The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA nousE-''HAzEL KIRKE."

GRAND OPERA HoCsE-''HA KTRKE."
The Madison Square company that gave
"Hazel Kirke" at the Grand last night con
tanned but three of the people who have been
seen here in the play before but, as one of these
was the veteran actor, Mr.. C. w. Couldock it
made less difference who the others were. His
Dupstau Kirke is the best distinctive character
impersonaio1 known to recent stage produc-
tons, and it, in the graphic language of show
bill, lis alone worth the price of admission.
Advancing age does not seem to diminish his
powers or impair his effectiveness. The company,
with the exception of Miss Sidney Cowe Mrs.
Davenport. and Mr.. Cahill, is not so strong of
former years. Mr.. f.. NJ. Holland an actor of
excellent reputation, is a tri1e too heavy for
Pittcus and both Mr.. Morris, the Travers. and
Mr.. Edmunds the Squire Rodney are stacy and
amateurish, Miss Archer's Hazel is strong IN
parts, bat uneven Miss Kate Tousey tMorris),
of this city, gave graceful performance of the
small part of Clara, and was complimented with
kindly reception by her friends in front. The
play will be seen again to night tomorrow after
noon and tomorrow night.
ENGLIsH's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BIJoU MINsTRELs.
Standing room only" was the unwelcome
greeting to late corners at Englishs last night.
The occasion was the first appearance of Mills,
Rice & Barton's Bijou Ministries, and the espe-
cial attraction, doubtless, was the cheapness of
the prices of admission The company contains
no overpowerine talent, but gave performance
that evidently greatly pleased the people who
came to see it. 1t included a first part, with
some well rendered songs and funny business By
Rice and Barton. well-known blackface per-
formers, and an clio, with specialties by Fred
Marston, a female impersonator; the Hennesseys,
clog dancers the bijou quartet, sketch and
the afterpiece The company will remain all
week, giving performances nightly and matinees
to-day, Thursday and Saturday.
OPENING OF THE NEW MUSEUM.
A thousand people or more were at the opening
of the New Monarch Museum, and We're repaid by
seeing number of interesting curosities and
stage performance of decided merit. The Park
Theater has-been reftted and refurnshed in the
most approved style for the museum. and the
interior presents clearly and tasteful APP
pearance. 1t is admirably adapted for the pur-
poses intended. Last night Manager Sackett
made pertinent speech to the crowd, in which
he said that it was necessary for him to draw
the respectable classes of the community to his
place, and that he intended to have only
decorous and considerate conduct on the part of
his patrons and that any lady or child could
come there unattended and be neither
insulted, nor even annoyed. In his own words,
ITO use ordinary language there will be no
MASKING here. When any person attempts it
he will be promptly put outside, ana. when he IS
out there. possibly we will explain the matter to
him. When any lady wants to know about any
of the curiosiles she can safely ask one of the
attendants. He will give the desired informa
ton only and there the conversation will cease.
If we can't be respectable we will quit the bust
ness" The curostiPs on exhibition which eX-
cited the most attention were the Buddhists and
the tattooed dwarf, from Barnums show; Miss
Lizzie Sturgeon, young woman who sews, plays
the piano and does various Other things with
her feet. Cannon's educated goat and the ma
chine that manufactures the pins. Up stairs
there was a performance of neat specialties that
lasted an hour. The people were Mack and
Coulter, sketch artists Elsie Loane q little
girl with graceful ways and a sweet voice; the
Beaumonts. who play various musical instru-
ments; Gertie Thornton in a good song and
dance; BalbreGa, the medium; RastOn, the
dwarf, and Hefferman and Mcdonald, good
Irish comedians. The same attractions Will
continue throughout the week, the museum be-
ing open from ! o'clock in the afternoon until 10
o'clock at night, performances being given
hourly 1t is an attractive place of amusement.
and the patronage will doubtless be deservedly
large.
NOTES
The Zoo has a good speciality show this week
by welknown people and the performan ce con-
cludes with the sensational drama Marked for
Life" by Sid C. France and the company. There
faily good audience last night
At the Meridian Rink last night, Messrs
Batty and Hacker, of Providence, r. l., made
their first appearance in this city and gave a very
fine exhibition OF roller skating many Of their
evolutions and acrobatic feHts being little less
than wonderful. In addition to this. Mr. Hacker
did some very remarkable bicycle riding. They
will continue to give exhibitions during the re-
mainder of the week. every evening and Wednes-
day and Saturday afternoons.