The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA -HoUsE-''THE PRIVATE sEcRE-
TARY"

Mr.. Glllette's company at English's, two weeks
ago. is decidedly superior to the production by
the Madison square company at the Grand
last night Being derived from the same
source, both are similar in plot and construction
but the Gillette version has the advantage in its
more numerous and ridiculous complications
and in better opportunities for original and
unique business. 1t was also better acted in the
title role, and at least in two other parts, while
the Madison-square company, on the other hand,
has elements of excellence over the other The
performance last night. however, was highly
entertaining one, and was received with con-
tinued laughter by a very good audience.
The Secretary of Mr.. Leonard Grover, jr.,
was carefully DONE with the elements of bur
lesq1e eliminated as far as possible. Mr.. Pitt is
very good actor, but his Douglass Cattermole
is too heavy, and the separate identities which
he Is ought to carefully preserve, were merged
into each other as to be scarcely dstnguShable
at times In many respects the best characteri-
cations in the cast were the Cattermole of Mr..
Kennedy and the Gibson of Mr.. Savile, who is
versatile comedian. Miss Crossman and Miss
Gallagher, two attractive young ladies, were
very clever in the juvenile parts to which they
We're assigned, and little George Bruening Gre
ated much merriment in the part of the foot
man. The play was put on the stage with taste
and elegance, the mounting of the last two acts
being particularly good. 1t will be repeated dur
ing the rest of the week.
ENGLIsH's Observation-Disclosures M'AULEY.
Mr.. McAuley, popular comedian, who has
many admirers as we'll as personal friends in In
dianapolis, began an engagement at Englishs
last night as Daniel Bartlett in E. A. Locke's
well-known comedy drama IA Messenger from
Jarvis Section" His uncle Dan'l" is char
acter impersonation of much merit and original
ity, and last night the audience laughed at the
old mans eccentricity and sympathized with his
dangerous experiences in a great city, in a very
demonstrative manner. The support was capa-
bile, particularly the Clip" of Miss Jessie West,
who is bright and clever soubrette actress To-
night Mr.. McAuley will be seen in his new play,
also by Mr.. Locke. entitled 1.-THE Jerseyman,"
in which he plays the part of Gilderoy Punk,
young man. 1t will be given again at the matt
nee tomorrow. and the engagement will
clude tomorrow night with repetition of
Uncle Danl"
THE LYRA CONCERT.
In spite of the inclement weather large and
cultured audience was present at Lyra Hall, last
evening, to listen to the most excellent pro-
gramme prepared by the Lyra Society. 1t is not
usual thing for every number on programme
to prove interesting but last night was an ex-
ception.
The selections were particularly happy ones,
and pleased all present. Both orchestra and
chorus seemed en- rapport with their
leader, and there was not a hitch
or flaw in rythm, melody or harmony Pro
fessor Ernestinoff seems to carry magnetism in
the motion of his baton and directly all under
his direction are enthused to do their best We
have not listened for long time to so salts
factory an evenings work. The opening march
rendered with precision and spirit The
overture, "Pique Dame" called forth much of
the effective power that the various instruments
of an orchestra are capable of producing. In this
number the perfect transition from the fortis-
simo passages to those of the pianissimo re-
minded one strongly of the able manner in
which the famous Arditti makes these most
telling points. ''Weisst du Noch," by the full
society, was rendered with finish not gener-
ally attained by so large number of mixed
voices. "Des Saengers Gruft," by the
Mannorchor. was satisfactory because the
voices blended perfectly. "Sweet the Angelus
was Ringing" by Miss Annie Abromet was gem
Her tones are as clear lark. and she sang
with taste and feeling. Der Schmiede Waldo. "a
descriptive piece performed by the orchestra,
gained hearty encore
The third act of Der Freischuetz' was sung
in magnificent manner. The soloists were in
fine voice, and the tones of the chorus soDorous
We were glad to see such responsible
vocalists in the cast as Mrs. Bar
meier. and Messrs. Smith, Foster LOOMS
ana hOtne. knowing bne me capdDllLeS oil MIR.
Foster as actor 1t was q pity the audience
could not have seen his part given with action.
As it was. however Re sang in clear, true style,
with good German accent, and was highly com
mended for his work. Mr.. Loomis's voice would
do credit to the Cincinnati Music Hall. His rec
itatives, last night, were delivered in an
artistic manner. The voice and ex-
ecution of Mr.. Kothe won general
praise. Mr.. Smith was in unusually fine voice,
his high tones being clear and sweet. Mrs Bar
haau haan fO adv arfo
than last night Her work in der Freischuetz"
consisted mostly of recitatives which were given
in full round and well sustained tones. In one
aria, only, did she have chance to display all
the sweetness and tlexibility of her voice. and
this she did to perfection. The Misses Weeg
man and Wenger sang we'll
The Lyra was organized in September 1872, as
either club" with mixed double quartet
feature AS a vocal addition In 1874 small
amateur orchestra was added consisting of ten
members. From 1874 the society has retained
the same principal features until this
season, when large mixed cho-
rus was organized This chorus is
composed Of some of the best German talent
in the city. The orchestra has advanced with
such rapid strides as to be able to master the
most difficult music, as was shown in their rem
ditlon of that heavy accompaniment to the third
act of Der Freischuetz7 last evening
There is no finer leader in the country than
Professor Ernestinoff. He has led some of the
finest orchestra as and choruses of Europe and
his equal in this country is hard to find.
THE RINK CARNIVAL TONIGHT.
The Meridian Rink will give their first fancy
dress carnival tonight. and elaborate prepare
tions have been made to make the affair as sue
cessful as possible. There will be "A great many
participants and doubtless very large crowd.
The When military band will furnish the music.
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A Brakeman Killed.
Henry NJ Mack, whose home at No. 166