The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-04
AMUSE uEN rs.

GRAND
Large and delighted audiences witnessed
both performances at the Grand Opera
House on Monday aud last night of Joaquin
Miller's new play, Tally Ho," as presented
by the talented young actor, Mr.. r. L.
Downing and company. Notwithstanding
the many changes in the cast, last nights
performance went remarkably well, and the
audience enthusiastically applsuded several
Of the scenes. Tally Ho" is founded on
simple incident in the life OF Hank Monk
Grfely over the Sierrss on bis first trip West
IL is hased on a contest between the hero aud
one Thomas Crabtree" james Wall J
tire villain. for the hands OF Rosie lFlorenc-
White. Monk msrries her. and afterward
q man named Sailor Bill (Jatus Kahn is
Stabbed TO death in a scutils in Monk's
cabin, as ne is led TO believe by his wife. To
shield her he claim he did the deed aud is
convicted on his own statement. Before he
is punished Crabiree is disclosed as the
culprit and taken out to be lynched. Tne
play is q strong one in its simplicity. The
plot is not obscered the characters are not
over numerous and ii is not so CORY as TOO
many modern dramas CT he West. There ara
many new Incidents ald considerable good
sentiment and, what is noteworthy, con-
stantly increases in interest. The company
are, most of them, well known. Mr.. K l..
Downing. who sustains the roll of Hank
Monk the coach driving hero of the
drama, was very manly and spirited IN his
impersonation, and in action and make u p
left nothing TO be desired. He sang we'll,
TOO Mr.. eidley was very acceptable in 4
German character, in which his efforts were
seconded by Miss Mortimer There will be
low priced matinee to-day at ,. and final
performance tonight at 8. Popular prices
rule.
HEARTS OF OAK AT ENGLIsH's.
Fairsized and enthusiastic audiences
greeted Eearnes Hearts of OAk' Company
at English's both Monday and last nigh
Mr.. Hearne, as Terry DenDison," the buff
and brave sailor aud miller, with heart Of
oak, PLAYED with his usual success, being
spplaUded more than once. Miss Maud
Thompson. as "Chrystal" played her part
with much grace and naturalness. Mr.
Charles Clark, as uncle Davy," showed q
tsltr - his lines and action that was adj
unable The rest of the support fitted in
their places perfectly and caused the play 70
run without a jar. The baby, God bless it,
ss more than one kind-hearted mother eiacu-
lated. played Its part with so much cunning
that more than one OF the gentler sex longed
to appear on the stage just long enough
to hug il aud kiss its dimpled cheeks.
Inc ECtucI1 Is u Dcdutnu1 TpcCllucu VI u1c
chsnical and artistic skill. THE Harbor"
with its boats, coils of rope and anchors, pro.
duces a fine effect. The Wreck" during q
fierce storm, with lightning aud signal
bombs itfully lighting up the somber dark.
ness and the rain falling in torrents is vivid
and startling. The MILL with revolving
belts and whirring machinery, is very nst.
ural The Home" 1.-The Cabin of Owen
Garrowsy" and 1.-The Churchyard," are all
works OF the stage carpenter and scenic ar
fist that are bound 10 delight the eve aud
stir the feelings of any audience. -
Hearts of Oak is familiar to almost every
body. Its story is simple and simply told.
A noble hearted man marries the woman be
loves the girl acting dpon q mistaken sense
of duty, accepting his hand. Too late, he
finds her heart is given 10 another-the man
be has regarded as a son and loves as SUCH.
To compensate for what ne considers his
error be sacrifices wife, child and home,
and goes away returning after six years.
blind and feeble, to find matters Just as he
had wished them, and TO die with his wife
and child in his arms There will be grand
family matinee to day at ,, and same bill the
rest of the week.
THE DINE MUSEUM.
This popular amusement resort reopened
Monday afternoon with a boom, which in
creased to perfect crush last night. The