The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE STORM BEATEN"
OF the numerous novels that Mr. Robert
Buchanan has written none has been more de-
serveGly popular than "God and the Man." for
it is story of much originality and literary
merit The dramatized version of it, which is
called storm Beaten" was seen for the first
time by an Indianapolis audience at the Grand
Operations last night, and it made an excellent
impression. OF all the recent melodramatic
productions, it is, in almost every respect, the
best. 1t is play of consistency of plot and
action, well sustained dramatic strength, and
above all, high moral tone. The characterizations
which are substantially the same as those
Of the romance, are strongly drawn. Wherever
it was found possible to retain the exact lines Of
the original it was done. The story has to do
with q bitter feud, which has existed for genera
tons between two families. The son of one
and the daughter of the other become lovers,
and she is heartlessly abandoned by him. Her
brother makes an oath to kill him wherever he
is found, and with this intention follows him
wrecked and thrown together, and
common desttution and suffering make
them friends, and they resolve together to do
that which is honorable and right The piece is
excellently acted Edmund Collier, an actor of
fine powers, who, however, has tendency to be
declam atory plays the leading part with much
dignity and force. Miss Hudson's Kate Chris
tiancy was effectively done, and Miss Wayands
graceful performance. Individual mention
of the various people in the cast
need not be made further than
to say that they were all capable and Mr..
Burns, Mr.. Shackford Mr.. Titon, Miss Steele
and Miss Calef particularly so. The stage set
ting was the best of the season. The company
carry all their own scenery, and every act was
set with careful attention to the propreties and
artistic effects The scenery added materially
to the pleasure of the entertainment. storm
Beaten will be the attraction throughout the
week, with matinees Thursday (Christmas) and
Saturday. 1t is strong play, excelently acted
and mounted
ENGLISH OPERA HoUsE-''M MICHAEL sTRoGoFF."
The Haverly company began weeks engage
ment at English's last night, in the spectacular
drama, ''Michael Strogoff." There was a good
audience, in spite of the weather, and the per
formance evidently met with favor. 1t is not as
good a production of the piece as that
given here by the Kiralfys, for the company
is much smaller, which prevents it from giving
such brilliant ensemble effects as those seen
here before, and the scenery trappings and
costumes are not so rich and picturesque. The
dramatic requirements of the play are attended
to satisfactorily by Charles A Haswin, whose
StrogoH Is fairly well done, Mr.. Clarence Will
kins, Mr.. Edward Humphrey and Edward Hoist,
whose characters of tho newspaper correspon-
dents made the audience laugh; Cecile Rush,
Florence Arnold and others. The corps de bal
let is not very large nor especially well trained,
but the premiere is Mile. Adele Cornalbe, who is
a great danseuse, the most graceful and orig
inal seen here for years. She was assisted by
Signor Novissmo, Laura Rose, Annette Flecia
and others The company will continue to pre-
sent the play during the remainder of the week,
giving m atinees Thursday ami Saturday
THE MONARCH MUSEUM
In anticipation of very large Christmas
week business, Manager Sackett has provided
an unusual number of interesting curiosities
Among these are the eight Nubians, which are
the property Of P. 7. Barnum the Todars, the
colorless family the elastic skin man, Col
James, the Ohio giant, Delmajante, the snake
enchantress, Bartina, the fire king, and others
The stage performance consists of the special
ties of Prof. Moore's trained dogs, Grizzly Will
liams's performing bear, Critic Thornton clever
little girl in songs and dances, Charley johnson,
a precocious youth in Irish business, the Powers
twins, in clog dancing, the Moores fancy skaters
and funny performance of the pantomime
"Humptv Dumpty" by the Zeltner 81 Chrisdie
company. The attendance yesterday was very
good and promises to largely increase during
the week.
GIIMoRE's ZOO THEATER.
There was the usually large opening night
audience at the Zoo Theater last night The
company this week includes speciality perform
ers who have a very extensive reputation.
Among these are Miss Maud Beverly an ex-
cellent serio comic singer Alfred Lston, must
cal performer; Polite Mcdonald song and dance
performer; the Farinis European artists Nellie
ST. John, balladst and others The usual per-
formances will be given during the week. The
wild animals still remain on exhibition at the
Zoo and are attracting much attention.
WILL EXHIBIT THEMSELVES AND RELICS.
Commencing to-day and continuing through
out the week, Messrs. J. w. Power Ere deric
Taylor and Waiter Booth, of the late Greedy re-
lief expedition, who are with the "Storm-
Beaten company will display, in the lobby Of
the Grand Opera house, from 10 to IL A. NJ.
and from to P. M, quantity of their relics
brought back with them from that memorable
expedition. These gentlemen will be on
hand clad their unique costumes, to
answer all questions that may be
asked them by the curious. Among the
many things that will be on exhibition are the
knife carried by Lieutenant Lockwood. the man
who went so far north and also a part of the
flag he carried; the ammunition belt of Private
Henry. who was shot for stealing rations; the
Ratchet carried by Lieutenant Rice. the photo
grapher; pieces of the sealskin which was part
of the last meal left when the Greedy party was
rescued; part of the boat built by DR.. Kane at
the highest latitude ever boat was built and
the Swedish elll-fur suits provided by the gov
eminent for the relief party, at a cost Of 5000
each.
The First Christmas Festival of tho Season.