The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Enrlish,.-"Eight Bells.

Unlike most theatrical productions once
seen, Eight Bells" has the effect Of Great
ing desire In the spectator to witness the
performance again. 1t will be presented at
English's Opera House the last half of this
week. Eight Bells is different from any
other stage performance. 1t contains COM
edy and pantomime, with any amount of
mechanical effects. the latter being remark
able for the novelty displayed in their ar
rangement. The piece was written by John
F. Byrne, the eldest of the famous brothers
of that name, acrobats and pantomimists.
1t is unnecessary TO detail the story. The
plot is sufficient to retain interest in the
play and the Byrnes, with their numerous
specialties. acrobatic and otherwise, do the
rest. The mishaps of the Schoolmaster and
the varied unpleasant experiences or Dan'l
McGozzle create any amount OF merriment
In the first act the Brothers Byrne are
given an opportunity TO display their agillty
and amuse the audience with their panto-
mime In this act carriage which seems
to be composed entirely OF doors ana wires
is introduced and the athletes give clever
exhibition of acrobatic work in and about
the vehicle. The revolving ship in the sec
ond act Is a unique piece or stage mecnan-
ism. The vessel turns completely over and
over in the water and is finally wrecked in
Naturally. the man in whom the greatest
amount of interest centers is John h.
Byrne as Danl McGoZzle. Mr.. Byrne is a
good character actor and his portrayal or
the Irish lover who Is eontinusiy IN t,, not
Andrew Byrne appears as Antoine Macorlne,
the deserted Frenchman, and BeeswaX, the
dsnay tep ABILITY bnd as acro
bats Helen Byrne Is Madam Blotter: a
schoolmistress. The company in support is
kept busy by the rapid action OF the prlnci-
pals.
Pnrk-ssThe Struggle of Life"
For the first three days of this week.
opening with to-morrow's matinee. the Park
Theater has for its attraction Walter San
ford's scenic production, THE Struggle OF
Life" This meiodrama is local to New
York city, and its stage settings show many
well-known localities in the metropolis. The
principal scenes are the interior OF the
Catholic Cathedral on Fifth avenue. City
Hall Square, with Printing House Row in
the perspective, Battery Park on a winter
night, showing. the distant harbor and
statue of Liberty. squalid street in the
slums. a true representation OF low
dance hail. or dive where the lower
strata of society holds nightly revei, anc
along East river front crowded with ship
ping, while underneath are seen the greal
sewers. Mr.. Sanford's productions arc notice
| for their massive stage settings. out III
The Struggle OF Life he has surpassed
all his other efforts, and the ten full sets re-
Gu,re One 5ne s Of Mr.. ' sanford's strongest com
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| panies will interpret the drama.
on Thursday the Germans. who aave for
| saken the ranks of minstrelsy, Will be seer
| in farce comedy. 1.-The Gilhoolys Abroad !:
| the title of the amusing skit in which they
aDpear supported by a strong company, In
| Guiding Arthur Rigby. Jerome Powers
| James w. Hobbs, George 5. Trimble an6
| the Misses Cora Strong. Leah Starr, kitti'
| Clark. Marie Winson and Cessy Grant.
| Empire-Rentx santlcy BurlesGuers.
| Among the best burlesque and specially
| companies that have appeared in Indianapo-
| lis in late years is the Rentz Santley Com
| pany. The organization has new and move
| features and the present engagement prom
| ises good entertainment. The company viii
| be the attraction at the Empire al week
| commencing with Mondays matinee tn,
| programme opens with satire on the pop.
| ular play and story of 'Trilby" and /:
| called q 'rwill-be Cub, introducing severa
/ novelties incidental TO the play OF 'Tri.by'
| Among the entertainers in the olio of speci
| alties is Miss Carrie Scott. the soubrette, In
| GLIDING the Tough Girl" song; Collins and
| Collins the college students. Tyrolean war
blers, dancers and comedians: Leslie and
| Teniey, In their mixture OF Irish absurd
| ties: Van Lear and Barton. blackface SONG
| and dance artists and acrobats; Lottie I'll
| lott, burlesque artist and dancer. anC
| Fisher and Crowell, sketch artists. Durins
| the olio series OF art reproductions viii
be presented In an artistic manner. TIL,
| programme will conclude with the burlesqu,
J Robin Hood. Jr." arranged as take-of