The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

ENGLIsHs oPERA-HoUsE-LoTTA AS ZIP"
Miss Charlotte Crabtree Notta) began half
week engagement at Englishs last night before
an audience of large proportions, although the
weather was not such as to greatly encourage
theatrical attendance. Fred Marsden's play
ZIP" was given, and the performance, especially
so far the efforts of the star were concerned,
was received with much favor. So far as has
vet been discovered, Lolita is not amenahle to
the ordinary consideration of dramatic criticism,
and in her case at least the question of pOpu-
larity resolves itself into mere question of
taste with the public. That she is probably
the most popular star in the country, settles
beyond contradiction the fact that people enjoy
her performances year after year, and are only
too glad Of the opportunity. Personally, she is
very attractive. and her freshness, piquaDcy and
thorough abandon make her dOubly so. Zip"
Is ono OF her best parts, and she was especially
interesting in the earlier scenes, although later
on, when there was a demand for acting of a
seml-seriOus nature, she made q heroic effort to
do straight" business. and succeeded passably
wellu But throughout she was so bright, viva
clous and original that the audience, apparent
ly, were thoroughly delighted with her perform
ance. She is supported by her usually bad
company, the notable exceptions being Mr..
Percy, Mr.. Bradshaw and Mrs. Sol Smith.
a fairly good performance, but Mr.
Rayne, an English Importation, showed himself
to be so bad actor to be really entertaining.
1O-ulHuG LUJIA Will appear IN bod TO De IOI-
lowed by "Musetten at the matinee tomorrow,
and Little Detective" for the concluding per-
Torrance tomorrow night.
GRAND oPERA-HoUsE-"soL SMITH RUSSELL"
Sol Smith Russell, than whom there is no
more genial and unctious comedian before the
public, began an engagement at the Grand last
night in "EdgewOod Folks" which has been
somewhat changed and cOrrespondingiy i'm
proved. The performance, in the main, was
good one, and Mr.. Russells individual efforts
were received with much enthusiasm, In
distinct character sketches and the
slight character touches which he Introduces
uumerOusly, Mr.. Russell lie unexeelled He has
much originality, wonderful powers of lmita-
ton, and most striking facial expression. One
of the cleverest things he does in the play is the
mock-rOmantic recital to Faith Miss Bray, in
the first act, and his ImpersOnation or a tramp is
very faithfully done, and very funny. His we'll
known speciaties, such as the "bashful boy"
sold maid" etc, are too we'll known TO require
comment. 1t is sufficient to say that almost the
entire time Mr.. Russell the stage he kept
the audience in continuous laughter The sup
port generally was adequate, although Mr..
Scott, who has good reputation as an actor,
has part which is not suited TO him and which
he plays very badly. Mr. Bond, in
character part, was very good,
barring tendency TO guy" Mss
Henly deserves especial mention for her grace
full acting of small part. "Edgewood Fol ks
VIII be repeated during the remainder of the
draw we'll
NOTES.
Tracy Titus, representing the McCaun Opera
Company, which appears at the Grand. next
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, is town.
The company, which is one of the best sele cted,
and equipped of its kind on the road, will pro-
duce Lecocq's Heart aud Hand" and Gilbert Sc
Sullivan's "Surcerer," with John Howson a ia
"Talma ge" The sale of seats will begin to-mor-
Carrie Swain will appear at Enghsh's the first
three nights of next week in Leonard Grover $
"Cad, the TombOy,' III which she has achieved
considerable success.
Calendars Georgia Minstres, eolored organ
iZation under the management of the Frohmans,
will give single performance at the Grand,
Monday night.
The announcements for the Zoo next week are
the Leonzo Brothers in their sensational drama,
"Ruppert's Dogs" the Crayons John More,
Jennie White, j. G. Fletcher and other specially
people.
The Lolita management is working the photo
graph racket-that is, having pictures of the
star peddled throughout the audience between
acts. This is rather small business, and alto
Gether undignited for a star of her standing.