The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-19

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misunderstanding 2:15 and Sis p. m.
PARK.-"Alphonse and CASTOR" 2 and
EMPIRE.-Burlesque and p. m.
Hermann, the magician, who will be
seen at English's tonight in his mystify-
ing entertainment, announces that he has
several very sensational illusions and spec
tacular tricks to offer this season, chief
among which are his aerial mystery. 1.-The
Princess Mahomeda;" his new "black art"
creation, Voyage instantaneous" THE
Enchanted Cabinet" 1.-THE Hand of Bal
samo," La Fete des Fleures' and new
idea in legerdemain called THE Santos
Dumont." He Gevotes a good portion of
his programme to his astonishing sleight
of-hand performances, which are always
interesting. The Musical Godmans will
appear between the magical acts Herr
mann's engagement Is for tonight only.
Xxx
The bill at the Grand, when viewed ION
paper" as the sporting writer's always
put it. looks If it should prove a very
attractive one this week. Saharet, the
dancer. is sure to prove a great novelty,
as this city has not seen a really high
class dancer this season, and Saharet is a
star of the most brilliant kind in terpsi-
chorean art The management of the
Grand has been fortunate in securing her
for a weeks engagement, as she has been
booked in only few prominent vaudeville
theaters before returning to Europe where
she has been a great drawing card for
nearly five years. The Quaker City Quar-
tet, which would have been the headline
act .his week had not Saharet been Sc
cured. is next in Importance on the bill
The four men composing the quartet are
not only singers. but dancers and come
dams as well. They will give their new
musical sketch, Fun in a Barber Shop
Other performers on the programme will
be Brannan and Martini. burlesque magi-
clans; Fannie Frankel and May Melbane,
vocalists; the Flood brothers, grotesque
acrobats; the Silvers, in their illustrated
song act; Carlton and Terre, singers and
dancers, and the marvellous Merrills. trick
cyclists.
Gus Hills production of the musical
farce. "Alphonse and CASTOR" is the at
traction at the Park for the first half OF
the week, opening with the matinee this
afternoon. The show is made up of funny
situations bright songs, lively dances and
some unusual mechanical stage effects. in
Guiding a yacht. which tumbes about in a
heavy sea-, with all the characters of the
farce on board. The cast is headed by
Bedini and Arthur. and a number of clever
people with the company.
Lawrence webers Partisan Widows, "
the weeks offering at the Empire. has two
new burlesques this season-"The Smart
Set and "Lonesomehurst." and an Ollie
of speciality performers. including Jordan
and WEIGH. Hebrew impersonators; Vincent
Painter, monologuist; Charles Falk. ballad
singer; Clifford and Harvey, in a sketch
and Bert Leslie, the well-known burlesque
comedian.
Seats are now on sale for Sylvia Lynden'
production of Pinero's comedy, 1.-The Gay
Lord Quex," which comes to English
Wednesday and Thursday. with Wednes-
day matinee. The play is considered in
London one of the best pieces of work ever
accomplished by that penetrating satirist,
Arthur Pinero, whose lines are always bril-
liant, II his plots are often of the kind
not TO be discussed among young people.
The story of The Gay Lord Quex' has to
deal with Sophy Fullgarney, a manicurist,
and the noblemau whose name gives the
play its title. Miss Lynden plays the part
OF Sophy, and in other cities has won ap-
prevail for her acting of the character. She
Is surrounded by what is said to be a
strong supporting company of players.
The engagement of Augustus Thomas
successful comedy drama, Arizona" al
English's. is for two nights and a matinee
opening Friday evening. This play, which
was so we'll liked when presented here be-
fore, has established an enviable record
during the last year or more. Ii is "A much
stronger play than the same authors Ala
bama' or I'm Mizzouri," and has been re-
ceived everywhere as one of the really
great comedy dramas of American life.
THE Little Mother Rose Melville In
isis Hopkins 1.-The Major and the Judge.
Lost River and "Old Sleuth" are among
the early bookings at the Park.
XXX
Littla Mile James is charming New
York audiences with an artistic portrayal
OF the child character of Sarah Crewe il
Inc Little Princess, Frances HodgsoI
Burnetts new play. which was given II!
initial American performance last Thurs
day night. This youthful actress, wh'
seems TO make a success OF everything sh,
undertakes. gives promise of becoming on,
or the foremost American players som,
day. Her acting in THE Little Princess
- nsscr,oeu as the most natural picture o
cniId LIE ever witnessed New Yorl
stage. Other little players in the cast tina
are scoring hits are Mabel Taliaferro. whC
and Donald Galleher. The piece is called
"children's play" but the older folk.
a are not staying away from it on that ac
periodicals. st. Nicholas. will remembe,
when the STORY OF Sarah Crewe." as i
was then called. was published as a seria
ABOUT ten years ago. The tale has plo
easily adapted Tor stage purposes.
The Majestic Theater. New York's new
est playhouse. was not entirely in readiness
for its advertised opening last Thursda,
night but its doors will surely be opene,
20 the public tomorrow evening with .sTh
Wizari OF or as the initial attraction.
Louis Mann. remembered by Indianapoli
theater-goers for his clever comedy worl
In THE Telephone Girl" will have a New
York hearing in his new play. THE Coun
sel." Tonight at the Princess Theater. Tn
play has been improved I'm many way
since closing its road tour through Ney