The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-07
OEMTTCT DIR. A. E. BUCHANAN
UIN11O1 1888 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.

The scance scene in the third act of "a
Social Highwayman," in which the Grand
stock company will be seen tonight and
all week, is one of the most unusual epi-
sodes ever introduced in a play. The char
acters are all on the stage, having met at
the studio of one of their number at his
invitation to be introduced into the mys-
teries of the occult as exhibited by a noted
medium. The medium is supposed to go
into a trance, and then ensues the situation
upon which so much of the story depends.
The accidental departure Of Jaffrey from
the room just at this moment and his de-
tention by his shrewd valet, is a bit of stage
business which interests the audience in
tensely. These two characters, Jaffrey and
the ex-convict Handy, dominate the per-
Torrance very largely. "A Social High
wayman'' depends for its success very large
Iy on the manner in which the various
parts are played, and the Grand stock COM
pany should be able to bring out all it's
strong points. Richard Mansfield owns the
rights to "A Social Highwayman' for this
country and Europe. and receives the royal
ties paid for the play.
With the engagement of 1.-THE Telephone
Girl' at Englishs the first two nights of
this week that theater has an entertainment
that promises to be one of IT'S chief offerings
of the season. 1t does not seem possible
that this production can duplicate the sue
cess scored here by it's sister piece, 1.-The
Belle OF New York" last season, but being
the product of the same two authors, Gus
tave Kerker writing the music and Hugh
Morton contributing the libretto, it comes
with a recommendation that insures a
hearty reception. The piece is another of
the celebrated New York Casino productions
and its long engagement in New YORK last
season is assurance that 1.-The Telephone
Girl has merit AS in 1.-The Belle of New
York" the company is made up of metro
politan singers and comedians, who are un>
unknown here except by reputation. Louis
Mann and Clara Lipman, the stars, have
achieved great personal success, and 1t Is
a rare opportunity Englishs patrons will
have to witness the work of the company
of principals and another collection of
Casino chorus girls which have been ac-
cepted and Endorsed in other cities.
Walker whiteside will bring his company
to English's Wednesday and Thursday. CIV
ing his new romantic comedy. 1.-THE Red
Cockade." both nights. and for Thursday
matinee giving a performance of what is
spoken of as a classic dramatization of the
story Of Eugene Aram."
"a Guilty Mother" which will begin a
three days engagement at the Park Theater
this afternoon. is one of several scenic pro-
auctions brought out by James H. walick,
enoes at the Park in 1.-THE Bandit King
Mr.. Wallick is a man Of considerable
wealth. the owner of large stock farm in
the East. and of late years has been de-
voting himself during the winter months
10 managing his various stage enterprises,
having given up acting himself. "A Guilty
Mother will be followed on Thursday by
son the Suwanee River"
Clark Brothers Royal Burlesquers" will
be the Empires attraction for the first half
or the week, beginning this afternoon.
The Grand, Park and Empire Theaters
will have direct connection with the West
ern Union Tuesday night and an operator
Ia the houses to receive election returns.
w. II. Post. who put on my Friend from
India THE Man from Mexico" and other
successful comedies. has been engaged by
Manager w. M. Wilkison TO stage "A
Stranger in Strange Land"
The Yoshivara" is the title of the new
play. or. more properly speaking. panto-
mime and ballet which Russ whytal is ar
ranging for La I1oie Fuller and which will
probably open the Athenei Comque i'm Paris
II MISS Fuller succeeds in securing control
Of that theater.
Marie Drofnah, the leading lady of
Charles B. Hanford's company. is said to be
a charming and accomplished actress. She
Is in private life Mrs Charles b. Hanford.
1t Ia by spelling her married name back
wards that you arrive at her nom du thea
ter. 1t happened upon her debut that she
was cast as a foil to her husband In the
judgment of the MANAGEMENT knowledge
OF the marital relation by the audience
would destroy the illusion OF romance 1t
was decided therefore to have the lady
known as Marie Drofnah. She is a PhlIa-
delphian her maiden name being Marietta
Twaddell Bear, and member of the old
and weii-known Twaddell family
Miss Amelia Bingham is not to be lent to
Mr.. William II. Crane for his production of
Worth Million" after all. Charles Froh-