The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
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GRAND oPERA-H0USE-MISS MINNIE PALMER.
That Miss Minnie Palmer is one of the most
popular actresses that visit indianapolis was
again demonstrated by the fact that at the
opening of her engagement at the Grand, last
night, she was greeted by very large audience
larger perhaps than either OF the theaters has
had this season, except on special occasions.
That dramatic curiosity my Sweetheart" re-
vised and somewhat improved, was given, and
the performance called forth much laughter and
applause. Miss Palmer has improved greatly
since her last appearance here. Aside
from her singing. dancing and that naivete
which has always made her attractive,
she shows marked ability as an actress
in what is professionally termed straight
business" She has a sweet voice, fairly
well cultivated and she sings with taste, while
her dancing is exceedingly graceful and original.
The French song and dance which she introduces
in the last act is one of the prettiest things OF
the kind ever seen on a siege. ''My Sweetheart
was written for Miss Palmer, and for her alone,
so the demands upon the supporting company
are not very heavy Mr.. Hawkins has an ex.
cellent character part, which he has made, and
which he plays admirably. Mr.. Arnold, who is
fair light comedian, sang several songs ac-
ceptably, and Mrs. Mary Myers was particularly
good in the part of Mrs. Hatzel. Miss Saterlee,
as the adventures, gave credltable perform
Indifferent average Miss Palmer and My
Sweetheart" will be seen again tonight, to-
morrow afternoon and tomorrow night.
ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE 1.-THE PLANTERS WIFE
1.-THE Planters Wife," which is entitled to
recognition as one of the best of recent American
plays, was acted at Engish's last night by Mr..
Harry Laceys company, and the performance
was received with evident manifestations of
70 hu tbo dato lo1 Dt on,
the play need be made at this time for it has
been seen here many times before Aside from
the first act, which is trivial in places, it is a
we'll written drama with strong situations, effec-
tive climaxes, and just enough comedy between
the emotional monotony. The company averages
we'll Mr.. Lacey himself is manly and intelli-
gent young actor, who has the good taste not to
overdo part which affords various opportuni-
ties for rant and vehemence. Miss Carey, the
leading lady, is not so careful for she is disposed
to be tragical in her MANNER but she is a hand
some woman, stylish dresser, and, in many re-
spects capable actress. OF the other members
of the company Miss Della Sawyer, Miss Kate
Hawthorn and Miss Harrington deserve especial
mention for creditable work. ''The Planters
Wife, will be seen during the remainder of the
week.
Misses Lula and Mable Nichols and Ida How
ell, and Mr.. Charles K. Block, all of this city,
are members of the Wilbur Opera Company,
which is at Englishs next week.
Mr. Ramsey Morris is in the city arranging
for the production Of the greatest of the Madison
Square Theater's successes, MAY Blossoms" at
the Grand the latter part of next week.
Minnie Palmer will return to Europe next May,
and play for two years. So great was her success
there that her engagements for this long time
are with nine theaters only. She is the only
American artist who has made such hit abroad
as to justify return engagements at greater
per centage than she formerly received.
Mr.. Edward Marble has sent to the dramatic
editor of the Journal, ostensbly for publication,
a card signed with his wifes name, making some
very scandalous statements about Miss Maud
Stuart (Grubbs). If Mrs. Marble really wrote that
card-which is doubtful does not reflect
much credit upon her, and if Mr.. Marble wrote it,
which is far more probable, it confirms the rep
utaton he made here Of being a contemplate
and cowardy scoundrel.