The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA OUsE-"THE RoMANY RYE"
Brooks 81 DicksOn's company began q weeks
engagementIatthe Grand Opera-house last night,
producing George r. sims's play, "The Romany
Rye" in manner that elected the sympathles
and commanded the enthusiastic support OF the
audience. The play had successful run here
last season, and no detailed review of it need be
given at this time. OF all the recent English
melodramas it is the least inconsistent and the
most dramatic Its principal strength IS
in the sharply-defned character sketches
in which it abounds and the splen-
did scenic and mechanical effects Every
''set shows that it is the work of an artist the
eoloring, grouping and outlining being natural
and picturesque. The cast is an excellent one
throughout. Mr.. James NJ. Hardte, who is IA
vorably known here from previous appearances
in "Child of the State'' and diplomacy" is a
manly, intelligent actor, who does Jack Hearne
fully as we'll as did his predecessor, Mr. Mantell,
which is sufficient praise. Miss Sara Won Leer's
just little harsh at times and Miss Cntton's
''dOuble" of Mother shiptOn and Kiomi
the best performances in the cast is
the Boss Knivett of Mr.. Butler. n clever come
dian, and the other parts are al intelllgoly as
Bradley and Miss Gussie DeFOrest, "fne Ro-
many Rye" will be repeated throughout the
week, with Christmas matinee to-day
Charles B. Palmer's dramatic company, an
organization which is evidently intended for
zone night" stands, began limited engagement
at Englsh's last night, in Joaquin
Miller's excellent play, "The Danltes,'
which has been seen here under far
more favorable circumstances. The company is
headed by Miss Marie Wellesley, lady of at
tractive personal appearance and good dramatic
ideas, but her acting is as yet very suggestive
o. the amateur. Her Billy Piper Is p promising
performance, but it could be greatly improved
by a little more attention TO the details aud a
less declamatory style. Mr.. Charles L. Nichols
(who was in the stock at the old Metropolitan
here years ago. makes the part of Sandy MCGEE
entirely too tragieal, although he Is evidently
the best actor i'll the company me other
members, with the exception of Miss
walker are not deserving ,n Oh par
was the Introduction of three massive dogs,
magnificent specimens, in the action of the play,
ana they really seemed TO know better what to
do than did some of the people. "The Danites
viii be repeated this afternoon and evening and
tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Miss Charlotte Thompson. the emotional ac
tress will be the attraction for the latter art OF
the week in "Mlss Mutton" and "Jayne Eyre"
Her engagement is practically for the benefit of
the charity fund of the g. A. R., and should be
successful.
THE PARK THEATER.
If applause goes for anything then the large
audience present at the Park Theater last even
ing to see the "Two Johns" combination was
ABOUT Jne DcSC pleaBeu auu1ence UhaB ever as
sembled there. The plot Of the musical comedy
''Two Johns" which was given was evidently
cribbed from william Shakspeare's play
"Comedy of Errors" and the main idea in the
mind of the playwright was to provide comical
situations and happy misunderstand-
ihgs to be taken advantage of by
the Inodernized Dromios, John Hart
and John Stewart, two heavy weights.
During the play many good songs and specially
acts we're introduced The Vivian sisters,
bright English girls, gave q mum Der of their
songs and dances, which were well received
Homer and Lingard in their sketch, HE said
he would teach her to skate" found favor with
the audience, and were made to respond TO nu-
merOus recalls. 1t IS suggested that the turn
done by the natives, Durell brothers, be eim-
mated, it being painfully stupid and insipid. AS
an entirety the company unusually well
received, and the indications that good bust
ness will be done during the week. A Christmas
matinee will be given.
THE DIME MUSEUM
The Dime Museum opened its doors to the pub
lie last night and was well attended. On ac.
count of the partial suspension of railroad traffic
many of the curiosities could not be brought
here in time for the opening, but will be in their
places to-day. An entertainment consisting of
genteel specialtles is given every hour, and the
rooms have been nicely fitted up for the accom-
mediation of the patrons. To-day it will be open
from 10 IL A. M, 1870 to $50, and $50 to $3.50
P. NJ. IL promises to do profitable business.