The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-05

GRAND.-vaudeville 2:15 and Sis p. m.
PARK.-"A Little Outcast,' and p. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, anu p. m.
The biggest feature of the great Lafay-
cite show, which is the weeks attraction
at the Grand. beginning with to-day's mat
inee, Is Lafayette himself, who, besides
presenting his spectacular pantomimic.
1.-THE Lions Bride" will also give his i'm
presentations of the Chinese juggler, Ching
Ling Foo, the bandmaster, Creatore, the
calls himself the Great Lafayette and
insists upon being addressed by that name
by the members Of his company, is one of
Vile stage to-day. He came to America
from France only little over three years
ago. and. without any particular influence
show of his own that is much in demand
among vaudeville managers. He is always
planning new magical acts. new ifnper-
sonatioDs and new stage effects, and Is
wholly wrapped up In his work. He has
with him this season a number of people
well known on the principal vaudeville
stemtier. the singer: Molier. Burke and
Teller. comedy trio; thinner, a juggler,
and Lynn Welcher. a monologuist.
Helen GRAVITY will give Wednesday
matinee of ''The Girl and the Judge" at
English's. as well as an evening perform
ance of the play. indianapolis theater
goers who enjoyed Clyde Fitch's we'll
written society drama. 1.-The Climbers" as
presented here by Amelia Bingham, his
strong melodrama. THE Moth and the
Flame" and several other good things
from the same writer's prolific pen, will
of this later production Of Fitch is Which
Is said to be so different from his other
works.
Little Annie Blancke, who is featured as
''Bob," newsboy, in 1.-The Little Outcast,"
VIII greet old admirers at the Park this
afternoon when that meiodrama begins it's
half-weeks engagement there. Miss
Blancke has often been seen in Indiana
polls She first acted here when but a mere
child In the original production of Gunter's
'Mr. Barnes of New York" and afterward
Nell Burgess came to Indianapolis in 1.-The
County Fair" She has also been seen here
as a member OF the late Sol Smith Russelrs
company and in one or two other prominent
organizations. She is said to have a part
in "A Little Outcast" that fits her like a
glove Joseph Callahan. who is the male
star OF the company, is equally we'll known
here. He has played leading characters in
Faust, THE Lost Paradise" and "Quo
Vadis-"
Harry Morris. whose weeks engagement
at the Empire in the musical farce, "a
Night on Broadway" opens with to-day's
matinee, has been coming regularly to In
dianapolis every season for the last ten
years. but he says he has never before had
show just like his present Offering. "A
Night on Broadway" is really German
musical comedy called Berlin Mach Elf"
AnericanIzed and brought up to date, with
bright new songs. dances and funny situa-
tfons. In Morris's supporting company this
season are Mildred , StoIIer. Carrie Weber.
Edward Adams and Lulu Lambert.
xxx
king Dodo" is having a very successful
season on the road Henry Savage displayed
pretty good Judgment when he accepted
for production the Pixley and Luders piece.
The manuscript Of the opera had been sub
rnitted TO many managers before ii was
shown to him. but Mr.. Savage was the only
one to recognize its possibilities.
The Castle Square Opera Company is
meeting with much favor during its pres
ent run In Chicago. 1t is too bad that this
excellent organization. singing the best
OF the operas IN English. could not have
been booked In Indianapolis for weeks
engagement as an experiment. Indian
apolis theater-goers are especially fond of
opera. and there Is scarcely doubt that
q weeks engagement OF the Castle Square
Company at English's would prove profit
able: The company is still headed by two
of the best sopranos in America-Gertrude
Rennyson and Adelaide Norwood, who al
ternate In the leading prima donna roles
The company scored a great success in
Chicago in its production of 'Tosta."
Bobidii," the comic opera by Luscombe
searelle. which has to its credit over 5000
performances in South Africa and Aus
trslia. viii have Its initial production in
this country at the Columbus Theater,
Boston. this evening The title role will
be sung by Miss Isabelle Underwood. Other
Edwards. ]. X. Murray Will Rising. Clara
Lane, Helene Sallinger and Irene Langford.
XXX
Both Of those excellent religious journals,
the Independent and the Outlook. have
been giving a good deal of attention to Mrs
N Of 10
and both are quite enthusiastic in praise
OF the play. The Outlook recently had this
to say: The treatment is essentially rev
erent, and the effect OF Jesus teaching
and presence on His disciples, on the COM
mon people and on His enemies is shown
forth with simplicity and sincerity"
The play within a play incident i'm
Grace Georges Pretty Peggy" is creating
astonished comment everywhere In this
scene some thirty actors mixed with
the audience and the action OF the piece
IS frequently carried from the stage. which
den In London. to the body OF the house.
The press agent of Pretty Peggy" claims
this incident OF the play absolute
novelty. but such Is not the case at all.
Old play-goers with good memories for
things theatrical will recall the farce-com-
edy OF Nam selle." ir which a similar
The critics do not all agree as to the
arttstic success OF f. III. Sotherns Ham
let." but. for all that the actor is pleasing
the New York theater-goers with his great
revival OF the great play. And. since he is
INDUCING ms audiences 10 be I'm their seats
fully half an hour ahead OF their regular
time. there must be considerable drawing
power a5out him and his production In
order that the play may be over by II 20
IL has been found necessary 10 have the
curSstn rise at 5.f5.. and at the matinees the
eurtain viii hereafter rise at l:5