The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.


LADY Windermere's Fam" the charming
society comedy in which the Grand stock
company made the greatest hit of the pres
ent season several months ago, was wisely
chosen for revival last night. which was
the first performance OF the final half week
of the season. The sparkling wit, scintil-
lating cynicism and biting sarcasm with
which the play fairly abounds will certain
ly enable the members OF the company to
bid farewell to their many friends under
delightful circumstances and leave behind
memories OF the most agreeable character.
LADY Windermeres Fan" belongs to that
class of plays that stand out from their
fellows distinctly.
With the assistance rendered by mag
nificent scenic surroundings and handsome
costumes. the stock company's perform
ance. last night. was little short of bril-
liant The members of the organization
have rarely ever before entered so thor
oughly into the spirit and right conception
of play. IL Is an unpleasant task to pick
flaws In such productions: and yet, there
were, undoubtedly, glaring flaws In 1t. That
Mr.. Camp did not completely ruin several
scenes by his deadly dull, didactic manner
Of speaking his lines. was because of the
strikingly forceful acting of his vis-a-vis
in each of them. Much OF the fine effect of
Miss La Verne's work In the last act was
destroyed in this way. Mr. Macy's por-
trayal of Lord Darlington, Lady Winder-
mere's lover, was an excellent piece of
work-one of the distinct hits of the per-
Torrance. Miss Shannon filled most of the
requirements of the difficult role of Lady
Windermere satisfactorily. and displayed
several beautiful gowns. Wright Kramer
contributed a well-nigh faultless bit of
character acting in his impersonation of
Lord Augustus Lorton. His walk. make
up. mannerism and cockney accent were
all excellent. The character OF Cecil Ora
ham. under the deft touch of Thomas NJ
Reynolds, shone forth as the bright. par
ticuiar comedy hit of the piece III Mr.
Reynolds had furnished other charac-
terization the present season. this one
would stamp him the possessor of great
ability Mr.. Sheidon's genius for producing
merriment was palpably held in restraint
by the meager part Of Mr.. Charles DUMMY
Miss Donico was even better than before
as the Duchess CT Berwick, and that Is
saying a great deal. since, when seen be-
ore, IL was regarded as one OF her best de-
neations- Miss Martin and Miss Companis
the respective characters of Lady Plym-
lie and Lady Jedbury. helped greatly to
supply the atmosphere of realism with
which the play was invested. The un-
doubted triumph of the performance was
Miss La Vernes portrayal of the star
part OF Mrs. Erlynne. The reception given
Miss La Verne upon her entry amounted to
an ovation and seemed TO spur her on to do
her most brilliant work OF the entire stock
season In her hands the part OF Mrs
Erlynne seemed the one around which all
the others revolved.
A portion of the play which deserves
special mention on account of it's interest
and charm Is the scene in Lord Darling
tons bachelor apartments, in which large
part Of the wit and sarcasm is uttered In
Windermere's Fan will be repeated to-
night and twice tomorrow.
"a Man of Mystery" mt Park.
"A Man Of Mystery" Mark z. Swans
new hypnotic melodrama, was presented
at the Park Theater yesterday afternoon
for the first time in Indianapolis and
proved Immensely pleasing 10 lovers of
that kind Of dramatic literature. who were
present In sufficient numbers TO make up
an audience OF respectable size When the
word Is passed around that the Park has
one OF the most exciting and sensational
plays OF its career the house will be
crowded TO the doors. AS indicated at the
outset. the play deals principally with
hypnotism. This subtle force Is ennployed
IN perfectly preposterous fashion-in
Isct. tne whole piece is preposterous for
snat matter. but so all successful
melodramas- The interest eliminates AT
the close of the third act in as thrilling a
situation as ever transpired on stage
Inc tremendous burst OF applause, yells
rhrieks and catcalls with which this scene
was hailed made IL certain that the meIo-
drama Is sure 10 have a successful run
at the Park Some very pretty scenery is
shown.
Harry s. Richards Is by far the best
actor In the cast. lie impersonates Bill
Burke, tough, I'm a manner that is truly
delightful The wonder Is that some of the
higher priced companies have not taken
him on" Hettie Tedro Is very good as
Mol Britt. the tough girl. and also con-
tributes yoSal speciality. Miss Tedro's
voice Is extra heavy contralto and
sounds well. but her manner OF rendering