The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

ROBSON 4 CRANE AT THE GRAND.
A largely increased az thoroughly-de-
lighted audience witnessed the performance
of the comedians, Robson and Crane, last
night at the Grand Opera House, in Mr.. Jo-
seph Bradford's three.act comedy, 1.-The
Chernbs. 1t went with a roar from the
first and curtain calls we're numerous. The
comedians as the twin brothers, "Phidias"
and "Vandyke," are as delightful pair of
old frauds as one is likely to run up against
in lifetime, and everything they do is ire
sistibly funny The play itself is faulty ia
construction and the climaxes are absurd,
but the Messrs. Robson and Crane, by their
inimitable mannerisms, succeed in making
il one of the funniet things in their roper
toire. Miss Flora May Henry, in the new
role OF "Dpna Dillowsy," the leading female
part, was sgain seen to good advantage,
and completely captured the audience
by the excellence of her acting, looks and
general naivete. This is by far the best part
this young lady has ever played here, and
that she more than justified the expectations
of her friends was amply testified by the fire.
quent and general applause. Miss Sadie
Bigelow made a bewitching "Mgnonette'
ED Mrs. George Dickson, as the Spartan
mother was excellent in every way. Miss
Ry," and did the little that WAS required Of
her very nicely. Mr.. Charles S. Dickson, as
Joseph the younger brother, again dem
onstTated his ability to enact a role requir-
ing the greatest repose, and az the same time
dignity and force without overstepping the
bounds into the fields OF rant. He succeeded
admirably, and gave a finished performance.
The other parts were all satisfactorily ham
died by Mr.. Beach, Mr. Mortimer, Mr.. Ogden
and Mr.. Msrden. This afternoon "0ur Bach
elors'' will be given, and tonight the en-
gagement closes with Robson & Cranes Tim
pIoyed) Boarding House.
THE ABBOTT SEASON.
The brief season of grand English opera to
be given at the Grand Opera House the first
part OF next week, promises to be the must.
cal and fashionable event of the season.
over $500 worth OF seats have already been
sold, and the demand has not been half sup
piled. The repertoire will be an exceedingly
brilliant one, embracing "Traviata," "Mig-
non," Heart and Hand" and "Semira-
mide." Besides "honest little Emma" we
will nave Laura Bellini, Lizzie Annandsle,
Wslliam Castle. Valentine Fabrini, Signor
TagliapietTs. William Broderick, Walter Al
len, Marie Hindle, May Greenwood, Maurice
Cornell, Robert Ward Thomas Guise, and
an ensemble OF seventy-tTo people, includ-
ing the grand chorus and orchestra, under
the direction of Signor Tomasi. The degree
is assurance that she will be welcomed by
crowded houses, and the fact that she will
appear under more favorable circumstances
than ever before makes this assurance dou-
bly, sure. That she is meeting with greater
success than ever before is due to the fact
that she is singing in far better voice than in
any previous season, and has a company
which, in strength and general excellence, is
far superior to any similar organization in
existence. In principals chorus, orchestra
and equipment, it has an excellence all its
own.
NOTES.
Matinee at the Grand to-day at ,. Robson
and Crane in Our Bachelors.
The Hollywood Juvenile Barlesque Opera
Company will be at Englsh's all next week
playing at cheap prices.
Fairly good business continues at the zoo,
where the Lorenzo Bros and their acting
dogs are appearing. Matinee to-day.
The boom at the Dime Museum continues
and the attractions are all CT the best This
viii be "childrens day" and there will be q
cIush. Great bill next week.
Rhes as The American Countess" by
Howard Carroll, played in Washington last
| week before magnificent audience. includ-
| ing the President, the General OF the army,
| TIE Secretary oil State and representatives 0f
various foreign legations, with their ladies,
| to say nothing of scores OF Senators and Con.
| gressmeD.
A rich, rare and racy treat is in store for
an usement gcers at the Grand Opera House
Thursday evening, March 26, when the
wCrld.famous Barlow and Wilson's Min
strels appear at this popular house in an
entirely new programme. The great company
includes Milf Barlow, George Wilson,
/ Hughey Daugherty, E. NJ. Hall, Charlie
/ Goodyear Crawford and McKisson, Griffin
I and Marks and Carl Rankin, in conjunction
! with the refined musical artists, Adams aud
Casey. all IN new specialties, and a whole
/ host of dancers, vocalists, musicians, etc.