The Indianapolis journal., 1895-11-19


mains to-day and tomorrow only at the
Park and will be followed Thursday by
.'OHooligan's Masquerade"
EmpIre-Hyde's Comedians.
A better or more evenly balanced variety
company than Hyde's Comedians, which
opened at the Empire yesterday. would
be hard to find. There are several old fav-
orites in the company, including Harris
and Walters. who have remodeled their
comedy sketch and frightened II consider
ably; Lester and McAvoy. parody singers;
and the dancing Days. Little Vinie DAILY
is better dancer than she was when here
before Miss Polly Holmes is clever
singer of the Maggie Cline type. The
Midgleys, including Sager Midgley, whose
silly boy impersonation is too well
known to need further description, are
late addition. The ridiculous sketch given
by Johnny and Emma Ray had its usual
effect on the audience, the house being ~
a roar OF laughter from the BEGINNING 70
the end. Miss Fannie Mora, "a younger
sister OF Helene. is a clever conralto sing
er of new songs and took wen: though aastl
afternoon, owing. perhaps. to the presence
OF Miss Helene Mora and proprietor Hyde,
OF the company n % one OF tne poxes- IKE, ,,,1i In
as she made her appearance. The Wilmot
duo of bicycle riders gave an act remark
accomplished including riding on a single
wheel. riding with everything removed
from the wheel but the pedals. and other
a novel feature and was well received, Ahe
youngsters getting several recalls. A very
ksy in nsh as sna
cluded the performance. IL last nights
sale is any indication. the company viii
do a good business. Every downstairs seat
was sold and standing room was fully taxed
The company remains all week, giving
daily matinees.
Damrosch at the Auditorium.
CHICAGO. Nov. 1s.-The music lovers of
Chicago as well as the contingent of wealth
and beauty, filled the Auditorium to over
howihg this evening TO hear Tristan and
Isolde" by the Damrosch Opera Company.
This was the first performance in Chicago
this season by this organization. Frau
Katharine LolIse Klafsky, the great Wag-
by her realistic and passionate acting, COM
bined with a beautiful voice, full of fresh
ness and purity. Herr Wilhelm Grunig, as
Tristan, made deep impression. though he
has not quite yet recovered from HIS re-
cent ocean voyage. Herr Demeler Popovici
was very fine Kurvenat; AT the end of
were loudly applauded. Music lovers pro-
nounced to-night's performance one of the
finest and most perfect ever given in this
city. Max Alyary has almost entirely re-
covered from his indisposition and will
probably sing next Wednesday in Die
w dfkufe.
First Performance of "The Witch"
CHICAGO. Nov. 1s.-The large audience
which assembled at the Schiller Theater
tonight TO witness the premiere of '"rhe
Witch" produced under the direction of
Gustaye Frohman, insisted that 1t had dis
covered a new star. She is Marie Hubert,
who appeared in the title role. The devel-
opment of this role was watched with an
interest that at times amounted to awe.
''The Witch is a reproduction OF historical
official records OF old Salem. Mr. Frohman
has succeeded i'm investing the piece with
realistic atmosphere and the production
fectiye.
At the, end of a three weeks run here
| accessories will be taken to New York,
where 1t is booked at the Garrick. Richard
Mansfieid's theater.
New YOrk's Grand Opera Opening.
NEW YORK. Nov. 1s-The season of
| grand opera began tonight at the Metro
politan Opera House. Gounods opera, "Ro-
'meo and Juliet" was sung. Introducing the
Australian cantatrice Nine. Frances Sa-
vile, supported by the two DE Reszkes. NJ.
L Piancon, Mile. Bsuermeister and other we'll
known artists, under the management of
Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau. There
was the usual fas shionable crush that marks
the opening of the Metropolitan season.
close or the second act, and seemed to have
| won her way to the approval OF the audi
ence. The two De Reszkes, as usual, were
showered with favors. Emma Calve appears
in Carmen on Wednesday evening
Dune Harrison Wants Damages.
DENVER, Col. Nov. 1s.-Duncan b. Har-
rison. the. author and actor, who is now
manager for Pauline Hall. has instructed
his lawyer, Col. I. Kowalsky, of San Fran
/ Eaton. of San Francisco. for perjury and
! to institute suit for twenty thousand dol
| lars damages for defamation Of character.
brought by Eaton against his wife, a we'll
known society leader of San Francisco, in
| which Eaton named Harrison and others
/ as correspondents. Harrison acquitted
OF the charge and Mrs. Eaton was given a
Judgment In her counter suit for divorce.
sousa's Ovation at Atlanta.
ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 1S.-Sousa's band
made its first appearance to-day at the ex-
position. At an open-air concert. which
was attended by several thousand people,
1 Sousas was given an ovation and has al
| ready found his way TO the hearts of the
and three times a day. His % new march. arch
king Cotton" was composed for his en-
! gagement here.
No Reserved seats After Doors Open
CINCINNATI o.. Nov. 1s.-Judge Wilson
| In case appealed by theatrical tickle,
speculators. decided to-day that no re.
served seats could be sold after the door.
were opened for any given performance.
Notes Of the Stage
| Sandow and the ''Trocadero vaudevilles'
open an engagement at English's tonight.
! Sandow gives a private exhibition at the
Bates House this afternoon.
Richard Harlow. the original Isabella in
1892" will be seen here for the first time
Thursday night at the Grand. Harlow is