The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-01
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

At both the Topeka playhouses this
afternoon a matinee is being given
'Ingomar,' by Robert Downing and his
supporting company, is at the Grand,
and 1.-THE Man of Mystery" is at the
Crawford.
''Ingomar'' is too well known to de-
vote much space to an announcement
that it is to- be presented here. How
ever, the lovers of the romantic drama
viii have an opportunity of seeing Mr..
Robert Downing in his new play, 'Ieich-
ard the Lion-hearted'' tonight Rich
ard the Lion hearted" is a romantic
drama in four acts from the pen of A.
d. Hall, esq, the young Chicago dra-
matist, who has cleverIy interviewer
through historical events a.. brighter
side of the noble king. Richard I Of
England. The necessity of surrounding
himself with capable support has not
been overlooked by Mr.. Downing, this
season, and in securing the services of
Miss Alberta Converse for his leading
LADY he has been conplimented by the
press of the south and east. The young
lady is said to be both talented and
beautiful, and with her magnetic per-
sonality she is said to have eQua1led the
leading man Mr.. Downing his secured
Mr.. Chas D. Herman, a well known
actor who for five years has occupied
the same position with Frederick
Warde. From a scenic and costume
point Of view the production will be
made on the same elaborate scale char
acteristie of Mr.. Downing, while histor-
ical traditions have been adhered to
strictly in every detail
"a Man of Mystery" at the Crawford
the press agent says, has produced
sensation in big cities in the lard, and
now for the first time is touring the
smaller cities of the country with the
original company and scenic effects and
moi foil hoe eli
people will see the same scenes and acts
and incidents that sent New York au-
dienceS wild with s'tementand demon
stratiOns of approval. The play is by.
Mark E. Swan, the author of Browns
in Town" ssWhose Baby are Your" and
other successes. The piece is founded
upon a noted robbery and abduction
case which recently baff1ed the entire
police force of New York city for months.
The scenes and incidents are all true to
life, and the play is devoid of the old
time rant and bombast of melodramas.
Every part is played by a competent
artist, making the company one of
unusual strength and ability. Forest
Flood and Miss Maude-Shepard head
the aggregation and the famous come
dian Lew Kelley has been engaged for
the splendid comedy role of Noah
Lott" The play has broken attendance
records everywhere, and should be
greeted by a crowded house.
During the long summer days when
actors and actresses are supposed to
have enjoyed the breezes Of Come sea-
side or mountain resort, Eugene Blair,
who comes to the Crawford Thursday
night, has been engaged upon the de-
tails of her production Of Stephen
Townsend's dramatization of Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett's charming
story, "A Lady of Quality" For long
time Miss Blair devoted all her atten-
ton to the art of fencing, being under
the direction Of several masters, and
she has mastered the art with ease and
grace In the first act Of the play Mis-
tress CloTiuda is compelled to disalm Sir
John Oxen q. most proficient swords
man and man of the world, and to do
this successfully in producing the play
Miss Blair took up fencing Her work
is both artistic and graceful
lions in the world, The Hottest Coon
in Dixie" win be seen here at the Craw-
ford Wednesday night. This organiza-
ton is one of the leading oolored at-
fractions of the country this season
both in number and the prominence of
its members 1t comprises forty of the
foremost singers, dancers, comedians
and speciality artists that the American
stage has ever produced. The piece is a
lively farce comedy and travesty In two
acts and three scenes, and that numer-
Gus class of theater- goers who revel in
hearing the hottest .rag-time' song hits
of the day and the catchiest kind of
''coon" melodies win have one OF the
richest of treats in store for them