The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

Opera House, and before the curtain went
down on the first OF the three acts Of Plan
quette's latest ard most tuneful opera,
Nell Gwynne, the Orange Girl" they be-
came enthusiastic. In each OF the FIVE char
acters Mrs. Seguin successfully esssyed-
''Nell Gwynne," Lady FslbAlla, !" "Gillian,
a Servant" ga Gypsy" and Bridget, a
Cook'-her d. elsing an ! a ting were charm
ing, and her singing simply superb. After
the quartet Only an Orange Girl" In the
first act introducing the merry laugh. the
sympathies of the audience were complet sly
won. Here and elsewhere Mr.. James G.
Peske's delightful baritone and Mr.. Thos
Christy's excellent tenor we're highly apple
q ated and won several calls. Miss Lulu
Evans was rather 3 revelation as Lady
Clare" She only had one prominent solo,
"Tbe Song Of the Clock, and that she sang
with a charm that surprised the audience
and secured hearty encore, The comedy
which pervades the piece is broad, hilarious,
irresstbly miTih-provoking-for what could
be more absurd than the dance of the
"Besdie" and the "MIstr' in the forest of
ArdeD?-but it is not suggestive in any
offensive particular. The music is light
pretty. well suited 10 the situation, and
somewhat reminiscent OF The Chimes OF
Normandy especially where the bells are
introduced but it is hard to remember. Mr..
Denbsm as Adam Squeak" the Bssdle, IS
capital in opera boute, and Mrs Seguin's
Bridget" is as clever bit OF Irish brog1e
90 ever delighted sn audience at Harrigan &
Hart's What a wonderfully versatile aud
charming little woman Mrs Seguin Is. Mr.
Webb Narcross made typical m'ser, ex eel
lent il makeup, but with very little to d
mus.cally. The remainder OF the asst was
acceptable, while the chorous and costumes
we're all that aid be desired. As whole,
the performance was most pleasing and
satisfactory one AT the matine this after
noon FRA DiavolOn will be give l, and TO.
night The engagement closes with s'G o q"
(rhIee Black Cloaks) Buccol )ssl's latest AID
best opera.
KATE CLAYTON AT ENGLIsH's.
Last night, at Engish's Opera House the
popular actress, Kate Claxton, sup.
ported by Mr.. Charles A. Stevenson
and good company, repeated her
excellent performance of the beautiful
romantic melodrama, "a Sea OF Ice, to
largely increased and thoroughly delighted
audience. Tue piece has been fsvorably
commented upon In the columns OF the
Sentinel before, and it only remains to re-
iterate what we have before said, and advise
worth the price of admission while the act
ing is excellent throughout. Matinee to day
at and final performance to night at S.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
The boom of this popular resort continues
Despite the strong counter attractions. and
the people flock there by the thousands.
The attendance, both Monday and last night
was extraordinarily large, and each audience
was largely comprised of people who were
in he
them doctors, lawyers, ministers aud scien-
tific men OF high standing. A large proper.
ton OF these were drawn thither by the
principal attraction in Curiosity Hall, viz
the famous Passion Clock" about which
so much bad been said. 1t is. inded, a
every way superior to the once.
famous Strssbuig clock. 1t illus
trates automatically the birth, life and
crucifixion OF Christ; in fact, it is sort of
Passion Play" in miniature. Each exhibit
ton is accompanied by an explanatory
lecture by Miss Myrtle King, aud, a most
graceful and enterta ming talker. The other
novelties are the white Moors Burmese
band from Siam, the fat girl The Rice
midgets charming little people; the glass
blowers, etc. ihe stage show given in the
iheatorium is one OF the best of the selson,
opening with Blake and Bartram, neat
sketch artists followed by Lemly, an ex-
cellent juggler; Kissell. the Zousve; Mayo
ard Switzerland, favorite specialists: 0rm
Dixon, clever ventriloquist, and Spence
and Sawtelle one of the best sketch teams
that has ever appeared here. This very
strong show will be given all week, with
mainees every afternoon. Don't fail to see
it. Admission only ten cents.
THE zoo THEATER.
Large houses have greeted Harry Amlar
in his drama Of Counterfeit, probably the
strongest sensational play thai has ever been
presented on the Zoo stage. Mr.. Amlar ap-
pears es Pete" a negro who is always on
band to Illustrate villsiny. Mr.. / VI Crane,
really fine actor, plays the leading villain
10 fine style and carries the character well
rom first to last. Fred FELTON, plays the de-
tective with his old-tine vim and Mrs
FELTON, locks nicely and plays charmingly.
The others OF the cast are all deserving. Toe
oli0 performance comprises several veil.
known artists, and the show as q whole is
che Of unusual excellence and worthy the
patronage of the public.
NOTES.
Miss Frances Rishop in "Mugg's Landing"
comes to Englishs the last three nights OF
this week. Sale OF seats now in progress.
The Elks' benefit takes place at the Grand
next Friday afternoon, and magnificent
bill has been arranged. Seats are selling
rapidly al the box-otfice.
AT quarter before Monday night there
wasn't seat left in the Grand Opera House,
and the unwelcome sign standing room
oDlyn greeted all late corners.
Pierce L. Jarvis, representing BARLEY
Compbtlrs white Slave" company, which
is al the Grand the last half of next week
following Lotta is in the city.
The advance sale of seats for the engage
ment of the popular and talented comedians,
Harrison and Gourlay, at the Grand Opera
House, the last three nights of this week, in
their phenominslly successful fsrcical COM
edy, Skipped by the Light of the Moon"
opened yesterday morning at the theater
box-ihce, and promises to De large.
This from the Emmett Guards: "Our
friends are requested to purchase tickets for
the afternoon and evening performances at