The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-18
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Tonight and Saturday matinee and night
the Grand will put forth one of it's most
attractive cards. This win be the Della
Fox Comic Opera Company in THE Little
Trooper" The occasion will be the first
appearance in this city as a star Of Miss
Fox, who is one OF the most popular of
comic opera lights, and long known as a
prominent member of the w Hopper
Company. The opera was first produced
at the New York Casino early in the
run. The plot Of "The Little Trooper
IS derived from a French source, and has
been furnished a book by Clay NJ. Greene
music of the French original has been re-
vised and rewritten by William Furst.
IS staged in a manner BETTING the vehicle
for the advancement of a new star, under
of the most experienced stage managers
In the business. The opera abounds in
amusing situations and good lines. The
Marie Celeste, Hattie Williams. May Cuth-
bert. Paul Arthur, Jefferson de Angels;
others as. well, known. The chorus has
been carefully trained. Miss Fox has met
ever 1.-THE Little Teooperf has been pre-
sented. The original scenery costumes and
stage effects from the New York Casino
all three performances is very large.
~ company
The aerial act of the Bicketts which closes
the London Bellies company's programme
at the Park is one of the most daring ever
Witnessed in an indianapolis theater. This
company opened a brief engagement at the
Park yesterday, presenting an entertaining
bill made up of a bright six-act olio. two
BIcketts, already referred to. The leap
across the theater, high In midair, is a
thrilling performances and aroused much en-
nhIIaiaqm last night. These artists 90 tn
Boston soon for a months engagement.
Julia Kelly. the Las yegps family of
Moran, Grace Celeste, the French dancer,
Campbell and shepp and others make up
the rest of the week at the Park.
Lord Aberdeen Prevents n Panic.
MONTREAL, Jan. 1.-THE Governor-gen-
eral of Canada last evening prevented a
panic in the great hall of the Monument
National by his prompt action of extin-
gushing a heap of burning tissue paper
on the stage. The occasion was the pre-
sentation of historical tableaux in which
his Excellency's children took part. The
number of bouquets for the amateur lady
performers on the stage the conductor
esopPea fire. rse in Tissue sss f5Po appisrn eoy snd sare whi en-
brightly. For a moment there was consid-
cradle excitement, but Lord Aberdeen, who
coolly stamped out the flames. amid the
tremendous cheers Of those present, who,
rising in their seats. gave him an ovation.
Opposition House mt Anderson.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. Ind, Jan. 17.-Last night
Messrs. John F. Wild. of this city. and his
father, Leonard Wild. of Noblesville, let
the contract to Yost g. Plockard, of Column
bus, O., for the erection of opera houses in
Anderson and Noblesville. The house here
Will cost about $50, 600 with a seating capac-
aty of 1,400 and includes a home for the Y.
M. c. A. The building will be modelled after
the Moorish Palace of the famous Midway
at the worlds fair. The Noblesyille house
will be modelled on the same plan. but not
30 large, costing about half the amount.
Work has already begun on the Terhune
building in this city, which viii cost $50. 600.
Dickson & Talbot have leased the latter
house for a period OF five years.
Notes OF the Stage.
"Charley's Aunt is now in its second
year In London. In New York it passed
Its NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. performance.
Della Fox sang last night to one OF the
largest audiences in the history of Column
bus, o. A telegram to Messfs. Dickson &
Talbot said the receipts were $1,175.
1t will be necessary to take all the house
scenery and material out of Engllsh's to
This magnificent production surpasses in
every way .Sinbad" and A Baha," which
was so successful here. The advance sale
opens Monday morning.
The Schaefer-Ives billiard match at En-
glish.s Opera House, next Tuesday night,
first opportunity afforded indianapolis of
seeing these famous players since Ives be-
came a factor In championship contests.
The game is to be 500 points for a purse Of