The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-03
AMUSEMEN TS.

ENGLISH'S Observation-Disclosures LEWIS
"The Circus Queen" comedy with several
meritorious qualities to commend it to those
fond of that class of theatricals, was presented
at English's Operahouse last night the prom
inent character being Gladys Lisle, sustained by
Miss Catherine Lewis. The story is en-
tertaining but everything is sobordinated to
Miss Lewis's part, which affords her good
opportunities for the display of the brightness
and merriness which have made her popular in
comic opera Each act introduces feature of
her operate accomplishments, which the audi
ence last night greatly relished and generously
applauded. She has fair support Withal the
play, actors and star give an entertainm emit that
pleases from the first to the last scene. 1.-THE
Circus Queen" will be repeated to night. re-
ducton in prices, from fifty cents down to ten
has been made for the engagement
FREDERICK INNEs AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
The audience which greeted the appearance of
Frederick Innes, trombone virtuoso. at Plymouth
Church last evening. disappointed all expecta-
tons. There were scarcely hundred people
present. The concert was worth hearing, for
aside from Inpes, the basso, Liverman, the
harpist, De Brazil, the soprano, Miss Grace
HiltZ, and the pianist, Miss Marion A. Marmon,
gave to the few an enjoyable evening. The
programme included some very fpe numbers.
DIME MUsEUM-'IN THE RANKS"
''In the Ranks" one of the most popular and
successful English melodramas, was produced at
the Museum last night, and attracted an audi
ence that tested the capacity of the house, The
scenery, all of which is carried by the company,
is unique and elaborate, and the mechanical eff
fects are good. the company is composed of
rather capable people. The performance last
night met with the hearty approval of the audi
ence H S. Duffeld, w. H. Stuart. Geo Flem-
ing, H. c. Lewis, j. III. Bunny, l. N. Drew, Jo-
sic Batchelder, Florence Western and Connie
Thompson sustained the leading characters cred
itably. The play will run all week.
THE zoo-LIDA GARDENERS COMPANY.
Ida Gardeners Female Mastodons drew good
house at the Zoo, last night Ida Gardners
singing and Billy Arnold's specialties, particu-
lary his tamborine solos, are the strong features
of the show. The company presented a we'll
mounted burlesQue, Prince Dandinin in a man
ner that evidently pleased the audience The
engagement continues through the week and
there will be a matinee to-day.
NOTES.
Vice president Hendricks and his wife occu-
pied proscenium-box at the Grand last night.
On account of the great demand for seats for
the performance of Comedy of Errors" at the
Grand, Managers Dickson & Brooks have decid-
ed to give a special matinee performance to NOR
row afternoon, for which seats will be placed on
sale this morning
BARLEY Campbelrs great melodrama, Isl
IBERIA, will be the attraction at the Grand the
last three nights of the week. at reduced prices
and the indications are that it will repeat its
former success here 1t is very strong play
finely written and excellentiy acted, while the
scenic accessories are elaborate and realistic.