The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-17
nENTTCN DIR. A. T.. BUCHANAN
OAXv XII 32- So When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.

Nat G. GOodWins new play which he Will
present English's this evening for the
only time in this city was produced by the
comedian first at Sydney. N. ). w. The
Australians pronounced it the most success
full of all of Mr.. Goodwin's efforts during
his tour of Australia. The first presenta-
ton of the play in this country was at San
Francisco. In Chicago. where ii was lately
produced. it made the greatest hit of the
season. Ii was written for the comedian
by Madeline Lucette RyIey. Mr.. Goodwin,
in the part of young American lawyer,
Seresford Cruger. has role in which all
his best comedy talent Is said to- be shown.
The action or the play takes place on both
sides OF the water. the nrst act at New
York and the others al Nice. wnere, during
one of the acts. Is introduced a scene en-
tIrely new 10 the stage. IL II That OF a re-
production OF the annual Italian Confetti
and Floral Carnival Tne Leading female
role. which will be played by beautiful
Maxine Elliott. is that OF Beatrice Carew.
a young Ergnsh girl disinherited by her
fatner, an E.ngiiSnmaG with strong ideas
toward Americans in general, for accepting
the attentions of an American sutton. who
happens TO be the abscondng partner.
brown. of Crugers law firm. There are
some side plots and the characters intro
duced are all well drawn by the author.
"A large and brilliant audience will greet
AR. Goodwin tonight.
One of the most realistic pictures of the
new cinematographe set at the Grand this
week Is the water toboggan. or shooting
the chutes-" A boat load of people come
bowling down the slide into the water with
great splash and the waves roll up on
shore in the manner SO familiar to those
who have shot "a chute or two. The
snowballing picture is one OF the liveliest
and most artistic of the lot, ana appeals To
everybody. The manner in which
lucky wheelman is knocked of his bicycle
"a shower a.
very amusing. Shaft No. o. is pleasing
big audiences twice a day. Its mine and
storm scenes are very fine. This afternoon
the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fight will be re-
ported to the audien &c before the curtain
goes up and between the acts. All the news
Will be given.
Frederick Warde's engagement at Eng
lish's Opera House Friday and Saturday
OF this week will be one OF the dramatic
events In the line of the legitimate of the
season. The repertoire will be king Lear
on Friday night and Saturday matinee.
and Damon and Pythias'' on Saturday
night. King Lear Is very much OF a
novelty. as il has not been seen by the pres
presents Il in a most attractive manner,
with all the accessories OF special scenery
costumes and mechanical effects.
An ambitious young man wrote from
Auburn. ILL.,. yesterday To Jules Kusell.
manager of Shaft No. 3" applying for a
position. His letter Is a unique specimen.
1t runs In this wise:
II read in the New York Clipper paper of
you agoing &c take out a new opera show
named "A Dutch Detective" j would like
10 know IL you can give me a job as / am
out OF work. | think / could act that part
l have receited at severed entertainments
heare. How mulch "a month will YOU paw
me and keep me. When you write me be
sure and tell me where you play first
-P: ST. play violen and accordion by
ear.
The returns of the Corbett- Fitzsimmons
fight will be read at the Empire this after
noon. A special wire has been run TO the
stage OF the theater and competent opera
tor Is in charge. who will receive full re-,
ports of all that takes place at the ringside
shadowgraph reproduction of the fight
viii be thrown on canvas by Hale and La
cey. The doors will be open at Il o'clock
and the performance will commence one
hour later, providing the contest is not GO
ing on.