The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-22
EASEMENTS.

A crowd Of two hundred people was highly en-
tertalned at TOmlinson Hall. last night, by
Professor Cook ami Miss Ellington. OF London,
England, known as spiritualistic mediums and
mind-readers. Professor Cook introduced. with
the aid OF Miss Ellington, what he calls the
silent mind feat. He says 1t Ia the first
time il has been done I'm America, and last night
was the first time he has introduced 1t in public.
The mediumistic feat, or whatever 1t may be
called, consists briefly In this: Miss Filing
ton remains blindf0lded on the stage while
Professor Cook goes through tho audience and
has from fifteen TO twenty people whisper to him
what they want Miss Ellington TO DO. The trick
varies from the old one i'll that Professor Cook does
not talk as he goes from one TO the other. After
the wishes OF the people have been ommun
Gated TO him Miss Ellington steps from the stage
and rapidly and cleverly, while blindfolded, car
ries out the programme correctly. 1t Is very
well done. The usual card tricks are done by
entertainment closes with a trick as remarkable
as Herman's ''Strobcika." Taken altogether
tho entertainpent is excellent and refined, and
deserves a good patronage.
THE BEN-HUR ~REHEARsALs.
Daily rchearsals ere being held at Masonic
Hall for the coming Light Infantry performance
of the spectacular pantomime, Ben-Hur The
young ladies participating in the various dances
and tablaux have shown themselves adopts In
the work. and are highly praised by the manage
ment. Mr.. Morris, who Il at present in charge,
says that Indianapolis may boast of the best CO.
terie ofyoung girl dancers that he has as yet
been permitted TO train.
The little blackbirds, numbering twenty-fOur,
and the butterflies, numbering thirteen, with
Miss Erla Bowers as solo dancer, are
deIighting the patronesses with their graceful
steps and readiness 10 learn. The priestesses,
gondoliers, naiads. tamDourine girls. three
graces and statuary are all represented by we'll
known young misses and society women. The
character OF Ben-Hur will be assumed by Mr..
Harry Eagle and that of Ben-Hur's mother by
Mrs. Anna Walker. The scenery used upon this
occasion has inst been completed by o we'll
known Chicago artist and the costumes, all new,
will be worn in indianapolis for the first time.
General Wallace will he present during the week
and will grace the audiences with his presence.
Mrs. William Eckert sharpe Ia pianist for the
presentation. A later issue of the Journal will
publish a full cast OF tue local talent appearing
In the production.
THE THEATERs PACKED LAST MIGHT.
These are joyous times for the local theatrical
managers. At the Grand Blue Jeans had an
audience that filed Ii to the walls. There will
be n special matinee to-day for the benefr of
staie-fair visitors, and performances during the
chestra was put on the stage to make more room
In front, and still all who came could not get
seats. - Gilded Fool will he given for the
last time tonight. Tomorrow night and Satur-
day matinee and evening MI. Goodwin Will ap-
pear In 1.-THE Nominee" The Park Theater Is
doing big business lat the old stand" as usual.
There Will he a change of bill to-day, Guilty
Without Crime" being given.
ness than he has had at the new Empire Theater
this week, with 'Ono of the Bravest." At both
performances yesterday exceptionally large
audiences were present.