The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

''TAETAsMA' AT THE GRAND.
Stan ding Room Only" was the placard
displayed at an early hour at the Grand
Opera House last night, and there was but
little of that. The Hanlons wonderfully
clever spectacular psntomime, Fan tasma,"
has made hit here, and could run a week.
1t is the best thing of the season and has
caught on" INN ensely with everybody.
One of the best things in it Is in the second
act, where the FAIRY Queen discloses a num-
Der Of beautiful tableaux representing the
charms Of love, of the Bacchanalians of
wealth ad luxury. Beautiful girls appear
under bower OF flowers and vainly try to
entice tho heart of the lover, who Is seeking
his lost sweetheart. These charming pic
lures q followed by others OF an amusing
nature. A little girl, five or six years, is al
together the most charming figure in these
pictures; her face is q delightful study for
an artist, her poses are beautiful, and she is
altogether Ingenious and interesting,
Another incident Of the programme is the
sword combat between Sis. Pastorini and
four antagonists. The man holds a sword in
each hand and performs a feat in swords
manship that is wonderful for its dexter,ty
and the great physical power displayed. The
four men assault him at once, and he sue
ceeds in parrying the blows of all OF them.
Mons. Louis Pizzarello given an exhibition
of violin playing, that is, in its way, as
markable as the sword combat He holds
The bow in his mouth and plays The Car
nival of Venice" or holds it under his legs
and dances on one foot in time to the
music or holds it with his knees, or over
his head, or behind his back, and never
misses note. This gentleman is the clown
of the piece, and he is an admirable face
maker as well as a good athlete.
All Of the numerous people composing
the company are excellent. Miss Kate Da-
Wis, who plays "Fantasma," has i1ne voice,
and she is bright actress. Her burlesque
limitations In the last act are exceedingly
clever, and her vocal gymnastics are unusu-
ally good.
The scenery of the play is fine and the
music is pretty. Altogether "Fantasma" is
the best performance of the kind ever seen
here, and every man. woman and child in
Indianapolis should see it. Among the
musical selections Mr.. Charles L0rage's
original medley, composed of thirty or more
different airs, was peculiarly pleasant. Matt
nee to day at 2, and final performance to-
night at 8.
CHARLOTTE THOMPSON AT RNGLIsH's.
Owing to q cold contracted by Mr.. Craig
early in the week, which had rendered his
voice hoarse, the programme had to be
changed for the balance of the engagement.
Nell Gwynne" was put on last night and
played to fair house. AS Nell Gwynne,n
Miss Thompson does some fine comedy act
ing. She dresses and acts the part in
merltorious manner. Miss Edna Courtney
also acquits herself creditably; there is q
bright future before this lady, If artistic
talent and handsome face and form are
criterion to Judge by. Mr. Craig is a clear
headed and painsiaking actor, but at the
present time he is laboring under dis
advantage. "Jane Eyre" will be played at
hn Inc nft md 0ne
Lynne" this evening. Both plays are stand
ard attractions, and the company is vel
qualified 10 present them satisfactorily.
NOTES.
Matinee at the zoo TO day at 2.
Alvin Joslin nexfWeek at English's.
"Fantasma' matinee at the Grand to-day
at 2.
This is "childrsn's day" at the Dime
Museum.
Charlotte Thompson "Jsne Eyre" matinee
at English's to-day at ?
The Dime Museum and zoo continue to
delight large audiences.
John Gilbert, the only Leon,' Frank
Cushman and Johnnie Rice, have recently
been added to the Cold Day" Company.
The transformation scenes at the end OF
each act of 'Fantssma" rival those of lex
celsior" and the "Naiad Queenn in magnf-
cent splendor.
Governor Gray was one OF the delighted
spectators in the audience at the Grand night
before last. He, like everyb body else, says
Fsntasma" is the grandest spectacular
piece ever produced here
Miss Kate Davis. the handsome aud tai
ented leading lady of the 'FAntasma" COM
IL ~ f~bk ~,sk
song, Sweet Genivieve." She has voice Of
won derful range, and is also clever come
dienne.
The sale of seats for the engagement of
James Arthur's Gold Day" Company at the
Grand the first three nights of next week,
opens this merning at the box-ofice. A
special programme will be given on st. Pat
rick's Day for the benefit Of the Emmett
Guards.
The comedians, Robson and Crane, will
present the following repertoire here next
week: Thursday evening, "sharps and
Flats" Friday. 1.-THE Cherubs;" Saturday
matinee. "Our Bachelors and Saturday
evening, "Our Boarding House." The entire
series OF performances will be for the Den.
eft Of the Light Infansry.
The Sentinel wants TO fully and heartily
indorse the following taken from recent
issue of a Cincinnati paper: Percy c..
Maynall is the name of q little Englishman
who acts as manager for the Hanlons, and is
thoroughly English in every way. But such
an Englishman, unlike the generality OF the
importations from the old country connected
with the profession. He is modest to a
fault, and has heart in him like the Eng
llsh you read of In the days Of chsvalry. Ga,
his is q rare one; and all dislike to lose his
| pleasant face and gentlemsnly self It's
! sJeh men that serve to lif! the profession