The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
ANUS DEMENT'S.
ENGLIsH's oPERA-HoUsE - THE PLANTI
WIFE"


WIFE"
Tillotson's four-act drama, 1.-THE Planters
Wife," was presented at Engllsh's last night to
a fair audience, the performance being well
ceived, for the play is really strong one, and
the present company is, with two exceptions, of
capable people. 1t is decidedly the best COM
pany that has ever done the play in this city,
although it has been seen here many times
Miss Emily Rigl is an actress who possesses in
an eminent degree all those qualities that go to
make up great artistic. Her Edith Gray is a
thoroughly excellent performance, given with
fidelity to nature and artistic discrimination
that are seldom seen in these days when dra-
matte representations are almost entirely
given over to glitter and show. The part
was neither overdone. as is too common, nor
UNDERGONE, which is no less calculated to make
the judicious grieye Every little detail of the
presentation received fitting attention, while in
those scenes where there was necessity for a
more vehement display of feeling and more pro-
nounced action, apparently nothing was lack
ing The performance had this merit above all
others, 1t was evenly and uniformly strong, such
as u Is genuine pleasure to see Those who
enjoyed Miss Ri9fs work, last night, would be
glad to see her in other parts where the re
qulrements were even greater, for she impresses
one as being an actress of almost unlimited pos
sibilities. Mr.. Harry Lacy's Colonel Graham
acted with 60 mucn dignity and forces TSS
but, aside from the star, Mr.. Burbeck's
Arthur Blake was decidedly the best perform
ance OF the cast. Miss Hawthorne's reading of
her lines was very indistinct, and Miss Glenn,
IN an 1ngenue part, WAS rather too pronounced.
Both ladies, however, have pretty faces, and
wore becoming costumes. The other parts were
well assumed, particularly that of Sincue, by E.
A Locke, wellknown comedian, and Living
stone, by Mr.. DelmOre. "rne Planters Wife" is
really an interesting play, and will well repay
attendance. 1t Will be presented again tonight,
tomorrow night, and tomorrow afternoon at
the matinee.
GRAND oPERA-HoUsE-MR. RAYMOND IN PARA
Disc"
"In Paradise" is probably the most suitable
play for John T. Raymond that he has had of
late years, for its presentation demands his
presence on the stage for great part of the
tlme and the people go to see him, not the
drama At the beginning Of his engagement at
the Grand, last night, there good audi
ence in attendance aud the performance was
ceived with continued merriment, which at
times became almost boisteruus. The pIay has
been somewhat changed and decidedly I'M
proved since It's first presentation here last
son, and IL now has considerable interest, per Sc.
init Mr. Raymond is unusually entertaining He
mas well defined character part in that
OF Major Bob Better and his dialect, makeup aud
business are strlKlnglY artistic and true to life
But behind i6 all is that strengl y-ularIted npr-
sonsalty which has always made him so popular
with theatre-gOers, and which is not now less
amusing than il was Years ago. He is a natural
port averages well. George DeVere did the typ
zeal stage william in tile approved style, while
John Marbles comicalties were received with
nGcn langhter. Miss Creese played the part of
the elderly maiden, Priscilla Flagg, very nicely,
but she "made it up" rather too young and at
tractive, concession to vanity which can not
be greatly censured. however. Other lead
ing parts were assumed by Harry
Renor. Miss Sadie BiseOw, who
dresses richly, and Mr. F. O. Rose, ''In Para
disc" will be repeated tonight and tomorrow
afternoon, with the new comedy, "The Rocket"
Tor the concluding bill tomorrow night. Any of
these performances will be well worth attend
ing
PARK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & JENNINGS COM
PANY.
The Manchester & Jennings Company, an Or
ganizatiOn composed of some of the best spe-
cialty people in the profession, began a weeks
engagement at the Park last night to very
large audience, and gave excellent satisfaction.
The individual efforts of Miss Nellie Richards
and Nellie Parker, both good seriO-cOmIc sing
ers; Helen Smith, in songs and dances; Cast
Hertz, magician; Sanford 81 Wilson, funny
musical mokes;" Magee 81 Allen, the men of
nerve, and Manchester e. Jennings, old time
favorltes, were especially we'll received. Mason
anu or, VINO give unique entertainments called
"ShadOwgraphs" were not able to appear last
night, but will be on hand tonight. Tne bill is
a good enc and should draw largely during the
week. There will be performances nightly ana
matlnees Today, Thursday and Saturday.
NOTES.
Constant Reader: Edouin's company is not
playing "Sparks" this but their new play,
"a Bunch of Keys"
The New Orleans University Jubilee Singers
will give an ENTERTAINMENT at Roberts Park
Church this evening, and at Fletcher Place NJ.
E. Church tomorrow evening, for the benefit of
the respective Snnday-schOols.
"a Bunch of Keys" the latest musical alb
surditY, which has been even more successful
than any of It's predecessors will be given at the
Grand the last three nights of the week by
Edouin Sauger's company. IL Is full of fun.
Mr.. Edward Tuyor, business manager for
Nine. .IanaQschek, who s at the Grand the first
part OF neat week, is IN town arranging for the
engagement, She VIII present her new play
''Elllah" here. 1t has been a great success else
where.
Miss Maud Granger, popular actress, will he
at English's the last three nights of the week in
John A. Stevens's new play, "Her Second Love"
which is said to have the merit OF originality at
leas', and has created something akin to "a SEN
satl0n elsewhere.
Mr. Henry WattersOn gushingly says in the
Louisville COurier-JOurnal of Lizzie Harold's
"P1ncess Chuck" 'Sne is, indeed, a veritable
princess and as piquant she is pretty AS
fresh as daisy merry cricket, as
melodiOus as a nightingale. and as bright as a
sunbeam" That does settle 1t.
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