The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA -H0USE--t'FO CONGRESS-.
In For Congress" Mr. John T. Raymond has
a play that is better adapted to- his peculiar
| talents than anything he has had since ssThe
Gilded Age.7 It is comedy in four acts, the
purpose of which is to satirize the methods
commonly employed in furthering political in
terests. The conception is original with the
exception of the yillainY business, which is com
monplaee enough, and there are various com
ical situations. Mr.. Raymonds cleverness in
| introducing gags has doubtless helped out the
lines much, and some Of his expressions are
particularly bright He plays the part of a
sfxer" who manipulates the local political
wires so as to secure results profitable
to himself-a sort Of "Slick Sixn erys-
talized into one man, as it were, and
he makes very much fun out of it The popular
expression regarding his presentation of the
character Of Gen. Josiah Timber will doubtless
be, Raymond as IN everything else, but it is
not altogether just, for he makes distinct and
original characterization of it. His personal PEI
cullarities, of course, ebtrude themselves, but
they are what make him funny. In his present
play he has excellent opportunities and he avails
himself Of them excellently The support is
fairly good, the best work being done by Mrs
George De We're a good coincidence, Stella
Bonifaee, Mnrry Woods in a characteristic part
Mr.. Frank Ambrose, a rising young actor, and
Miss Bessie Hunter Last night there was a
very large and we'll pleased audience ssIFor
row afternoon. Tomorrow night the engage
ment will conclude with the old-time faverite
Colonel Sellers
OPENING OF THE wIGwAM RINK.
The Wigwam, in its new dress. was opened
last evening, and was crowded. There were
four hundred skaters upon the floor, and large
number of spectators were present. Professors
Loyett and Powers, also Mr.. Smelser, the orig
iRal proprietor, were upon the floor The grand
march was led by Prof Lovett and Miss Kireh-
meier. The rink win be open this evening and
tomorrow afternoon and evening; also next
week from $50 to 1l:30 every morning, and Mon
day, Wednesday and Saturday evenings until
further notice. The Lovett skate is in use at
this rink, and made many friends
NOTES
Mrs Hattie a. Prunk's annual entertainment
will take place at the Grand Operahouse next
Wednesday night
Miss Mamie HUFF, of this city, professionally
known as Marion Fleming, has been engaged to
play one Of the parts in 'tStranglers Of Paris.
Engllsh's wiz be occupied all next week by the
Fortescue company, in the new bnrlasque
''WellFed Dora, which has been well received
elsewhere
Between thea at the Grand last night. the
sound of falling dollars behind the curtain sug-
gested that Mr. Raymond was engaged in his
favorite occupation.
Mr.. Frank L. Golfer, the efficient manager Of
the Raymond company, and Mr.. Ambrose, who
plays Juvenile parts, had like positions with the
Robson q Crane company last seassn.
Mr.. Jere LIANT stage manager of the Raymond
company, has occupied that position for three
years and until this year, has been with Brooks
y Dickson, since the organization Of that firm.
He Is one of the best stage managers in the pro
fessioR.