The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-09
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English's-HanlOn's "Superbi

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. "superba."
The Hanlons have completely transformed
"Superba'' as seen here in former years,
and now have a show in gorgeous settings
that greatly enhance the grotesqueries of
the many l~aughable experiences which the
comical Pierrot is continually having. The
story continues mainly the same, being a
contest between the good Queen Superba
and the wicked queen Wallalia, who is
bent on the destruction of a pair of earnest
lovers because she herself is i'm love with
the hero. The wicked queen can call all
sorts of gruesome demons to her aid, and is
each time conquered by the magic spell
of the beautiful blonde Superba. Julia
Mackey is the good queen, and Ellenore
Carroll wears the robes of the bad queen.
AS far as flesh and blood goes both are
well fitted for their roles. They speak out
!oud and precise. the bad queens voice
being heard at times above the din of the
growing elements. which is a novelty in
the style of weak-lunged goddesses so fire.
1uent on the, stage. William and Charles
;chrode are both fairly good Pierrot. and
he four Schrode brothers come in later
With some daring acrobatic work. The
icenery is the most beautiful of any ever
done justice in a brief notice. The BAN
luet hall, where Pierrot gorges himself
III WtIt anu hhSC ChlDlCS, . a OAAL LOA1s
fine setting, in old gold. The antics of the
COLLINS that come to haunt Pierrot in his
~ aruhke make cream The are flesh sasse creee. eH wbEiie
trains with the huge locomotives that dance
suggest, as intended, about the worst night
mare living man ever had. The shadow
pantomime is another new feature and ex-
louvre, however. comes in the last act.
1t is the inexplicable disappearance of one
Of the lovers ohs,r after fH tb being 6rseT placed &c Tin In tine tine
queen. Charles Guyer does a novel tumbling
act and Julia Mackey has a speciality. The
performance closes with a grand transfer
nation scene, elaborate in colorS and mysti-
tying development.
"superba' viii continue all week at En-
glish's, with Wednesday and Saturday
matinees.
Park-WiIbur Opera Company.
The Wilbur Opera Company packed the
Park Theater to the stairways yesterday,
and people were turned away last night un-
able to secure seats. This popular company
gives a performance that is equal to that
Of many of the more pretentious opera
troupes. The living pictures are marvels of
beauty and perfect in every detail. They
are the ones shown by Wilbur in New
York, and are pronounced about the best
seen in that city. The New York Herald
| says Wilbur's models were better than
those used in 1892" or at the famous
Roster & Balls.
Wilbur runs a series of ~twenty-four rep
reservations of masterpieces, which chal-
lenge the admiration of artists as well as
of the hoi polloi that applauded ach view
until the arms ached. All the alleged civ
| ing pictures which have been seen on the
different stages here this year are vulgar
ouriesques compared with the truly fine
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curtain is drawn aside a new picture is re-
vealed that fairly stuns the audience with
It's beauty. The pictures excel in their
backgrounds, which have everything to do
With the effect. Ii would be difficult to find
a mind so coarse as to see anything besides
A reproduction of art in these living coun-
terparts of the works of masters. Mil
let's famous "Angelus'' reveals it's relig-
manner than ON the wonderful orig
inal canvas, which sold for $751;
90 Among the most attractive Of
Morning" showing a young girl extend
ing her hands 10 the sun, which gradually
lights up the scene. "NymPh OF the
thrown ashore by the ocean waves, which
seem ready TO wash over her, is one of the
best effects reached in all the twenty-four.
That well-known painting THE Storm
with thunder and lightning accessories, is
perfectly thrilling. The half robed youth
the most difficult of poses and is faith
fully and artistlcally enacted. Comrades"
a scene on the Gettysburg battlefield,
| aroused the most enthusiasm. So rapidly
are the views posed and changed that less
than a half hour is consumed by this
feature.
1.-THE Mascotte" was the opening bill of
the weeks engagement, and it was well
sung and acted. Eloise Mortimer appeared
as Bettina and T.. A. Clark as Pippo, and
both sang superbly. W. H. Konnle as Lo-
renzo made plenty OF fun. and both cast
and chorus were strong and tunefuL.
Thn living vf0fffroc u-il ha uixran xvn~~
afternoon and evening this week after the
operas. To-day, matinee and evening, Fra
Diavolo." The reserve seat sale for the
week is very heavy and the indications
are that at both matinee and evening per-
formances the standing room sign will go
out early. Manager Wilbur maintains his
standard of excellence as regards chorus
and costumes, while his principals are all
old favorites in Indianapolis.
E~mpire-LiIIy Clay Vaudeville.
Two crowded houses greeted the initial
appearances of the Lilly Clay Gaiety Com
pany at the Empire yesterday afternoon
and evening. Manager Semon has organ
lied a first-class company that gives an
entertainment full of vim and replete with
good specialties. The performance opens
and closes with musical burlesque. Sand
wiched between is a variety olio which in
cludes several fine performers. The work
of Miss Gertie Harrington on her banjo is
that OF an artist. Miss Harrington's voice.
though not powerful, is sweeter than one
usually finds on the vaudeville stage.
Among the comedians are Leslie and Rich
ards, who do an entertaining combined
black-face and Hungry Higgins act; Liz
zie and John G.. Mcdowell. and Goldie and
St. Clair. whose Ginger Jane" creation Is
a distinct success that brought down the
house. In this act Is introduced little
L Charlie Goldie. q young man hut a few