The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-11
AMUSEMENT MATTERS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Joseph X. Emmett began three nights en-
gaSement at tho Grand Opera-house, last night,
in his new play, Fritz the Bohemian" The
house was packed to the walls, "StandinS room
only" being displayed OH the doors of the main
floor and first gallery before the curtain rose IN
the first act. People who go to see Joe Emmett
evidently go to sec the man, and care little or
nothing for the merit of the piece in which lie
appears, and it is well 1t is so. We're 1t other
wise, there wonld be countless disappontments
and regrets without number. "Frltz, the B0he-
man. is agglomeration of nonsense, inpos-
sible situations and improbable incidents
but, on the whole, is on a par win
the other pieces in which the star has appeared
before, which statement is given for what IL Is
worth. In IL Emmett has a better opportunity
to display his hisirienie talent thar In "F1tz
among the GvPsies" or Fritz in Ireland and
avais himself of it. he inirOduCeda number or
new songs, and, as is Invariably the ease IN In
danapols, completely captivated his audi
tors, who manifested their appreela-
ton of his efforts by repeat
ed and almost continuous applause. or the
company little need be said-it is eompeteht TO
present the piece toerahlv. Miss Clara Baker
as Clootz and Miss Kate Blancke as Fleurette
were fairly good Mr.. Maurice Pike, who por-
trayed the chnracterof sienor AlGorottl, an ltaL-
ian argan-grinder, should take TO that business
pr0fessiOnally-he would probably make "a Eo0d
one. The piece will be presented again to-
night and tomorrow night, which closes the en-
gagement.
THE PARK THEATER.
The customary large audience was in attend
ance al the Park Theater last evening to see
Tom Canary's Specially Company. The people
rank high as artists, and, In The main, gave new
acts and business. Bryant and Saylle played
the people in with a hilarious musical sketch,
the cOrnet playing of The latter being very clear
and correct. In order came pretty Pauline
Batcheller, with new songs and medieys; Muir
ray and Murphy, star eccentric Irish characters,
who were welcomed with rounds of applause.
For encore turn they sang Harrigan and
Harris latest success. "Hountain Dew" The
specially trio, Bush and the Reeses, in sketch
which was somewhat tiresome. The Parker
Sisters gave an act replete with sweet singing,
fun and good dancing. CaTdellO and VanAuken,
in horizontal bar exercises Frand Lewis, with
motto and topical songs, seemed to strike "a pop
ular vein, and responded to numerous recalls.
The American Four proved the cards OF the
evening holding the stage for a haH hour. The
performance concluded with an original and
amusing sketch by Murray and Murphy, assisted
by the company. Programme repeated during
the engagement, which terminates on Wednes-
day evening.
COMING ATTRA ACTIONS.
Fay Templeton and company in "Girone-
Giroha, zone of the most popular of comic operas,
will appear at EDgslfs tonight, Wednesday
and Thursday. with Wednesday matinee. The
company is well spoken Of
At tho Grand on Thursday even
ing Aimee with Grau's French
Opera Comp1ny, including Miles Foqnet ana
Angelo, will appear in "La File de Nine. An
got;" Friday night, ola Princesse des Canaries,"
Saturday matinee "Chimes" and Saturday night
LA JOlie Parfeumuese."
Miss Emily Bngham's reading takes place at
Engllshs Meridian-strees Hall plymouth
church,. this evening. Miss Bingham is n pupil
of Professor II. NJ. Tcknor, of Boston, and spent
last year IN hard study.