The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Walker Whfteside in "Heart and
Sword" at English's.

At Engiish's Opera House last night
Walker whiteside and his wife, Miss Leila
Wolstan, made atonement for their absence
Of more than a year by bringing to the
people OF Indianapolis one of the most de-
lightful plays IN which they have yet been
seen and supporting company Of ex-
ceptional strength. Heart and Sword" Is
the title OF the new piece. On the pro-
gramme It is designated as "a romantic
rneiodrama," while Mr.. Whiteside In his
charming curtain address spoke of it as
this little comedy" In reality, 1t is q COM
bination of both melodrama and comedy.
The play tells a fascinating story of love
playing at cross purposes in the romantic
old days OF municipalities in Germany. and.
of course, little war is thrown in to sup
ply atmosphere and cause thrills. Mr..
whiteside added greatly to his reputation
by his exquisite portrayal Of the free and
easy character of Prince Victor OF Helm
hault--a petty potentate who loved COM
fort and the inditing of romantic verses
TO ina inary charmers better than he did
the business OF state. This Incidence well
nigh precipitated the prince into sea
of troubles" but the other side OF his
nature-the manly and courageous-assert-
cd itself, resulting in winning back for him
his principality and princess bride In
addition.
The fact, already chronicled. that Mr..
Whiteside was called upon TO deliver cur
tain speech, indicates that he scored a
pronounced success in his new play, but 1t
should be added that applause for his
clever and brilliant acting was interspersed
throughout the progress of the play Miss
Wolstan Mrs. Whiteside) makes truly
charming Princess Sylvia of Steinhausen,
and portrays the lights and shades of that
art and grace. She is greatly assisted by
her beauty OF face and commanding dig
nifty of FORM When IL is stated further
that Miss Wolstan wears some of the rich
est gowns that have been displayed on
the stage of Englishs Opera House in a
long time, there can be little doubt that
the repetition Of the play tomorrow after
noon will draw large and fashionable
audience. Miss Helen Mae Wilcox made an
excellent impression by the impersonation
of Princess Ernestine. cousin of Prince Vic
tor. winning almost as much commentator
as was accorded Miss WOlstan. Miss Julia
Ralph handled the minor role of Nettchen,
mistress of the Berry Bush Inn, in pleas
ing manner.
.}ext TO Mr.. Whiteside. among the men
of the company, comes William b. Mack.
whose delineation OF Count Oscar, private
secretary TO Victor, was a fine piece of
acting. In the drunken scene" in the
second act Mr.. Mack was particularly eff
fective. Frederick l.. Power also displayed
more than common ability in the part of
Frederick Staubach. traitor 20 Prince Vic
tor. Frank A McEntree as Hans, the
town 'crier." had splendid opportunities
in the way OF character work and made
much of them.
Mr.. Whiteside is TO be congratulated upon
the magnificent scenic investment he has
given his new play. more picturesque and
beautiful scene than that in the third act,
showing the royal court of the Princess of
Steinhausen, is rarely displayed on any
stage.
Great interest attaches 10 the appear
ance OF Mr.. Whiteside. Miss Wolstan and
their company of players in revival of
Hamlet tonight and tomorrow night.
1t is perfectly well known that Hamlet
Is Mr.. Whiteside's best character and a
glimpse OF last nights production justifies
the belief that the same attention to scenic
environment will be revealed at tonight
performance.