The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-17
The Vaudeville mt the Grand.

The vaudeville bill at the Grand this
week is a diverting one, and the audiences
at the opening performances yesterday
seemed to enjoy II thoroughly. Both of the
big features of the bill-the "GirI with the
Auburn Hair and Techow's cats-have
been seen on the stage of the Grand before,
but they are just as interesting and enter
tanning as ever. Although the sweet singer
with the red tresSes has been giving this
same act in vaudeville for the last four
years the speciality has not outgrown its
welcome. for IL is unlike any other singing
act on the stage. and, besides, il is now
presented with a handsome new setting and
other improvements that tend TO give IL a
fresh appearance. As for the girl her
self, or Miss Grace Akass, or Mrs Muir
dock (all three names are hers by right
she continues to be pleasing stage figure
with voice that is decidedly above the
average. She is singing several new sacred
songs this season. and all of her numbers
are rendered in splendid style while her
sister, Miss Lottie Akass. plays her accom-
paniments sympathetically on a large pipe
organ that possesses an unusually fine
tone.
Herr Techow's trained cats are. without
any exception. the most interesting animal
actors now on the American stage ANY
lover OF 1.-THE fireside Sphinx" as that
clever writer. Agnes Repplier so aptly
calls her cat, knows well enough what a
difficult task IL is 10 teach cat TO do
anything that is not in accordance with its
set ideas OF what should constitute the
routine existence of a respectable feline.
Herr Techow has not only taught his cats
To do all sorts of seemingly impossible
things. but he has solved the problem of
training them without resorting TO the
whip. He is kind TO his pretty companions,
and may often be seen this week walking
from his hotel to the theater with one of
his favorites perched contentedly on his
shoulder. The act is better than IL ever
was before. and IL is sure 10 appeal TO all
lovers of animals. while il Will furnish the
children visitors at the theater with much
amusement.
The third place OF Importance on the pro-
gramme was fairly won yesterday after
noon by Albert Kartelli a wire walker and
equilibrist who has until recently been
performing In the London music halls.
Many acts such the one he presents
have been seen I'm this city. but for dare
devil work kartelli is entitled 20 be called
star. Despite Door stage management at
the opening matinee, owing TO lack of re-
hearsal on the part OF the stage employees
the performer sailed in and gave an ex-
hibition that was nothing short OF marvel
Gus. He Is accustomed TO performing on
a full stage. but had 10 make the best OF
only half a stage yesterday. With his act
put on in the proper manner il will make
one OF the strongest hits OF the bill
throughout the week. IL was well received
at the opening performances
Ward and Currans contribute singing
bright lines. Mr.. Ward is funny in his
bErlesque OF a police judge, and Mr. Cur
rams sweet voice is heard to advantage I'm
several ballads The latter is one OF the few
o1d-time minstrel balladists who are still
able 10 sing. Bruno and Russell offer an
act that reminds one OF the paimy days
OF Evans and Hoeys "Parlor Match" as
Mr. Bruno's comedy Is one OF the Charles
and clever long as they
stick TO their Songs and dances; their dia-
l6gue is tiresoL'e. Charles and Minnie Sa-
van cause considerable laughter with gro