The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS,
eRAND rERA-HoUsE-rHE N. c. eoopw1N cor

GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES N. c. GOODWIN COM
PANY.
The N. c. Goodwin Comedy Company began a
limited engagement at the Grand last night
They presented George R. Sms's three-act play,
"The Member for Slocum," aud the performan ce
was received with the most hilarious manifesta-
tions of approval by large audience. Mr.
Goodwin made mis- professional reputation, to
great extent, in burlesque, but his versatility is
apparently unlimited, and In no other line does
he appear to better advantage than in straight
comedy parts. "The Member for slocum" is
play that is excellently adapted to his peculiar
talents-without him, it would amount to but
little. but with him, 1t is entertaining to the
highest degree. Indeed, il Is more
lines and funny gags" are interpretations,
which Mr.. Goodwln's cleverness has suggested.
He Is natural comedian, with singularlyBx-
presslve face, way of speaking and acting that
are productive of continued merrment and fulL
of originality. He is supported by competent
company, Mrs Goodwin ELIZA WeCbershyI
played an exceedingly difficult and altogether
mysterious part in such manner as to make it
more than tolerable, which is saying considera-
William Herbert and Mrs. j. Brutone, and Miss
EInie Wethersby did the injured wife business
VIII WITH much cieyerness; The other parts We're
Wethersby and Miss Nella, who is uncom-
monty comedy young woman. particu-
lar feature of the entertainment was the
excellent music of the orchestra under
the direction Of Professor John ].
Eler, of the company. and Professor Miller, the
regular leader.
Tonight and tomorrow afternoon the popular
aDsurdity, "Hobbes." will be given, with new
music and business, and Mr.. Goodwin's imita-
lions OF popular actors. The election returns
will be read between the acts tonight To-
morrow night the company will conclude their
engagement with their new play, ga Terrible
Time"
PARK THEATER-"THE LOYAL COMBINATION"
The Park had an enormous audience last night,
and the company appearing is the largest and
most expensive that has played here this season.
The principal features of the entertainment were
the burlesQue, "Ixon,' by Miss Lille Hall and the
company; the original specialties of "Tin-pan"
Fields; Lulu, the 5icyclist; the Moores, skaters;
Thorne and Williams Billy Wells and Grace
Sylyano, Mr.: and Mrs. ". ]. Conway, Connors
and Kelly, Fannie Lucille, Come BELMONT, and
the Loyals, who do a wonderfully daring gym
nastic act. The show is an excellent one, and
Will run dnrlug the remainder of the week, with
matlnee's to-day, Thursday and Saturday.
THE DAvENE COMPANY ATTACHED.
The DaYene Specially Company, under the
management of W, NJ, Davene, was booked to
play at the Park Theater this week, the contracts
having been drawn up and signed several
months ago. Three weeks ago, while playing at
Louisville, Davene made "a re-engagement for
that city for this week. and Cancelled the date
here. This plain violation of their con-
tract, and Manager Gilmore notified Davene
that he would bring suit against him at the first
opportunity, as he had been at much trouble and
expense in securing attraction for this
week. Davene promised to settle the matter up
and pay damages, but failed to do so. Yester-
day Mr. Gilmore got an intimation that the COM
pany would pass through the city en- route from
Chicago to Louisville, and swOre out writ of
attachment for their baggage and properties. A
constable from Justice Eeibleman's court got on
the incoming Panhandle train at Massachusetts
avenue and served the writ on Davene, who
asked how much the demand was, and, when
told 5000, he promptly paid over the money and
.he accrued costs, and was allowed to depart in
peace.
NOTES.
Don't miss the Fairy.
W. o. Wheeler, of this city, is now business
manager for Clara Morris, and is well fitted for
the position.
Frank Williams, business manager for "Tne
Planters Wife" company, which is at Engli sh's
the first three nights of next week, isn the city.
Ariel N. Barn ey, business manager for John T.
Raymond, who is at the Grand the first three
nights of next week, is in town arranging for
the engagement
Miss Emie Weathersby, of the Goodwin COM
pany, is a counterfeit presentment of the Jersey
Lilly, only more attractive in many respects.
She is, besides, good opera singer and clever
actress,
Miss Kate Mcdowell, formerly of this city, is
said TO be member of the Queens Lace Hand :
kerchiet' Opera Company. The Summer Suap,"
with which she was last engaged possibly was
not profitable.
The '1eglt." seems to be very strong at Spring
field, III. Frederick Warde lately played "Ham-
let" to an $50 house there, while the Jesse
James" company scooped in over $500 the same
night at rival theater
English's will be occupied the last three nights
of the week by Anthony & Elltss "Uncle Tom
Iners," while The original Madison Square "Es-
meralda" company will be at the Grand during
the same tuEe The sale of seats for the latter
begins on Friday.
The New York World says of Fedora" ut
must, however, be conceded that Miss Davenport
has produced a Hemarkabt9 york of an ohjee-
tionable French type, in which she appears TO
better advantage than in any melo- dramatic role
she has yet given u.s."
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Mr. SAMuFI f. MCC,oRD II McMicxen avenue