The Indianapolis journal., 1895-04-10
THE PRESS CLUBS ARTISTS.
Something About Jessie Bartlett Da-
Wis and Mr.. Eugene Cowles.

The announcement of the Press Clubs
professional matinee to be given at the
Grand Opera House next Tuesday afternoon
has attracted considerable interest as these
annual affairs of the club have been popu-
lar events of the season. Those given each
year since the organization of the club
have been very successful, so much so in
fact, that standing room only remained
Oh sale the day of the entertainment.
James yvhitcomb Riley, a member of the
club, mas been most gracious in years past
in consenting to take part in the clubs
annual entertainment, and the bare an
nouncement that he would appear has been
sufficient in itself to fill any hall that
might be obtained. The club this year has
felt delicacy in turning to Mr.. Riley, so
much has he favored it. This year Messrs.
Dickson & Talbot have very kindly ten
dered to the club for the professional
matinee the Grand Opera House. evidenc-
ing their good Will and llberality as they
have done IN the past.
The numbers to be taken by Jessie Bart
lett Davis and Mr.. Eugene Cowles, of the
Bostonians, have not yet been selected py
these artists, but will be announced in
nights engagement at the Grand Opera
House Monday night in a repertory Of opera
Including Robin Hood De .Koven's most
tuneful opera, Prince Ananias, new and
great success, and Maid of Plymouth 1t
has been some years since the Bostonians
them largely in the big cities of the country
where there are sufficient people to make
drafts upon for large audiences such as the
Bostonians play to. The company has been
in existence many years ears and and has = a. p
found A pure contralto voice is always
a rarity, but such as that of Jessie Bart
She IS a woman whose charming qualities
of manner, talent and spotess life have
set an ideal for the American stage. Mr..
Eugene Cowles, the second member of the
Bostonans, who has concluded to take part
in the matinee, is in the front rank of
and musical, with that much priced quality
to thrill. He has been with the BOstonians
for ten seasons. having entered profess
sonal life after leaving responsible posi-
tion in the First National Bank of Chicago.
He is "a Canadian by birth, having con-
nected himself with the Chicago banking
institution through the instrumentalty of
a prominent Canadian government official.
In such roles as Miles. standssh in Maid
of Plymouth" and WIN Scarlet in Robin
Hood he has. made his greatest hit.
The Press Glub ;, has also secured another
est to Indanapolitans. Harry Porter, than
whom none is more popular among the peo-
pie of this city, will give two numbers rs. Mr.
for the last two years leading comedian
having scored successes in the East. Mr..
Porter made his debut in this city num-
ber of years ago with juSAnile opera
company, which turned out many local
stage folks. He was big drawing card
at local entertainments until Frank Dan
iels, of Little Puck" fame. came along
and saw the value of Mr.. Porter's talent.
Mr. Porter remained. with Daniels two sea-
sons and a more tempting offer led him
away from that comedian. A week ago the
Railroad Ticket closed its season and
Mr.. Porter has returned home. lie is in
imtable in recitations and has offered to
assist in the Press Club benefit.
The Press Club is making arrangements
for the appearance of other prominent peo-
pie and the full programme will be pub
lished in a few days.
After the matinee Tuesday afternoon a
reception at the Denison Will be rendered
Mrs. Davis and others who appear on the
programme. Invitations have. not yet been
issued. An opportunity will be offered a
great many prominent home folks who de-
sire TO meet Jessie Bartlett Davis and the
other artists that have been so gracious to
the club.