The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lewis Morrison will present his new play
1.-THE Master of Ceremonies" at the Grand
Opera House the rest of this week, COM
mencing his engagement this evening. 'gThe
Master of Ceremonies is said to be a
strong play, which, in its spectacular as
pect, suggests Beau Brummel," and the
principal role of Stuart Denville is in gen.
eral outline not unlike that character. The
Master of Ceremonies depicts the pic
turesque period of George III Stuart Den
VILE is an impoverished factotum of that
profigate era, who is in desperate straits
trying to keep up an appea rance in the
world of fashionable display far beyond his
means. The character is that os man well
along in years sacrificing everything for
his children, for whom he has exalted am
billions. The play closely follows George
Manville Fenn's novel. bringing the father
under the suspicion of having committed a
murder to recoup the fallen fortunes of the
family. This suspicion the father endures,
because he himself suspects his outcast son
of the crime. All of Mr.. Morrison's good
qualities as finished, intelligent and re-
sourceful actor come into play in the part
and its fine points ilumine the productions
Its strength is in the noble example 1t pre-
sents of parental devotion, and this emotion
1t embodies tenderly, forciby and consist
emily. Mr. Morrison is aided in the pro-
duction by a company of uncommon capa-
bility.. including Florence Roberts, White
Whittlessey, Barton Hill. Gordon Foster,
Mrs. Selby Tapsfeld, Mabel Morrison and
others. There will be New Years matt
nee Saturday
The much heralded Banda Rosa, whose
playing has been so greatly praised in the
Eastern cities, will give concerts at Eng
lish's this afternoon and evening, and
musical treat may be expected by those
who hear it. The band, which includes six
ty performers, and includes several talented
solosts, was brought over to America from
Italy where it was the greatest of musical
organizations of it's kind. The novelty and
unusual excellence of its playing have been
something of a revelation on this side of the
Atlantic. The programmes to be given here
are varied and interesting. That for the
afternoon concert includes excerpts from
Lucia and Carmen, violin solos by lit
tie Carlotta Stubenrauch the child violin
list, and other popular numbers. The even
ing programme will include the overture
''William Tell" Rossini; fantasia on Carl
baldi's Hymn for Bombardino, Sorrentino;
selections from "Metistofele," Boito and
Trionfale." Sorrentino; violin Solos. BAL
lade and Polonaise.' Vieuxtemps, Carlotta
Stubenrauch: selections from Carmen,
Bizet; "Canzona Popularie,' or folk song,
Tosti. with several extra and requested
numbers of light and popular nature.
Miss Matte Ferguson. one of the clever
condolences with What Happened to
Jones'" which opens at English's tomorrow
night for the rest of the week. is an old In
dianapolis girl, who will be remembered by
the former puph.' of Mrs. Leon Bailey. Miss
Ferguson was taking lessons of Mrs. Bailey
when Lulu Burt was learning how to sing
under that fine vocal teacher. Since leaving
indianapolis Miss Ferguson has been sue
cess in more than one metropolitan produc =
ton. What Happened to Jones' is played
by picked company, the same. with only
one exception, that made il Il go in New
York. II is described as almost one contin-
until its fall on the third act. There will be
a New Years matinee.
'MeFadden's Row of Flats" which viii
begin its New Years engagement at the
Park this afternoon, possesses an octette
of comedians not exeelled by any company
playing the Park. Few are better known
than the leading comedian. jolly. eccentric
Richard Mullen, undoubtedly one of the
funniest in his line. Another interesting
feature 10 be seen is the act of The Four
Empcrors of Music" This quartet has
won "A reputation by years of consistent and
earnest effort, and their turn now stands
as one Of the best specialties. With long
list OF clever people and plenty OF bright
fun furnished by the weil-known writer
=. w. Townsend. "MeFadden's Flatsl' has
caught the public fancy this season Ii is
an expensive organization. and forms an
admirable holiday attraction.
II. c. Hustled is in the city in advance of
David Belascos great production Of "The
Heart of Maryland, which comes to En-
glisl's the first three days of next week.
The play Is under the special direction of
Mr. Belasco Mrs. Leslie Carter who made