Judge Albion W. Tourgee
will give at Plymouth Church on next Friday
evening It consists of readings and character
sketches from some of Mr.. Tourgee's most noted
novels. especially "a FOOLS Errand" and Bricks
Without Straw" and it has been received else
where with great favor The advance sale of
seats will begin at the church Office on Tuesday.
DIME MUsEUM-''THE DANITEs."
Wellesley & Sterling's company, with their
trained dogs. will be at the Museum this week,
pressriing a new play-"Dogs of the Forest"
and 1.-THE Danites." The dogs are of the ST.
Bernard breed, and are said to be marvelovsly
trained. The usual number of performances
will be given daily. In curiosity hall number
of new freaks will be exhibited, and the manage
ment promises that their provision for the
amusement of their patrons this week will be
entirely satisfactory.