The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HoUsE-soRPHEUs AND EURYDICE.n
bright and pleasing entertainment was that
given by the Miles e Barton "Orpheus and
Eurydice" company at the Grand last night, be-
fore large audience. The piece is burlesque
adaptation of Offenbachs comic operetta, of the
name indicated, and in the performance of it
there is much pretty music, rich costuming,
picturesque groupings and abundant opportu-
mites for the introduction of comedy business,
The theater was dismally cold last night, and
the first act dragged considerable, for the people
both in 'front.' and on the stage shivered, looked
miserable and devoted their attention principally
to keeping warm The last two acts, were given
much better, however. The companyis large and
good locking. 1t has no great. voices, but two or
threeare very good singers--particular Miss
Prince, who has light but sweet and we'll
managed SopFanovoice, and Miss Bemister, a pleas
ing contrato The leading east was good. Mr..
DeLange, the Jupiter, is rather clever come
dian, but last night he overdd the .local gag
business by one two illusions that were
neither pointed nor particularly bright Miss
Daisy Murdock made an attractive little Cupid
but she is not the equal of Ida Mule in the part
The other noteworthy charactefizations were
the Juno of Miss Alleston. the Mercury of Miss
Calef and the Public Opinion of Miss Bemi ster.
The stage setting was appropriate and rich.
"Orpheus and Eurydice" will be repeated to-
ing
THE MONARCH MUSEUM.
The Dime Museum has a new deal all around
this week, and an entirely new line of cnriosties
and specialties. Among these are the Indian
Nauteh dancers, the ieweled Javanese princess,
the Eastern beauty, the Esau woman, Whitfield
the facial artist; LIE Monde high-wire walker;
Mayo and Sutherland, sketch people; Georgia
a -knn cal
s Symonds, negro ,impersonator; frankie Jones,
the versatile child performer and others. The
cold weather yesterday did not prevent good
audiences from being in attendance. Perform
ances will be given hourly, afternoon and even
ing during the week. as usual, and continu-
alton OF the lucrative patronage maybe expected.
The Museum is conducted in an orderly and dec
ofous manner, and ladies and children can
safely attend without an escort.
NOTES
Mrs. N. B. Sinner professionally known as
Miss Flora Bingham, who for several seasons
was in the stock company at the old Bijdu and
Zoo theaters here, died at Detroit last week, of
consumption.
The dramatic papers announce that Mr. John
T. Dickson, of this city, will shortly be married
to Miss George Tyler, leading lady of the
'Romany Rye" company, of which he is man
ager. This will be her second matrimonial vent
ure.
Mr.. j.. K. Tillotson's emotional drama. "Lyn
wood" is announced for presentation at the
Grand Opera-house the latter part of this week,
by company headed by the talented and popu-
lar actress, Miss Maude Granger Mr.. Tillot-
Pson is the author, of Planters Wife," one of the
very best native American dramas, and
"Queena" which recently had a run at the
Union-square Theater, New York. The advance
sale of seats will begin this morning.
IA Midnight Marriage" romantic play,
oh haoY haar Tndo h.1f
which has been very largely patronized in the
larger cities of the East, will be given at En-
glsh's, the last three nights of the week, by a
wellreputed company, the leading members of
which are VIM Redmund, for several years lead
ing man of, the Boston Theater Company, and
Mrs Thomas Barry, actress of fine attain
ments. Particular attention will be paid to art
istic stage setting of the play.