The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HoUsE-"BARON RUDOLPH"
Mr.. and Mrs. George s. Knight began their
engagement at the Grand last night to d good
audience and gave performance that was re-
ceived with every indication of favor. Evil
dently here as well as elsewhere. theater-goers
are beginning to realize the undeniable fact
that Mr.. Knight is a character actor of fine
powers, and that "Baron Rudolph" the play in
which he appears, is well suited to his peculiar
abilities. in saying this it is not intended to
create the impression that 1t is a s0-caed speci-
lty play, written solely for the purpose of be-
coming a medium through which songs,
dances and comedy business may be introduced.
for it is not. 1t has original plot, is bklfully
drawn, ana full of el-sustained interest. The
dialogue is good, the situations effective and
the development of the story nat
ural and strongly dramatic. Mr.
Knight plays the part of man
of intelligence and innate nobility, who through
dissipation, becomes a wreck and wanderer
for years, but who is finally reclaimed. He In
vests 1t with an originality and fidelity to ma
ture that is as enjoyable it is unusual, his i'm
personaton being strongly defined and intelli-
gently developed. His Baron Rudolph is piece
of character acting that cannot be excelled
Mrs. Knights vivacity, sweet singing and ele-
CANT costumes made her favorite with the peO-
pie in 'front.' and the remaining members of the
company presented the parts allotted to them
in manner that was generally satisfactory,
Miss Fletcher, Miss Salisbury, Mr.. Murray and
Mr.. Long appearing to the best advantage.
Baron Rudolph" will be repeated tonight, to-
morrow afternoon and tomorrow night. AS
presented by Mr.. Knight and his company, it is
one of the most deserving attractions before the
public, and it should continue to draw large
audiences.
ENGLIsHs RA-HoUsE-"FoRTY NINE"
Miss Lizzie May Ulmer an actress who has
never before played in this city, began "a Two
nights engagement at Englishs last night to a
fair audience. Joaquin Millers Forty Nine"
which Leonard Grover placdy claims TO have
"revised and improved" was presented, tine per
Torrance evidently being appreciated by the
audience The play is well known here from
frequent repetition. 1t is a Western drama of
"The Dantes" school, and decidedly strong
dramatically considered. Miss Ulmer is evil
deutly an actress of considerable ability and ex
perience. The pnrt of Carrots which she assumes,
is very similar to that of "M'liss," and she plays
it with an abandon and rough grace that $ we'll
calculated to please the people who 20 to see her
Her singing and dancing met with especial ia
vor. or her company, Frank A. Taunehlll,
well-known actor, deserves especial notice Tor
IL good performance of Forty nine" r. J.. Gran
din for clever comedy work, and C.. f.. Dudley
for his excellentlmperson of an aged negro.
a.
tonight, which concludes the engagement.
THE PARK THEATER-HARRY MINERS COMPANY
The coupling of Harry Miners name with any
amusement enterprise is sufficient guarantee of
its excellence. To verify thls, one has but to
visit the Park Theater the present week and
witness the entertainment given by his Comedy
Four specially company. The large audience
present last evening were treated to an clio of
acts all OF which were and iuterspcrsed
with the latest music, original witticisms ana
clever badinage Deserving of especial mention
are Molle Wilson. the hest-voiced seriO-
comic, with one exception, now be
fore the public; Prince RatsuH0shing, a Jolly Jap,
deft and proficient i'll acts of necrOmancy and
the Lucler family, a quartet OF musical artists
who play gems from the operas on every known
musical instrument. They received numerous
stormy encOres. The comedy OF 'Murphy's
Christening" closes, and gives Murphy. Mack,
Shannon and Murphy an opportunity to do and
say as many funny things as could well DO