The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-19
THE DRAMATIC REVIEW.
Talk About the People Who Amuse Us-At-
fractions at the Theaters.
Local Attractions.
GRAND OPERA-HOUSE.

GRAND oPERA-HoUSE.
On Monday night the most famous American
comedian, Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, will appear at
the Grand Opera-house, in his famous imperson-
ations, Caleb Plummer and Mr.. Golightly in the
respective plays of ''The Cricket on the Hearth,
and "Lend Me Five Shillings." The part of old
Caleb Plummer is one of Mr.. Jefferson's most
delightful transformations The wonderful,
indescribable love and tenderness of the old man
for his child; his pathetic attempt to seem al
ways strong, happy and cheerful to her, when
he is most weak, miserable and sad, and his
complete denial of his own absolute wants that
he may be able to supply hers, are portrayed
with such delicate touches, and yet are so dis
tinct and real that the spectator has q feeling of
reverence for one who is such a complete and
marvellous master of his art. The impersona-
ton of Golightly is one of those airy, light,
comedy creations that can only be appreciated
by the lover of the art. A profitable engage
ment is anticipated.
ENGLIsHs oPERA-HoUsE.
The great spectacle Excelsior" which had a
long run at Niblo's Garden, last season, and
achieved an instantaneous success, will run the
entire week at English's Opera-house. This is
the first attempt to present ballet spectacle in
the provinces. The scenic effects are said to be
very fine, and the ballet and score superb. The
entertainment will be staged with the usual
generosity of the management. There are said
to be $50 people in the cast.
The charming comedy drama, ''Young Mrs.
Winthrop" by Bronson Howard, under the
management Of the Madison Square, will hold
the boards at the Grand Opera-house the last
three nights of the week. The play has never
been presented here, and will no doubt attract
llpTA aIIIIpnapS IN account nf 1g ppnJ1taflOn
The cast includes such well-known people as
Mr. George Clarke, Miss Lena Langdon, Miss
May Roberts, Miss Ada Dyas, Mr.. Charles d.
Lothian, Mr.. Lin Hurst and Mr.. W. L. DENIM
son. The story is one of domesticity, and the
play is admirably staged, as are all the Madison
Square plays. Advance sale will be announced.
THE Kinks.
The management of the College avenue Rink
expect to open this place of amusement the mid
die of this week. The floor is pronounced to be
above the average, there being laid first a floor
ing of oak, above which are two layers of build
ing paper, then a hard maple floor. The rink is
60 by 120, with a skating area of so by 1l2. Com
Portable seats are provided for audience and
skaters, and a ladies' toilet, also gentlemen's.
These, with skate and check rooms, will make it
a cozy and complete rink, which. will Mr..
Charles Sisloss as floor manager, will prove a
great attraction for residents Of the Northeast
End.
At the paper floor rink, next Wednesday
evening, there will be given a competitive
broom drill between the ladies of Memorial and
the Sixth Presbyterian churches, for a prize.
The young ladies have been actively engaged IN
drilling for some weeks past, and a spirited con
test may be expected. The drill will take place
at 9 o'clock. Skating will be in order before and
after the drill.
AT the Wigwam Rink, on Thursday night,
there will be special programme offered, CON
sisting of potato races" sack races" etc, the
successful competitors to receive prizes This
rink maintains its old-time popularity, and is
we'll filed each evening.