The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-02
Notes of the Stare.

1.-THE Heart of Chicago" the latest work
of Lincoln j. Carter to make bid for pop
ular favor, is said to be of more than or
binary merit. OF course it appeals to those
who dote on sensationalism but it is said in
its favor that its sensational incidents are
perfectly logical and follow as a natural Sc
quence TO the portions OF the story already
revealed The author is said 10 have been
particularly fortunate in his comedy situa-
lions. This production opens this afternoon
at the Park Theater for the remainder of
the week.
Etienne Girardot, who appears here as
miss Frances of Yale" at the Grand to-
morrow night. is a type of Anglo French
man. He is French by temperament, but
English by birth and education. He speaks
with all the accent and mannerisms of an
Englishman. His company includes some of
the cleverest people known to the New
York theaters. In the cast which will be
Seen here are Owen Westford, Raymond
Capp, George Farran Louis Grsel, Lavinia
Shannon, Sarah MeNicKer, Monte Donico,
Gertrude Holman and Idalene Cotton The
sale of seats indicates much interest in the
opening of the Grand's season. The mat
inee Saturday is at popular prices.
Riders Moulin Rouge" is holding up
well at the Empire, The scenery and pref
" girls are all that could be asked by
Empire patrons.
Al G. Fields minstrels will be at the
Grand next Tuesday matinee and night.
James e. Moore has just concluded five
year contract to manage MIR. and Mrs.
Edwin Milton RoyIe in Mr., Royle's plays.
Their season viii begin in Captain impu-
dence, at Harlan Opera House, Sept. 3.
Chuck Connors, a rival of Steve Brodie
for Metropolitan '"Tenderloin" fame and the
real newspaper ideal of Chimmle Fadden,
has taken Brodie's role in ION the Bowery''
this season Chuck is a great New York
oh or NJ oil nol1 lan all ~
tough balls and recently began to appear
in sketches at the music halls. Frank Bush
Is also back in ION the Bowery" playing
his original character. "On the Bowery1
opened last Thursday in Charleston and is
now touring the South.
THE Heart of the Klondike'' is the title
of Davis & Keogh's new production to be
first tried at the Star Theater. New York.
Harry b. Smith finished the book of Peg
Wellington this week and handed it over
TO Davis & Whitney for Camille d Arville's
starring tour. The music is by Reginald
De Koven.
J. c. Duff, who was recently slated for
Chicago management has plucked up the
necessary courage 10 take ShamuS
O'Brien" on the road this season.
Theresa Vaughn has assumed the part
in 1.-THE Whirl of the Town." lately played
by Madge Leasing. Miss Leasing is relieved
TO return TO Jack and the Beanstalk.'
THE Glad Hand" is the title of Weber
& Fields new burIesque with which they
open their New York season tonight THE
Geezer." a burlesque of THE Gaisha," their
great success of last season, is now coming
this way.
Secret Service" just returned from Lon
don, reopened in New York last night at
the Empire.
Clara Morris made her New York debut
in vaudeville this week, playing a one-act
drama entitled Blind Justice at Keith's
Dnion-sauare Theater, a continuous per-
Torrance house. her husband Fred O
Harriott, taking a part with her.
George II. Broadhursts farce what
Happened TO Jones" made hit at the
Manhattan Theater Monday night. George
Bonifaee, jr., played Jones.
"A Southern Romance" with Catharine
Grey in the principal female role. viii open
the Fifth-avenue Theater on Saturday
night.
John Drew's Rosemary" Company is
playing in the West and he left Denver
only the night before the death of his
mother. Mrs John Drew. at Larchmont.
Mrs John Drew, Jr.. is In England with
her daughter aad Miss Ethel Barrymore
who is the daughter of Georgia Drew Bar
rymore. the late Mrs Drew's only daugh-
ter. Sidney Drew IS a foster son of Mrs
Drew and not a blood-brother of John
Drew.