The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
not yet que.

The Madison Square Theater Company, at the
Grand Opera-house last night, presented "Hazel
Kirke" to large audience, who turned out as if
to welcome old friend. 1t goes without say
ing that it is one of the best plays before the
pablo, and probably no other combines so eff
fectively all those elements that make a drama
popular. In it pathos and comedy are SO deity
min gled that tears aud smiles alike result.
The present is called "tbe original company"
perhaps because Mr.. Could6ek vino was In the
original cast, ts still the central figure.
Aside from him, and possibly Mr.. MILL
ken, the people are entirely new in
the play here. Words need not be
multiplied in prasing Mr.. Condock's Dunstan
kirk, for 1t is perfect. Miss Helen tBjoul Heron
gave an attractive and generally excellent per-
Torrance OF Hazel, and at tire close of the scene
with Lady Travers Miss Roberts) in which she
WAS especially effective, she was hOnOred with a
call. Miss Ada Gilman's Dolly Dutton was
sIrlklngly clever throughout, while Miss Maude
Osborne deserves commentator for the thor
oughness she displayed in a small part. Mrs.
Il. l.. Davenport ana Miss Roberts gave equally
crenltaDle presentations OF the parts allotted 10
them. Mr.. Mller's Trayers was Il trihe suff and
constrained, and did not compare all favora-
bly, with Mr.. Levlck's performance OF the part.
Mr.. Towards Pltticus was amusing,
and the Squire Rodney of Mr.. CromptOu,
who has heretofore been seen only in
character part, dignified and fun of earn
estness and force, while the minor parts were
well cast. Hazel Kirke will be repeated to-
''EsMERALDA."
The Madison Square Theater seem to think
Indianapolis worthy of their very best efforts.
The cast which will present Mrs. Burnett's de-
lightful comedy drama, "Esmeralda," at the
Grand on next Friday and Saturday is the most
powerful this excellent play has ever mad. The
cast was strong when it was presented here he
fore, and TO say that it has been still further
strengthened issaylng considerable Mr.. George
Clark, we'll and favorably known in Indianapo-
lis, mas been assigned the part Of Dave Hardy,
the young lover ana will do is full justice. All
the old favorites-John e. Owens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walcot, Annie Russell, Mrs. Wilson, and others
sui remain, and an excellent entertainment
may be expected. The inquiry for seats has
already begun, and the sale promises to be very
large.
ENGLIsH's PERA-HoUsE-"THE MAscoTTE."
Haverly's Opera Company began a brief re-en-
gagement at English's last night opening with
a performance of "The Mascotte," which was
not such anticipated. To use a colloquial
expression, the opera very much under.
sung and decidedly overacted An effort was
made to atone for vocal defects by plentiful
"gaggng" and burlesQue business, but it
was carried entirely too far The company is
neither so large nor so strong at its previous
engagement here. Among the principals there
are but two persons who can sing even tolerably
well, and they are Miss Wiley and Miss Guen-
tner The former gave an original performance
of Betfina, and one that deserves favorable con-
SlueratlOn, ana MISS Guenther was attractive as
Ffametta. Mr.. Charles Fl. Drew, an old-time
favorite, was the PippO, but his voice is badly
of, and Mr.. Golden's Lorenzo so badly
burlesqued and Overdone, that it not par
t1eularlY funny, and at times disgusting.
Golden is comedian OF considerable
versatility, but his Lorenzo is very poor
performance, and his alleged singing is even
worse. Mr.. PaxtOn's Frederick was really so
bad as to be amusing. The CHORUS is decidedly
the best feature of the company, with the
ceptiun of Miss Wiley, who ia an artistic. To
night "rhe Merry War" Will be given, and in it
most OF the company, and especially Mr.. Golden,
have parts in which they appear with
credit. Their performance of "The Mascotte"
is decidedly queer.
The 400" is giving a straight va riety bill this
week, which enlists the efforts of a number of
excellent speciality people, and good bill is
given.
The sixth regular entertainments of the Man-
nerchor SocetS will take place this evening, for
which an attractive programme has been
ranged.
Jay Rails "Uncle Toms Cabin" Company,
which is reported to be the best travelling, will
be the attraction at English's the last three
nights of the week.
Miss Sara Jewett, who has withdrawn per-
n anently from the Union Square company, is
now going to take up Shakespearean roles, and
will make her first appearance in this line IN
Chicago in August next
Miss Constance Heine will have p benefit con-
cert at Pfafflln's Music nan tomorrow night, at
Loury, Miss NanDette SchnuiI, Mrs. NJ. Hill, Mr.
f. l.. Mayer, Prof. Newlaud, Miss Anna Despa
Mr.. and Mrs. spades, and Mr.. Sydney Reade will
assist.