The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS,

GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. JANAUsCHEK, &.
Janausehek, who ny many is regarded as the
leading tragedienne of the stage, began an en-
gagement at the Grand last nixh;, to an audi
ence, which, despite the bad weather, was com-
pliIn entary in character and extent. The
powerful historical drama "Marie Antoinette"
was chosen for the initial performance, and it
was given with an artistic excellence that is
seldom seen in travelling organizations. The
company is made up of capable actors and
actresses, the costuming was rich an historically
accurate, and the play was put on the stage
with every attention TO detail. No extended
notice Of Nine. Janauschekis performance
need he entered into, for she Is too well known
to indianapolis theater- goers. Her surprising
ability. thorough training, long experience and
fine dramatic methods nave gained for her the
deserved reputation of being the greatest repre-
sentative OF that school of acting which is
founded only on artistic excellence. To many
her performances may appear somewhat heavy
ana lugu0llous, nut they have the merit OF being
true IT, every true principle of her art, and this is
sufficient praise, Her Marie Antoinette was ad-
mirably done throughout, and in certain scenes
she displayed an Intensity and tragic force that
no other actress can equal. The parting of the
unfortunate Queen from her son, the Dauphin,
WAS made strlkingly effective, and the death
scene was a fitting elimination of a perform
ance remarkable for its strength and flush.
Mime. Janauschek is supported by a company
that is capable of giving the plays in which they
appear an Intelligent representation. Mr.. Chap
lin is one of the best actors seen here this sea-
son, and his Louis XVI. was done with much
Stevens and Mr.. Hight, also appeared TO
marked advantage, and the leading principals,
Miss Willnot, Miss Irving and Miss Brooks, filed
out the cast very acceptably. The performance
throughout can be most highly commended. To-
night Mime. Janauschek will appear as Lady
Deilock, in 'Bleak House" with mother and
Son" for the matinee Tomorrow, and MARY
Stuart" tomorrow night. All of these perform
ances deserve large patronage.
EN~GLIsH's-"oNLY A FARMERS DAUGHTER"
One of Elliott Barnes alleged dramas, "Only a
Farmers Daughter" was presented at English's
last night to a good audience by c. R. Gardi-
ner's company, with Agnes Herndon as the
star. 1t is "a mass of silly gush and ridiculous
sentiment Unfortunately put together, aud its
only rival in utter badness is Mr.. Barnes other
play, zone Woman's Life" The company is al
most rs intolerable as the play. Miss Herndon
is. in some respects, a good actress, and possibly
developed all the possibilities of the part
she assumed-that of Mine Laurent, an
adventurass-which is not saying much. In
the scene where Justine leaves her home she was
gully of positive rudeness, which, Manager
Gardner kindly explained to a Journal reporter,
was occasioned by ner desire to kill" Miss
WAITS scene, as the latter was making 1t very
affective anu was taking the audience by
storm" II anybody in the audience suspected
that he was being taken by storm by Miss
WAITS acting he did not mention it. "Barn-
storm" when applied to 1t would perhaps be
more appropriate. In this great American
drama" the red fire and slow music stuff is re-
lieved by a highly startling Irish reel, done by
two of the people, and this afforded the audience
profound SUBTRACTION. One part is
nicely played-that of the child by little
Mamie Gilroy, but the efforts of the remainder
OF the cast do not deserve serious consid IRA ton
"Only a Farmers Daughter will be repeated
during the remainder of the week. II that
farmer would "only" come and get his daughter,
or come and get his ''Only daughter early this
morning, and take her back to the country, it
would be an cc0mmOdatiOn.
NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.
For the firsC three nights of next week Mana.
ger English has Ravel's "Humpty Dumpty" com
bination, which gives a novel and original enter
%tainment, and for the last three nights every
body's favorite, Maggie Mitchell, is announced.
She is sure of playing a lucrative engagement.
Frank Mordaunt, the popular comedian. in
sold Shipmates" Will be the attraction at the
Grand the first two nights of next week. Mrs.
Matte Ferguson Is one OF the principal members
of the company, and is doing excellently. The
last three nights of the week Harrigan & Harris
'SquatJer Sovereignty" one of the funniest
things on the road, will be the attraction.
II. NJ. Belts, druggist, "a Grange, says: 'I
consider there is great merit in Browns Iron
Bitters."