The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

las You Like It," that delightful pastoral
comedy, which never loses its beauty and at
Effectiveness to even the most base theater- goer,
was chosen for the opening performance Of the
annual engagement of the distinguished actress,
Nine. Modjeska, which began at the Grand
Opera house last night, and the selection was a
very happy one. for of all the characterizations
in her repertoire, her Rosaind is probably the
most refined, sympathetic and picturesque. and
this can be said without disparagement to
the other representations, for they are
all marked by that artistic finish which
only very great ability. long experience. close
application and high order of intelligence can
effect Its most striking feature is its strong
ldealism, for the assumption of masculinity in
her RosalinG is in accordance with the concep-
ton OF the poet, who evidently did not intend to
make realism the sine qua non of the play, but
rather intended it as fanciful creation, the old,
old story, told again in new and picturesque
manner. Her Rosalind is creation of beauty,
grace and womanly gentleness, delicately shaded,
but wthal, distinctly drawn, with that origi
nality in method and treatment that her strong
personality and excellent schooling have sug
sested. The love scenes with Orlando were ex-
qu.sitely done. and the impersonation through
our vas one that cannot be too highly com
thorough eesturalness. To the writer hers
is the ideal Rosalind and, therefore,
beyond criticism: and in this opinion
the audience OF last night evidently concurred,
sidered an indication of Their real feelings. The
support averaged well, and was strong in the
leading parts. Mr.. Vanderfelts Orlando grows
upon one as it progresses and it IS really very
manly and effective performance. Miss Shaw's
Celia, Mr.. Aliens Adam, and Mr. Clements
Jacques were all inteligently presented. To
night Schller's historical tragedy, MARY Stuart"
will be presented. with Modjeska in the title
tomorrow, and Twelfth Night" for the CON
GLIDING performance, tomorrow night.
NOTES.
Donavn's Original Tennesseeans, a concert
company composed of colored singers, and nav
ing national reputation, will appear at Ply
mouth Church next Friday evening, under the
auspices of the w. G. T. U.
Louise Olcott, in Hugh Conways Ozark
Days" will appear at English's Opera-house the
last three nights of the week. and the sale of
seats is now in progress at the box-office. The
company is said to be a capable one.
The advance sale of seats for the engagement
of the emotional actress, Miss Ada Gray, in
East Lynne" at the Grand the latter part of the
week, will begin at the box Office this morning.
She and her company are said to give the play
an excellent Interpretation.
The next entertainment of the lecture course
will be a lecture by Major II. G. Dane on Ma
val Battles of the Rebellion" He comes with
the best of recommendations as a popular lect
urer. Wednesday evening" subject: NAVAL
Battles of the Civil War" Reserved seats on
sale at Plymouth Church.
At College avenue Rink, to might and to-mor-
row night, Burt and Annie Queen will give en-
tertainments, consisting of ventriloquism, mind
reading, etc. The entertainment is something
outside of the usual order of skating rink attrac
tons, and is calculated to please everybody
Burt Queen ranks among the best ventriloquists
on the stage, and Miss Queens mind-reading is
said to be remarkable.
James Reilly. a talented ynnne COM tiian and
very clever speciality performer. supported by
good comedy company, appeared at the Zoo
last night in the new musical comedy 1.-THE
Widder" The piece affords opportunity for the
introduction of some excellent speciality per-
formers in the third act, and the audience ap
all week, with usual matinees.
Daniel Bandmann, whose name has been
prominently identified with the stage for very
many years, opened a weeks engagement at the
Museum yesterday, playing ''The Lady of
Lyons" at the matinee and Hamlet in the
evening. Among the members of the company
are Miss Beaudet and David Hanchett, the latter
of this city. Tonight 1.-THE Merchant of Venice"
will be given, and this afternoon Lady of
Lyons" will be repeated. This engagement en-.
ables lovers of tragedy to witness good perform
ances at prices not materially affecting the
pocket-book, and large houses will doubtless
prOye the rnlA