The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-30
PLAY BILLS THIS WEEK
"A STRANGER IN NEW York; AT
THE GRAND THREE DAYS.
LiIiputians, with .sThe Fair in Mid
Empire Attractions.


Hoyt never writes a play that bears the
least resemblance to another, save in the
fact that they are all of satirical tinge,
and thus it is that when the announcement
of new play by Hoyt is made, the public
pays its money with perfect assurance that
it will have an opportunity of witnessing
something unique. No American author has
displayed such versatility in securing
ground work for his plays as Mr.. Hoyt.
He can turn about in almost any part Of the
country and discover material from which
he can draw the inspiration Necessary to the
completion of "a comedy. His latest con-
coction of melody and mirth, "A Stranger in
New York." will receive its initial presenta-
ton in this city at the Grand the first half
of this week with a Wednesday matinee.
1t is pretty well known that this clever
playwright has never devoted much time to
writing play, but it is claimed by Mr..
Hoyt's representatives that he has spent
months on his "a Stranger in New York"
with the ayowed intention of making it his
masterpiece. The new piece is announced
a musical farce-comedy constructed for
laughing purposes only and to furnish
healthful and enjoyable evenings entertain-
ment. "A Stranger in New York. has ex-
travagant stage settings, gorgeous costumes
and several pretty women. The music is
original and of the merry, jingling sort and
number Of new songs are introduced. Mr..
Hoyt wrote most of them.
The story of "A Stranger in New York"
tell how Cumming Swift has invited his
Chicago friend, I. Collier Downe to visit
him in New York and spend night at the
French ball. He is suddenly called away to
Philadelphia on business, and leaves a let
ton Err 70, 10 11i III
club friend Wright limit Downe drops
the letter on the floor, and stranger in
New York finds it and decides that he should
deliver it to the man to whom it is ad-
dressed. He does so and Wright limit at
once recognizes him as /. Collier Downe
and introduces him to friends. There arise
tie complications, for Wright limit refuses
to allow the stranger to explain. In the
second act comes the scene of private
room at the French ball. I. Collier Downe
and his friend, Cumming Swift. appear and
decide that it will not do to disclose the
mistake, but 1t is shown that l. Collier
Downes wife is suspicious and has come to
New York, employing al female detective
and ''fake'-society leader to trace her hus-
band. Complications follow fast and fun
wakes furious T.. Collier Downe tries to
respond every time his name is called, but
has no opportunity as %the stranger pushes
him to the rear. A side element of fun is
furnished by the fact that Mrs, Virginia
Pryde, a married woman and belle Of Rich
mond, decides to go to the ball attended
by her friends brother. The outcome of the
various complications are that Mrs I. Col
lier Downe goes to the ball, finds herself
mistaken because her husband is locked in
the elevator, and the man bearing his name
has no resemblance to him. She tries to
waltz with "the stranger" and is caught
in the act by her husband, all ending hap
PLY for everybody except Mrs. 1. Collier
Downe and the woman spy.
In the large company are Charlotte Crane.
Joseph Coyne, Camille Cleveland, w. H.
Currie, Henry Hallam, the Mccoy Sisters,
W. H. Halter. Steve Maley, Minnie Bridges,
Sam Marion. Amy Muller and others.