The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-01

Bernard lacked nothing as Richard Heath
cry Mrs. Eberle's farcical maiden lady
nneIpea out immensely. What Happened to
Jones Will be at Englishs for to-day's
matinee and nighs performances.
The Heart of Maryland" David Belasco's
thrilling war drama, which comes to Eng
llshs the first half of next week, is one
of the best advertised plays of recent years.
The great production has made fortune
for its author and added to his fame more
tnan all his other plays together. Mrs. Les
lie Carter, who as every theatergoer knows
vas identified with the production from its
nIst night, ana who made the hit of her
life after four years struggling against the
severest criticism any actress has had to
race, Is still at the head of the company.
For the last two days of next weak at
English's Sol Smith Russell will be seen in
his new play "A Bachelors Romance" in
which he has just made wonderful hit in
New York. Mr.. Russell will put on triple
bill for Saturday night, consisting of Mr..
Valentines Christmas" 1.-The Tanning of the
Shrew" and THE Spitfire'' Mr. Russell is
one of the most popular stars who visit In
dianapolis The two months spent in New
York recently has made it necessary for him
to limit his engagements this year. The
performance given by this actor is probably
the most wholesome and high class of any
~ tlle AIneIiGan c0nedlansI ana IL IS lot TINS
reason that he always attracts that class
of theatergoers who never turn out except
on special occasions
AS q New Years attraction Lewis Morri-
son will draw large audiences to the Grand.
He will present 1.-The Master of Ceremonies
both matinee and night at that theater, and
those who see it will enjoy the production.
Mr.. Morrison and all the members of his
company do admirable work The play is
excellently staged.
The long list of artists with Primrose &
Vests minstrels, to be at the Grand Mon
day and Tuesday, includes the names of
such well-known people as George Wilson,
the comedian. in a new monologue; Ernest
Tenney. the eccentric comedian; Manuel Ro-
and Tenney, Quaker City quartet; the mar
velous Seymours, and Others George H.
Primrose, certainly one of the best of black
face comedians, will contribute an entirely
new edition of his famous specialties.
''McFadden's Flats" will hold a New
Years reception at the Park this after
noon and tonight, and it will be rousing
affair. judging from the crowds that have
enjoyed the comedy during the past two
days 1t forms a jolly and elaborate New
Years bill. Dan Sully comes Monday for
three days of his comedy, "O'Brien, the
Contractor"
Competition for positions IN the ranks of
the player folk is as close and intensely
sought after as in other walks of life,'
said John Henry Martin, manager for Clay
Clement, who comes to the Grand next
Wednesday night for the rest of the week
few years ago Mr. Clement was playing
a repertoire of Shakspearean plays in the
West One of actors in the company died
suddenly, and the news was sent East that
night by the Associated Press. kilograms
asking for the vacancy in the company be-
gan to arrive the next day. Among them
was one from an actor who was known
as very bad actor-a man nearly always
at liberty He wired collect message.
- Sorry to hear of - IS death. / am
UP in his parts, and have costumes. Will
take his place for s. per week. Answer.
1.-THE salary he named was one-half more
than he had ever received in his life. To
the message Mr.. Gle nent replied:
81 Il congratulate you upon your fearless
ness in facing the future. l would not take
--'s place for twice the sum you men
ton"
The engagement of the Merry Maidens at
the Empire will close tonight, after sue
cessful week. Rose Sydell, who heads the
company bearing her name at the Empire
next week, is said to be one of the hand
soonest women in burlesque.