The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS.


One of William A. Brady's new produc-
lions next season will be religious drama
founded upon biblical scenes and charac-
tiers, but I'm which the Savior Is not actual
ly represented.
No visit that Nat Goodwin and Maxine
Elliott have ever made to this city has
created the anticipation that has been
aroused by the announcement of the APP
pearance of those brilliant players in
rich revival OF 1.-The Merchant of Venice
at EngIish's May Is
Emily Wakeman, the talented young
actress, who Is to continue as the school
mistress in Clyde Fitchs Lovers Lane"
next season and become a star the follow
ing season in new play by Mr.. Fitch
Is daughter OF the well-known freethink-
or Thaddeus Il. Wakeman. president of the
Liberal University of Oregon.
XXX
Lincoln j. Carter has utilized a ''voodoo
woman" with clever effect in his new melo-
drama. Down Mobile which is to be the
attraction at the Park the latter half of
the current week beginning Thursday
afternoon. Park patrons may also look for
something novel and pleasing In the way
OF scenery and mechanical effects.
The concert of the pupils of school No.
s. directed by p W. Dykema, in Plymouth
Church Thursday evening OF the present
week gives promise of being attractive
event Selections from the great works OF
Richard Wagner will be rendered with the
assistance OF Mrs. A. W. Posey, soprano
Mr.. Louis III. Colvin, bass, and Mr. WHY'S
p Kent, organist
Victor Herbert and his Pittsburg orches-
ira of sixty pieces. with Nine. Fannie
Bloomfield Zeisler. the famous pianiste. as
sooiste are attractions Of the near future
in the amusement course of Indiana Uni
in this city at Engllshs Oper@ House May
4 with Thad- Rich. the wonderful boy
violinist, as an extra feature.
Xxx
Mrs. Leslie Carter's impersonation OF tho
title role I'm David F. Belasco's mastery
version of "Zaza'' is frequently referred to
by eminent critics as the greatest dramatic
triumph the American stage has known
since the days of Charlotte Cushman. Mrs
Carter will fill her long delayed and eagerly
House Wednesday and Thursday nights of
next week.
1.-THE Dairy Farm" coming TO the Park
the first half OF next week. possesses in
terest and fascination chiefly because of it's
graphic pictures of the quaint manners and
dress of the period before the war. 1t IS
the old-fashioned atmosphere that affords
its chief charm for the characters are like
those seen in old daguerreotypes and the
scenes are counterpartS of those familiar
TO all
1.-The Fable of the Fair MelusIna" is the
catchy title of the work selected for rem
tition by the Maennerchor Society at its
last concert of the season Wednesday night
or the current week. The leading parts
will be sung by Mrs. Philip Goetz. soprano;
Mr.. Emil Steinhilber, baritone. Mrs Alice
Fleming Evans. alto. and Mr.. John p.
furnished by Miss Shirley Shoemaker
Xxx
One OF the most enjoyable features of the
singing by Herr Joseph 5. Baernstein. the
celebrated bass-baritone. at the Amphion
Clubs first concert this season was his
sprightly rendition of the old Irish ditty
The infectious dash and simplicity of the
melody were In such contrast with his
previous classical numbers that the effect
vas indescribably pleasing.
Xxx
Murray & Mack's big laughing success.
Shooting the Chutes." the attraction at
the Park this afternoon and the first half
Of the week, is heralded as one of the
most meritoriOus attractions OF its class
the present theatrical season. Special
scenery IL carried for each act. and the
renowned comedians. Charles A. Murray
ana ollie Mack (TrumbulD. are surround
co oy capable company of entertainers.
Large crowds are expected at the matinee
and night performances at the Empire
Iheater to-day IL being the occasion of
the testimonial vaudeville entertainment to
De given under the auspices OF the l. T C.
tluD or this city. Rehearsals for this per-
formance have been going on for some
time past. and persons who have seen them
cay that those who are 10 take mart show
degree OF excellence in their work which
Il surprising.
Plays that appeal TO churchgoers as well
a. 10 more worldly-minded amusement low
ers seem 10 be the prevailing stage fad at
present. THE Christian" ..The Little Min
lster' and Way Down East are anonv
the greatest successes of the present sea-.
son. \ splendid production OF WAY Down
Fast under the special direction of Vii
liam \. Brady and Joseph r. Grismer -
offered at English's Opera House to-nigh.
Tomorrow and Wednesday nights 9n6
Wednesday afternoon.
Edna May In her new musical comedy
production. THE Girl from Up There" Is
the latest star 10 be commemorated by one
OF II. H. Russells beautiful souvenir pic-
tuTe books The cover design Is an adj
and the volume II filled with fine reproduce
tons OF photographs and a number OF