The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
A WEEK OF MARLOWE
TIE TABERs TO GIVE A BIG PRO-
DUCTIoN OF sHENRY THE FOURTH
Celebrated Trnns-Oeeanics ut the
Park for Week - wiIliams's
yaudeviIIes at the Empire.

Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Taber. in
their varied and attractive roper
tory OF Shakspearian and othe
classic plays. will appear at tn
Grand Opera House ell OF thi
week. beginning tomorrow evening. wher
Romeo and Juliet" in which both have
won distinction, will be the bill 1.-THE
Hunchback'' viii be presented Tuesday
night. AS You Like It. Wednesday night
q new and careful production OF king
Henry the Fourth Thursday and Friday
nights, The Lady OF Lyons Saturday
matinee. and Twelfth Night Saturday
night The company this season is said to
be one OF the strongest organizations pre-
senting standard plays. The most eminent
critics OF ancient and modern times have
written eulogies on Henry the Fourth. "
Shakspeare's great historical drama, and 1T
addition TO the repertory OF the Tabers re-
fleets credit on their ability as Shakspear-
ian artists. Its production has been re-
ceived with favor in different cities this
season. 1t Is described as the most costly
and pretentious production they have ever
attempted Dfligent attention has been be-
slowed on the preparation of scenery and
costumes. for Henry the Fourth" and the
Tabers announce historically accurate
presentation. Among the scenes OF the play
are the palace at London. an apartment
OF Prince Hars at Cold Harbor, Bears
Head Tavern. the Kings tent, Hotspur's
camp and the plain between the camps. Il.
Hamilton Bell. OF New York. designed the
scenery and costumes The scenery was
painted by Ernest Albert, OF the Fifth
Avenue Theater. and Josef Physioc. of the
Garrick Theater. New York. Mrs. Taber
will appear PrincesHal Mr.. Taber as the
impetuous Hotspur and William F. Owen
as Falstaff- The first costume OF the Prince
consists OF a crimson cut velvet with
cloth OF gold ground; the second dress is Of
garter blue velvet, embroidered with silver
and adorned with the three feathers of the
Prince OF Wales's crest. A third dress is
of half armor with a circular sleeveless
coat OF rich ivory-colored silk velvet lined
with crimson and trimmed with fur. Full
armor composes Prince Halls fourth cos
tune. Mr.. Taber appears in a long robe
OF green velvet. The production of Henry
the Fourth" by Mr.. and Mrs. Taber is a con-
scientious effort. Not only does IL make a
series OF beautiful and artistic stage pic
lures, but no detail has been overlooked
which will in the smallest way help to re-
produce the fifteenth century coloring. The
Prince Hal Of this production is essentially
Mrs: Taber's creation, and her conception
Individual Mr.. Taber as Hotspur Is said
TO be effective. This role requires strength
and vehemence because Hotspur was noted
for his impetuosity. and Mr.. Taber realizes
the requirements OF the role. All the other
characters OF the play are said TO be in
competent hands There will be but one
Misunderstanding.
Pnrk-Hopl<ins's Trans-Oceanics.
The attraction for this week at the Park
Theater. opening tomorrow matinee is
Hopkins's Trans-Oceanic Star Speciality
Company. The feature of the company this
season Is the midget duo. the Rossow
Brothers, who the daintiest little fell
lows imaginable. Karl Is eighteen years
old. twenty-six inches tall. and weighs six
teen pounds. Franz is twenty, height thir-
~ inches, and weighs twenty-six pounds.
Their wrestling and pugilistic performances
and feats OF strength have been the rage
80 European capitals This season is their
nrst and probably last appearance in this
|rountry. Manager Fulgora has i'm
ported three other European nov
elites, who will make their first
bid for Indianapolis favor tomorrow
matinee Apollo comes from Paris, with a
wire performance that Is to surpass all
previous attempts in that line. Jester, the
Lowery's Star Varieties, Dublin Ireland
He Is the inventor OF the famous walking
figures that have created a furore in Eu-
rope. The Sisters Gehrue, "Terpsichorean
Trilbys," come direct from the Alhambra.
london. Among the American specialties
are Robetta and Doreto, grotesque aero
bats: Ryan and Richheli, portrayers of
Irish comedy: Ford and Francis. operate
Lravesty sketchists, and Tom Mack, the
Functions minstrel comedian
The Rossows are believed to be the small
est men in the world. and give an extraor-
binary exhibition Of acrobatics, winding up
With rapid and scientific boxing bout. The
II..x. - - - Al
land - quicker on his feet than either Cor
lbett or Fitzsimmons His ducking Is de-
Acrfbed as the perfection OF skill. and many
mist, sending I'm a pivot blow as he comes
out on the other side. The exhibition,
apart from the wonderful skill which the
lucicrous because OF the small stature OF
the contestants. There will be daily matt
nees as usual
Empire-Williams's Vaudeville.
The vaudeville company known as H w
Williams's Own Company. which viii APP
pear at the Empire next week, opening to-
morrow matinee, is an organization OF ac-
complished vaudeville stars. and present
mammoth olio. introducing new and novel
made up OF the best material and
presented on a pretehtious scale. The COM
pany is headed by Dan McAvoy and Gussie
May. who are alone worth the price Of ad-
"Crazy Conslomeration." Another strong
card Is Miss Imogene Conner. who has a
bright future. She Is the possessor of
voice. and renders descriptive
songs In pleasing manner OF her own
Among others are Farnum and Seymour.
champion standing high jumpers: Felix and |
Gain. I'm their. original act, Watch the |
Board" which Is predicted TO prove a strong |
rard at the Empire: Miss Gertie ellison, the |
fayorite serio-comic; Smith and Fuller |
musical comedians: James Walbrook, a |
clever comedian; Daley and Hilton, and |
others OF equal note.
Notes OF the stage.
Maude Adams has signed a contract to |
continue to support John Drew
The starring tour OF Odette Tyler in |
THE Councillors Wife, Will begin on |
Easter Monday. at Savannah, Ga.