The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-25
AMUSEM ENTS.

aluded TO as the young Rosclus, the great
boy tragedian," etc, appeared in Hamlet" at
Englishs, last night. There was good audi
ence, and the closest attention was paid to the
performance. The young gentleman, who is
probably seventeen years old, has a slight figure,
a handsome and expressive face, and pleasant
voice. 1t would be manifestly unfair to consider
his Hamlet serious attempt at an original char
acterization, for it is nothing of the kind
1t is simply an intelligent reading of the
lines of the play and the conventional
business-done, however, with grace and ease.
The wonder is not that he does not play Hamlet
we'll, for that would be impossible, but that he
should be able to play it at all. He is simply
clever young man, with very good elocutionary
powers, fair conception of the character, and
excelenty trained-that is all. His reading be-
comes very monotonous, for his voice is pitched
In one key, and where there is need of forcibe
| or vehement defamation, it is found utterly
| lacking However, the performance certainly
was entertaining, and at time, so far as his
efforts were concerned, was there lack of dig
nifty or earnestness. The support was indifer-
ent. Tonight, 'Richard III" will be given, and
! Hamlet again to morrow night
COL. INGERsoLL ON "oRTHoDoXY."
About thousand ladies and gentlemen at the
Grand Opera house last night listened to Col
Robert G. Ingersolls lecture on Orthodoxy"
and there were frequent outburts of laughter
and applause. Mr.. Ingersoll took the creed that
was recently approved by the denomination of
Congregationalsts for the basis of his so-ealled
arguments, and in turn discussed the questions of
omnipotence, total deBraVity, inspiration, etc,
! giving expression to his wel-known views i'll
that manner that has made him famous as
orator. His rhetorical flights and original
methods Of expression served to retain the in
| terest of the audience to an unusual extent for
an hour and half Col. Ingersoll's lecture
| lpf hOI &c CIf1rl1N haCh of
! lectures, and is not nearly so polished an effort
as his address on Liberty of Man, Woman and
| Child
| THE MENNERCHoR CONCERT.
There was a very large attendance at Mmnrer-
Choir Hall, last night to hear the first entertain
ment given this season by the society The
programme was well selected, varied, and
celiently rendered. the chorus and orchestral
numbers being particularly good. The soloists
were Mrs. John p Frenzel, Miss l.. Hessling,
| Mr. Levi Mr. Lippman Mr. Heeker and Mr.
Bennerscheidt, all of whom acquitted themselves
creditably. The present year promises to be the
most successful the Mennerchor has yet had.
THE MONARCH MUSEUM
'Our business, last week, was the largest
have ever seen for the first week of a museum,
and I have opened a number of them" said
Manager Sackett, of the Monarch Museum yes
terday afternoon. At that time there were sew
eral hundred people in his place, looking at the
new curiosities. The genuine double-headed
COW, Barnums Zulu chieftains, the skeleton
woman, the pin machine and the others. Up
stairs an excellent speciality performance was
! given, the participants being Merrill and War
rem, sketch artists; John Winstaney, concerto
ma player; Melville and Whiting gymnasts;
Frankie Jones, clever little character per-
former viii Michers Milanese minstrel; Het-
finger, character comedian; Elsie Loan and
others The same attractions will remain all
week-giving performances afternoon and even
ings as usual
W. r. Harrington, business manager for Miss
Helen Sedgwick, in "Silver Spur who is at
English's next week, is in town.
Miss Catherine Lewis's jewels were sold at
auction by the sheriff. in New York, last week,
for $40O They were purchased by friend, who
considerably gave them back to her. Perhaps
they viii sell them again now
The burning of the Grand Opera-house at st.
Louis, on Sunday night, causes some emparrass-
ment to Manager Frank L. Goodwin, who had
booked Miss Clara Morris to play there all next
week. He thinks, however, that he will be able
to get another theater for her.
1t is not generally known that the first pro-
duction of ''The Professor" written by William
Gillette, was given in this city. The author
week in his latest work, ''The Secretary"
successful adaptation of Der Biblotheker."
The J. j. Sullivan company, which is the best
speciality organization that has visited this city
this year, began a weeks engagement at the Zoo
last night and was greeted with a large audience.
The performance, which was a very entertaining
one, created much laughter and applause.
Fred j. Long has purchased the right to Fer
guson's Friendly Tip" He will make it mu-
steal comedy, and has engaged Mrs. w. j. Fer
NJ a,1
Macy. Mr.. Long will play the leading role.
Young Farrell, the author, will also be in the
cast.
The performances to be given by Miss Clara
| Morris at the Grand, tomorrow and Thursday
| evenings are attracting much attention, for she
is probably the most popular actress that visits
! this city. Tomorrow night Miss Mutton will
be given, and on Thursday night Article Forty
Seven" while at the Thanksgiving matinee her
! company will present 1.-The Galley Slaven The
advance sale of seats is very large. Miss Morris
and her husband, Mr.. Herriott, arrived in the
city yesterday.
Nine. Rstori who is heralded as being one of
the greatest of tragediennes. will give a single
performance in English at the Grand to night,
presenting Queen Elizabeth" which is re-
| garded as her best impersonation. Her artistic
success during her tour of this country, thus far,
has been very great, and the attendance to night
should be commensurate with her distinguished
abilities. She is supported by a carefully Sc
lected dramatic company, the principal members
of which were with Mr. Mccullough.
Commencing next Monday, at the Grand
Opera house. for three nights and Wednesday
matinee, will be produced Brooks & Dickson's
latest success, LA Charbonniere," a realistic
drama illustrating middlo-cass life in Paris of
which great deal has been heard during the
past month. Mrs d. p. Bowers, an actress of
fine ability, heads company strong in names
The mounting of this play is described as re-
markedly elaborate and beautiful La Char
bonniere" is play that is credited with instant
success.
THE CITY IN BRIEF.