The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

HENRY CHANFRAU AS KIT" AT ENGLIsH's OP
ERA-HOUSE.
Last night the we'll known drama, Kit the
Arkansaw Traveller" was presented at English's
Opera house by Mr. Henry Chanfrau, supported
by his company. Kit" is too well known for
extended notice; suffice it to say that it has had
long tenure and is distinctively an American
play. Mr.. Chanfrau, who enacted the role of
Kit, in which his father. Frank S. Chanfrau,
made a reputation, assumes the part quite ac-
ceptably. In fact, the present portrayal
is an understudy Of Mr.. F. S. Chanfraus
characterization. The personaton last night
was evidence of ability on the part of the son,
a reputation in the part The company was
acceptable Mr.. Eagle, who played the role of
the villainous Bond, has manly stage pres
ence and made an acceptable villain. The beats
were played by Mr. Odell Walker, as the Judge,
and Mr.. Montioy Walker the Major. The
former is clever comedian, the other an actor
of farcical methods, who overacts the part.
The remaining parts were evenly performed by
Mr.. j. H. Alger Daniel Chanfrau, w. B. Alex
ander Lemuel Adams, Adelaide Alexander,
Sophia L. Gilpin and Violet Block, who we're the
support of Mr.. Chanfrau, sr. Exit" will be
presented tonight only
THE BLACK FLAG" AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Edwin Thorne presented his familiar
melodrama 1.-THE Black Flag" at the Grand
Opera house last night to fair audience. 1.-THE
Black Flag is very familiar play, and is full of
faults when subjected to critical analysis, but it
has pleased audiences and made money. There
are several thrilling scenes and situations, and
the mechanical effects are good when properly
handled. but last night the action dragged. Mr.
Edwin Thorne made manly and openhearted
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role of Ned with much feeling and pathos. and
is the best actor ever in that role. Mr. W. H.
Thorne, as Jack Glyndon, was forcble, and Mr..
Louis Barrett. as the guide, made much of the
character but Mr.. L. j. Martin, AS the old man,
and Mr.. l.. p Willard, as Lazarus, are trife
weary. Miss Bessie Stevens. Mrs. Edwin
Thorne and Adele Vanderbuth acted and
dressed the parts handsomely. 1.-THE Black
Flag" will hold the boards the first half of the
week.
THE MONARCH MUSEUM
The Dime Museum opened the week, yester-
day afternoon and night, with a large attend
ance The show given this week is an unusually
strong one The star attraction in curiosity hall,
of course, is "Hop-o,my- Thumb the smallest
living human being ever placed on exhibition. He
is eighteen years of age, and weighs only little
over five pounds. Last night he several times
completely hid himself in the bell of Manager
Sacketts high hat He is intelligent, and very
entertaining conversationaiist. No should
fail to see this wonderful freak of nature. Miss
Lizzie Sturgeon plays all the latest airs with
her toes and feet, and Fiji Jim" and wife, wild
Levuka cannbals; Tauber's dream. the Colum-
bus clock; Cookies automatic and mechanical mar
ves, and Bernsteins animated wax works make
the attractions down stairs. The stage show is
an attractive one, and is given by La Petite
Kitty. the midget song and dance lady: Arada
MARVEL, one Of the eleyerest jugglers in the pro
fession; Marsh Adams and Susie Wilde, in q