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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
3
Grantaire, intoxicated and deafening a corner, shouts a rambling tirade on life, vanity, and humanity. He mocks virtue and fame while railing at nations, philosophers, and the absurdities of society, until Bossuet attempts to quiet him.
In a hushed corner Grantaire and colleagues draft a script while a discussion on Norman customs and Michaelmas terms plays in the background. Names like Dorimon Celestine and Col. Sainval surface as the cast is assembled.
Opening week tickets sold fast as Grand opera house begins vaudeville season. Season tickets held by many patrons foreshadow a full house for Monday night's premiere. Act lineup includes Arcadia a violin singing performer, Murray sisters singing American songs, and Les Salaggis Parisian dancers promising a sensational opening week.
Majestic Theater prepares for a new season with George F. Fish of the YForepaugh Stock Company returning to arrange the opening. Mrs. Fish and Mr. Fish spent summer at the seashore while Mr. Fish finalized plans for upcoming plays. B. J. Reilly, long associated with road companies, will be resident house manager for the season.
Park Theater star Beulah Poynter narrates a Louisville incident during an Ibsen matinee for charity. She gave a Teddy bear to a 7 year old boy after a Dolls House rehearsal, but the child cried saying his father, a Democrat, would not allow such a gift in the house.
An amusing feature of the society horse show at Fair Bank this week is the large number of automobiles seen on the grounds at every performance. Many who have discarded the carriage for the buzz wagon are still admirers of pretty horse flesh and are attending Madame Marantette's exhibition in large numbers. There will be a matinee at Fair Bank Saturday.
In a hotel office after a show at the Empire, Mike claims to have shot 40 partridges in an hour, prompting a game warden to reveal his authority. Mike retorts he is the state delay, sparking a comic exchange about the law and luck.
Wonderland's Wickes plans a surprise for summer amusements at "The Playground of the Hoosier Capital." He has been steadily adding new attractions for weeks to entertain visitors and boost the scene in the city.
Friday evening August 28 the Indianapolis Military Band will play at the German House. Program includes March On Guard The Time the Place and the Girl Yester Thoughts Punchinello Lucinda's Serenade and other selections.
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