The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-25

sent a dramatic opportunity which will
scarcely be overlooked py any amussnlTnr
attendants on amusement, Tor II IL d
pleasure that serves to cultivate the taste
and refine the feelings. To spend an even
ing in such an entertainment presented by
artists who have attained the highest
standard by the most conscientious work
endowed with talents far above the aver
age, Is not an evening lost. Mr.. DAILY Is
the owner of and manages this great COM
pany, to the highest point OF perfection.
Ills influence Is subtle and powerful Miss
Rehan, who stands at the head OF the conn
pany, is fresh from many triumphs in Lon
don. All are anticipating the great enjoy
ment to be had in the work Of this great
artist, who has labored increasingly and
faithfully to reach the pinnacle now at
ented and highly trained artists, never fall
ing below that standard, but always going
I T6yK as IN M shs path vi; If art art oI Henry Tyt,l Pix less
interesting than that of Miss Rehan as
Viola in Twelfth Night"
Grand-"Lady windermere's Fam To-
Night.
Lady Windermere's Fam which opens
an engagement at the Grand tonight. has
been spoken of in the theatrical world as
the most brilliant society skit since Sher-
idan scored in the fashionable world of his
time In THE School for Scandal" Wilde
has followed the lead OF Jones and Pinero
In trying to teach a lesson while amusing
his audience. The lesson of the play is,
that a husband is never wise in deceiving
his wife in important matters even with
the best of intentions. The wife is sure TO
find out that she is being deceived, and her
suspicious may lead to far worse troubles
than the whole truth could have brought
about. With all its amusing witty talk, this
lesson Is most wildly taught. The moral
Of the play. If it has one, is contained in
the following quotation: LET he that
hinketh he standeth. take heed lest he
fall Lady Windermere's Fam will be
presented by Gus Frohman.s company. and
week. There will be a matinee Saturday.
EngIfsh's-sousa,s Band Saturday.
The popular-priced Sousa concert at Eng
lish's Saturday night is attracting consid-
cradle attention. Few who have sat before
Leader Sousa are aware that the little
baton he wields in each concert is COM
posed of ia pieces of wood. 1t is a piece of
art in it's line. and was made entirely by
hand. 1t was presented to Mr.. Sousa in
Washington. ID. c., by the Washington
Operatic Association, in 1852. Mr.. Sousa
has many valuable and beautiful batons,
which were presented, to him by various
admirers. One of these is of ebony wood,
the handle end of which is mounted by a
miniature representation of the earth in
silver, and the earth crowned by an eagle
In gold; Another is a Handsomely carved
and gold-mounted affair, the handle of
which is studded with diamonds. There are
still others, Of various kinds Of wood richly
CdTNcu anu mounted. MI SOuSa Will never
be able to use all the batons he has, and
many Of them he prizes too highly to use
as anything but mementoes. His collection
represents a small fortune, however.
Park-''The Still Alarm To-Day.
Joseph E. Arthur's strong, practical and
successful melodrama will be the attraction
at the Park Theater this afternoon. to-
night and the balance of the week. It's in
teresting story and sensational incidents
have often been the theme Of compliment
airy mention, and, therefore,. require little
additional notice now. AS long as 1.-The
Still Alarm is well cast and mounted il
will find admirers i'm plenty among play
goers. The fire engine scene loses nothing
by being seen the second or third time:
IL is too full of action and excitement. There
are other features In the play which con-
tribute to Its widespread popularity, not
the least among them being the Arabian
horses, Pegasus" and "Bucephalus."
Folly Company's Big business.
| The Empire Theater is doino the host