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New Theater. i'm London.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-While the theatrical
business is about as bad as 1t could be, the
number of London theaters is fast increas-
ing and they are reaching a point of splen-
dor and convenience which quite outclasses
the older houses. To Beerbohm Trees and
Charles Wyndham's new theaters and the
gorgeous Hippodrome must now be added
George Alexander's. as the ST. James has
been so enlarged and rebuilt as to be practi-
cally new. Manager Lowenfeld intends
building a new theater on Shaftesbury
avenue and another will be built near
Wyndhams. Ii is said that Charles Froh-
man will be responsible for this one, but
he will be only the first lessee and man.
ager. Mr.. Frohman will withdraw 1.-The
Masked Bali from the Criterion next
week and send the principals of the COM
pany, including Herbert Standing, Seymour
Hicks. Elaine ferris and Fanny Brough,
to New York. where they will appear in
My Daughter-ln-law,' Feb. 19. The part
nership between Messrs. Wyndham and
Frohman I'm the Criterion thus ends. and
Mr. Wyndham, while remaining lessee,
joins hands with Arthur Beecher. who will
revive His Excellency the Governor"
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Maud Granger, Edward Abeles. Jane
Corcoran. Thomas II. Burns, Dore David
son. z. Lovat Frazer, r. c. Barry, Isabelle
Bowman. Josephine Knight, Mabel Overs.
Harry Sellers and Lottie Alter are some of
the prominent members of the unusually
able cast that will interpret the lively
French farce Mile. Fif," at English's.
Friday and Saturday of this week. and also
at a special Saturday matinee. The piece
Is under the management of William A.
Brady and Florenz Ziegfeld. jr., and Is
produced under the personal direction of
Joseph r. Grismer. who adapted IL from
the original French 1t is said that the
original version was rather too highly
favored for American audiences but as
susance Is given that the adapt alton is
sufficiently sprightly TO satisfy even blase
theater-goers. The play tells the story of
young Frenchman and his rich Ameri-
can wife. whose marriage settlement pro-
vfces that the wife should have no control
over her fortune unless she should become
a widow. The brides Boston mother has
paid the couples debts twice. but as the
young man remarked, What good did that
do? We are as badly of as ever" A He
brew money-lender suggests the plan of
securing divorce, in order that the young
woman's fortune may be turned into cash,
after which they could remarry. Prior to
this the husband has written a note to
Josephine Langlafs (Mlle. Fffi), an actress,
remarking, among other things, that she
should have his japanese dressing gown
and slippers ready for him, and saying
also, II kiss your hand near the elbow.
between the dimp1e and the little brown
mole" This note is produced as II freshly
written and used to help secure a divorce.
In the presence of mamma, the husbands
papa and the chuckling money-lender, the
couple pretend to have a violent quarrel. in
which the floor Is strewn with broken
CHINA The deception is maintained during
the tendency of the court proceedings,
husband and wife occupying separate
apartments, until the mother-in-law dis
covers that her daughter Is making secret
visits to her husband and the two are sur
prised IN an attitude OF complete recon
citation. AT this point the piece swerves
into the channel of Sardou melodrama.
A friend OF the husband, who has fallen
heir TO Mile. Fiji. gets possession of
copy of the letter and. supposing IL to be
genuine, brings the actress direct from a
matinee in costume to confront her sup
posed lover. Fiji tries to beguile her latest
lover and has just thrown herself into his
arms, when the wife returns under the
guidance of the money-lender. Then there
is genuine falling out, but the melodrama
once more assumes a farcicai air because
the mother and husbands father refuse TO
be deceived again. The fun gets fast and
furious in the third act. at the end of
which the play terminates happily.
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The room is coy
And dark,
The curtains sway TO and fro:
,, In visions rosy mark
The log flames nutter and flow.
For see the blaze
In golden haze
In each window-pane swirl and blow,
Where shimmers
And beams,
Where IL glimmers
And CLEANS.
one blaze In six panes agiow-
Six little blazcs in six little panoa,
Though but one on the tiles know.
One face In the log FIRE light
In reverie beams and shines
One face in the log IRE bright
Is mellow In all Its lines
And then there's the selfsame face
A-beam with the winsome grace
or a tender love refrain;
Six little faces
In six little paneE,
Six little graces
All In q row:
Six little graces
And six little faces,
Though only one OF my hearth know.
When loves fires smouldering low,
My fancies. like window-panes,
Reflect with her smile divine
The goddess that tends the shrine
Her face that scatters all woe
With its charm that never wane1
Is hundreds of faces.
With hundreds OF graces.
Though hundreds OF gracss
And hundreds OF faces
In fancy's window grow.
Only one face.
With its matchless grace.
At the hearth OF my heart know.
r.. X Munkkittrick. In Harpers Weekly.
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versal Of the attitude Of New York man
ayers toward cities and towns out ION the
road" Formerly patronage was claimed
for plays because of their great metropol-
ftan success now that the outside places
have welcomed Zangwills piece. so rudely
scorned by the New York critics and pub
lie. Its producers are praising to the skies
the excellent taste Of the erstwhile rural
villages"
Agnes Sorms has conquered Paris. At
the Renaissance Theater. with a company
Of players from Berlin and Vienna, she
gave two performances of Henryk Ibsen's
"A Dolls House" 20 audiences which, de-
spite the fact that most Of them did not
understand German, recognized Frau Sor-
mas art and applauded her enthusiastic
cally. Frau Sorma was brought to New
York iast season by the management Of
the Irving-place Theater, at which home
OF German dramatic talent in the metropo-
lis she scored marked triumph.
The initial appearance OF Mrs. Sarah
Cowell lie Moyne as a star. under the
direction of Liebler & Co., at the Hyperion
Theater, New Haven. Friday night of the
present week, is invested with more than
common interest. Mrs. lie Moyne made
her first distinct success as Mrs. Lorrimer
in Clyde Fitch's Moth and Flame" after
which she played the Duchess in "Cath-
crime" the play I'm which Annie Russell
made her stellar debut. Mrs. LIE Moyne's
piece, 1.-THE Greatest Thing in the World"
is the joint product of Harriet Ford and
the widow of Henry c. De Mile. Miss
Ford has been Sol Smith Russell's leading
woman, besides playing prominent parts
with Clara Morris and Robert b. Mantell.
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it's English and German versions. is coming
to English's the first three evenings OF next
week.
Jane Corcoran. who fills leading role In
mile. Fif,'' created the principal femi-
nine part in "Tennessee's Pardner'' few
years ago.
Williams &c Walker carry nearly fifty peo-
pie in their laughable farce, THE Policy
Player" which will be at the Park the first
three days of next week.
Rose Melville will soon appear at the
Park in isis Hopkins" which is being
favorably commented upon by critics in all
the territory it has covered the present sea-
son.
THE New York Ragger Girls" a song
sidt which is TO be one of the features Of
the Empire Theater performances this
week. was one of the metropolitan hits Of
the summer.
Lottie Alter, who plays the title role in
mile Fiji" at English's Friday and Satur-
classed by a magazine as one of the six
handsomest women on the American stage
to-day.
Harry F. Jordan is in the city to prepare
the way for the coming of Anna Eva Fay
Monday evening. Feb. T. Miss Fay gives
an exhibition of mysticism that Is enter
tanning.
William Devere, who is featured in
Hoyt's "a Black Sheep Company, coming
to the Park the latter half of next week.
plays his original part of Editor Cunning.
gun and whisky flask.
Julia Arthur is making her farewell tour
as an actress this season. and Indianapolis
is down on her visiting list" She will
present her new play, which has been at
tracing so much attention, More Than
Queen" at English's Opera House Friday
and Saturday nights next week.
VIM. A. Brady had intended to join his
Mile. Fin company at Indianapolis this
week, but was kept in New York by the
forthcoming production of the new play,
Countess of Chiffon" in which his beau
tiful wife, Grace George, is to make her
first starring venture.
Mrs. Annie Yeamans, the famous charac-
ter actress who is portraying a very funny
type of servant in "why Smith Left Home
this season, has been on the stage for fifty
years. She will be seen at English's three
times this week, Wednesday afternoon and
night and Thursday night.
=
The stock company's play for next week
is one of the old-time successes. Augustin
Days drama "Pique." This was one Of
Fanny Davenports pronounced successes
years ago, and contains so much in the
way Of dramatic lines and situations that
1T may properly be termed a high-class
melodrama.
The announcement that Carleton Macy's
photographs would be given as souvenirs
at the Grand tomorrow night has resulted
In almost as big an advance sale of seats
as that for last Monday night when Miss
Shannon's pictures were the drawing card.
Mr. Kollxer will be the next member of the
company whose photographs will be used
as souvenirs.
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Another one of the Irwin shows is
booked for the Empire Theater this week.
The organization is called the Majestic
Burlesquers," and it does not require any
special introduction to Empire Theater
patrons. as the high reputation OF the COM
pany is pretty well known. The pro-
gramme contains two very musical bur-
lesques and an olio composed of people
who are said to be stars in their line.
Among them are such artists as the Todd
Judge family, who appear in some difficult
acrobatic feats: Kolb and Dill advertised
as the "Emperors of German comedy"
Miss Marie Beaugarde, a London music
hall favorite; the three Merrills. in difficult
trick bicycle riding; Harvey and Irwin, in
the latest coon songs, and the Mitchell
Sisters, in their terpsichorean art
The burlesques which open and close the
performance are called Down the Line"
ana 1.-The Kneipp Cure; or, The Kissing
Bug" 1t is said that both are handsomely
staged and bound in genuine comedy. They
enlist the services of the entire company,
Including twenty young women and quar-
tet of clever comedians. Among the fea-
lures Of the show is one called the Rag
ger Girls" which is a late conceit in the
way of song skit 1t as given by sixteen
people. 1t is claimed for the burlesques
that they are thoroughly refined without a
suggestive line or action. The company
will be here for the entire week. wi-n daily
matineeS.s
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"sHE sTooPs To CONQUER,


'She Stops TO Conquer is the ambitious
venture of the stock company at the Grand
for the present week. 1t is classic that
has been produced by the greatest actors
of nearly a century. and will doubtless
test the versatility of the company to the
utmost. The Pike stock company, at Gin
cinnati, which is under the same manage
ment as that occupying the Grand Opera
House in this city. produced this play
last November. with marked success. Mr..
Thomas 3. Reynolds. who has made him.
self very popular here by his clever COM
edy work, played Tony Lumpkin in the
Queen City production and made distinct
hit The last time the piece was seen in
this city was at the same theater in 1892,
when Stuart Robson gave an elaborate
revival of il.
Briefly told, the story is of a pair OF
good-looking young men, Marlowe and
Hastings. who go down into the country
to Squire Hardcastle's home, where young
Marlowe Is destined TO pay court to the
'squire's fair daughter, Kate The young
fellows fall into the hands OF great prac-
teal joker. Tony Lumpkin, who. in re-
Spouse 20 their query as to the location OF
a first-class inn. directs them to Hard
castles dwelling. They proceed thither
under Tony's guidance. and begin to make
themselves thoroughly at home, voting the
place an eOou uOSlcIy. hdle
Hardcastle and her friend. Constance
Neville. keep up the joke by masquerad-
ing as employees at the inn and young
Marlowc thinks he never saw more
charming barmaid than Miss Hardcastle.
Hastings falls In love with Constance, and
both couples are aided by Tony. In spite
OF the fact that his mother had planned
an alliance between her irrepressible son
and Constance Neville After four months
of fun and sentiment everything is
Strengthened out, and the play ends with
the famous epilogue which is not the least
attractive OF its many graceful qualities.
Miss Shannon Is TO be Kate Hardcastle;
Miss Donico. Constance Neville: NJ
kolker. Marlowe: Mr.. Macy. Hastings; Mr.
Sheldon, Squire Hardcastle; Mr. Rey-
nolds. Tony Lumpkin; Miss La Verne
Mrs. Hardcastie: Mr.. Kramer, Sir Charles
Marlowe. Miss Rand. Betty. and the
others viii assume minor roles. There
are three settings In the four acts, show
Ing the inn OF THE Three Jolly Pigeons"
Hardcastles house and the exterior OF the
'sauire's home. There will be matinees
Wednesday and Saturday, and there is
already considerable demand for seats at
these performances.
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The Onward Why.

Our life Is one long journey. and the road
Is sometimes rough and rugged; but our God
Who loveth US. His children, knows the way,
And He Will gently lead US, day by day.
We meet with certain milestones on our way,
That help TO cheer US onward, for they say.
'Our God hath kept you so far year by year,
Then will you dread the future? VIII we fear 2
How we, when He holds US by the hand
And promises to lead TO His land?
Then let US simply trust Him, nor allow
One single shade Of doubt to vex US now.
-Charlotte Murray
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SUBURBAN SOCIETY NEWS.
BrightwoOd.

]. w. Cuppy. Of Waveland, is visiting s.
E. Cuppy and wife.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. G. A.
met Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Iva Blue, of Earlham College Is
visiting Miss Elizabeth Fullenwider.
1. w. Mcconnell has gone to Missouri,
where he will take up his new duties.
Mrs. Hundley and her mother, Mrs. Cas-
son. have returned from a visit to Wills
Point. Tex.
The Pentecost Band Is holding meetings
every evening in the old schoolhouse; they
will also hold services this afternoon at
2:30.
Rev. w. E. Murray arrived home from
Ross, Ind, Friday night He will resume
his place as pastor of the Congregational
Church.
The degree team" from Pleasant Lodge,
1888, K. and L. H.. visited the Lawton Lodge
Saturday night and assisted in initiating
five members.
The Rag Time Cinch Club has post
poned it's meeting from last Wednesday
night till next week at the home Of Miss
Eva Skinner.
A number Of parishioners Of the M. e.
Church called on their pastor, Rev. j. H.
Black, Saturday night and rendered him
and his wife surprise party.
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Rays and
Players

With the exception OF the concert TO
be given Tuesday evening by the Indian
apolis Symphony Orchestra, English's
Opera House will be closed this week until
Wednesday afternoon, when the newest
Broadhurst farce. why Smith Left
Home" will be presented at a special natl
nee with the original company that COM
PEELED the verdict in London and New
York that II is one OF the cleverest farces
on the stage. A reading OF the names
IT, the cast will suffice TO show that this
will be one OF the most excellent entertain
ments OF the theatrical season. Heading
the list is Maclyn Arbuckle a comedian
whose ability Is attested by the fact that
he Is TO star next season Others in the
company are Fred w. Peters. Ban Mason,
NJ. b. Snyder, II. F. Robert. Miss Brandon
Douglass, Mrs. Z. A. Eberle, Rose Snyder.
Gertrude Roosevelt, Blanche Carlyle, Anita
Bridger and Mrs. Annie Yeamans. Mrs.
Yeamans portrays hauty cook. who re-
Joices in the name OF Lavinia, and is
Holland dame, besides being secretary of
the Ladies' Cook Union. Mrs Yeamans
has an unimpeachable reputation as
character actress of first rank. and this
Is SAID 10 De one OF nef DeSl DIS OIL WORK.
Miss Brandon Douglass is the Mrs. Smith
OF the piece. She makes of this character
dashing. bright, clever young woman Of
twenty and a bride of six months. She
has been reared by an aunt. whose failure
to secure happiness In her matrimonial
ventures has led her to believe that no
such thing trustworthy husband
exists. She endeavors 10 mold her niece's
opinions in accordance with her own. but
with slight success until near the close of
the first act. An incident then happens
which places Mr.. Smith in rather an
equivocal light, and the seeds sown by the
aunt spring up suddenly and produce an
abundant harvest of suspicion and doubt
and fear. She refuses, however. to be con-
WINGED without actual proof that her faith
has been given foolishly, and the author
utiiizes this TO enable her to work out her
own salvation. The role is essentially q
high comedy character and one OF the best
Mr.. Broadhurst has ever created. why
Smith Left Home" proved as great a sue
cess In England as in America, and has
just closed protracted engagement at the
Strand Theater, London, and at the Madi-
son Square, New York. 1t viii be re-
peated Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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PARIS. Feb. 3.-Sarah Bernhardt was to-
day compelled to pay an indemnity of 5000
francs 10 the dramatist Kisemackers,
whose play "Marthe' she accepted. IL is
alleged, and began 10 rehearse In Novem-
Der, 1888. but failed 10 produce.
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Bon
Ami

Is an improvement over scour-
ing soaps. 1t is made of finer
material. 1t will not scratch,
scour off" and I" wear out "
surfaces on which it is used.
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Haughville.

Mrs. Robert Earl, of Traub avenue, gave
a card party to a number Of her friends
Thursday night.
Mrs. buckingham was the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Fidelia Griggs. last week.
Miss Maude Garrison, Of Greenfield, WIS.,
tied her uncle, Mr.. William Elliott, Of Tibbs
avenue last week.
Mr.. Thomas Dugan. of West Michigan
street has been appointed to lake the un-
dergraduates course in the drug depart
ment at the City Hospital.
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week He VIII be accompanied by the Ger
man House orchestra. under the direction
OF Professor Erncsfinn6
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North indianapolis.

Mrs. ]. Lail, of West Eugene street, is Ill
at her home.
Mr.. Edward Northam. of Chicago, was
the guest of friends here last week.
Mrs. Edward r. Call, Of Greencastle, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ross Ludlow.
NJ p Woody and wife, Of West Thirtieth
street, left Monday for a trip through the
South.
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Elmer Il. vance's strong railroad meio-
drama, The Limited Mall" which comes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Kate Rorke is said to be contemplating a
London revival of Pinero's 1.-THE Squire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

The present tour Of 1.-THE Children of the
Ghetto" has resulted In q complete re-
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The Indianapolis Maennerchor will give
its third concert on Wednesday evening
at Englishs Opera House, presenting an in
teresting programme. Under the direction
of Franz Bellinger the chorus of the Maen-
nerchor has made noticeable advances in
the dynamics of concerted singing. and the
numbers selected have been carefully stud
led. Alfred Dregert. the composer of the
first number on the programme, "Das
Strumpfbaenderl," Is one of the veteran
composers for male chorus and is distin-
guished for his easy and flowing melodies.
Am Breunnelein" is poetic little Ger
man folksong by Heinrich Bungart, one of
the rising German composers. Tone-shading
and phrasing form the chief difficulties OF
these two-part songs, and test the power
of the chorus. In contrast to the above
1.-The Water Lily" by Franz Curtis "a prize
composition), Is full OF technical difficulties.
The song for mixed chorus, ''Mein Hell
maththal," by Abt, is OF the same nature
as the first two male choruses though not
so pretentious the German Dances" by
Schubert, which follow, also for mixed
chorus The latter consist of a series OF
eleven short dance songs, offering a variety
of styles in brilliant contrast to one an
other. Next in Importance TO the chorus
work will be the debut OF the Philharmonic
string quartet, composed OF Mr.. McGibe-
nv. first violin; Miss Schellschmidt, second
violin; Mr.. Roster. viola, and Mr.. Schell-
schmidt, cello, who will give three num-
bers. the ID minor 'Suartet,' by Haydn.
consisting of four movements. namely. al
legro moderate andante, minuett and pres
TO, Tschaiskowskis "Andante Op. III. and
Cal sIntermezzo," by Bassini; OBJ 'une Pet
tie Refine" by Herzog The remaining num-
Der will be the bass solo by Mr.. Louis
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Liebler & Co. have decided to revive
Monte Cristo" on a very lavish scale,
with James ONeill in the title role, of
course.
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A. M. Palmer will go to Europe in the
spring to consult with several authors who
are at work upon new plays for Richard
Mansfield.