The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Elks Entertainment Much En-
Joyed-Notes of the Stage.

The minstrel entertainments given an
nually by the local organization of Elks
have come to be reckoned as events of
first Importance in the Indianapolis amuse-
ment calendar. This fact was proved be-
yond the shadow of a doubt by the splen-
did audience that almost completely filled
English's Opera House last evening, the
occasion being the first performance of the
twentieth annual entertainment Of In
dianapoHs Lodge, No. IL, b. p. o. Elks
The fame of these entertainments has
spread beyond the home city of the order,
shown by numerous out-of-town parties
that occupied boxes and groups of seats in
various parts Of the theater. Every fea-
ture Of the generously long programme
was listened to attentively, and applause
was frequent and enthusiastic. at times
even boisterous- Many handsome bouquets
were handed over the footlights TO the
performers, whose efforts combined to
make the entertainment the most success
full of the long list to the credit of the
Elk
A unique and pleasing innovation in min
strel first parts was afforded in the set
ting and costumes revealed by the rise of
the curtain. The scene was a picturesque
plantation view, and its effect was en-
HANGED by the beautiful colonial costumes
of the men and women, who were arranged
In the form OF a semi-circle that occupied
the fnh width of the stage. Interlocutor
Sam Perrott, to whom the colonial style
OF dress Is particularly becoming, opened
the festivities by calling in the ''planta-
ton hands" who were down on the pro-
gramme as Bert Feibelman, Fred Shepard
and Mike Jefferson, bones" and James
+. Quigley. Charles BALI and Billy Kleis,
'tambos." These lively ~funmakers were
scarcely seated until they COM
menced making witty sallies at we'll
known people in the audience. the
most telling "shots" being aimed at
Captain English's silk hat. Woodruff
Places similarity to Crown Hill Cemetery,
Police Captain Dawson's lack Of hair.
George June's Ioquacity and the CLOSE
shave" that Charley Bookwalter gave
Mayor Taggart In the recent city election.
Hits in singing comic coon" songs We're
scored by Charles BALI. James f. Quigley.
Bert Feibleman and Fred Shepard. Thomas
Clay Gould's well-trained voice was heard
with pleasing effect in a sentimental ballad
entitled MY Heart Loves You. Too"
Mona Mccormick. a young girl of at
tractive appearance and sweet voice, sang
where the Children Used to Play the
words Of which were written by James
Whftcomb Riley and music by Barclay
Walker. One OF the extra features was
Mr.. Russell Powelrs bass solo, Deep In
the Mine" which won him hearty encores.
Ridge Oliver, Blake Stone, r. L. Paddock
and Russell Powell, were greeted with en-
thusiastic applause on their first appear
ance and also came In for their share of
encores.
Mr. Perrott announced that Miss La
Verne would have to contribute her special
~ a little ahead of it's turn on the pro-
gramme owing to the necessity for her re-
turn TO the Grand Opera House in time to
take her place In the cast of Carmen"
The entry of Miss La Verne was the signal
Tor one or the most enthusiastic outburstS
or applause that marked the entire per-
formance: She recited "A Farmers Ac-
count OF How Rubinstein Played the
Piano Is such a manner as 10 bring out
fully its many striking points, and was re-
warded with an insistent encore, in re-
Spouse to which she gave Searching for
the Slain," a fine example of tragic decla-
nation. but somewhat out of place i'm a
minstrel entertainment TIL first part was
brought TO its close by the grand finale
parueipated In by the entire company.
full exhibition OF fancy dancing and AXE
walking.
The first part was prolonged by encores
10 such an extent that IL was half-past 10
o'clock before the curtain rose upon the
vaudeville portion OF the programme. The
olio was greatly strengthened by the ad-
dition of Professor Raynor, ventriloQuist,
and his cleverly manipulated marionettes,
Following him came Miss Maude Phelps,
comedienne. who showed much ability as a
singer OF coon" songs. The operate cho-
rus, consisting OF the Misses Sophie Brad
ford. Maude Stahlhut and company, rem
dered a number OF pleasing selections.
James F. Quigley. Miss Valentine Goode
and Bert Feibleman appeared in an anus
ing skit, assisted by invisible stage hands
and a toy locomotive and train of cars
Miss May Falk earned we'll deserved praise
for her singing OF the romantic ballad
Dreaming OF You" Little Friday" at
tired In a pretty costume OF flmy black
lace. displayed further samples of her
grace and agility as a dancer. other TAX
ing numbers were supplied by Meyers and
Mckinney. The Tough Bootblacks.'
Misses Mcclure. McGrew, Bradford, Bowe
Wiiuams and Mccormick, "The Dashine
Soubrettes," and Mr.. Stanton White. a
.aimic and impersonator of no mean attain
rients. The entertainment terminated with
q spectacular chorus. Soldiers In the
Park" sung by Mr.. Powell and the com.
pany.
Ii Is likely that two more large houses
to-day will greet the repetitions OF the ex.
rellent programme.