The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-17
AMUSEHENTS.

Uul lux TIC pcst lev way tue SlAJ press lh3
been quite lavish IN its promises Of what vas
in store for our musio-loVng public, as re-
CARDS the complete aud entire production OF
MillocheT's beautiful opera, The Beggar Stu
denf," by the Msennerct Or Society. The first
performance, last evening, to a large au-
dience, at Dickson's. not only proved an IN
qualified success, but emphasized the fact
that the clsims Of the press we're adequately
fulfilled. No comparison can be made with
the fIsgmentary and imperfect rendering OF
toe came opera by the Thompson COM
paDy a few weeks since. The solo psrts
chOTUses oychestratiOn, c0stuming and
mounting exceiled that ueually d0led out to
gulhble public oy many professional
companies. The entire production was
under the direction OF Professor Carl BsrUa,
q gentleman whose musical knowledge and
atiainments eIe second TO few, and whose
handling OF the baton was A guarantee
CT its artistic production. The German
chars cierislio, 'thorouehness, was evDced
throughout, giving the score with artistic
precision and 81 aggressive Spirit tag.
warmed the audience into 3 state OF noisy
enthusiasm. The chorus contained about
sixty voices, and was particularly strong in
volume, carrying the triumphant sirs and
ChOIuseB with q strength aud dash that
brought down the house," particularly so
Vas the grand finale OF the second and third
acts. The lsrge orchestra was IN every way
efficient, and is only excslied by
those Of the gTander of grand opera.
The priucipnl hOnors Of course fell to Mrs.
J. i. kTenzel rs Laura" On several Occa-
siOns heretofore, especially the one when
the same lady vas cast IN the leading role
Of "Suadeila" last season, the Sentinel has
been sOmeW hat prOiuse in its admiration Of
her voice. Take it ell in all, hers
is the beat soprano voice that In
dianapolis las vet produced
In its sweetness, purity and natural strength,
her voice is al unusual one, delicious in is
rOundness and facileness. Her personality
IS very agreeable, and with proper voice cul-
ture and the addition Of dramatic force she
would prove shining star In the lyric
armament. Several OF her solos were
repeated IN answer to encores. Miss Laura
Hessling. cast as the Countess was uni
formly pleasing, singing the part In a
dieni6ed and tasteful way. She has q
rich cOntrsltO voice Of good quality,
besides displaying good dramatic instinct.
Miss Adams, daughter Of the Countess"
made very good impression In nsr duet
Rith Mr.. Bannersheidt. which was re-de-
Inanded and subsequently gavs a solo in
manner to f0rther impress the audience
'avoIsbly. Mr. Hecset who bas had con
siderable experience on the operate
s'sge, singing two seasons With
Pauline Lucca's Grand O9esa Com
psny, acquitted himself with entire
credit. Ia has intelligence and admirable
method. cOnplt d with unususl tact ia make
up. Mr. J. p FrsDZal. The Gov
ernOr." CisploJ 90 dec ded dramatic shii.
itg. with a progressing physique, which
Of necessity WIS somewhat merred bY his
clulc makeup. TIE s)pg Sponge IL Out
afforded him opportunity for the introduc-
ton OF Oosl gags which were pointed, aud
those referring 70 the police regulation of
the liquor traffic elected much merriment.
Mr.. BennsJsheidt was cast as 'Janick," and
gave the part its full due. He has some very
good notes which. with bis keen dramatic
tine, makes bis presence on the stfge
Impressive and ayreesble. Other parts of
minor importance were yell taken, and IN
fact there are no EloTenly and inadequate
members in the cast. AS this is the
most notable musical event this season aud
given by 4 society OF local importance,
treat The house vii doubtless be again
CROW ded this evening on the occasion Of the
second rendering Of the sane opera.
COLLARS AND CCFfs' AT FNGIIsH's.
Eng sh's Opera House vas fairly filled
lsst ght, considering the severity OF the
weather. Fannie Beane aud Cnar.e Gilday,
IN collars ald Cuffs present much that
crowded with mirth provoking sayings
AID br GIT, catchy music Mss Fannie
BeGue, as Sarah Ann Grnbeater, " IS Just as
misohievous IS a healthy girl Of sixteen Is
supp1sed TO be- SIR. Charles Gi.day as
Willie Wsddie," the author, is asiclever
ard funny as Of y0Te, always the sane good
natured smile that sOon draws the audience
willing, laughing captives. The support IS
very good, and the play ruos smoo hiy with.
cut jar. The engagement ends with Vel
nesdsy night. Usual Wednesday matinee
% cents to al parts Of the house.
THE DIME MUSEUM
Despite the cold, disagresable weather, the
Dime Museum opened the week yesterday
with large attendance, both afternoon aud
night. The show, this week. is especially
strong in Curiosity Hal. The princiD pal
features are the African Pigmies, or Earth
men. full description CT which was given
in yesterdays Sentinel the Ghost Mys.
terry" Harry DeLane. the literary curiosity,
I Who composes poetry lnstaataneOu US
/ " from subjects given him By
/ the audience; De Ests Sisters, long
+ hsiIed children. Williams London Punch
md Judy" and the Jordan G.ass.Biowers.
/ The entire stage show Ia the theatOrium is
/ given BY the Rhnehart juvenile Opera
Company. who appear In the charming ns-
eretia OF -'Little Red Riding" T1s
company numbers some thirty clever little
people and they sing tie music ia g0li
style. u is exceliently mounted and ls-
timed and the Performance as a whole g
very pleasing. notably the speCialLies Of tae
Rhinehsrt children. R0bby RslslOn and
/ frankie jones. Same bill all Weeg.
MOTIFS
This morning at the Grand Opsra House
I box Office, the advance sale Of seats for tbs
Z engagement OF ths popular comedian, Nat
: Goodwin. the last three nights of the week,
opens, end promises to Sc very large. II.