The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-17

Mary Mannering will play her second en-
gagement OF the season at English's to-day.
giving matinee and evening performances of
Leo Ditrichstein's new comedy, "Harriet's
Honeymoon" When Miss Mannering was
seen in this city before the holidays she
appeared in the Clyde Fitch play, 1.-The
S~tubbornness of Geraldine and scored a
great success. She is one of the most beau
tiful and talented actresses now on the
American stage. and has always been a
favortte in indianapolis. Rehearsals for
"Harrfets Honeymoon began soon after
Miss Mannering and her COMPANY left this
city two months ago. and the new comedy
was produced in New York early in Janu-
airy at the Garrick Theater, where it was
well received.
Mr.. Ditrfchstein, who is almost as pro-
life a playwright as Clyde Fitch, prepared
this piece especially for Miss Mannering,
and the leading character Is said to be
splendidly adapted to her temperament. 1t
is understood that the author has furnished
extremely picturesque surroundings. and
that Manager Mckee has provided a hand
some scenic equipment and an excellent
supporting company. In the cast are such
distinguished players as Arthur Byron, one
or the best leading men on the American
stage; Thomas A. Wise, we'll remem-
bered here for his good comedy work in the
farce. Are You a Mason?' J. Henry Kolk-
er, an indianapolis ''matinee idoT' at one
time. having been the leading man for a
season during the reign Of the old Grand
stock company; Louis Massen. Kate Les
ter, Lille Hall, Emma Janvier, Adolph
Jackson, Edward See and Louis Hollister.
With such a company "Harriet's Honey
moon should be well worth seeing. The
curtain will rise this afternoon at 2 and this
evening at 5 o'clock.
There will be lots of fun going on at
English's the latter half Of the week. 1.-The
Wizard Of o." the jolliest of all the big
musical shows. opens its first local engage
ment tomorrow night and remains for
three nights and a Saturday matinee. 1t is
well that this attraction has been booked for
so long a visit, for the chances are that il
will prove one OF the most enjoyable enter
ainmen Of the season-for both young and
old. The Wizard of OF" has been a won
derful success on account of its originality,
being vastly different from all other mu-
steal extravaganzas that have been prom
inent on the American stage during the last
five years. Everybody who has read the
delightful children's book by Frank Baum.
from which the entertainment has been
made. will lcok forward with unusual in
terest 10 the appearance in flesh and blood
OF the ScarecrOw, the Tin Woodman, the
Cowardly Lion. the Wizard himself and the
Kansas maiden. Dorothy Gale. as they are
TO DE seen in the stage version of the fas-
Stone. Anna Laughlin. Arthur Hill and a
number of other well-known comedians and
singers. THE Wizard OF or" is sure 10 be a
most attractive theatrical Offering. The
seats are now on sale at English's box office
for the four performances.
Viola Allen is a sick woman. She has
been compelled 10 retire from the cast of
her great Shakspearian revival Of Twelfth
y Night In order TO have an operation per-
formed for mastoiditis. an affection of the
inner ear. The distinguished young actress
Is now al the Eye and Ear Hospital In New
York city. and the physicians say that IL
she had been permitted 10 SO on with her
stage work for another week or two with
out having had the operation performed
there would have been no hope OF her recov-
cry from the malady. Saturday night Miss
Allen displayed a degree Of courage not
far removed from herOism. Suffering in
tense pain she called her company around
her and told the players that she was sorry
that any trouble OF hers should cause them
Inconvenience. and said that she would
be compelled 10 give up her New York run
Ina Twelfth Night" She tried 10 smile,
but the attempt was pathetic and the mem
beers OF the company, after extending 10 her
their heartfelt sympathy. left the theater
with tears In their eyes. Miss Alien Is
booked 10 play an indianapolis engagement
I'm April. IL Is thought that she will be
able 10 take up her tour within a month.
There have been all sorts OF explanations
concerning the mysterious exhibition Of the