The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sHIrMATEs"
| Mr.. Frank Mordaunt, the welknown come
dian, began an engagement of three nights and
"a matinee at the Grand, last night to a good au-
dtence in Robert Griffin Morriss play "Old Ship
mates" The performance was received with
evidences of discriminating favor, which at
times Appropriated enthusiasm. The play has
been considerably improved since its last pre-
sentatOn here, and is now in probably as good
form as is possible, considering the materials
from which 1t is constructed, and the school of
dramatic composition to which it belongs.
Mr.. Mordaunt is an excellent actor and his Cap
tain Weathergage is a characterization full or
strength and naturalness. The part Is, in many
respects, an excellent one, full of dramatic pos
sibilities, OF which Mr.. Mordaunt takes every
advantage. The supporting company il even,
and generally efficient. The entertainment had
particular interest, last night, on account of the
appearance of Mrs. Matte Ferguson, of this
city in a soubTette part, in which she displayed
much cleVerness and very marked improve
ment over her previous efforts here. Her friends
were gratified at the evident indications of her
steady advancement in the profession which
she botn graees and hOnOrs. Miss Dick
mirabiy, and the same can he said of
Mr.. Waite, Miss Jeramy. Miss Wallace assumed
parts with credit, and the remainder of the cast
satisfactory. cold Shpmates" Will be re-
peated this evening, which concludes the en-
gagement.
A1+'Ni''oAi
The Ravel company gave a rather common
place pantomime performance at Engsh's last
night, although some of the features were orig
mal and interesting. An evident lack of suff-
cient rehearsal rather detracted from the enter
tainment, so far the action went hnt
the specialists were good and one or two
of the acts excellent. The hat spinning of the
Ventinis was marvel of dexterity, and the in
PRODUCTION of miniature circus, with trained
ponies, trick mules, dogs, etc. decided
fea ture. In the attempted comedy business of
masculine representative of the VentnI family.
there was marked suggestion of vulgarity,
which should not be tolerated by the manage
ment again. The company will give three more
performances, tonight, tomorrow afternoon
anu tomorrow night.
NOTES.
Mr. John Hooley, business manager of the
"squatter Sovereignty" company, is in town.
The Zoo has an excellent company this week.
and is giving big show. Fanny,Prestlge, the
burlesquer, Is the stellar attraction.
Mrs. Ferguson is to he congratulated upon the
fiattering reception she received from her friends
here last night. Her professional career Will be
watched with much interest by those who know
how much she deserves success.
Tomorrow evening Mrs. Mary A. Iivermore
will deliver her only lecture this season, at the
Grand, it being regular lecture in the course
Already a large number OF seats have been re-
served and II crowded house is certain.
Mr. Marc Klaw, formerly connected with the
Louisville Commercial, but now one of the Mad
isOn-square' young men, representing the "Es-
meralda" party, ts in town. e is an Old friend OF
G. g. Matthews, of the Evening News, and with
him held up the moral end of Louisville Journal
ism for several years.
The Grand Opera-house will present an excel
lent line of attractions next week. The frat two
nights, 'Esmeralda," from the Madison Square
Theater, New York, will hold the boards; follow
ing them on Tuesday and Wednesday nights,