The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-19
THE THEATERS.
To-Day,s Schedule.

To-Day's Schedule.
ENGLISHS.-'sMrs. Wigs of the Cab
bage Patch" s:i5 p. m.
GRAND.-High-class vaudeville, 2:15 and
PARK.-"The Way of the Transgressor."
EMPIRE.-Burlesque and D. m.
UNIQUE.-variety, and p. m.
The only presentation of Mrs. Wigs Of
the Cabbage Patch" In dramatic form will
be given at English's this evening. and the
sale Of seats indicates the largest audience
that has assembled at that theater for a
week more There Is evidently great
deal Of interest in this city In seeing Mrs.
Rice's interesting characters on the stage.
Liebler &C. Co. have provided what would
seem TO be an exceptionally fine list of play
ers to I'LL the principal parts. Mrs. Madge
Car Cook. who appears in the role Of Mrs
Wigs, is q character actress Of the first
rank. and has been the original of several
stage portrayals that have stood out prom
inently during the last ten years. Her most
recent successes were made while she was
q member OF Amelia Binghams excellent
company. Mrs. Cook comes OF a histrionic
family herself. and Ii looks as IL this talent
for acting runs in the blood, as Eleanor Rob
son. the young actress who Is now among
daughter OF Mrs. Cook. The part of Lovey
Maya character that is as well known to
readers OF fiction as Mrs. Wigs herself-is
pleasantly remembered here for her splendid
work In Zangwills Children of the Ghet-
TO-" William T. Hodge is playing the role
OF Mr.. Stubbins. and Oscar Eagle, who Is
also the stage director OF the production,
viii appear as Mr.. Wigs. Miss Helen
Lowell Is the quaint little Mis- Hazy. If
MRS. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" proves
as delightful In stage form as between the
covers Of book the play will be one of the
far, ofrfP
auctions OF the season. The engagement Is
for tonight only.
The Grand has fine list of vaudeville
specialties to present as its entertainment
for the week beginning with the matinee
this afternoon. Captain webb's wonderful
performing seals, which were seen here last
season, attracting much attention at the
time, will form one of the leading features
of the bill. and another important act will
be given by little Adolph link. the midget
comedian. who has not been seen in this
city for several years. He was once the
principal funmaker with the Royal Lilli-
putian opera company. and afterward APP
peared with Anna Held and Jerome Sykes
in comic opera. Last season he scored a
hit In The Millionaire" Little Mr.. link
is presenting a funny speciality called
Moving Pictures" Other contributors to
the programme will be Lavender and
Thomson. In their comic sketch, entitled "A
Touchdown" the Jack trio. in great
equilibrfstic exhibitions; the Howard broth
ers banjoists: the three Zoloas. European
acrobats: Charles Kenna, a monologist,
and Lawson and Nanon, in a new speciality.
Tho bioscope, as usual, will have a new
series OF animated pictures.
THE Way OF the Transgressor," a sensa-
tional melodrama, will open an engage
ment at the Park OF three afternoons and
evenings with to-day's matinee. The play
q
and, besides being acted by a good COM
pany and equipped with handsome scenery.
1t offers an unusual feature In a number of
well-trained Landseer dogs, which have
important acting parts In the drama. Miss
Victoria Walters. soubrette well known
on the popular price circuits heads the or
ganization. and other prominent people In
the company are Miss Josephine Trill
Robert Comp, Frank Nelson. III. A. Zahner,
Thomas II. Ward and Charles Edwards.
Numerous spccialties are introduced during
the action or tho play.
After failing IN both OF his new plays
personal and "Are You My Father?"-
William Collier has finally consented to APP
pear In "a Fool and His Money" the clever
farce which was seen in Indianapolis the
week before last with Jameson Lee Finney
IN the leading role. "A Fool and His
Money" which was written by George H
Broadhurst. author OF what Happened to
rs it was completed. but the comedian
failed to recognize its merits and refused
TO give IL a trial: Mr.. Finney was engaged
to create the role intended for Collier and
at once scored hit In IL, the play. as a
whole, making a pronounced success. Col
Her is now mighty glad to get + hold Of the
the Bijou. New York
A popular burlesque troupe-the Moon
Hight Maids-wilI hold the boards at the
Empire all OF this week, opening this after
noon Toma Hanlon, a great local favorite
is the prima donna OF the show. Since
Truly shattuck has graduated from bur-
lesque to the operate stage Miss Hanlon
may be considered the best of all bur
lesque queens" She has a good soprano
voice and charming stage presence. When
last seen here she scored an unusual hit.
The organization includes several other
weel-known performers. notably Fields and
wooley. Marie Rogers, Rice and Provost.
M E. Hanley, Frederick Brothers and Mile.
called "A Rialto Rounder."
The success which Blanche Walsh
achieved in Chicago as Maslova. in Toll
stoPs Resurrection" was so remarkable
Is TO occasion editorial comment in the
newspapers such as is rarely accorded 10
theatrical affairs. IL was officially stated
by the management OF Mcvicker's The
alter that during her three weeks engage
ment Sos. Oh was taken In at the box office.
which represents nearly $500 paid admis-
eions. Editorial comment suggests that
Miss walsh's success is indicative OF an
Improvement in dramatic standards. Miss
Walsh and the great Tolstoi drama will be
seen at English's in the near future.
Xxx
The engagement at English's of Walker
whiteside. the young Indiana romantic ac-
>er. VIII open tomorrow evening. and seats