The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Grnnd-"7-2O-s.'

During all OF yesterday a long line of peo-
pie was busily engaged In purchasing tick
cts for the weeks performance of '7-2o-s''
and "Papinta," presented by the Grand
Stock Company.
The play of ''7-20-s' is not so much the
story OF a young lady.-who is the subject
OF the well-known picture-as 1t is the por-
trayal OF hobby, for her father dabbles in
poetry. This, with the moral attached,
forms the main plot
N. Lancelot Bargiss (AIr. Harmon Shell
dom has a poem accepted by a magazine
theoretically founded TO bring out budding
genius; practically founded to print the eff
fusions of foolish people and to make them
pay for these same effusions. NJ. Lancelot
Bargiss Is one of the contributors, and the
part gives great pay for character acting
Mr.. Harmon Sheldon, who takes the part
Of this vainglorious poet, is extremely
amusing and true TO life. Professor Gas
leigh CMr. Carleton Macy, the man who
makes him take this part, is the editor Of
Scattered Leaves" In his makeup of the
glib and smootn-tongued editor 1t is evident
that he is in touch with the character. To
the country people, before whom he poses
as an editor. he seems quite real, but to the
world IL Is evident that he is an actor in
hard luck and will use any means to play
upon their credulity or fiatter their vanity.
thereby enriching himself. Mr.. Macy i'm
bues the part with pompous dignity ana
Is the center of many humorous situations.
The wife of Lancelot Bargiss (aIiss Luz
ellie La Verne) is a woman who is proud
Of her husband, so proud OF him that she
has complete control of both him and the
household. Miss La Verne gives force and
movement TO her part
Flos CT-20-S). the model of the celebrated
painting, Is taken by Miss Lavinia Shannon.
The several love situations form the only
real comedy Of the play, for technically
speaking the predommating quality OF
I-20-S' Is farce. The comedy of Miss
Shannon's part consists in her portrayal of
the innocent country girl. and Is a cred
Incidentally II may be well to mention the
beautiful gown Miss Shannon wears in the
Miss Violet Rand as Jessie. the servant
girl, Is a clean example of the awkward
servant and supplies the broad farce TO the
Dora Hollyhock Miss Monte Donico) and
Paul Hols.hock lMr. Allen Patton) are
remarkable acting. but are capably carried
For the performance this week greaJ
represents signor PaIimro Tsmborini whs
former ballet master. Mr.. Reynolds re-
eeived great applause when he appeared in
lures and accent. His liveliness and wi.
vacity brought out the part to it's fullest
extent. and his neat little dance with les
betore the curtain was raised last night
was announced from the stage In be.
half or the mana cement that the electrical
apparatus and mirror necessary for Papin-
ta's dance. which had been expected by
O'Clock. had been delayed and would arrive
without doubt sometime during the night
but too late for last evenings performance
III any one wished TO leave or have hi.
tickets exchanged for any other evenins
II was announced that IL could be done OF
the money would be refunded AS nobod,
took advantage OF this offer Il proved thai
the prestige OF the stock company is suffi
Gent to hold the people without the aid o.
so strong an attraction as Papinta. Ths
dancer sat In a side box and watched thu
play but tonight she will dance without
fail.
Mr.: J. Henry Kol,Ser as Courtney Corliss
the lover OF Flos. is a well-played part
There Is nothing strained or affected in
Mr.. kolkers acting. In the love scenes hi
tones are clear and his acting is very In
tense. In "7-20-S' Mr.. ko!ker does careful
and good work. Miss Shannon displayed he
greatest power In the scene where her re
pentant husband and son-in-law ar,
brought home. Her tones of command he
whitening contempt and final reconciliation
were thoroughly appreciated by her inter
ested audience. The play, as a whole, is
pleasing comedy and the cast well selected