The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
ENGLISHS
GRAND
PARK
EMPIRE

and 1.-The Social Highwayman." And yet
II differs greatly from those pieces in es-
sential particulars. Captain Swift is
man who, in early boyhood was left TO the
care of an old man named Marshall, who
uItreated him. causing the youngSter 10
run away TO try his fortunes in a new coun-
try. In Australia Swift led life OF crime.
becoming a famous highwayman or bush
ranger as that class of criminal is called in
the antipodes His last offense was the
theft Of ten thousand pounds in bank notes
from the Bank Of Queensland. With these
he starts for London, the place Of his
birth, to lead new life, one OF enjoyment
as he fondly hoped. However. detective
recognizes some Of the Bank Of Queensland
notes. put into circulation by Swift, and
almost succeeds in tracing them to that
gentleman. He needs the assistance of one
Gardiner, who proves to be a man that
Highwayman Swift had not only held up"
but also befriended in Australia. Marshall,
Captain Swifts boyhoOd guardian, thinks
he recognizes him and is certain OF II when,
during an alteration with Swift, his cun
slips back, disclosing peculiar scar on the
reformed criminals wrist. Gardiner. how
ever, rates Swifts kindness higher than his
crime, and pretends not to recognize him
as the Australian highwayman-thus pro-
ducing a very dramatic situation In the
play. Some powerful scenes occur between
Swift and his mother. whose recognition of
her long-lost boy occurs at about the same
time as that of his cruel guardian, Mar
shall. Captain Swift falls In love with Stel-
Ia Darbisher, a woman too far above him
in every way for him to ever hope TO win
her, and this love is depicted in Chambers's
most graphic style. The entire play is
filled with powerful lines and situations,
and appeals strongly to the emotions. The
end is tragic one, and will make deep
, impression upon the audiences at the Grand
HIS week. From the very beginning of the
piece Captain Swift catches and holds the
ympathy and interest Of those who hear
his life-story. just as does Courtice Jaffrey
1.-The Social Highwayman." His crimes
against society and the law are in the din
background of the past, and serve only TO
lepict in clearer coloring a strong and
elf-reliant character.
The various members of the stock COM
1any admirably cast for Captain
swift" Mr.. Kolker will appear as Captain
jwift," which will give him the largest
opportunity TO distinguish himself that he
has yet had. Mr.. Macy will undoubtedly
make fine Gardiner. the man who saves
swift by refusing 10 recognize him. Mr..
sheldon's resources will furnish an attrac-
i've impersonation of Seabrooke. Swift's
step-father. Mr.. Reynolds has, In Harry
Seabrooke one OF those young men parts in
which he appears to such delightful adTan-
tage. Miss Shannons well-known powers of
emotional acting will have full scope in
the character of Stella Darbisher. who Is
not unlike Elinor Burnham. Courtice Jaff
rey'S unattainable affinity. Miss Shannons
beautiful delineation Of that sweet, woman
ly person in "A Social Highwayman" can
scarcely have been forgotten. Miss DonicO
appears as Lady Stanton, Miss Rand as
Mabel Seabrooke, Mr.. Kramer as Marshall
md Mr.. Stepping the detective. Miss
La Verne will give an example of her best
style OF emotional work in the great char
acter of Mrs. Seabrooke.
Captain Swift will be put on the stage
IN a manner that will astonish even those
who are familiar with the mastery scenic
work turned out by Artist Livingston.
who, by the way, is a young man and
therefore deserving of the more praise. The
first of the four acts takes place in a draw
ing room, the second and third at a coun-
try villa and the fourth in Mr.. Gardeners
chambers at London. In the third act there
is a handsome conservatory scene, into
which will be introduced the most beautiful
electrical effect ever shown by the stock
company. 1t is a gorgeous electrical foun-
tain and will undoubtedly provoke de-
lighted comment
The first performance will be tomorrow
night. The piece continues all week, with
usual popular price Wednesday and Sat-
urday matinees. which always draw out
crowds of elegantly gowned ladies'