Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 62, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 March 1901 — Page 14

TEE -INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, IIARCH 3, 1001.

THE WEEK'S AMUSEMENTS

ki;i.ci:y-sh.no company will nn m:i: at i:m;limi's. HIkIi-CIi Ynudcvllle nt the Cirnnel I'nrk ninl limplre Atlrnrtloim. Herbert Kelcey and Efllo Shannon are honked at i:nll?h"s, Üter.i House Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday nfternoon of the week heginnlng to-morrw. They will present the new comedy by Madeline Luccttc Ityky. entitled "My, Lady Dainty. This play was a success In London and X'W York, and during the pasi. Tour weeks has teen presented in Boston to large audU-nces. Toledo. Columbus and Indianapolis are the first cities on the road to have an opportunity of witnessing the production. The author is very well known by, reputation in this city. One of the best of her w orks, "An American Citizen." was given here a few sea -sons ago bj Nat C. Goodwin and Miss Elliott. In tho newest play from her pen, "My Lady Dainty." Miss Ityley Is said to have furnished fresh proof of her claim to being ranked as ono of the cleverest of present-day playwrlphts. The dialogue of tho play is declared to be In her best vtin, and her inventive talent, as regards rituatlons. li demonstrated to Fe eo fertile that the comedy, wherever presented, has never failed to meet with appreciation from all who are weary oT the coarse material go much employed by writers of plays in these latter times. "My Lady Dainty" is written in a "quick key." It has many homely touches. Although its main motive is the temporary separation of husband and wife through the machinations of a villain, it is never allowed to approach the borders of melodrama. Mr. Kelcey and Miss Shannon are provided with characters which afford them full scope for the display of; their best methods, especially Miss Shannon, whose enactment of the title role is raid to be the most eminently successful work of her career. Tho play is in four acts. The scenes of the lirst and last acts are laid in Kngland, and those of tho second and third in a New York flat. The story, briefly related. is that of an Indolent, ne'er-do -weel young Englishman, William Van Oglesthorpe (Mr. Kelcey). who has oe4?n disowned by his wealthy father, a baronet, and who decides to seek his fortune in America, lie persuades tho "sweetest girl on earth." Miss Jemima Jeffrey. "My Lady Dainty" (Miss Shannon), to marry him and accompany him across the water. Bob Rocker, a young architect, who Is secretly in love with Jemima, goes with them, having received a Kattering offer from a Western manufacturing firm. About a year after their arrival Oglethorpe receives word that his lather in England is dying and is anxious to see him. IJe has concealed his marriage from the old gentleman, who leaves a request in hl3 will that his son shall marry his stepdaughter, Caroline Kavanagh. Oglethorpe returns to England hastily and leaves his young wife in the care of Hocker. 13y his father's will he discovers that he is cut off with a mere pittance if he refuses to marry Miss Kavanagh. In the meantime, through the machinations of one Sellers, to whom he owes money, ho hears unpleasant reports concerning his wife, bhe, on the other hand, learns that he Is reported to be engaged to Miss Kavanagh and that influences are at work to bring about a separation and possibly a divorce. The little woman resolves to return to England, where she accidentally meets her husband and learns that the stories concerning his misconduct have been unfounded. A happy and touching reunion follows. The entire original New York ca9t Is promised. This Includes Guy Bates Post, William Boag, Isabel Waldron, Winona Shannon, Georgo Pearce, William Evans, Kir-hard Dillon, Ethel Sanborn, George liohtmon. Louise Bryant, Argyle Camp Veil. Willie Weston. Lucille Bernard, Mis Monte Donlco and Arthur Bryant. "A Nicht in Bohemia." For twenty years an annual feature of the theatrical season of Indianapolis has been the. Elks' benefit entertainment. These entertainments are not given for the benefit of the general fund of the lodge, as its revenues are ample to provide for its own subsistence, but they are given to endow the fund with what is spent in charity work so that the benefit is not so directly for the lodge. For two decades these entertainments have been minstrel first parts, followed by an olio. This year all this has given way to a musical comedy constructed so as to admit numberless specialties, so that many of the old features have been retained. Tho musical comedy Is "A Night in Bohemia," written for Elks' companies by Thomas 1. Getz. and under his direction It will be produced here. The comedy has five characters in chief, which are Edmund Kean, by Henry Warrum; Dusty Ithodes, by Charles 1. Balz; Officer Grosheimer. by Joe L. Gasper; Dolly, by Mi's Nona McCorinic. and Tommy, by J. AIPert Donahue. Incidental characters are Georg Thatcher, by Kobert L. Paddock, and Charles Frohinan. by W. Kochne. A full rehearsal, last night, demonstrated that Mr. Warrum assumes the character of Edmund Kean with full dignity and eloquence. Ills lines contain several good speeches. Mr. Balz and Mr. Gasper are the comedians. Mr. Balz takes to tho tramp character with facility and his work, th fat part of the show, is calculated to make a good impression with all who see it. Mr. Gasper possesses the instincts of a comedian, his original German dialect being well suited to his voice and mannerisms. Mis Nona McCormlck is. destined to attract attention In soubrette characters. She is rot only clever in her acting, but iKssesses individual charms nnd a voice of exetll'-nt qualtty, which has improved greatly during the past year. Miss MoCormick will be remembered as one of the hits of last year's entertainment in Barclay Walker's composition of James Whitcomb lliley's poem. "The Old Orchard." Miss MrCurmlck is given ample opportunity to display her talents. Mr. Donahue, having served an apprenticeship en the stage as a child. I well suited to the character of Tommy, which he takes with Intelligence? and spirit. The action of tho play hinges on the surprise of old Edmund Kean by some of his Bohemian comrades of by-gone years. This furnishes nn excuse to till the second act with effective specialties, as follows: "I Am Certainly Living a Bag-time Life." Miss Nona MeCormiek. Mr. Albert Donahue, assisted b-.- eiicru of Indianapolis Black Birds. "The Great Salvation Armv." The Sedate Girl Miss Ethel Annette The Tough Girl Miss Buby Hunt Dean The Shouting Sister Miss Jessie P. Towrxprir! Helen Wi.'mer, Mae Blaisdell. Elizabeth x.in. nart. l.ertha Balz. Irene Harris and Brothers B issenherz. Bowslur. Morrison and Ile-mbuseh. "The Dear Little Willie itov Hehn Witnier. Buby Hunt Dean. Ethel Annette. .Mae JKaisdell. Irene Wilson. -The Girls from Gav I'iree " ßada D. Bowe. Emma Lizfus. Uose Ferpas..n. Susan Walker. I Took the Heavy Part. ...Mr. Charles Balz "BöK-time Liz." Edna IVI--enherz. Jiul.y Dean. Helen Wilrr.cr, jcs.su- lowns- r.d. EHsebeth Kinehart. B. sa lYrgason. "We're Oat f r a Uth Old Time." Albert Donahue. Emmet Hose. T. P. Getz "He Did Like Kelly Did." Joseph Gasper. Al Donahue. Miss Nona Mc CormUic. Charles Balz. The Men Who Left the Town to Go to Klondike. Bobert Paddock. Emmet Rose, Horace i noma. s. it. Smead. 'Sis Honkir.s." the Girl from Slabtown. Idr. Louie Bales. Mr. Charles Balz. The Hon- Joo-doo-doo-man. Ruth Quig!cy-M;rris, assisted by Edith Cleveland. irglnt.i Oscocd. Walter Moore, Oscar Derrick. Walter Nicholas, Robert Io wry. '"The Old Bjhemian s Dream." Mr. Charles Daugherty will sing "The Palms." - The "Brownie" Quartet. First ten.r. B. -Cressell Parkin; second tenor. Lharl. s .Dauglurty; first bass, Warren San psell; second buss, Ralph Jones. Novel Epeelaltl tit the Grnntl. This week's programme at the Grand w ill tonsist of eight leading vaudeville act s. Including juggling, musical, one-act farce, rentriloquist, s erlo and dancer, musical travesty, troupe of acrobats and a burlesque circus. Manager Anderson. In putting together tfci bill, has selected each act With care. It Is m-nmUprl thif thr hm of fered will bo one of the test seen In the wj cjuco vaucivujo wai inaugurated.

Tho mot oriuinal novelty Is the famous

Allison troupe, said to be among the great est acrobats in the world. They come irom the winter garden in Berlin, and it is saiu they far surpass even the famous Shaffer family. Their human cradle act, in wnicn they do all their feats seven feet in the air, id beyond description and must be seen to be fully appreciated. Will H. I ox wm present his original burlesque creation, "Paddywhiskl." The excellent sketch art ists, Stewart Barnes and Mabel Slsson. will present their musical comedy, "The Mysterious Pi ." which is full of tunciui melody, dancing and clever repartee. Mr. Barnes Is well known as one of the cleverest singers of coon songs on the vaudeville tage. Bessie Munrce. a clever serlo and talented dancer, is making her first appearance In this country. She comes from the Palace Theater. London. Clayton, Jenkins and Jasper, the latter a donkey. are announced to appear In the "Dark Town Circus." A. O. Duncan, the clever ventriloquist, introduces his wooden family in a most original manner. Mr. Duncan's methods are unique. Something new Is always promised "w henever his name appears upon the programme. Buoman and Adelle appear in a one-act farce, entitled "The Door Key," during the action of which they Introduce "Lumpenzeit," of which they are the originators, and execute a funny cake walk. A decided novelty Is promised by the Hoopers, in their sensational hoop-rolling and Juggling act. Matl nee and night performances will be given every day, beginning to-morrow afternoon. The Grcnt White Diamond" nt I'nrk. The much talked about New York melo dramatic success, "The Great White Diamond," is coming to the Park Theater the first half of this week. The piece takf s one from the diamond fields of the Transvaal into the very heart of scheming London, that mart of the world where jewels of kings and queens are hourly exchanged and sold, thence to the snow-capped Sierras, whose crystal tops look down upon the Golden Gate. The locale as well as the events of the play are doubly Interesting because the atmosphere surrounding the incidents is vividly realistic. The story Is of a party of miners consisting of Bobert Thorne, a young American; Jan Van Hock, a nyctalops (one who is blind In daytime, but can see at night); Judge Brace, an old Californian, and his daughter Lola, who arrive in London from South Africa with the largest diamond in the world in their possession. They try to negotiate a In?! on the stone, but as their clothing is Morn threadbare they are regarded as suspicious characters. They confide in the inspector of police at Scotland Yard and he sends them to a connoisseur of diamonds, a wealthy retired banker residing on the outskirts of London. The banker tells them they have the greatest treasure in the world. The banker's daughter Edith is present when the party calls on her lather, and Lola becomes jealous of her, thinking she Is making eyes at Thorne, whom she loves in her childish way. From this time on thrilling events succeed each ether with startling rapidity. There is said to be not a dull moment in the play. Walter Fessler is the author of the melodrama, and its nature is such that an unusually large and capable company Is required for its interpretation. The claim is made that the players who support the leading man, Frank Hennlg. are entirely competent. Mr. Hennlg was with the late Thomas W. Keene fourteen years. "The Sunshine of Parndlne Alley The attraction at the Park Theater for the last half of the week just opening is The Sunshine of Paradise Alley," Denman Thompson and George W. Ryer's popular melodrama, now- in its fifth season, which was seen at a local higherpriced playhouse several seasons ago. By a fortunate coincidence the same company tnat produced the piece then has been secured for the present revival. Phlla May plays Sunshine; Mrs. Charles Peters, the Widow McNally; Helen Gurney. Mrs. O Grady; John Walsh, Powers; W. J. Sully. U Grady; John Moore. Dr. Curtis, and John J. ITynn, the lamp lighter. "The Sunshine of Paradise Alley" is said to be a play that makes a profound Impression upon all who witness it. Like Denman Thompson's famous "Old Homestead," it is practically devoid of plot, but Its char acters are or the type that one meets In everyday lifo and the impression is hard to get rid of that actual scenes are being witnessed. The scenic accessories this season are declared to be entirely new and very handsome. A special feature will be the Verdi ladles' quartet, the members of which will bo heard in new and catchy songs. George P. Annand. the baritone, will sing "The Holy City." Pathos and laughter go constantly hand In hand in the play, which is filled with characters that are as strange as any found in Dickens's novels. The engagement commences with a matinee Thursday and concludes Saturday night. Parisian "Widows nt Empire. The Empire Theater will be dark the first half of the week just beginning, but for the last half, commencing Thursday afternoon, L. Lawrence Weber's Parisian Widows Brulesque Company will hold the boards. This organization is said to take high rank among burlesque companies and to be better than ever before. Every specialty and burlesque and first part are declared to be absolutely new and original. There are twenty young women, who are tastefully costumed and who are said to be good singers. The programme opens with a hilarious absurdity entitled "Miss Breezy, from Chicago." Then follows the olio in which are a number of pleasing turns, Including the acrobatic exhibition by the Misses Elliott and Aleene; Snyder and Buckley, musical comedians; Charles Falke, song illustrator; Gallagher and Barrett, creative comedians; Williams and Aleene, sketch artists, and Johnston brothers, expert bicycle riders. The last forty minutes of the entertainment is given over to an up-to-date, sparkling burlesque, "The Banquet of Fogartys." Matinee and night performances will be given daily. The Stage nt Home. Hal Reld's beautiful play, "Human Hearts." is coming to the Park the last half of next week. xxx Peter F. D.iy and his new musical comedy, "Hodge. Podge & Co.," have been booked at English's for March 21, 22 and 23. XXX "The Village Postmaster" Is the attraction at English's Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Wednesday afternoon of next week. xxx Mme. Sarah Bernhardt Is announced definitely as engaged for a single appearance nt English's Opera House the night of March ID. XXX Harry E. Felcht will return to the Grand Sunday night, March 21, with his interesting illustrated lecture on "Obcramergau Its People and Its Passion Play." Robert Fltzslmmons will appear at the Park Theater in the new play written especially for him, "The Honest Blacksmith," the first three days of next week. xxx The Grand Opera House has been leased Sunday night, March 17, to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who will present '"Ine Colleen Bawn" with a carefully selected local cast. XXX Messrs. Dickson & Talbott have announced that Mr?. Fiske will present "Becky Sharp" at the Park Theater, Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. with a special matinee Saturday afternoon. XXX Delia Fox will head the va'udevllle programme at the Grand next week. Other performers of note who will be seen the same week are George W. Monroe, noted for hlo creation of Mrs. B. O Shaughnessy; Edgar Atchison Ely. in his sketch, "The Future Dude;" Charles Sweet, the original tramp musician, and Red ling fc Co., presenting Will M. Cressy's one-act play, "Her Friend from Texas." The Stnse in Other Plnee. Andrew Mack has accepted Theodore Burt Sayre's new- comedy, "Tom Moore," for early production. xxx J. K. Emmett and Lottie Gllson, his wife, are soon to bes;ln a five weeks' tour in "Fritz in a Madhouse." xxx Paul Steindorff has resigned his position of musical director for the Alice Nellsen Opera Company. xxx May Yohe (Lady Francis Hope) has been sued by A. H. ChamberJyn for J.OiX) damages on an allegation of breach of contract. xxx 'Vienna Life," John Strauss's posthumous opera, has closed its rua at the Broadway

Theater, and will likely be taken on tho road. xxx Frank E. Camp is said to have resigned his position in "The Village Postmaster" company to accept one with James O'Neill's "Monte Crlsto." XXX After two excellent weeks in Chicago, Francis Wilson and his new comic opera, "The Monk of Malabar," went to Cincinnati. They will soon be here. xxx Florence Huntley, who was injured quite severely a fw weeks ago In the exciting "swing for life" scene In "The Great White Diamond." has recovered and is back in the company doing her former part of Lola Brace. xxx Walker Whiteside has been provided by the Shlpman brothers, his new managers, with an entirely new and elaborate scenic production of his great success, "Heart and Sword," which he will present on an extensive tour of the South this spring. XXX Mrs. Fiske will shortly begin to work her way eastward, and will arrive at the Park Theater, Indianapolis, the latter part of this month, when she will play a three days' engagement with "Becky Sharp," which Is probably the most widely discussed drama of the year. XXX Miss II. Winifred De Witt, recently known as Solaret, the dancer, is general manager of 1'. B. Chase's vaudeville enterprises, including the Grand, Washington; the Lyceum, Baltimore; Hiawatha Park, Mount Vernon, O., and the well-known Burke & Chase Vaudeville Company, headed by Mme. Adelaide Hermann. Miss De Witt is said to be the only woman occupying such a position. XXX Harrison Grey Fiske devotes an entire page of his dramatic paper, the Mirror, in the latest Issue to exultation over tho dismissal of the Indictment against him in New York by the theatrical trust. This practically ends the long and bitter light between the trust and Mr. Fiske, in which the trust seemed to be doing most of tho fighting and getting beaten, whilo Mr. Fiske "jes laffed." XXX Mrs. W. K. Clifford is a comparatively new star In the brilliant constellation of English writers of plays. Her "Likeness of the Night," produced by Mr. and Mrs. Kendal, is the subject of a good deal of favorable comment in London, and will, in all probability,- be seen here next season. Mrs. Clifford has just written an original play of French society life, and there Is spirited competition for the dramatic rights to her recent novel, "A Wild Proxy." xxx Nat Goodwin, as Shylock, and Maxine Elliott, as Portia, in their sumptuous revival of "The Merchant of Venice," will be supported by Aubrey Bouclcault, as Bassanio; Vincent Serrano (Tony, in "Arizona"), as Gratiano; J. E. Dodson, as Launcelot; W. J. Le Moyne, as Gobbo; Harry Woodruff, as Lorenzo; Maclyn Artuckle, ns Antonio; Frank Weston, as the Duke; William Courtleigh. as the Prince; Annio Irish, as Ncrissa, and Ellle Ellslcr, as Jessica. This is pretty close to an allstar cast. xxx The latest pictorial souvenir issued by R. II. Russell, of New York, is devoted to Weber & Fields, and is one of the handsomest aad most attractive booklets received here in a long time. Excellent halftone portraits of Lillian Russell, Fay Templeton. Bessie Clayton, Dave Warfield, Joseph M. Weber, Lew M. Pichls, De Wolf Hopper and other members of the famous Weber-Field chorus are shown. The Illuminated cover carries on its front page a beautiful reproduction of one of Archie Gunn's liveliest drawings. XXX Miss Lilla Vane, who has the role of

Glory Quayle, in "The Christian," under tho management of Tunis F. Dean, Is one of the leading emotional actresses on the American stage. Miss Vane was leading woman last season with the Pike stock company, in Cincinnati. "The Christian" is booked for an extensive tour of Indiana cities, Including Richmond, to-morrow; Muncle, Tuesday; Anderson, Wednesday; Logansport, Thursday; Lafayette, Friday; Frankfort, Saturday; Kokomo, next Monday; Monon, next Tuesday; Fort Wayne, next Wednesday, and Laportc, next Thursday. J. Henry Kölker, a former popular leading man with the local Grand stock company, is playing John Storm with Miss Vane. ECOXOMY l. SILK. Never Pure nt Fifty Cents n Y'nrd Vnliie for L'lidcrclothlnpr. New England Farmer. In a talk before the New York household economic association, Mrs. S. S. Woolman. of Teachers' College, gave a number of practical suggestions in regard to buying silks. For beauty, durability and warmth she said, a silk is a good thing to purchase. As for the cost, if it is pure and has been through the requisite number of processes to make it what it should be, it is worth more than its weight in silver. If any one thinks they are getting good silk for 50 cents a yard they will find it almost all cotton. There is no silk obtainable at that price but the Japanese. Others, however well they may look, have been treated. Among the many adulterations used now in the manufacture of silk to give it the required gloss "scroop" (the crh p rustle) nnd body, are the use of the rough floss silk for the woof, which soon makes it wear shiny; an artificial silk made of cellulose and treated with chemicals; the introduction of Sea island cotton, which looks almost the same as silk, but will not wear as long, and tho use of mercerized cotton, which gives transparent effect, and is excellent as cotton, but not as silk. Pressing is also resorted to in some brands of silk which increases the weight at the sacrifice of strength. Still another adulteration is the weighting of silk by metallic salts placed in the dye vats. This makes the silk 400 per cent, heavier, but injures its wearing quality. Among the tests given for determining what one is buying in silk are, first, the microscope. Pure silk should give the appearance of fine, smooth tubes. Second, by burning. Pure silk burns slowly, with a slight odor. Cotton flares up quickly, and a wool has a decided odor. Again, taste. If a silk has been weighted by metallic salts it can be tasted. Last, nnd most certain, the price. If a sill; Is 50 cents a yard, you know enough about it. Black silk at $1 or H.25 a yard Is strong looking, but will not give satisfaction. Avoid cracky, stiff silk, with heavy cords, at inexpensive prices. Pure silk Is twice as strong as hemp and three times as strong as flax. It is equal to strong wire of the same dimensions. It is good for underclothing because it absorbs water readily, therefore keeps the body dry, and is not a good conductor of heat. In the Sllenee. Whrre didst Thou tarry, Lord, Lord, Who heard nt my rr.iyer? AP the lonir d;iy. all tho lonr night, . stretched my hands to air. "Tiiore was a bitterer want than thlna Came fmu the f.-..zen north; Laid hands u;m My garment hem And led Me forth. "It was a lonely Northern mm. Whrre th-re 'w as i:t vf r a tr-.e To shod its comfort -on his heart; There he had need of Me. "Bo kindled us a litt'.e flame To h e acalnt the etrm. And uiit.) him. and unto Mt The light was warm." And yet I called Thee. Lrrd. Ird Who an?wero l ivjt. nor came. All the lone day, and yesterday, I called Thee by Thy name. "There was a dumb, ur.bearinjr gritf Srako loudfr tti.m thy word. Thor was- a heart called net on Mo; And yet I luard. "The sorrow of a navacre man Shaj irg his gcxln alor.?. Who found no 'eve In the fhapen clay To answer to hi own. "Bis l.fart knew what his eyes saw net; He hadf? Me stay, and eat, Anl unto him. an I i;nto Mc, The cup was sweet. "Too lor.sr wo w ait fr thee an I thine. In sadder ways nnd dim: And when- man's med cries out to Me, There I have r.??d of him. "Ah-ns; this border of rVpa!r, Where frarmws ?ek no v,!. And raven food. I fit at meat. The unnamed uuest." Jeer..hme Preton Peabody. rile nnd Vlntnln Cnre. Sample treatment of our Red Cross lMle and Fistula Cure and book explaining cau?e nnd cure of piles sent free to any address hv mail. DU. ILEA & CO., Minneapolis, Minn.

A SYMPHONY CONCERT

MHS. IILACK AMI OHCIIKSTIIA AT . i:.c;Lisirg to-moiuiow sight. The Thoinn Orclimtrn AKnln, -vitu jMnrKnret Lemon nn Soloist Mimical Xotesj. Tho last and most notable of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts of the present season will be given in English's Opera House to-morrow night. In addition to an unusually elaborate programme by tho orchestra, whose merit needs no elaboration at this late date, a soloist of the first rank, in the person of Mrs. Morris Black (Miss Sarah' Lay ton Walker), will bo presented to patrons of the Symphony Association as a sort of earnest of Its appreciation of their loyal support. Mrs. Plack comes to this city fresh from a series of noteworthy triumphs in larg-e cities of the East, her latest being scored in Pittsburg. The critics of that city wero unstinted In their praise of her artistic nature, perfect enunciation, natural phrasing, easo and confidence of delivery. Mrs. Clack will render the most attractive numbers in her extensive repertory. A conspicuous feature of the orchestral programme will be the presence of a suite from Richard "Wagner's compositions, the first ever given by this body of musicians. This will undoubtedly be estimated as it should be as a distinct step forward In the work of the Symphony Orchestra. The programme: Overture, Op. 27 (Sea Calm and Prosperous Vovage) Mendelssohn Ballet Suite (1) Minuette from "Platee," (2) Musette from "Fetes d'IIebe," (:J) Tambourin from "Fetes d'IIebe" Rameau (Motte) Aria "Ah! Mon Fils" ("Le Prophete') Meyerbeer "Preghiera" Mozart tTschaikowsky) Mazurka. Op. 52, No. 3 Glazonnow Songs, with piano accompaniment Mrs. Morris Black Prelude to "Lohengrin," Grail Scene from "Parsifal," "Kalsermarsch" .'. Richard Wagner Mrs. Morris Black, the soloist, will sing the following numbers: "Im Herbst" Robert Franz "Thre'nodla" Augusta Holmes "There. Little Girl, Don't Cry" Clarence Forsyth "The Lark Now Leaves His Wat'ry Nest" II. W. Parker MIn.h Lemon Will Sln. The last appearance of Theodore Thomas and his orchestra in Indianapolis during the present season will be in English's Opera House Monday night, March 11. Mr. John II. Stem, who brings' the great orchestra here, has provided a delightful extra attraction for tho final concert in the form of a brilliant poloist. Miss Marguerite Lemon, the well-known comic opera prima donna. Mis-s Lemon is assured of a hearty welcome on the occasion of her forthcoming appearance, since she enjoys the distinction of being a native of this city, with the people of which she is popular. Miss Lemon is to sing at a concert in Chicago this week. The orchestra will be heard in a programme of Mr. Thomas's own arranging, a statement which presupposes tho highest merit. The numbers chosen for the event are: Vorspiel "Die Meistersinger" Wagner Symphony No. 7, A Major, Opus 92, Beethoven Poco Sostenuto Vivace. A lieg re t to Vivace. Allegro con brio. Scene and Prayer "Der Freyschuetz," Weber Symphonic Dances, Opus 64 Grieg Marche Funcbre Chopm Orchestration by Theodore Thomas. Divinities du Stlx. Alcete Gluck '1 heme anel variations. Finale, Opus 55..;... Tschalkowsky Mimical Not eft. A very graceful song for parlor or concert use Is said to be J. O. Twltchell's latest, entitled "Except for Thee." Ethelbert Ncvin, the eminent composer, who elicd In New Haven, Conn., Feb. Iß, and who was famous chiefly for his remarkable piano piece, "Narcissus," was a genius at the early age of eleven, when he composed a polka which was published. His popular serenade, "Good-night, Goodnight, Beloved," was written when he was only thirteen. . Miss Nesbitt, sister of tho French instructor, Prof. NVsbitt, will sing at the Second Presbyterian Church this morning. Miss Nesbitt has sung succesfully in Edinburgh, Scotland, in concert and oratorio work. Her solo this morning will bo "Angels. F.ver Bright and Fair," by Handed. Miss Raschig, regular soprano of the church, will resume her duties Sunday, March 1'. Concerning Sousa's Band, which created such ii profound stir at the Taris exposition and later made a triumphal tour of the l.irpe cities of the European continent, a newspaper published at Liege, Belgium, said that it is compo.-cd mainly of virtuosi who play with an ensemble entirely extraordinary and who know, when necessary, how to shade with extreme delicacy, as well as without effort to attain a tremendous tone power. This great musical organization will be heard In Tomllnsoh Hall, under the direction of Dickson & Talbott, Monday night, March IS. The United States Marine Band, at Washington, has become one of the foremost musical organizations in the country, especially since Congress passed a special act increasing the number of players to seventyfour and raising their pay to the highest figure, as well as conferring the rank of lieutenant upon their header, Wm. II. Santelmann. Curiously enoush. the loader is a German and most of the musicians are Italians. Lieutenant Santelmann is a graduate of the Conservatory of Leipzig ar.el is a thoroughly aecomplisheel musician and admirable director. The band is likely to visit Indianapolis in the near future. One of the most fascinating men on the concert stage to-day is said to be the Polish planist Josef von Sllvlnskl. His appearance is described as most striking and of a pro nounced type. M. Slivinski is the soloist with the famous Leipsic Philharmonic orchestra, which is making a tour of the lead ing American cities, among them Indianapolis. Herr Winderstein, the accomplished director or the orchestra. ns composed a number of very effective pieces for orches tra, among which special mention might be mado of his "Valse Caprice and here nade." Both ef those1 compositions have bten favorably received in Europe and will bo heard frequently in the concerts to be given In this country. He rr Inderstein, his great orchestra and M. Slivinski will appear at English's Opera House in the not very distant future. The next concert of the Indianapolis Musikverein will be gi"en Tuesday night of the present week. The programme is the most amtitious ever arranged by the soci ety. The selections will be taken entirely from Richard Wagner's sonorous compo sitions. Unusual effort has been exerted t) make the event notable. The programme: Overture "Rionzl" Orchestra March and chorus from "Tannhaeuser" Mixed Chorus and Orchestra Elsa's dream from "Lohengrin" Mrs. John Edmunds and Orchestra Introduction to. -j : the third act of "Lohensrin" Orchestra Bridal chorus from "Lohengrin" Mixed Chorus and Orchestra Romance "O Thou Sublime. Sweet Evening Star," , , from Tannhause-r" Mr. Edward Nel fcene, ballad and chorus from "The Flying Dutchman". .Mrs. Edmunds, Mr?. V. M. Bachmann. Mr. Charles Parker, Ladies Chorus and Orchestra. Ballet music from "Rienzi" Orchestra Apotheose of Hans Sach from "The Mastersingers" Mixed Chorus and Orchestra Critic Are itlth V Alvraj. Nw York Iress. N Trm prat Nile dam. which cost two year of labor and ten millions of money la now completed, ready to redeem frcm

famine which follows crop failure a fertile territory of OoO.iXX) acres. Nevertheless, when tho pro-Boer Hurry is spent, the continental Anglophobesj will renew the outcry over the British occupation of Ei;ypt and find American echoes of their clamor.

Beside the Gnn Log. ' Whn the winds are chill and the sky is gray. And a hare la over the earth, somehow There is nothing to do and little to y Kxcept hats and gowns and such pow-wow. Then It's oh. to browse In tho newest book Where heroe-s swagger with pomp ana show. And deep in a chair by the chimney nook io sit and aream in a pas log s giow. In the dear. dim. distant days of old. IVoted and tDurre-d the caliants rode. Givln no thought to the glint of gold. And sword in hand was the only code. Ruthes of lace and cloaks they wore. There was love and hate for friend and roe. Ah, those were the heroes of old-time lore We can see them all In the gas log a glowl Empty age of the up to dates Loves and wars of the here and now. 13 there no voice articulate Our rights in romance to allow Makers of plotts with mold o'ercast? Are we of to-day o beastly flow AYe muft bask in the ashe of the papt. And scorn the warmth of the gas legs giow7 Life. SUBURBAN SOCIETY NOTES. Brlghtwood. Mrs. Harris NeKley is visiting relatives In Dayton, O. Mrs. Frank Bowers is visiting friends in Saybrook, 111. Mr. J. C. Dehn has returned home from a visit with friends in Muncie. Mr. L. E. Hursch. of Ashley, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mina Hursch. UUU1UC1 ItClC tlilU V4 C Ullll. A O CIL ? ISiting relatives in Rushsylvania, o. Mrs. Brown left Thursday for St. Louis to visit her aunt, Mrs. Belle Hoffman. Miss Mary Mescall has returned from a visit with her sister in Terre Haute. Mr. George Ferrel, of Maxville, 13 the guest of Mr. E. A. Harris and family. Mr. SamuerBIoom left last week for Sche nectady, N. Y., to remain indefinitely. . Mrs. Schräder, of Chicago. 111., who was the guest of Mrs. Hawkins, has returned home. Miss Maude Hopkins, of Acton, visited her parents during the early part of last weeK. Mrs. S. J. Best, of Kansas, who wa3 the guest of Mrs. Daniel Snider, has returned home. Mrs. Charles Mansfield and daughter, of Muncle, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dehn. Mr. Henry Hosson left last week for Alburquerque, N. M., and other points in the Southwest. The Ladies Sewing Circle of the Congre gational Church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. regley. Miss Mabel Gilchrist returned last week from an extended visit with friends in New Bremen, O. Rev. Mr. Stcining, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gilchrist, returned last week to his home in Iowa. An entertainment will ho civen In the town hall March 15 under the auspices of the different secret societies. Miss Myrtle Smiling, of Greencastle, and Mr. T. A. Shirk, of Waynesburg, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Gilchrist. Mr. Lee Pratt celebrated his eighteenth birthday Wednesday by giving a party at his home to a large number of his young acquaintances. Those present were Misses Joy and Maude Newby, Laura Mulholland, Fay Hall, Grace Gilmore Hattle Bcntley, Mamie Warnick, Eva Skinner, Alice Meadows, Stella Brown, Grace Staff, Cora Blummer, Lula Smith, Vcrnie Lingle, Tillie Kneer, Nellie Taylor and Edna and Clara Behling and Messrs. John Valdenalre, William Steele, Charles Rehllng, John Burkline, Fred Ilicock, Gus Jones, Harry Pratt, William Clampltt. Frank Bove, Fred Kneer, Roy Bills, Roy Ute?, John Kennedy, Edgar Brown. George Staff, Bert Williams and Forrest Harrison. Hinighville. Mr. Robert Goodlet is visiting friends in New York. Miss Jennie Lernen is visiting relatives in Seymour. Mr. Erastr.s Hurst Is visiting his mother on West Michigan street. Miss Mamie Chambers was the guest of Mrs. C. F. Colleger last week. Mrs. Robert Kent will leave to-day for Kentucky for an extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ixw Rice will visit the hitter's parents in Sheridan to-day. Mr. and Mrs. William Royster have re turned from a visit with relatives in Zionsvllle. Miss Ella Dillon, of Fairmount, was the guest of relatives and friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Coffman, of Spring field, 111., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Turpin have returned from several days' visit in the country with relatives. Mr. E. T. Gough, of Farmland, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bartcl, has returned home. The members of the Fleur-de-lis Club were entertained Thurselay evening by Miss Kathcrine Bergman. Mrs. Harriett Bailey, of Elwood, who has been the guest of friends here, has returned to her home. The Ladles' Aid Society of the King-avenue M. E. Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Hale Harmon. Mrs. Max Harris entertained the choir of the King-avenuo M. E. Church at her home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Eelwartl Culbertson, of Anderson, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martindale, last week. Mrs. Alice Peek and Mrs. Anna Cook are hero Interesting themselves in the formation of a subordinate lodge of the Rathbono Sitters. The members of the choir of the Kingavenuo M. E. Church gave a "shadow pantomime" at the residence of the pastor Friday night. Mrs. Lyde McCray Jones gave a taffy pulling for the members of her Sundayschool class of the Germanla-avenuo Baptist Church Tuesday evening. At the colonial supper given Feb. 22 by the ladles of the Germania-avenue Baptist Church Miss May Schoeneman and Master Robert Corbett Craig were the winners of prizes for the best costumes worn. Mrs. Charles Wherley give a party Monday evening at her home in honor of her son's birthday. About forty young people attended and the evening was spent in games and music, after which supper was served. North Inellnnnpoll. Mrs. Sarah Adamson has returned from a visit to Fortvllle. Mrs. C. White has returned from a visit with friends in Lebanon. Mrs. J. N. Gunder has returned from a visit with relatives in Fairmount, 111. Misses Lillian and Edith Jackson, of Muncie, are the guests of Mrs. O. E. Mullinex. The Euterpean Fraternity met yesterday rrorning at tho home of Miss Margot Hamilton. The Twentieth Century Cinch Club was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. J. L. Hogue. Mr. Frank Terwilllger has been re-elected director of the choral association of the M. E- Church. Tho members of the Social Dozen Club ero entertained Thursday afternoon by Airs. Hugh Essex. The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. E. E. Mitchell. The Tuesday Evening Literary Club will be entertained this week by Mrs. Webb at her apartments In the Delaware flats. The Musical Art Club will be entertained to-morrow night by Miss Margaret Hamilton at her home on West Thirtieth street. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Marion Tark M. E. Church gave a social Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Goodnoiv. Beginning this evening Rev. 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Sprague, Wallace Loucks, John rxiey, Watt Pugh and Jack Snyeler. The hlhlical operetta "Ruth," which 13 telns arranged by Mi.s Fidelia Le.tcr, hasse far progressed in tho rehearsals that it will soon bo produced at the Christian Church. The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Seventh Christian Church was held last Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Faulkner. Mrs. Faulkner vas assisted by Mrs. Fred Loftin. West liidiaiiapoli. Irs. Walton has returned from a visit' to Cumberland. Mrs. Loterluw, of Hall, Ind., Is the guest of Mrs. I. II. Shake. Mrs. John Lingle has returned from a visit to Oaklandon. Mr. Herbert Fletcher has returned from a visit to Monrovia. The Pleasure Club will meet this week with Mrs. Fogleman. Mr. Ross Beame. of Spencer, is the guest of Mr. II. C. Modcrill. Miss Myrtle Powell, of Franklin, is the gue-st of Mrs. Ora Feiwell. Miss Edna Kin?, of Roachdale, Is the guest of Miss Edith King. Miss Sadie Grimes is vsltlng friends in Cartersburs and DunvUle. The C. I. Club will meet Wednesday night with Miss lxretta Sullivan. Mr. Willard Mason, of Canada, is the guest of Mr. II. L. Shepherd. Miss Dorvel Turner, of Nashville, Is the guest of Mrs. T. T. McClure. Mr. Loren Case, of North Salem, Is the guest of It. Shlnn and family. Miss Dora Ix?onarel, of Elwood, is visiting her cousin, Miss Ella Dormer. Mrs. Isaac Wright, of St. Paul, Minn., is the guest of Mrs. S. F. Leiper. Mrs. Martin, of Lewlsville, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. D. Miller. Miss Jesse Thompson, of Danville, Is the guest of Mrs. Lawrence Thompson. Mrs. Orrcl and daughters, of Casey, 111., are the guests of Mrs. Charles Hart. Mr. Willard Hartley, of Elwood. is the guest, of Mr. C. Morrison and family. Mrs. Sarah Itunyon was the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Jennings, last week. The W. F. M. S. of Trinity M. E. Church will meet Thursday with Mrs. Gruubs. Mr. Robert Dye, of Richmond, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Conners. Mr. Clyde Oldridge left yesterday for Lynchburg, Va., to remain some time. Miss Lola Potter, cf Dugger, will come to-morrow to visit Mrs. Robert Bennett. The Barton Mondolin Club will meet Wednesday night with Mr. Harry Churchill. Mr. and Mrs. Earle, of Princeton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk last week. Mr. George Barlow, of Qulncy, 111., is the guest of his brother, Mr. Charles Barlow. Miss Era Smith was the guest of Misses Claudia and Maggie Shepherd last Friday. Miss Pearl Brown has returned to her home in Greencastle, after visiting: friends here. Mr. John Richmond and family, of Zlonsville, have taken residence on Blaine avenue. Miss Cora Solsbury has returned from several weeks' visit with friends in Lalayette. Mrs. T. J. Jennings and daughter Sadie have returned from a visit with relatives in Jonesboro. The Thursday Afternoon Club will meet thi3 week with Mrs. Spray, on Bellefontaine street. The Ladles' Aid Society of Trinity M. E. Church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Thomas Hawkins and daughter Katherine, of Shelbyville, are the guests of Mrs. S. A. Hogue. The Ladles' Aid Society of the Riveravenue Baptist Church will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Wantland. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, of Toledo. 111., who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Mathews, have returned home. The Ladies Aid Society of the Pilgrim Congregational Church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ellis. Miss Gertrude Nlcolson has returned to her home in Hamilton, Ont., after a lengthy visit here with friends and relatives. The Mission ' Circle of the River-avenue Baptist Church will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Peckover, 1001 West Morris street. The first section of the Ladies' Aid Society of the River-avenue Baptist Church will meet this week with Mrs. Townsend. Mrs. Frank Beale has returned to her home In 1 Vughkepsle. N Y., after an extended visit here with friends and relatives. The Twentieth Century Literary Club, at Its matins last Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Fred Metz, elected the izllz-izz cZZzzts: Prc-iirt. Urs. J. w.

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