The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17
ANICSEMENTS.

ENGLIsHS oPERA-HoUSE-RoBsoN AND CRANE.
The favorite comedians, Robson and Crane,
began brief return engagement ut Engllsh's
last night TO very large and thoroughly de-
lighted audience. The play was Bradford's four
act comedy "Our Bachelors" which, although
not piece of great originality, is admirably
adapted to the peculiar abilities of the present
company, and the performance last night was
received with continuous laughter, which at
times assumed such proportions, as to seriously
threaten the physical comfort OF those who
were in front. Both Mr.. Robson and
Mr. Crane are natural comedians
who do not depend upon extraneous
aids to produce merriment. They work admira-
bly, together, and their appearance in the same
play is a revelation of the possibilities of comedy
acting. In "Our Bachelors" they we're especially
funny, and with the assistance of thoroughly
good company the performance was given with
a spirit and flavor that left nothing to be de-
sired. 1t had particular interest from the ap-
pearance of two local favoritee in the cast. Miss
Flora May Henry assumed "A soubrette part with
much cleyerness, and, much to the qualification
of her friends here showed very marked i'm
brief professional career. She dressed
the part becomingly, and acted
it gracefully. Mr.. Lipmans ability in juvenile
roles is SO generally conceded that it needs no
particular recognition at this time. His Bach
elor Warning was In his usual excellent style, al
though the part is not such one as gives him
his best opportunities. Miss LenOra Bradley, an
accomplished and versatile actress, played u
dashing part with much spirit and taste, her
Mary Myers, MI Dickson and the other mem
bers of the company filed out the cast accepta-
bly,. Our Bachelors" will be repeated this af-
ternooD, and tonight the engagement will con-
clude with 'Sharps and Flats"
EILEEN oGE" BY THE CLIO SOCIETY.
The Clio Society will give eileen oge" at the
Park Theater this afternoon and evening, for the
benefit of the sufferers in Ireland The society
possesses some excellent talent, and as the play
has been Dumerously and carefully rehearsed,
interesting performances are expected
NOTES.
Manager Dickson has booked "The DEVILS
Auction" a spectacular piece for the Park
Theater the Goth and 9th inst
The Cottons, in "True Devotion are drawing
large audiences at the Zoo this week. and giving
good show. Next week there will be long
array of specially performers.
zone of the Finest" will be presented at the
Grand again this afternoon and evening, which
concludes the engagement. The matinee will be
at popular prices % and so cents TO all parts of
the house.
Neither of the theaters will be occupied the
first part of next week, put at the Grand the last
three nights Roland Reed will appear In Check, :"
and at Englisl's Miss Charlotte Thompson will
appear in "Jane Eyre"
Miss Leonora Bradley mas been the recipient
of very complimentary notices throughout the
country, and they were we'll deserved, for she is
q most pleasing actress with most hattering
prospects for the future. She was formerly
very successful in comic opera, and her versa
ttlIty is well shown by her efforts in a dramatic
line.
Miss Henry Will probably he q member of the
Robson q Crane Company next year, will also
Mr. Lipman, and their re-engagement Is com
pliment to both. Mr.. Lpman has had a number
OF excellent offers, particularly from Brooks IL
Dickson and the Madison Square, but he prefers
to remain with the company with which he has
made his reputation. AS is well known, this is
Miss Heury's frat season, and she has made
very suspicious beginning.