The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-20
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.
Esielle Clayton in "Favette'-''The Ivy
Leaf, ""The MikadO," and Other Attractions.
EsTELLE CLAYTON IN ''FAvErrE."

ESTELLE CLAYTON IN 'FAvETTE."
Miss Estele Clayton, who is to appear at the
Grand Opera house the last three nights of the
week, is a remarkably talented woman, who has
achieved decided success both as an authorizes
add actress. She has been leading lady at var
ious New York theaters, and last spring she pro-
dueed at the Unon-square Theater a play
written by and for herself It was called GA
vette; the Story of Waif," and it was a
very decided success, for it contained all those
elements which appeal most strongly to the
popular taste, being characterized, as the New
York Mirror expressed it, by the three funda-
mental principles of dramatic work-simplicity,
truth and beauty-while to the part of the hero
inc Miss Clayton brings sweet, fresh person
ahty-a charm that is irresistible and quite ner
,Own. 1t was this that made it such great
success not only in New York. but in all the
other large cities in which it has been presented
Miss Clayton is beautiful woman, and In
the early acts of the play she appears
as waif, in tattered garments and bare feet
while later on, when 'Favette' has attained
wealth and social distinction, her costumes,
which were made especially for her by Worth.
the Partisan modiste, are said TO be marveis OF
beauty and richness. She is supported by Mr..
Arthur Elliott a leading man of excellent repu-
tation and a carefully selected company. The
sale of reserved seats for the engagement will
begin at the box-office of the theater on Tues
day morning.
THE IVY LEAF AT ENGLIsH's.
The romantic Irish drama, ''The Ivy Leaf"
IS said to contain much that is commendable
and nothing that is Objectionable. It is free
from the red coat and spy" business. which
hare hitherto been considered indispensable
TO Irish dramas, and the love story that it tells
As Of interest and ceverly developed A carload
of special scenery is used in the production of
the play, and one of the especially realistic feat
ures, is the carrying off of child by large eagle
and it's subsequent rescue from rocky height
by the hero The company has been playing at
HaVlin's Theater, in Cincinnati, during the last
week to large audiences, and the Commercial
Gazette of that city, considers the play one of
decided strength and literary merit, and well
acted The company includes number of we'll
known actors and actresses among whom
Mr.. J. p. Sullivan, George r. Kaine, Z. I.
O'Malley, Miss Florence Worth, MISS Jennie
Dar-ah, and Others. besides little Mabel OMal-
ley, who played Tot in May Blossom" last
season.
SYDNEY RosENFELD's "MIKADo"
The "Mikado" will be presented at English's
Opera-house on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings by Mr.. Sydney Rosenfeldt's own opera
company, direct from the Union square Theater,
New York, where they have been playing to
OVERLOOKING houses Mr.. Rosenfeldt was the
first manager to produce Gilbert 81 Sullivans
,''Mikado" in this country. His present COM
pany is the original one in the opera with the ex
ception of the Yum Yum" which was originally
played by Miss Alice Harrison, is now assumed
by pretty Ida Mule The cast throughout is
excellent Mr.. Edward Temple is the Mikado;
Alexander Bell, the we'll known tenor, is the
ENanki Poo; Ko Ko is taken by Mr.. Harry Mills;
James Peakes assumes Poo Bah; Katsha is por-
,trayed by Miss Augusta Roche, the original
Lady Jane in the London production Of "Pa-
,tience" The l1bretto of 'Mikadon is one of Gill
Fbert's drolest. and one of his most finished and
significant literary achievements in the comic
vein 1t is delightfully."- witty--though some of
ats wit is local; its satire is playful and lambent
mot savage, and there is almost embarass-
Iment of riches in the way of deliciously funny
E6ituationS
! THE DIME MUSEUM.
Mr.. Owen Fawcett a comedian we'll known
and popular as character actor, will appear at
the Museum to morrow night and during the re-
mainder of the week, presenting Mr.. Augustin
Days comedy success. 1.-THE Big Bonanza,"
piece in which he has met with decided success
and been highly praised Mr. Fawcett created
The character of Prof Cawallader, and his as
sumption of the part has been pronounced
a capital piece of acting He has played it
great number of times, and with much financial
and artistic success. The Philadelphia, Boston,
New York, Chicago and Cleveland papers spoke
in unstinted praise OF his work and the play
generally. The company is one that includes
some very capable comedians. Manager Sackett
is going to put the drama on with special care,
and will give his patrons splendid entertain
ment. The programme will also embrace num-
Der of specially people in acts new, novel and
interesting. In Curiosity Hall will be seen. in
addition to the novelties Of last week, Grizzly
Williams, with pair OF pet bears; Captain De
'Courcey. the tattooed MARVEL Walter Stuart,
sRrmiess man, and other features
THE NEW IRON ZOO
Through an error in booking, Manager Gill
more, of the Zoo Theater, found he mad two
tcanceing either, he determined to play both
so double company will be seen at the Zoo
STheater next week La Mondue Kaine's Stel-
Jar Lights furnish one portion of the programme
while Cardello, Thorpe & Pearirg's Acrobatic
Novelty Company give the remainder. This
double company consists of nearly twenty-five
people, OF the singers, dancers and sooists are
Georgia kaiue, Jessie Carroll, May Vernon, Jen-
ME McCrea and Lizzie Parker. Among the ira
peze and bar performers are Cardello and Thorpe,
William Castiat, James Fearing, and the ia
NOUS wire walker, Frank LaMondue; Winstan-
icy Bros, graceful dancers. or the leading
comedians are Johnny Max and James Neary;
Moore and Sanford. the funny Germans; Wade
and Laclede, black face mirth- makers and Fra
Zier and Allen musical mokes. This is large
bill and deserving of variety lovers patronage
Notwithstanding the two companies appearing at
once, prices remain the same-ten and twenty
five cents. Usual Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
nrday matinees.
Stage Notes.
"Mikado' companies are becoming more num-
erous than Uncle Tommers."
Miss Mary Anderson will play three nights and
q matinee here, after the holidays.