The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.


ENGLISH oPERA-HOUSE-' QUEENS LACE HAND
KERCHIEF."
The first production in this city of Johann
Strauss latest opera comique, ''The Queens
Lace Handkerchief by Paterson's New York
Opera Company, took place at English's last
night, there being fairly large audience not
withstanding the bad weather ''The Queens
Lace Handkerchief is a composition that
will hardly prove as successful
as some of its predecessors, for
the music is not altogether Of the so-caIed
popular order" There a few taking airs,
the concerted pieces are bright and pleasing,
and there two very spirited choruses, but
much of it is dull and unmpressive. The story
of the opera is new and the dialogue Is not al
together dreary although it is evident that it
has suffered considerably in the translation.
The opera, however affords opportunities
for several excellent ensemble effects
but these were not especially well taken advan-
tage of last night, with the exception of the fl
male of the second act, which was given with
much spirit and vocal strength The companyis
not great one but it contains at least three
principals who are capable of good work. Miss
Fanny Reddng, is attractive personally, and a
pleasing vocalist; Miss Louise Seal.e, d we'll
known opera singer acted and sang Donna
Irene, very creditably, and Mr. Green's
felders Count Villiabosy, was made
amusing by his gags and business,
while his singing was the best in the company.
Miss Manfred. who is inclined TO be little
graceful and constrained. assumed the other
leading parts, with Mr.. Gustave Adolphi, who
apparently is something of a comedian. The
chorus is not large, and last night sang out of
tune several times. The cOstunling was bright
and pretty, and the performance received
with considerable favor 1t will be repeated to-
night.
PARK THEATER THE BENTZ- sANTLEY COM
PANY
.tS+ar1;,ep ,.oofo" was t,,,vvalcop,n
that greeted late Corners at the Park last night,
the occasion being the first appearance of the
Rentz- SantIey company a very superior special
ty company. The entertainment began with a
nicely set first part in which some excellent
ballad singing done by several well-dressed
ladies' which was followed by the oho, which in
euded the specialties of Harry Morris,
a clever imitator of various things; Harry
Woodson and Laura Bennett, in q pleasing
sketch: Prince the equilibrist Alice Smith and
Alice Daily, in graceful songs and dances; Andy
and Annie Hughes, popular artists, in an Irish
sketch, and Dutch DAILY, a dialect comedian and
concertinap player, who made great hit The
performance concluded with the burlesque 1.-The
Daughters Banker which is funny. The com
pany will appear during the remainder of the
week. and will doubtless draw large audiences.
THE MURPHY ENGAGEMENT AT THE GRAND.
On account of an accident which delayed the
train, Joseph Murphy and his company could
not reach the city in time to give performance
at the Grand last night, and consequently the
house was closed. Tonight they viii appear in
shaun Rhue however, with Kerry Cow to-
morrow afternoon and tomorrow night
NOTES.
Mr. e. NJ Dasher has on sale, in the entrance
to English's, the authorized version of all the
plays in which Mr.. Irving and his company will
appear here.
The Dime Museum since it has reopened has
had excellent patronage, and the criosities en-
gage much attention 1t will be open every af-
ternoon and evening during the week.
'The Black Flag popular melodrama will,
be the attraction at the Grand the latter part of
the week, with Ed Thorne and Russell Bassett
in the principal parts The play was we'll re-
eeived here last year.
The indianapolis Lodge of Elks will have q
benefit at Englishs Opera house on the 28th
inst Miss Annie Pixley will appear in her new
drama "Zara." and Miss Dude Mcguire, and
several other home faVorites have volunteered to
give selections and there will be instrumental
aud vocal music. The admission viii be at regu-
lar prices. Tickets to al parts Of the house
be procured at the box office and from members
of the lodge.
The sale of seats for the Irving engagement
continues to be good at the box office at Englshs,
and it is evident that the theater will be well
filed at every performance, although phenome-
nally large business is net expected. Delegations
from Terre Haute, Lafayette, Richmond, Shell
byville Kokomo, and other cities, have engaged
seats, and similar demands are coming IN with
considerable frequency. The opening bill Is The
Bells" and The Bellies Strategem,' tomorrow
night with Mr. Irving in both pieces and Miss
Terry in the latter, The company will arrive on
a special train from Columbus o., tomorrow
morning