The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-24

eagement ends with matinee and night
performances to-day.
Kellar. the renowned magician. who is
booked fer an engagement at Engissn's
the first three days OF next week. with a
matinee Wednesday. is something more
than a mere travelling exponent of the
mysteries of the black art He Is an
earnest student of magic. OF theosophy
and spiritualism, and never begins sea-
son without being provided with some new
and startling result of his researches.
Xxx
The extraordinary demand for seats dur
ing the five weeks of the Bernhardt-C oque-
lin engagement, which begins next Mon
day night at the Garden Theater. New
York. has never been surpassed in the
history OF theatricals of that city. The
sale OF seats began on Wednesday, and
after the figures were tabulated, fl was
found that more than $4,000 in checks
and money had been taken in one day.
A unique feature of the programme OF
the Forty-eighth Highlanders' band con-
cert, which is a decided novelty, is the
chorus singing by the bandmen OF delight
full old Scotch ballads. and also the dane
ing and piping. The drum major is famous
for his immense stature, being seven feet
tall and perfectly proportioned- In his
and receives much admiration everywhere.
The sale of seats begins this morning at
Carlin * Lennox's.
Few theatergoers have failed TO become
acquainted with the pleasing personality
and the delicate art of Marion Manola.
Not many seasons ago the Manola-
Mason combination was one Of the best
known on the road. Marion Manola re-
turns to English's Friday and Saturday
afternoon next week in a bright. new
comedy. Friend Fritz" I'm which she Is
said to have been regaining her former
high position this season. A matinee Sat-
urday is included in the engagement.
Sol Smith Rnssell's delightful comedy,
"a Poor, Relation" in which he gained his
greatest and most enduring fame. is to be
presented at English's Thanksgiving day
next Thursday at a matinee and night
performance. When Mr. Russell found
that he could not play this season he per-
sonaly selected Frank keenan, as the actor
ton OF this splendid comedy. Mr.. keenan,
has been everywhere demonstrating the
wisdom of his selection by Mr.. Russell.
XXX
"a Gilded Fool" which was conspicu-
ously successful production at the Grand
during the first stock company season. is
very likely to be revived in the near future.
In this connection, it is pleasant to note
that In the company, as now constituted,
l. young man who played the leading
role of Chauls.ey Short IL the East last
summer and won the warmest commenda-
Reynolds was leading man of the stock
company near Portland, Me-, last sum-
mer, his greatest triumph was scored in "a
Gilded Fool" An interesting fact concern
ing the play is that il is the only one CT
Nat Goodwins former successes in which
he still retains an interest.
Xxx
When the Bostock Geological Garden was
established in the Cyclorama building the
fear was expressed that the best class of
patronage would not be attracted TO the
place. The four weeks of its existence
have demonstrated the baselessness of this
fear "A casual visitor any day can ind
representatives of the city's best society
inspecting the interesting collection of Wild
animals or looking at the thrilling per-
formances in the large steel arena. Some
of the prominent citizens who have visited
the Zoo thus far are General Harrison,
Mayor Taggart, Governor Mount, several
Judges of the Supreme and Appellate
Courts and most of the State officers a
new and pleasing bill is offered to-day.
Most people find novels dealing with
student life in the Latin Quarter, Paris.
exceedingly fascinating. ''Trilby" not only
takes one into the Bohemian dwelling
places of these interesting people. hut even
into the studios of art and reveals the
frst beginning of the love of Little Billee''
for Trilby, the development OF which makes
one of the most absorbing stories ever
written. "A few years ago Paul Potter S
splendid characterization Df this book was
played here in high-priced theater. Next
week the Grand Stock Company wiz pre-
sent the same version, with : richer set
ting. at prices within the reach % every
body. Monday night the performance will
have an added interest on account Of the
presentations to every wom:ln in the audi
ence OF fine photograph of Miss Lolita
L.nthicum, the leading woman OF the COM
pany.