The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-07

ENGLISH S.-"The Girl and the Judge,
MISUNDERSTANDING 2:15 and SIS p. m.
PARK.-"A Little Outcast," and p. m.
EMPIRE-Buriesque, and p. m.
"The Girl and the Judge" which will be
presented this afternoon and tonight at
English's with Miss Helen GRAVITY in the
leading role. had run Of over one hundred
nights in New York last season, proving
one Of the most successful of Clyde Fitch's
dramas. The play affords Miss GRAVITY her
first opportunity of any real Importance in
her stage work. She is remembered for her
Interpretation of the girlish role in Her
Lord and Master" part in which she won
considerable praise. Her present character
compels her to adopt minor key almost
altogether and is vastly different from any
thing else she has ever done during her
career as an actress, but she Is said to give
an excellent performance of the part. There
are many local admirers of Clyde Eitchs
stage productions; and all of them will be be
city of THE Girl and the Judge"
Sir Arthur Sullivan did not have any too
easy time of it during the early years
of his efforts at musical composition, and
the following extract from a letter written
by him In his early twenties reveals this
pretty clearly: II was ready to take every
thing that came my way-symphonies,
overtures. ballads. anthems. hymn tunes.
songs and violoncello concertos, and
and gladly accepted what the pub
fishers gave me so long as
could get my things published" 1t is in
brought Sir Arthur thirty guineas for six
Shakspearean songs. and this before he
was twenty, The last work of the great
composer, which he did not live to COM
plete. will be heard in this city next Satur-
day night when Jefferson De Angels and
his big opera company will present THE
Emerald Isle" the book of which was writ
ten by Capt. Basil Hood. Sir Arthur had
almost finished the score of this opera at
the time of his death, and the finishing
touches were made by brother musician.
Sallie Stembler whose bright singing act
is among the most enjoyable features at the
Grand this week, is to appear in musical
comedy before long. Miss Stembler has
never been seen in Indianapolis in vaude-
vile until this season, but she has often
appeared here in the Hoyt farces and other
light plays. She has personality that is
magnetic and voice that is greatly SUI
perior TO the voices of most vaudeville
serio-cOmic singers. She Is handicapped at
present by her place on the programme,
appearing as she does Immediately after
the uproarious finish Of Lafayette's bur-
lesque impersonation OF the bandmaster
Creatore, and the task that befalls her
that of changing the style of entertain
nent from horseplay TO refined comedy-is
one that many performers would shrink
from attempting. But little Miss Stembler
goes right ahead with her work and before
she has reached the end OF her first song
she has won her audience over. She Is an
immense favorite in the Eastern vaudeville
houses and Is this week making a most
favorable impression upon Indianapolis
theatergoers.
"A Little Outcast" has been pleasing
good-sized audiences at the Park, and the
diminutive star OF the play. Anne Blancke
has scored hit in her character of the
New York newsboy. "a Little Outcast"
closes its engagement with the matinee and
evening performances to-day. Sergeant
sha Ps rk ,o s,rong military 6 play comes to
the week II Is one of Kirke La Shelle's
productions, and promises to be one of
the best dramatic offerings of the season
at the Park.
An injunction was served at Seattle
Wash. on the Bostonian Opera Company
by Manager John Cort. of the Northwest
ern Theatrical Association. to prevent that
organization sailing from Vancouver on the
steamer Miowera on Jan. 9 for Australia
Arrangements had been made by the Bos-
tonians for a two years tour of Australia
as well as season in London. Mr. Cort
strongly opposed this plan, as the Boston
ians were booked in majority of the
OF this association. II the Bostonians sail
IL VIII be without their baggage or scenery
XXX
Clyde Fftch's latest play. 1.-THE Girl with
the Green Eyes," is in for a run at the
Savoy Theater. New York Ii doesn't seem
to be entirely clear TO everybody lust what
Is meant by the green eyes" of "the
girl and query from out of town con-
cernins tne matter has just reached the
he r,1o L.
on the well-known old green-eyed monster
of jealousy and its story tells how this
same monster NEEDLES with and spoils a
honeymoon OF couple who had started out
to be very happy. Miss Clara RIoodrood
plays the part of the bride who Is tortnred
and torn by jealousy.
1.-The Sultan of Sulu" is doing we'll A.
Wallack's Theater New York. despite Soma
adverse comment regarding both its hook
and musical score. which all goes to show
that if the amusement-seekers like thing
they pay precious little attention to the
prating Of the faut-finding critics.
THE Darling OF the Gods is the great
est success OF the New York theatrical
season-that fact has been established be-
yond all dispute. The ticket rack at the
Belasco Theater Is In a constant state of
exhaustion. for no sooner Is the sale an
nounced for an additional week I'm advance
tnan the seats are snapped up In an In
credibly short time. David Belasco's two
other big attractions-Mrs. Leslie Carter
IN Du Barry" and David Warfield in
The Auctioneer'-are also playing to ire
mendous business on the road.
James l. Lederer's latest vaudeville
'headliner." which Is now being rehearsed.
viii. doubtless. prove a sensation. II will
bear the name. .'The Goblin Girls" and
will be presented with the stage draped en-