The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-21
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND ERA-HoUsE-LAwRENoE BARRETT Il
COMEDY

GRAND Observation-Disclosures BARRETT IN
COMEDY
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett's great versatility as an
actor was illustrated at the Grand Opera house
last night by his strkingly clever comedy char
acterizations. which were enjoyed by a fine
audience. There was double bill, 1.-The Kings
Pleasure" and 'The Wonder both adaptations.
The former tells of the trials and escapades of
strolling poet, who is as ready at love-making as
in bright verses-a thorough Bohemian. 'SThe
Wonder" is of those high-cIass comedies,
full of action and incidents, admirably adapted
to MIR. Barretts expressiveness of voice and
sprightliness of action. Both plays were given
with dash and brightness that is so appropriate
to such dramatic characterizations, and Mr.
Barretts efforts were ably seconded by the mem
bers of his company, who gave him an excellent
support.
Mr.: Barrett will give two more performances
this afternoon and evening. At the matinee
he will appear in double BILL tragedy and COM
edy, 'Yorick's Love-" aud David Garrick," a
very attractive entertainment. The engage
ment will conclude to- night with Hon. George
Fl. Boxers great tragedy, Francesca Da Ri
MIMI" which will be produced with new scenery
and costumes
ENGLISH'S oPERA-HoUSE-"HoT WATER"
With little judicious pruning, ''Hot Water"
presented at this theater last night, to a large
auOlSUC0, Will Dc one Oh LQ6 mOSC r6llSDaDle or
musical and farcical plays. 1t is breezy through
out but here and there modicum of dizziness
comes so abruptly upon fast and furious fun that
the best points sometimes lose their force.
Alice Harrison finds in the leading character
plenty of room for her superabundant vivacity
and sparkling individuality There is wide
limit for the character changes, in which
she excels, and opportunities for her musical
abilities. One of the very enjoyable incidents of
the NAV tha selection from Mika00 and a
mirth- provoking situation is the boxing burlesque
between Frank Girard and Chas. S. Dickson.
But other features of rich humor coming from
the central point of misunderstanding and
jealousy serve to enhance the rarity of the even
ings enjoyment The supporting people do
commendabe service in their several parts
Hot Water" will be repeated at the matinee
and evening performance to-day. and if the
udiences evince much satisfaction as the one
last night, then the Harrison company can carry
away kindly remembrances of their short season
here
THE ORGAN RECITAL.
The following is the programme of Mr.. Clarke's
organ recital this afternoon at o'clock at Ply
mouth Church:
Overture to Julius Caesar .-.......-..----H Handel
Cantata Pastorae ---------------S carlott
La Carita Observation-Disclosures. Rossini
Professional March. Batisti
ARIA IN A hat .Spohr
Overture to Les Tsbleaux Potent .Gretry
NOTES.
Fortunes Fool" melodrama Of more than
ordinary merit, was presented at the Museum
yesterday, and will be given at both perform
ances to day.
Sid c. France and his company give 1.-THE
James Boys" for the last time at the perform
apce at the Zoo Theater this evening. There is
a g 80 matinee.
The engagement of Lilly Cay's "Adamless
Eden" company at the Zoo Theater, all next
week, promises to be profitable one. Since the
troupe was seen here it has consolidated with the
Gaiety company.
The Grand will have two excellent attractions
next week-the Lillian Russell Opera Company
in Polly and billie Taylor" the fir three
nights, and Charles H. Hoyt's latest comedy sue
cess "a Tin Soldier" the last three.