The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

Francis Wilson's career as a comic opera
producer has been wonderfully successful.
In the eight years that he has had his own
operate organization he has made seven
entirely new productions, never using any
material for one that had been used in a
previous production. The list is inter-
esting one and recalls ambitious efforts
whose picturesque environment, gorgeous
costurning and elaborate detail must always
remain a source of pleasant memory. Be
ginning with THE Oolah. his career as
star is brilliantly recorded in the following
ilst or worthy operate preparations; Tne
Gondoliers, The Merry Monarch, The
Lion Tanner "Erminie' The Devils
Deputy and 'grhe Cheftain."
1t is quite within reason to state that the
mounting of any one of these operas cost
him not less than $40 900, and in the case of
the magnificent revival of "Erminie' il is
stated that his outlay was over $27 900. His
eighth opera, Half King" in which he
will appear at EngiiSh'S tonight, will COM
pare with any of his former productions in
its elaborateness. elegance of appointments
richness or costuming and the pictorial
beauty of its settings. Lulu Chaser, j. G.
Miron. John Brand, Christie Mcdonald
Agnes Paul. Edward Temple, Peter Lang
Clinton Elder and other favorites will ap-
Francis Wilson'S opera derives It's title
from the fact that half of king of dia-
mondS Is an important property" and
supplies missing cieW TO the birthright of
a founding. Ever since its first production
II.
friends and strangers suggesting as an or
iginal idea Tor pictorial advertising the use
of the upper half of that playing card:
Thomas Mast, the caricaturist, was one of
those who caught the fever, and he con-
tributued very humorous sketch, showing
Wilson'S face on the king or diamonds. and
he also put legs on his majesty, something
no king Of diamonds ever showed AS a
matter of fact, the idea isn't at all
for the half Of the playing card was. used
on the Illuminated cover to the original
French edition of the libretto. Manager
Candy has framed a half king of diamonds,
inscribed. Yea, we've thought of it." as
a suggestion to all corners He does not
want to adopt the idea for the reason that
he does not like putting playing card on
his posters.
1t will please the faithful patrons of the
old Park Theater to learn that Dickson &
Talbot are going to bring back the Gene
photographic. The wonderful little machine
the only perfect one of its kinds now
on its way from New York here with a set
OF views new TO indianapolis. 1t attracted
great crowds during its long stay at the
Park earlier in the season. 1t Is one of the
most fascinating features ever introduced in
week with Shaft No. g. and will show its
views twice day-at each performance
How TO Reform Mankind" new and
very original exposition of Colonel Robert
G.. Ingersoll's opinions on the subject, will
be delivered by the famous agnostic for
the ilrst time in indianapolis at the Grand
Opera House Sunday evening This lecture
has received much praise from the press
anu public of New York. Boston, Chicago
and Washington. In this new discourse
Colonel lngersoll touches upon the ques-
tons or capital and labor marriage and
divorce. the establishment of homes and
many other equally interesting topics and
does so in a remarkable way showing a
keen insight into the subjects treated Seats
are now on sale at the Pembroke.
The Byrons reverse their plays again to-
day, presenting The Turn of the Tide" this
afternoon and Ups and Downs of Life to-
night They are attracting large audiences
To the Grand.
Indianapolis is to have one night OF Nat
Goodwin-next Wednesday. at EngIish's
For this one performance Mr.. Goodwin is
TO present for the first time I'm this city
his new play, by Madeline Lucette Ryley
entitled An American Citizen. The ad.
vance sale will open at the Pembroke TO.
morrow at a. m.
The City Club Spectacular Farce Coined,
Company will open at the Empire this
afternoon for a three days engagement
under the management OF Thomas T.
Miaco. The attraction has become one OF
the greatest vaudeville successes this sea,
son. Fannie Everett will assume the lead
Ing Character I'm the bUrlesaue. There Is ar
oiiO OF interesting Specialties including
Thomas Nolan, in character songs IiIfaf
Melbourn. Ollie Etherton and Sophie Erb.
and Farrel and Taylor Carrie IuIfon
Oracle and Reynolds and Nellie Waters ~.
Irish character singer. A new series u
living pictures will be introduced All ~.
:cenery in the production IS carried by thi,
company.