The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

The size of audiences at the Grand this
week has kept up In a remarkable manner,
considering the oppressive heat that has
prevailed. 1t is a practical demonstration
of the drawing power OF good vaudeville.
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Indianapolis has had a number of oppor-
tunitIes to witness prize fighters i'm the
role Of Thespians. but as yet hone has
made a more pleasing impression or re-
ceived a heartier greeting than James i.
Jeffries, who Is now playing the leading
part in "A Man from the West at the
Ralph Johnson, the bicycle expert, who
will give d performance in the vaudeville
programme at the Grand Opera House next
week. is said to be the originator of many
of the . most daring feats attempted by
bicycle sensation riders. He is provided
with a repertory of tricks that are both
surprising and bewildering.
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English's and the lark will be the only
local theaters open week after next, and
each will have good offerings. At English's
the attractions are May Irwin in "Madse
Smith, Attorney" Tuesday. May IL, and
Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott i'm "The
Merchant of Venice" Wednesday. May Is.
The Park will have Holden Bros Comedy
Company In a group of popular plays.
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cation coming to the Park Monday after
noon to remain an entire week. with mat
inee and night performances daily, is
claimed TO be one of the strongest CON-
panies of the kind on tour. The roster in
Guides the names OF twenty-five players,
will be no waits between acts; 10 fill up
the space vaudeville numbers will be intro
duced.
The announcement that the sale of seats
for Richard Mansield's engagement next
Wednesday night at English's Opera House,
presenting his magnificent production of
king Henry V" would open at the box
office of the theater this morning brought 10
the lobby Of the theater as early as 10
o'clock last night a crowd Of colored men
representing persons who wish to secure
good seats for the single performance. Man
ager Miller announced he would do all In
his power to discourage speculation.
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The claim Is made that the expenses of
Richard Mansfeld's production of king
Henry W" which will be seen at EngIish's
next Wednesday night. are so heavy that
crowded houses do not realize a profit for
the distinguished actor-producer. He EN-
ploys for this one production more people
than are used by a grand opera company.
and carries nineteen separate stage set
tings. The cCpes and mitres worn by the
bishops and archbishops i'm the splendid
edtneural scene are real antiques, brocadeS
and cloth of gold.
Manager Myers gave out information last
night showing the engagements that have
been accepted by his associates at the
Grand Opera House for the summer season.
AS soon as the theater closes. which will be
next Saturday night, James Weed. adver-
Using agent. will join the Ringing circus.
William Thompson, assistant advertising
agent. will attach himself to the Wallace
shows. Harry Cannon, stage manager, will
30 TO Chicago TO accept a Similar position
In John j. Murdocks Masonic Temple thea
ter and roof garden. Daniel Dougherty and
Charles Gavin, OF the box-office force. will
probably be allied with Manager Myers
when he takes charge of the amusement
pavilion at Fairbank. Shafer Zeigler. au-
ditor OF the Grand. will spend the summer
IN Cincinnati, where he has business in
terests.
The doors of English's Opera House will
BE- thrown wide tonight TO admit the great
crowd that will come TO hear Victor Her
bert's famous Pittsburg Orchestra, In con-
junction with two soloists of ability and
note. Indianapolis people will. perhaps.
feel a deeper interest in the appearance OF
Master Thad Rich. for the wonderful boy
violinist belongs TO this city. and to-niehts
appearance will be his first public appear
Rnce in this city since he left about a year
and a half ago for Leipsic. Germany, where
he has not merely completed his musical
education with honor, but has won sincere
praise from critical European audiences
by his remarkable work on his chosen In
strument Nine. Fannie oomfield -Zeisler,
he eminent p~ianiste. who is the other
Toloist. will receive a warmer welcome than
Is ordinarily accorded TO foreign artists. for
the reason that her brilliant piano playing
has been heard I'm this city before.