The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
TO-Day's Schedule.

ENGLIsHs.-Mrs. Langtry in Mrs.
behring's Divorce" Sis p. m.
GRAND.-High-class vaudeville, 2:15 and
PARK.-"shadows of a Great City" 2
and p. m.
EMPIRE.-Burlesque and p. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, and p. m.
Mrs. Langtry's new comedy, Mrs. Deer
ings Divorce" which will be seen at Eng
lish's tonight, drew a succession of large
audiences during it's run at the Savoy
Theater in New York, at the beginning of
the season, and the English actress was
well received in the piece, according to the
reports that came from New York at the
time. 1t is said that no role in which the
Jersey Lily has appeared for some time
has fitted her so capitally as that of Mrs.
Deering, the society Divorce. who obtains
a legal separation from her husband, and
later, discovering her mistake. wins him
back after both have been engaged to other
persons. Percy Tendall. the author of the
play. is a successful English dramatist and
a popular London clubman. He is noted for
ability to make witty speeches and 1t Is
understood that his wit is displayed to ad-
vantage in Mrs behring's Divorce
Mrs. Langtrys last appearance In Indian
apolis a disappointment owing to the
poor quality OF her play. If the accounts
of the new piece are TO be relied upon, her
present vehicle is one that cannot fail to
prove interesting and entertaining. 1t Is
expected that her gowns will create SEN
Indianapolis, as it is said that the actress
wears several dresses of extraordinary
beauty. Mrs. Langtry is supported by the
same players who were with her at the I'M
perial Theater in London, the company in
GLIDING such well-known English actors and
actresses as Frederick Truesdell; Harold
Katherine Stewart, Helen Amory, Ina
Goldsmith and Nellie Malcolm.
Those who read Hall Gaines book, 'The
Eternal City, will find many changes in
the drama Of that name which will be pre-
sented at English's Saturday afternoon and
evening. The Manx author, in dramatic
ing his story, has omitted politics, theology
and social economics, retaining only what
he terms the heart interest" The stage
pictures of THE Eternal City" are said to
be among the most beautiful ever shown in
theater, one of the greatest settings dis
playing the gardens Of the Vatican. When
the play was first produced In New York,
much interest was excited in this particu-
lar scene, because of the fact that Pope
of Rome was presented as leading char
acter. The scene proved So impressive,
however, and was managed with such dig
nifty that 1t could not give offense to even the
most devout Roman Catholic. The produc-
ton in indianapolis will be identically the
same as the New York production with the
as Donna Roma, the part formerly played
by Viola Allen. The company is a very
strong one, with Edward ]. Morgan, Freder-
lex de Belleville and w. E. Bonney in their
| original parts. There is a good demand for
seats for the engagement.
The Barrows-Lancaster Company, in an
entirely new sketch entitled "a Chip Of
the Old Block" written by Edmund Day,
| will be the special attraction in the Grands
| vaudeville bill of next week. The company
will be the largest that has ever enacted
| a ''playlet" at the Grand, including John
Lancaster, James o. Barrows, Hazel Chap
| ell. James Dickson and Elwood Moore.
| Another feature act next week will be the
comedietta, 1.-THE Counsel for the Defense,
| which will be given by Mr.. and Mrs.
| Grand is drawing large and highly pleased
audiences. Beginning with this afternoon,
Mcintyre and Heath, the favorite minstrel
comedians will revive their famous old
the funniest black-face acts ever seen The
| wonderful performance given by Merian's
| trained dogs Is causing considerable talk,
as the act is the most surprising animal
| exhibition ever seen here.
| There will be a revival of Shadows Of a
| Great City," a play that was famous years
ago, at the Park this afternoon, Annie
Ward Tiffany again playing the leading
role, that of Biddy Roman. 1t has been
years since the play last seen in In
d!anapolis. 1t used to depend much upon
its scenery. but this season 1t goes IN for
mechanical appliances as well. The plot
| is based on numerous sensational incidents
| which work out love story and they in
| clude rainstorm and a daring rescue from
| a river The storm and river used to be
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