The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
Notes of the Stage.


The 'Naiad Queen" is shortly to be produced
in Fort Wayne, by local talent
Neil Burgess is about to venture on the road
once more with widow Bedott."
Maurice Barrymore's new play, 'sNadjesda,
seems to have been a failure in London.
The Harrison & Gourlay company were snow
bound in Danville for two days last week.
Savini began his Chicago engagement with
"Othello" to an 81. 300 house. which isn't SO bad
John T. Raymonds new play, '"rhe Magis-
trate," is said to be the equal of Col Sellers" in
point of success.
The 1.-Two Johns" have collapsed. but John
Anderson is all right this cold weather. if all ac-
counts are true
Minnie Hauk was accidentally stabbed in her
right hand. during the performance in Philadel-
phia, on Monday night.
Pauline Markham goes to Europe in the spring
to receive legacy. In the meantime Miss Mark
ham will continue starring.
Fred Dixon is meeting with great success as
Ko-Ko with the Abbott Opera Company He Is
leading comedian of the company.
Christine Nilsson has signed a contract to sing
in concerts in this country next year. She will
be under the management of Max Strakosch.
Barney McAuleys company disbanded last
week in Carthage, Mo. Some of the members
reached st. Louis in rather poor circumstances
julius Calm. formerly with Professor Morris's
Equine Paradox. has been engaged as treasurer
of James b. Dickson's Aphrodite Still in the
Ring company.
trip to Australia. and are trying to secure the
Rag Baby" to present in conjunction with their
"Parlor Match"
A new minstrel company is under organization
for next season 1t is to be headed by John
Hart, Billy Sweatnam and Billy Welch, formerly
Of WEIGH and Rice
Ed Kidder is busy in rewriting and putting
into better shape his play of "Tom. Dick and
Harry" which is still in the possession of the
Salisbury Troubadours.
Dan Frohman is authority for the fact that
Hannah Leone, Mme Modjeskas maid, served
Adelaide Nelson in the same capacity all through
the latter's last American tour
Helen Cooper has met with success as the new
prima donna of Mains Comic Opera Company
at the Arch-street Opera house, Philadelphia.
She has been appearing as Yum-Yum.
William Voegtlin, the scenic artist of the
Union square Theater, goes to England in June
with Edwin Clearys Lex Talionis Company, to
paint the necessary scenery for the play.
The Thompson Opera Company has opened a
five months season at Portland, Ore, where
amusements have been very fat of late. This
Mirror: Some printer might give Sol. Smith
Russell hint as to how to set printing Office
One stand and pair of cases no more go to make
up printing Office than does one swallow to
make summer.
John E. Ince has made hit in Wing Lee in
''My Partner" One Brooklyn paper says he is
the equal. if not the superior, of Parsloe. Emma
Jones MRS. Ince) is playing the part of the old
maid, Posey Pentland.
Gooroa w .Jupo hac faodorod RI Mo- ~, de-
permission to use his title of "a Hot Night Or
the Roof for his new comedy drama, which was
suggested by the title, and which is said to be
greatly superior to the original play.
1t is rather a fortunate thing to own success
full play. The Jeffersons have made about $685.
600 off OF Shadows of a Great City" already
this season. Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Williamson are
now playing the piece in Australia, with success.
Joseph Murphy is after the thieves who are
pirating his Kerry Cow" and has notified man
ayers Of his intention to prosecute for infringe
ment Other than Mr.. Murphy, his brother
John s., is the only actor who has rights in the
play.
Mr.. Thomas W. Keene is getting along very
well. He is growing better and is now able to
go out driving. He will be able to begin acting
in Baltimore March /. Mr. Hayden, Mr. Keenes
manager, says his star is rapidly getting back all
his strength.
Dramatic Times ut was pretty poor bit of
sensationalism for the Chicago Herald to bring
out the illegitimate child of John Mccullough
So far as the profession is concerned, there was
no secret in the connection of John Mccullough
and Helen Tracy. They were everything that
man and wife could be to each other, except the
formality of q marriage. Mccullough had long
been separated from his wife-who even in
early life, proved herself, in her tastes, aptitude
and habits, to be utterly unsuited
to him. They parted long ago and
never met, excepting by chance, until she
went to Bloomingdale to take him away. Nat
urally Mccullough wished that the tie which
bound him to woman he had long ceased to
know should be broken. But Mrs. Mccullough
was Catholic and did not believe in divorce.
She would never consent to it. not because she
objected to giving her husband his freedom. but
for fear of the penalties she taught to believe
would be the result of such step. And so. de-
apita his efforts, McCullough could navar mako