The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-11-12

Greece, who was a contemporary of
Socrates and the famous artist Zeuxis. The
turning point in the romance is reached
when Parrhasius, the painter, tortures a
slave to death In order to immortaliZe his
facial agony upon canvas. This play was
first Produced in San Francisco a few weeks
ago. the critics there agreeing that ii is a
most interesting and powerful piece, and an
important addition to dramatic literature.
1t is given an elaborate scenic production.
Saturday night the star will appear in his
new play, which has created so much COM
ment in New York, The Face In the Moon
light in which he sustains the dual role
Of Victor and Rabat. half brothers, of to-
tally dissimilar characters, one being a SOL
der of France and the other a murderer
and villain. The latter gives Mr.. ManteIl
opportunities of appearing as a comedian,
and it is said by the critics that he is very
successful in both characters. Mr.. Man.
tells company, a large one, includes we'll
known people, among them Miss Charlotte
Behrens, an accomplished leading lady, and
Miss katherine Kerrigan, a bright and
beautiful young woman, whose home is In
New Albany. Ind.
"The DEVILS Auction, Mt EnClish,s.
1.-The Devils Auction" a glittering spec
tacle, which this year has been much elab-
GRATED and beautifed by Mr.. Charles H..
Yale, will be the attraction at English's
tomorrow and Tuesday evenings. With
the theatrical business very bad this sea-
son, THE Devils Auction is one of the
comparatively few companies that has been
prosperous, and in the various cities i'm
which 1T has been seen the stage produc-
ton has been commended by the critics as
being much more beautiful and striking
than ever before One of the new features
Is the shaft of light" which is said to be
most beautiful. The transformation scene
In seven changes, 1.-The Advent of Spring.
Introduces. as a new effect, a golden rain
of glittering flower beds. There are nine
separate ballets in the piece. The princi-
beautiful premier danseuse, Adele Amore.
a clever danseuSe characteristics, and Azure
10 Coccfa. male dancer and naitre de bal
let, and little Miss Columbia, a child. whose
dancing is said to be something wonderful.
SpecialtieS are introduced by the Tiepstie
troupe OF acrobatic quadrille dancers, the
famous LorellaS. Tower and FWebel, gro
teSque aerial artists, and others.
In the dramatic portion OF the company
are Miss Anna Moore, a ~well-known young
lady OF this city, who is credited with hav-
Ing made a hit in the part OF Primo For
tuno; Miss Josie Sisson. a soubrette; Miss
dian; Maud King and others. 1t is claimed
that the company is by far the largest and
strongest that has ever presented 1.-THE
Devils Auction"
The Creole Burlesque
The principal feature of the performance
OF Sam T. Jacks Creole Burlesque Com
pany, which will appear at English's
Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this
week. is the speciality of Mile. Fatima. one
OF the original dancers in the theater of
the streets of Cairo. at the worlds fair.
whom Manager Jack has engaged. and
who will give the much discussed dams du
ventre. among other things. The COMPANY
Is q large one and includes a number of
ll-kno performers. among them, the
Mallory brothers. Charles +. Johnson and
Billy Farrell. The burletta Tropical Rev
cries" plantation singing and dancing. a
grand march of thirty young women and
numerous specialties make up the pro-
gramme The company has played here
several times and is we'll known. II is
claimed for IL that it is now stronger and
better equipped than ever before. In other
cities in which 1t has played Fatima has
proved to be a great drawing card.