The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-13
Theatrical Notes.

The London musical comedy success, "a
Chinese Honeymoon will be seen in In
dianapolis at English's tonight for the first
time and will be repeated tomorrow after
noon and evening. The production is being
made on a most elaborate scale by Sam s.
Shubert n Nixon & Zimmerman, with a
cast that is said to be exceptionally strong
and a big chorus Of the p~rettiest girls OBJ
tainable. "a Chinese Honeymoon" which
is now nearing the end Of it's second year
In London. is considered by many critics the
brightest, merriest and most tuneful or
English musical pieces. The story is under
stood to be full of fun, will many amusing
complications, and the scene is laid in that
land of teahouses and sharp justice which
serves as a most picturesque background
for the action of the piece. John +. Hen
shaw. a well-known comedian, will be seen
in the leading male role OF Mr.. P~1neapples.
an Englishman who goes to China on his
honeymoon. and Stella Tracey takes the
part Of the young bride, a part in which she
is credited with scoring a pronounced hit.
Charles III. Prince Is seen as an admiral;
w. H. Clark: the baritone. appears as the
self-contained Emperor of China; Edward
Lawrence is the lord high chancellor of the
Flowery Kingdom. and May Ten Brock,
the comedienne. has a role that suits her
are said to be very beautiful and the stage
settings delightfully."- artistic. The music is
of that sweet strain which characterizes all
VI I1OWdIQ ldlDot " dAAo tDC DOoh anu
lyrics are by George Dance, who has a wide
reputation as a writer of wholesome COM
edy. Some of the musical hits are "Roly
Of Frocks and Frills.S The Official
Mother-in-Law" and There's a Little
Street In Heaven Called Broadway" The
sale of seats gives promise Of large audi
ences.
And it comes to pass that Indianapolis
is to get 1.-The County Chairman" after
all, and not Peggy From Paris" A Sc
ries of MISUNDERSTANDING has caused Man
ager Miller, of English's, NO little concern
during the last three days. George AIDES
new comedy. The County Chairman"
which, under Henry w. Savage's manage
ment, has been having a very successful
run In Chicago, was booked early in the
season to put in an appearance at Eng
lish's on Friday evening, Nov. 20, for a
stay OF two nights and a matinee. Prepa-
agement for the engagement when at the
first OF this week word was received from
the Headquarters of the Valentine Circuit
had been Cancelled and that George AIDES
under Mr.. Savage's management, would be
sent here instead to "fllt the time" Mr.. Miller
wondered that the change should be made
at so late a date, but began to get ready
for the big musical show. The day before
yesterday Lipman Keene. a ~well-known
ing as press representative for THE Coun-
ty Chairman" dropped into Indianapolis
to pave the way" ,I f0r his attraetion When
Paris was 10 come to this city instead
OF the new AIDE comedy, Mr. Keene was
amazed, as he had not been notified Of any
change in Manager Savage's plans. He
Immediately sent a long telegram to New
York, but not until yesterday noon did an
answer arrive. The answer was simply to
made nne eneGn Shss sO and ahst HTh eae County 1nty
Chairman would fill the indianapolis
dates. as originally booked: And that is
County, Chairman" advertising matter thai
Mr.. Miller has been holding back for sew
eral days.
A number of local amateurs were given
a chance to display their histrionic abili-
ties at the little Unique Theater last night.
A lad styling himself Andy Murphy, and
claiming to live in Haughville. tried a
blackface turn and did fairly well. Earl
Patton. a bass soloist of no mean ability.
followed. Carson Hedges. in a short sketch.
and Isabel oliver, a vocalist, followed. and
were greeted with applause. The Unique
was crowded at every performance last
night, and the patrons went away well
satisfied. Manager Thorbus announced
that a prize valued at $50 would be given
away on each Friday night after the 8
o'clock performance. This will be done TO
keep Zip the interest on this night. Tickets
will be handed out at the door to every one
who attends the performance on the nights
mentioned. and the holder of the lucky
number will be awarded the prize.
Julia Marlowe was unable TO play at Pow
ers Theater. Chicago. last night because
Of a severe cold. and the management was
compelled to dismiss the audience. 1t is
said that the actresses illness is not serious
and that she will be able 10 resume her
work to-day.