The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Note. of the STAGE.

"a Guilty Mother will be the attraction
at the Park the first half of this week, be-
ginning with the matinee to-day.
Papinta, the wonderful dancer at the
Grand this week. plays a whole ballet, a
feat accomplished by arranging mirrors at
angles at the rear. that her every kick
Is given back faithfully by eight to dozen
reflections. Even aside from the multiple
effect. her dancing is very pretty.
Chauncey olcott. in "a Romance Of Ath-
lone" is making triumphal tour Of the
West. The popular comedian is drawing big
audiences everywhere. His receipts at ev-
cry performance reach Upwards OF four fg-
ures, and the sign standing room only
has to be displayed almost nightly
The stock company will appear tonight
at the Grand in "7-2O-s,' one of the late
Augustin Days most brilliant productions.
II is society comedy with so many funny
situations and such a clever story that 1t
will prove a most attractive weeks bill
Papinta will dance at the conclusion OF each
performance this week at the Grand. De
ginning tonight. Her. four-color and myr-
lad dances VIII be a beautiful and sensa-
tional feature.
The Big Sensation Double Show, twenty
white and twenty colored performers. is
the Empires attraction for the week, be-
ginning this afternoon. Zitella, queen of
song: Farmer and Nelson, acrobats; Josie
Lecoy, in German representations, are a
few in a long list of performers who will
furnish the olio. Two burlesques will be
given. with both companies in the cast.
The magnificent revival Of 1.-The Winter
Tale" by the ames-Kidder-H anford triple
alliance is most interesting from many
points Of view. The lovers OF Shakespeare
are given an opportunity to see a very un-
usual comedy. the most human work OF the
bard. The play has in IL more variety OF
the successful elements than any of the
portins the ..triumviratea numbers thirty
seven people, including three Of the most
notable legitimate actors living. the veter-
ans John Ellsler, Harry Langdon and Mrs.
Henry Vandenhoff.
THE Gunner's Mate" a new naval drama
by Hugh ]. Gallagher. formerly an officer in
the United States navy. and W. J. McKier-
nan. the dramatic editor of the Newark, n.
j.. Sunday Call, was given an elaborate
production by Manager Augustus Pitcr Nov.
IN for M a9asMsE toH
w Zero. who was the bugler on the United
States cruiser Boston when Admiral Dewey
Zero received his discharge from the navy
Nov. 9. and on Nov. 9, IL Piaintield, y. j.,
was seen in the new play,
Mr. Joseph Jefferson. who has played RIP
Van Wrinkle so many years, was asked by
lady why he didn't have dog in the play,
as ne continually speaks of my dog Schnei-
der" He replied that he disliked realism il
art. and realism alive with tail TO wag al
the wrong time would be abominable. but
don't you think the public would like to see
SchneiderT she asked. The public could
shows how great interest they take in ar
animal that has never been exhibited. No
no. hold the mirror up to nature il you like
but don't hold nature up-a reflection of the
thing, but not the thing itself"
The Ameer,' which will be presented or
yVaH nd -
week at English's, is a play Of a strange
land and OF strange characters, which al.
lows full scope for merriment. Frank Dan.
iels has a pathetic drollery about him which
makes his audience sympathize with him
and at the same time laugh heartily at hi.
ceeds In bringing successful end TO hi:
woes. and the play ends happily. The mu
sic IS by Victor Herbert; so well known foi
Ilbretto is by kirke La Shelle and Fred w
Ranken. 1t Is well written and very hu
morous. There are many pleasing airs run
ming through the piece. With an exception
ally strong company or over sixty people
The Ameer' will undoubtedly draw large
audiences.
Joseph Jefferson, an old favorite. is 10 an
pear at English's Opera House tomorrow
night There is probably no actor who ha.
gained so strong a hold upon the American
public as Mr.. Jefferson, for the sweetness q
his character is clearly shown in all of hi.
parts. The personal magnetism OF the maj
goes beyond the footghts straight to IN,
hearts OF his audience. Even actors-cer
tailly jealous lot OF individuals-Iook mn
20 him and love him for his example and HI
many acts OF kindness toward the profes
sion Joseph jefferson is one of the few
great actors who have contributed to IN,
permanent history of the age. His play
are not fad and passing fashion OF IN,
hour, but plays which have lived and viii
live in the history Of dramatic literature
II Is needless TO say that The Rivals Il
one or the greatest comedies written an.
that the part Of Bob Acres is Mr. Jefferson
strongest part.