The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-29
AMUSEMENrS.

THE CARLETON ENGLISH opera COMPANY.
For their second performance last night the
Carleton Opera Company presented Johann
Strauss Merry War" The opera was pre-
sented in msnner to warrant the assertion
that it is the strongest organization of its
class that has bsen here this season. The
chief excellence last night was the vocaliza-
ton, which was quite strong and brilliant
throughout, while the acting was hardly less
neriiorious. For comic opera it is an unu-
sual comp ositioB, frequently rising 10 the
dignity and strength OF more pretentious
works, and it is one that greatly pleases
these who have the musical Instinct we'll de-
veloped. Miss Fielding was more fsscins-
ting than ever as the naive ''Violetta," aud
was in good voice. Nothing could be mora
charming than her rendition of her solos
and concerted pieces in the frat, second aud
third acts. Miss Bartlett's ELSA was
very clever deliDeation, Astounding in choice
bits of melodioHs song and roguish glee.
Nj. Cartons General Spinola' wa admirbly
sur and played throughout. It is hard to
tell which to admire most, the richness and
sweetness of bis baritone tenor. or the
sprightliness of his acting. Other characters
were assumed by Miss Wisdom, Mr.. Patten-
burg Mr.. Adolphi and Mr.. Dixon. The chorus
il well drilled and the piece is handsomely
staged. This afternoon the Drum Majors
Daughter" with low prices. and tonight the
engagement closes with FRA Diavolo," and
Miss Guthrie as the prima donna. The ex-
cellence of this company should insure bet
ter audiences for the remainder of tae
gagemeDt, and the sex plenatiou'' of Mr..
Carlton between the third and fourth acts
while in the nature of deserved complaint,
should be Needed by our music loving
public.
GENUINE CoLoRED N1NsTRELs' AT ENGLISH 5.
Englisb's Opera House, large as it is, was
egain packed last night by we'll pleased
audience. Henderson's troupe OF gsnpins
ebony artists seem 10 suit our people to n
dot Tbs first part and its grand finale
in troduce, through Beard, Johnson, Buck,
Green, Edw ards, Hawkins, Hume and Comfy,
ths principle people in the company. some
of the best singing. dancing aud side-split-
ting jokes seen and heard here for
long time st aay minstrel show.
John Armstrong, TIE Alabama Slave" in
his limitations OF steam cslliope and saw
mill, circus leaping dog aud iron jaw act, is
great. "Clorinoa's Lovers" Charles Hum,
in bis laughabIe speciality OF Hello Babyl"
Ed Johnson and the Three Pickaninnies the
funny sketch. "The Charcoal Man." and
Life On the Old Plantation" with Johnson,
Comfy and May. assisted by the company, in
the mobile Buck Dance" make ths evening
one of complete eDjoyn:snt. The troupe
will remain at Euglish's all week, giving two
, performances daily. Prices, 10 and 20 cents.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
This popular amusement resort continues
to ride on the top wave of prosperity, aud is
| having packed houses day and night all the
| time. The show this week is Que of the
| strongest and best of the season, aud gives
| perfect satisfaction to every body. In
/ curiosity hall can be seen Taoh, the horned
man, one of the most wonderful curiosities
| of the age also John Long, intelligent
old cclored nah, whose age is said to be l45
/ years; Princess Lucy, the queen midget:
| Thuma the living half woman; Professor
DsLille, the clever illusionist, and the Rit
ters, Tyrolesn warblers. The stage
show is given by the popular Kennedy
Sketch Club, who gave an excellent per.
Torrance OF the overwhelmingly funny farci-
| cal comedy The Debuiante." The members
/ Of this company are all good actors, and
their work is artisticslly done. Mr.. John
| Kennedy is an especially clever comedian of
/ correct methods and his limitations OF noted
| actors is well done. Wallace King, the
BLACK Csmpsnini,' sings The Cricket on
the Hearth" and "Ill Await My Love" IN
usual superb manner and Baker and Clark
/ are the best musical team that las appeared
here for long time. In short. rythiDg
| on the bill is first-class, and no one should
/ fsil TO visit the Museum this week.
NOTES.
! The Zoo opens next week.
Matinee at English this afternoon.
Thomas Orchestra will be at English's May
u, giving a single performance.
The Dime Museum is giving great show
this week. Saturday will be children g
dsy," and they will all be there.
By special request the Carleton Opera
! Company will repeat Tine Drum MAJORS
Daughter at the matinee to day, instead OF
The Msscotte. The prices will be % and 20
| cents, with 75 cents for reserved seats.
The "0ld World Gem" Company, one OF
the most novel and orisinel organizations
ever nut on the road. will be at the Grand
Opera House the first four nights of next
week. They made Dig bit in Chicago last
week. Mr.. s. c. Freeman is here IN advance
OF the company.
The world-renowned Haverly's United
American European Minstrels, ffty-seven
artists, including the marvellous Crsgg fam
lily of gymDssts, will give single perform.
snce at the Grand Opera House on Friday
evening next. This is the largest and best
minstrel company ever organized in the
world, and should pack the theater to over
! flowing Tie sale of seats has already been