The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-22

Sidney the villain in the piece. after
. long absence. returns to the home Of
his divorced wife, Agnes. She has no faith
in his pledges OF reform. Two emigrants,
one Irish and the other German, Illustrate
the evil designs of Sidney, who attem OTIS
with his accom- plice. Holland, to burn ths
houee In which Mrs. Sidney lives. The lady,
after many vicissitudes is happily married,
and the bad punished. There is q world of
fun and really excellent singing and acting
in the four act sketch. The character OF
Christina as presented by Mr.. Farron, is
truly remarkable impersonation."
THE TWO JOHNS AT THE GRAND.
Commencing tomorrow evening aud con-
tinuing for three nights, with the usual
Wednesday matinee, the attraction at the
Grand Opera House will be Mr.. J. c. Stew
laughing success, "The Two Johns" By
which Is meant those twin sons of Menus,
John Stewart and John Hart, with their ex-
cellent comedy company. Their comedy is
of that broad, farcical nature, just now so
popular, and is called 1.-The Two Johns" 1t
has met with an unusual degree CT success
everywhere, and been favorAbly received by
both press and public. Its principal aim is
to make people laugh. and in that it sue
ceeds beyond stint. In fact it makes them
roar, yell and shrek, as will be seen from the
following from q recent issue of the Detroit
Free Press: II never laughed 80 much at
once in all my life. / Am rs sore as | can
be- remarked one lady to another while
leaving the Opera House last night. 1T is
the funniest thing ever saw said another,
and there was . chorus Of That's so.' Such
remarks could be heard on every side, and
a. for Us, after having seen everything in the
comedy line. we have got the cake ready for
the Two Johns and they are welcome to it.
How the people did laugh The laughing
commenced five minutes after the curtain
first went up. and continued almost without
cessation. Ii was like setting off bunch oil
firecrackers: first there was light crackle.
then an explosion here and there, followed
by volley which nearly raised the roof"
''THREE WIVES TO ONE HUSBAND"
This Is the unique title of the great Union
to hold the boards at the Grand Opera House
the last three nights OF the week. 1t comes
highly recommended by both press and pub
Tic, as the following from late Philadel.
phia paper, gives ample proof: "a large
audience greeted the Union Square Theater
Company at the Walnut last evening. The
Of the cob Psss and ID shU5 d pobS S0ss
two chums, each with an eccentric and
wealthy uncle; ANDREWS" uncle threatens
to dislnherit his nephew il he should marry,
while the defeasance in "Ralph's' case is
vice verea; for his inheritance is lost ia de-
fault of his net marrying. In attempting to
shield his friend ANDREW" aud conceal the
knowledge of his nuptials, which were to be
celebrated the day following the unexpected
arrival of his amorous uncle, Ralph"
proposes to three women. The deception is
successful until the uncle of Ralph" unex.
pectedly meets "Andrew's'' uncle, and the
parents OF the bride throw additional light
on the secret when the veil is removed aud
the chums stand revealed. In the play all
the characters become mixed up in the hur-
ly.burly and at times some flashing wit and
sparkling humor are displayed.
AS Ralph Cobbe, Chum No. l." Mr.. f.
A. Sothern is brilliant, natural and very
funny, while Mr.. Raymond Holmes as "An-
drew Dobbs Chum No. 2" was likewise very
natural and divides the honors with Mr..
Sothern. Mr.. Rudolph II. Strong and Mr.
Bart w. Wallace both acted the part of the
| crabid, severe uncle in o creditabIe manner.
THE DINE MUSEUM.
The week just ended at this popular family
resort was prolific of much to entertain and
| amuse, and the patronage was uniformly
good. For the week opening tomorrow
| afternoon, an entire change Of attractions
will be made in all departments, and one OF
the strongest and best shows OF the season
given. In curiosity hall the principal at
fractions will be Isaac w. 6prague, Barnum's
phantom mana living skeleton, the frame
work of human being endowed with life;
Miss Jennie Quigley, the Scottish Queen
q wild cannibal chief from the South Sea
Islands; Olivia, the snow-white and pink.
eyed wonder, and Charles +. Griffin, the
eminent iiIusionist. In the theatorium, the
entire stage shcw will be given by Marsh
Adams Magnets, constellation of stars Of
the first magnitude Among them are Perry
and Lulu Ryan, sketch artists; Marsh Adams
and Walter Leroy, blackface sketch team;
| William A. Huntly, king Of the banjo;
Richard Sands terpsich0rean artist David
Marion, mimic; Whippler Twin Brothers
snS the
will, indeed, be q wonderfully strong bill
and should fill the Museum to overlooking
throughout the week. The admission to all,
including seat. will be only ten cents.
GILMoRE's zoo.
The severity OF the weather has not pre-
vented q cordial welcome to the Alice Oats
Company this week. though the party were
snow bound and did not arrive here till
Wednesday. For the coming week James
Rielly's Company will appear in the very
amusing comedy, entitled 1.-THE Widow an
improvement on the once famous Fun on
the Bristol" Mr.. REILLY appearing as the
Widow Dorcy," in which he introduces his
famous specialties. He is surrounded by q
coterie of well known people whom he has
selected for their epecial adaotedness for
their different characters. The play will be
produced with entire new scenery and me-
chanical effects, forming an entertainment
said to be OF a very pleasing nature. The
Zoo management gives an entertainment
every night and also matinees Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
MOTIFS
Minis Fools Revenge is said to be
wonderful performances. Box Office open all
day. Get your seats.
The attractions at the Grand Opera House
next week will be Aimee first three nights
and Hoyt's Rag Baby" last three nights.
Mr.. Edward A. Sothern, who is cast for
the leading part in Three Wives to One
Husband" is the son of "Dundreary"
Sothern and AMI hor of Harriaon A. GnurIov's