The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-11
ADJUSTMENTS.


GRAND oPERA-HoUSE-RoBsoN AND CRANE.
The first appearance here this season of Rob
son and Crane atthe Grand, last night was the
occasion for the gathering of an audience that
-. Nh. flled the theater and was disposed
to be immoderateiy hilarious. AIR. Brafsordcsl
comedy, "Our Bachelors" was given in man
ner that was calculated to excite continued mer
rimeut, and to reaffrm the good opinion pre-
viousy formed here of the superior ability as
comedians of the gentlemen who gave a name
to the company. Comparison of the work of
either with that Of the other is unnecessary for
all lovers of legitimate comedy, and they are
numerous, are familiar with the work of both
In 'Our Bachelors" they have excellent oppor-
tunities, possibly the best of any of their plays
and of these they avail themselves in such a
manner as to be most effective The supporting
company is not good as it was last year Mr.
Dickson, who does leading business in place of
Mr. Lipman, is not that .gentleman's equal, and
Mrs. Myers is missed. The best work
last night was done by Mrs Bradley
who dresses richly and acts gracefully
Mr. Beach, Mrs Dickson, and Miss
Henry, of this city. Tonight Boucicault's
Forbidden Fruit" VIII be given. There will be
no matinee tomorrow, and the engagement will
conclude tomorrow night with the new play,
1.-The Cherubs," in which Robson and Crane
have made hit
ENGLIsHs oPERA-HoUsE - fARrIcLE FORTY
SEVEN"
An improved version of Belots strong play
"Article Forty-seven," was presented at En-
glishs last night, by Mr., Edward Clayburgh's
company, with Miss Helen Blythe as the star
There was a fairly good audience in attendance
and there was such a favorable appreciation of
the performance that at the end of every act the
curtain was rung up in response to applause.
Miss Blythe is an actress who adds to an at
tractive personal appearance original and forci-
BILE methods. Her Cora differs materially
from that of Miss Morris, but it has many points
of excellence, and is performance of well-sus-
tanned interest. Its effectiveness, however is
impaired by the indifferent acting of Mr.. Brien,
the leading man, whose George Duhamel is
awkward and weak. The other members Of the
company who deserve special mention
Miss Doana Madexxa, a capable actress, and
Miss Frances Kenble, bright soubrette, who
sang two songs in excellent style in the second
act The play was well put on the stage, the
new interior" scene being very good and richly
furnished The company will give performances
tonight, tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow
night, which will conclude the engagement.
MR.. w. H. CRANES NEMESIS.
No one who has seen Mr.. William H Crane
playing comedy parts on the stage would suspect
life and even now is part of his daily exist
ence. While to all outward appearances Mr.
Crane is the embodiment of gayety and innocent
happiness, there turks below that frivolous exte-
rior, canker-worm, adeeply- hidden care When
Mr.. Crane and the company with which he is
connected stepped from the St Louis train at
the Union Depot, yesterday, following close be-
hind him, was mysterious lady dressed in black
and deeply yelled. She followed him to the
hotel, and is there even now, watching his every
movement She has rather an attractive ap-
pearance, and on her face is a look of despera-
tion mingled with revenge 1t has been known
to Mr.. Cranes intimate friends that for years
she has followed him remorselessly from Maine
to California, from the lakes to the gulf-a Ruth
to his Naomi The lady, for she is a LADY, has
become known as Mr.. Cranes ghost She does
not prosecute him in any way, but she is con-
stantly near him He has slipped off to Europe
and to Australia, but when the vessel sailed she
never deserts him. The result of this
is beginning to tell on Mr. Crane,
and those who are solicitous about his welfare
have noticed that he is failing fast. He former
little and his face has careworn and weary
look 1t is said that he is even about to retire
from the stage, for he has become tired of its
glare, and its glitter, and its unreality, and
no longer master his feelings so as to be com
edy actor. Frequently, in what is considered
the funniest situations of plays he forgets his
lines stammers, and almost faints, while a far
away look in his eyes indicates that his thoughts
are not with the play, nor with the people in |
front. 1t is a sad spectacle, and Mr. Cranes |
friends are solicitous that serious consequences
will result. Those who know Mr.. Crane will re- |
greet deeply to hear of this but the facts have
been kept from publication too long already.
REoPENING OF THE RINK.
The Meridian Rink was reopened last evening |
with new floor and a large attendance, there |
being at least 200 Skaters with fully that num-
Der of lookers-on. The new floor is pronounced |
to be perfect. 1t is Of maple, the planks being |
one and three-q quarter inches in width and put |
together in such workmanlike manner that |
there are no rough edges. The When Band add |
ed greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion by |
rendering an excellent musical programme, and |
Miss Carrie Gilmore, one of the most graceful |
lady skatoral artists in the land gave an enter
tanning exhibition of her skill and grace She |
will continue to give exhibitions during the re-
mainder of the week.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
The Zoo had large audience last night, the |
drawing attraction doubtless being Mr. Sid G. |
France, in his sensational play, '"rhe James
Brothers." which was received with bowling en-
5husiasm. There was, besides, an entertaining
bio.
The dramatzed version of Hugh Conway's |
popular novel Called Back" will be the attrac-
ion of the Grand til last three nights Of the