The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-20
AMUsE uENTS.


The Grand Opera House was filed to over
flowing last evening to witness the initial
performance of the popular and versatile
comedian, Mr.. n. c. Good win and his excel
lent company in the grand double bill,
''Those Bills and Confusion. From the
rise to the fall OF the curtain
the house Was in constant roar.
and Mr.. Goodwin was in his ia opiest mood.
First he appeared as Matthias in his great
burlesque OF Henry Irving's, "Bells.n and
anerward "Christopher Blizzard" in
Confusion" That it was success scarcely
need be added-for in what has Goodwin
iailed but the extent aud lasting effect of
that success cannot be described. Like the
more serious performance of the great Eng
fish tragedian, it can never be forgotten.
The more applsuded, however, was ''Con-
fusion" as Christopher Blizzard Nat
Goodwin Is without a rival. la it he has
reached perfection as a comedian, aud re-
membranes of John Owens, and men of
that ilk, pale almost into insigni6cance.
The supporting company was excellent in
GoedVil has ever had. Mr.. Walter Rey-
mold as Mortimer Mumbleford," invested
the part with a dignity and force
that made it especially acceptable Miss
Adele Waters made handsome aud clever
"Rose,' dressing and looking the part to
ERECTION, and acting it in an artistic
manner Mr. Robert Coote, Jr, was an ex-
eel emit Rupert" while Miss Hattie DeIaro,
as Violet" was piquant and pretty, and
looked as interesting as young girl of
sweet SIXTEEN" Maggie Holloway and
Miss Jennie Westbe' sly were capable, IS
we're the remainder o. the company Same
bill TO night, TO NOR ow afternoon, and to-
n Orrow night.
''DAD's GIRL" AT ENGLIsHs.
Erglishs Opera House was packed last
night bv well .slessed suiiencs who wit
messed Miss Lizzie Timer in Dads Girl. y
her rev play. The production is entirely
American. There is nothing "Frencby" in
it 1t is fresh and charming, and of the
Madison Square order OF plays. Miss Ulmer
"a 'Mulp' Is natural as life. She looks and
acts the part so perfect that one very nearly
forgets they are Witnessing an acted part
Again, the little lady does not try to carry
the whole play herself, but gives her support
| full share of sill honors She is act bit
| jealous- as can be plainly seen.
l Miss Ulmer is not handsome soUbrette, but
! genuine actress possessing q shapely form,
| of which her arms are very attractive orna-
merts; they are a revelation, poetry and
sculpture combined. Her voice is clear nd
! OF charming tone. distinct and pleasing to
/ the ear. Mr.. George Bonifece, the leading
man, is we'll known 10 our people "a q ster-
! ling actor. AS David Hoskins" he is very
! good; his makeup and acting are beyond
| fault finding. II ali actors took as much in
terest IN their work as be does, they would
he more successful in raising the stage TO O
higher standard The rest OF the suppor.
ale very far above the average; they are
we'll up IN their parts and no breaks occ 1r
10 mar the effect OF the play.
David Hoskins" who is dad" has after
life OF perjury on forty acres OF fever an d
ague IL Illinois. become suddenly rich by a
! discovery of coal. He takes Null" who
has no father or mother but only David.
her uncle, and between the old man and
the girl is close and warm affection. To
| save him pain che keeps from him the
knowledge that his only son has comm tied
| a crime, by the whitest OF lice. The son es
capes she penitentiarY and engages in an
evil partnership with gentlemanly villain
! Again '.Muli' shields him at the expense oil
| her own happiness. and finally takes So, 00C
of Dads" money for him. But the smooth
| rebate cousin. kills the villain, and in re
turning the money to NULL falls dying al
! her feet. She finds her way back after q
while to her lover, aud the play ends in gen
eial happiness.
the usual Saturday afternoon matinee, anC
deserves q liberal patronage. Next weet
/ George Min in tragedy. Her Atoue cement,
and the Baker and Farron Combination IL
The Emigrants" appear in rotation. These
are all good drawing attractions, and pre-
sent repertoire TO suit all tastes
MOTHS.
The Museum is drawing large crowds thi
week. The attractions are new and great.
The Zoo was cTowsd last night and at tn
matinee to see the Oates troupe. 1t isa bil
card. Go.
The sale of seats for the engagement OF To
Two Johns" Comedy Company. at tn
Grand the frst hslf OF next week, opens thi
morning at tie box Office.
Mr.. George w. June manager OF III
Unicn Square srccsss, ''Three Wives to On
Husband" which is 1T the Grand the las
thee n'gets 4 next TseS. : IA the city.