The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-13

politan playhouse was erected these frames
were built in the walls OF Its lobby and
there was no intention at the time OF ever
removing them. THE Wizard OF OF" was
the first theatrical attraction at the new
theater and it enjoyed a run of most I'M
usual length. Throughout this run the
pictures which still remain in the frame
were on view in the lobby OF the Majestic.
When 1.-THE Wizard" finally took TO the
road to make way in New York for its COM
panion extravaganza, Babes in Toyland,
Manager Julian Mitchell concluded that 1t
would not be good luck to remove the pic
lures from their old resting places, and so
he had his workmen deliberately dig the
frames out Of the walls and had new
frames built in for displaying the Babes
of Toyland' views.
Edward JULY, who is playing the part Of
Rufus Riggaby Newly in the comedy
drama, only a Shop Girl" now at the
Park. is an Indianapolis young man who
has been making rapid strides in his pro-
fession. Being a musician of more than
the average ability, it is under his direction
that most of the songs and choruses are
given during the progress of the play, and
he himself takes part in many of the best
musical numbers. Some of the songs in
PRODUCED are compositions of his own and
it is noticeable that these songs usually
win the greatest applause. Mr.. jolly is
not given an opportunity to display his
ability as a pianist in this play, and this Is
unfortunate, as his ragtime playing Is
about the best ever" only a Shop Girl
will close it's engagement at the Park with
matinee and evening performances to-day.
AS usual, the attraction has proved i'm
mensely popular.
The complete list of vaudeville acts for
the Grands entertainment next week is the
following: The Four Nelson Comiques, a
quartet of eccentric acrobats and dancers,
giving a nondescript act that is always
amusing; the famous Rio Brothers, who are
considered gymnasts of the highest class;
the Nichols Sisters, two Indianapolis girls,
who have no equals in their representations
OF negro maldens; j. &. Nugent, young
comedian, who will be assisted by two other
farceurs in acting a little twenty minute
play; Werden and Gladdish song illustra-
tors; the Great Artesto," a European now
city artist; the Esmeraldo Sisters liz a
singing and dancing act, and Joe Flynn, the
well-known monologue comedian. The cur
rent programme at the Grand is attracting
large audiences. 1t will be given this after
noon and evening for the last times.
The Rentz-Santley Burlesque Company
will conclude its engagement at the Empire
with to-day's performances. Next week the
Bohemian Burlesquers, a favorite musical
travesty company, will play their annual
engagement. Louise Auber and Winnie
audiences, are with the company. Miss
Henshaw has not been In Indianapolis for
two years. She had a fling" last season
in musical comedy, but has now returned
TO her first love, burleSQue.
Seats will be placed on sale this morn
ing at English's for Mary Mannering's two
performances of "Harriet's Honeymoon
next week. Miss Mannering will be at
Englshs matinee and evening next
Wednesday. The story of her new play is
that of the romance of two young Amer
leans at a little watering place in Ger
many. Miss Mannering's company con-
tains several well-known players. among
whom are Arthur Byron, Thomas Wise and
j. Henry Kolker the latter an Indianapolis
favorite, as he was once the leading man
of the old Grand stock company.
1t is reported in New York that efforts
are about to be given up in the direction
of reOpening the Madison Square Theater.
The house. which has been the scene of
many successes, was closed recently by or
der of the mayor, pending certain altera-
tons deemed necessary for the protection
of patrons. These changes, it is under
Stood would necesstate an expenditure
deemed prohibitive to the commercial sue
cess of the theater and the firm holding
the lease are said TO be negotiating for its
cancellation. Three other theaters closed
by the authorities already have completed
alterations and reopened.