The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Otis HarIan's Maiden speech.

Otis Harlan ade his maiden speech be-
fore the ctr lin t Englishs last night, and
by that act jumps at once into the stellar
regions. 1t was a swift and daring leap,
but this jolliest of all Hoyts present day
comedians SKINNED the hurdle clean as
swallow. A curtain speech was all that Har-
Ian needed to give him the right to have an
engraved star in the corner of his theatre
cal calling cards Maiden speeches are al
ways public property, to be taken up by
the paragraphers and picked to lint. It will
be long time before Harlan hears the last
of his. II lacked somewhat the spontaneity
of his work in the dance that closes the
second act of "A Black Sheep" but it con-
tanned plenty of sparkle and the audience
enjoyed the maiden effort. Mr.. Harlan be-
gan with a puzzled look on his face, de-
claring that he was very sorry the thing
had happened. Nothing like this ever oc-
CURED in Indianapolis before" said he
land 1 have visited this city annually for
several Years I'm sure have always tried
to please my Indianapolis friends and this
Is my punishment. I just received a tele-
gram from Mr.. Hoyt tonight, saying my
work had been entirely satisfactory, and
hence am at a loss to understand this
SSrminarrassment you have thrust upon me.
y
know what Hot Stuff always says when he
Is embarrassed, but should invite you all
70 take something. I'm afraid I would
wish wasn't where was / am supposed
TO take trip TO Europe between the sec
ond and third acts, so If you don't want me
to miss the boat I'd better rush." With this
very lair effort for beginner Mr.. Harlan
retired and refused to answer another call.
IA Black Sheep will be seen for the last
times in indianapolis at to-day's matinee
and the performance tonight. In two weeks
this company disbdnds and goes to Detroit
to begin rehearsals of Hoyts new play,
and A Day" "A Black sheep" has been
leased and will go to the coast with new
company.
The Grand will probably be filled this
afternoon at the matinee of For Fair Vir-
ginia." The play appeals strongly to the
fair sex, and is altogether a delightful per
formance. The engagement closes tonight.
There Is a steady demand at the Penn
broke for seats for Otis SINNERS engage
ment at the Grand next week His new ro-
mantle comedy, Prince Rudolph" is to be
the opening bill Monday night 1.-The Lady
OF Lyons will be given Wednesday after
noon, and Romeo and Juliet" Friday night.
Go-won-Co-M Mohawk will conclude her
engagement at the Park with two perform
ances to-day. Next Monday the popular
Rays come in their new production, "A Hot
Old Time"
The Thanksgiving attraction at the Park,
opening with Thursdays matinee, is NC
Sorley's Twins
The Empires attractions the first half of
next week will be the famous Steve Brodie
with the New York Stars.
Joseph Haworth is leading man for Mod
Jeska and is receiving great praise for his
work in Mary Stuart and Macbeth" the
two plays which Modjeska will give at Eng
nsh's Monday and Tuesday nights.
Frank Murray is managing the great tri-
star wedding Day opera which IL the
Thanksgiving attraction at English's
My, How ShOcIking!