The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

DAMON AND PYTHIAs' AT THE GRAND.
Last night the Grand Opera-house was we'll
filled by an appreciative audience to witness the
performance of Damon and Pythias" by William
Lloydand his company. Damon and Pythias' is
a well known play, and the story is familiar to
all theater goers OF the actors, Mr. William
Lloyd. who enacts the part of Damon, is we'll
known leading man, who essays for the first season
heavier and tragic roles. Mr.. Lloyd gives a
spirited performance of the part, and his con-
ception is adequate in its development and well
brought out Mr.. Lloyd possesses good stage
presence and easy action, but he mars his read
ing by his monotone tones There is a harsh
ness that should be overcome, and which the reg
lister of his voice admits Withal, he has the max
ing of the tragedian and should take rank as an
actor of the highest ranks of the
drama The support is fair Miss
Gabrielle Kean, who enacts the role of Calanthe
gave an even and acceptable presentation of the
part, and Mr.. w. X. Thomas played Pythias
with much vigor. Mr.. Quinly as Dionysius, Mr.
McFadden as Damocles, Mr.. Wideman as
Procles Mr. Bancroft as Phillstus, Mr.. Blaneke
as Lucullus, and Miss Lascelles as Hermion were
acceptable. The same bill will be repeated to-
night and hold the boards until Thursday.
THE MATLACK COMPANY AT ENGLIsHs.
At English's Opera house, last night, the Mat
lack Comedy Company commenced weeks re-
turn engagement, presenting "a Celebrated
Case to fair audience. Mention has been
made Of this company in their previous engage
ment. Mr.. Matlack assumes the role of Jean
pleases the patrons of the theater.
The role of the daughter was assumed
by Miss Stella Rees, of this city
who has been upon the stage for about two
since her initiation to the drama, and last night
gave clever performance of the part Miss Rees
shows an intelligence in her acting that augurs
well for her future professional career. The
rest Of the parts were we'll taken. The bill will
be repeated Wednesday evening.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
The stage bill presented at the Museum en-
braces many excellent features, and the house
was crowded at both performances last night.
Thome and Carleton, Pans LIE Petriee, Delmore
and Wilson, Edwin Smith, n B. Sheiner, Baker
and Jones, Hefferman and Mcdonald, and Wal
lace, the man bird all introduce good speciality
acts. DR.. Mary Walker is the leading attraction
in curiosity hall, though other novelties are on
exhibition. Manager Sackett announces that
hereafter the night performances will open
promptly at and se15 o'clock.
NOTES.
Jennie Calef will play a weeks engagement at
the Grand soon.
Mr. Lon Buckley, formerly connected with
the Chicago press, and representing Kohl &
MiddletoRs interests is in the city, and circulat
ing among the local fraternity.
Miss May Henry, one of the best known
young actresses of this city, has returned horne
for a vacation. Miss Henry has been with Rob
son q Crane for number of seasons, and has
received several fattering offers for next season
There will be musicale and literary enter
tainment this evening at the Seventh Presby-
tcrian Church. in which Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison,
Mr. M. H. Spades, BERTHE Feibleman and others
will take part There will also be debate on
the high license question.
Madam Heine's concert will be given tonight
at Englishs Opera house, at which entertain
ment Frederick Innes, the celebrated trombone
virtuoso, will assist. In addition, there are a
number of wellknown amateurs on the pro-
gramme whose abilities are we'll known in the
cisy. Madam Heine has given so many free