The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
STAGE NEWS AND GOSSIP
Light Attractions at the Local Amuse-
ment Houses During This Week.
Folks mixed Pickles" at EngliSh's-An En-
tertainment by Mr.. James Whitcomb Ri
ley at the Grand-Notes of the Stage.


tied engagement in his well-known comedy.
MIXED Pickles." which created much amuse-
ment here two years ago. The title of the play
is an odd one, and somewhat misleading, but
when the story is told, a very appropriate one
The brothers Pickle-Joe, inclined to mischief,
and Rev. Arthur. grave and sedate. as becomes
his ofice-consttute this very palatable condi-
ment. The former, in the pure spirit of mis-
chief, and by remarkably clever impersona-
ton, involves the latter in no end of trouble,
the complications arising from which create an
immense deal of fun; indeed, for two hours and
half the laughter is almost continuous; and
yet there is not an Objectionable line or situa-
ton in it. At the close Joe Pickle, in a manly
and generous manner, explains all, relieves his
brother from further embarrassment, sets ev-
erything and everybody TO rights, and so
terminates in happy and artistic manner a
most enjoyable evenings entertainment. Mr.
Polk has very strong company, and their per-
Torrance of the piece is very highly spoken OF.
D. r. Young, j. w. Parker. Miss Julia Polk,
Miss Dollie Pike, MISS Kenyon Davis, Mrs.
NJ airy Davis and others. There will be no ad-
vance IN prices for the engagement and the sale
of seats will begin on Thursday morning.
The Museum will have a comedy attraction of
unusual excellence this week in the comedy
twain George w. Monroe and John G. Rice. in
Scott Marbles musical Irish comedy "My Aunt
Bridget" which has other purpose than to
entertain and amuse people, and it succeeds ad-
mirably in this if all accounts are to be believed
Mr.. Rice is well-known light comedian, and
Mr.. Monroe will be remembered being the
performer who made such a hit In George
knights over the Garden Wall" in the part of
Bridget. In this play he appears as an uncouth
Irish woman who wants to be "a lady,, and Is
very amusing il consequences. In this company
Edward Cameron, Robert j. Ward, Tony
Murphy. Philip Reilly, George A. Cragc, Miss
Sallie Cohen, Miss Helen Lowell, Miss Polite
Carey, Miss Katie Gerald. and others. A feature
of the performance will be the introduction of
the famous ''Florentine Lady Quartet" and the
"Dixey Tigers" the celebrated Grace Church
Madrigal boys, who were the novel features of
Dixey's "Adonis" My Aunt Bridget has
made much of hit elsewhere, and is said to be
full of fun and taking specialties.
1t is pleasant to announce the coming of ''The
Bostonians in Ideal English OPERA this ia
nous organization being booked for appearance
in the Grand Opera house, Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday. Jan. %, "a, and %, with
matinee on Wednesday. Messrs. Tom Karl,
w. Il Macdonald and FL. c. Barnabee are pro-
prietors of 1.-The Bostonians." and associated
with them are Marie Stone, Mena Cleary. Geo.
rockingham. j. A. Montgomery, S. c. Studley
musical directory, Oscar We'll (stage direct
Boston Ideals now on the stage ex-
cept Miss Ulmer. who is abroad. aud Agnes
Huntington. the famous American contralto,
Juliette Conden, Camille Muori, Lottie Cruik-
shank, William A. Xanten. and F. w. Miller,
the accessons being credited with successfully
used abilities The company numbers sixty five
complete outfit of and handsome
costumes and carload of scenery. The
repertory for indianapolis will De as
follows: Monday evening, Often bach's "The
PoacharSr Les RracOnniarS)
this country and described as 1.-The most musical
and mirthful opera Offenbach wrote"
Marie Stone. Julietta Conden, Mena Cleary. II.
c. Barnabee, Geo. Rockingham. F. W. Miller
and J. A. Montgomery are the principals. Tues
day evening revival of Won Suppes master
piece, "Fa tiliitza." For this opera large
the scenery especially prepared and
the costumes and properties for the second
act the harem scene, imported from Constan-
tinople. Agnes Huntington, the beautiful con-
trato sings the role OF Lieutenant Vladimir
and Camille .iuori, Lottie Cruikshank, Mena
Cleary, Tom Karl. H c. Barnabee Reccardo
Recci formerly basso profunoo with Colonel
Mapleson), Geo. rockingham and J. A. Mont
gomery are in the cast. Wednesdays matinee
FRA Diavolo," with Gordon. Huntington Karl,
Barnabee, Rcci. rockingham and Xanten in
the cast. Wednesday evening Serpette's Fan
chonette" first time in Indlanapolisl, with Marie
Stone Cruikshauk. Cleary, Macdonald Barna-
bee, Frothipgham Xanten and others as princi-
pals. The Bostonians have met with large and
enthusiastic audiences everywhere and there
promises TO be rush for seats. The advance
sale will open at a. NJ. Thursday, JAM 10.
The first rehearsal for the initial production
of the comic opera success, ''Maganon,n in its
new form, will take place on next Thursday
evening at Room o. When Block. The public
performance will be given the latter part of
February, under the immediate direction of
the composer, Barclay Walker, and Charles r.
Foster, author of the acting libretto. The fol-
lowing is the cast OF characters:
Maganon, young American Prima
Donna returning from Europe. Miss Dora Messing
Gen. T. S. Whiz, Minister Plenipoten-
tiary Saddletree island. Pink Hail
Jerusha Whiz, the Generals better half
Kuti ku,ra, King of Hazelbar island Fred Wiles
Sapolio his consort Mrs. W. w Scott
Princess Pearline, his daughter Miss Anna Bags
Eugene Delbrook. a prisoner on Hazel
bar island-a former lover of Mag
Henry Hastings-a rival of Delbrook-
acting Prince Imperial on Hazelbar
Montcue Pymples special correspond
emit to New York Herald on circuit
Captain Blote, commander steamer Bal:
Karo. the Kings Herald Harry Porter
Captain Kings Guard Frank Hernstreet
Boatswain, passengers, Sailors islanders. etc.
The opera will be performed in Cincinnati,
Immediately following it's production in this
city. the opera club of that city having secured
the right from the owners.
j. w. Coffey, the skeleton dude. has been a
very popular attraction at the Musee, and the
has engaged him for another week.
It will be remembered that when Mr.. Coffey
first came to Indianapolis it was said he was in
search of wife, and, although he has been in
the city only about ten days. it is announced
that his search has not been in vain The lady's
name is withheld at her request. but she is said
to be a woman of commanding appearance and
of good family. 1t is the intention of Mr.. Cofey
a nd his affianced wife to be married Immediately
after their engagement at the Musee, and retire
to private life.
The entertainment to be given by Mr.. James
Riley next Wednesday evening
will probably surpass. if possible. all former
efforts here. and will doubtless be all that Mr.
Riey's friends expect. If they do as we'll by
him. no seats be secured after Monday, the
day the sale of reserved seats commences.
Notes of the Stage.