The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

ENGLISH's oPERA-HoUSE-w. e. SHERIDAN AS
'KING LEAR"
At EngliSh's, last night, Mr. W. E. Sheridan
closed his engagement in Indianapolis, present
ing the tragedy king Lear" Mr.. Sheridan, as
the mad monarch, appeared at his best. every
inch King" though mentally unhinged. The
dramatic force of his impersonation was partic
ularly effective in the curse that he called down
upon his daughter. There was, however.
an appreciable weakening of the character
as the play progressed to its climax.
AS in Louis XI, his support was good. Miss
Davenport. as Cordelia. evinced delicate appre-
citation of the character. Mr.. Shields as the
fool, was likewise good. Miss Rixon and Miss
Field, as the elder daughters of Lear, sustained
their parts we'll. Taken altogether, the play
was very we'll presented, and the fine audience
that greeted it were pleased with its artistic and
effective execution.
THE THOMAS CONCERTS.
The programme for the concert which will be
given at English's Opera-house this afternoon by
Mr.. Theodore Thomas and his company is as fol-
lows:
Huldlgungs march Wagner
Arie Oh Penseroso) Sweet Bird" Handel
Miss Emma Juch-(Flute obligato, Mr. Oesterle)
Mr.. Charles Turner
Tarantele (for flute and clarinet). .SaintSaens
Messrs. Oesterle and Schreurs.
Ave Maria Bach Gounod
VIII. Violin obligato, Mr. Louis Schmidt, ir;
Hungarian rhapsody, No. 2.-....-----.Li List
At the concert this evening the programme
which will be rendered is as follows:
Symphony. No. z, major, op 90. Beethoven
o0o JsloliuOo
Reeitative and Ara-Faust. .Spohr
Die STEELE Nachtentweicht," Miss Emma Juoh
fnytaon to od 3an?s s %S
'rs Glorious Night" Mr.. Charles Turner.
Ride of the Walkyries -.....-... .-.. Wagner
Theme and variations from D Minor, Quartet Schu-
bert (String Orchestral.
D'' ''0f''y Miss Emma Juch. A'SH'
Observation-Disclosures of the wo the wis pe'H0A
b-Dance of the Sylphs.
c-Rakoczy March.
The assurance is given that Miss Emma Jueh,
who did not sing at the concert given last spring.
OWING to sudden illness, will positively appear at
this engagement. The sale of seats indicates
that the attendance will be very large
NOTES.
Mr. Frederick warde and mis- company passed
through the city, yesterday, en- route to the East
Frederick N Innis, the trombone virtuoso of
the world, will give grand concert in Indanap-
oils Nov. 2.
The Thomas concert company arrived last
night at l o'clock, by special train. The entire
orchestra are at the Denison
The speciality company at the Museum will
close tonight Next week "a Hoop of Gold" a
popular melodrama, with strong cast, will be
presented.
The bill at the Zoo Theater is attracting good
crowds. Tonight closes the engager t of the
company, with a matinee at 2:3O o'cl Next
week the -Four Emeralds Specially npany
will be the attraction.
drew another very large audience at the Grand
last night, and there was continuous laughter
and applause. This is the funniest of all the
musical comedies, and is excellenty presented
by the Sparks" Company. 1t will be seen again.
this afternoon and tonight for the last time. at
popular reduced prices
The advance sale of seats for the encaoemen+
of Mr.. Joseph Jefferson began at the Grand
Opera house box-ofice yesterday morning and
the demand was encouragingly large. Mr..
Jefferson is the greatest character actor on the
stage, and he is supported by the best company
that could be obtained. On Monday night Mr..
Jefferson will appear in grand double bill
Cricket on the Hearth" and Lend Me Five
Shlllings" and on Tuesday evening his farewell
performance will be the famous "Trip Van
Winke," his greatest characterization There
will be no advance in prices.
The engagement of Mr.. Thomas W. Keene
the eminent tragedian at the Grand Opera
house, the latter part of next week is already
exciting much interest Mr.. Keene il a very
popular star, and his Shakspearian productions
are given with elaborate scenery, costumes and
properties, the spectacular effect thus produced
being very striking His repertoire is as fol-
lows: Wednesday evening" Richard III:n Thurs
day evening Hamlet" Friday evening, Mac
BETH Saturday matinee Romeo and Juliet
and Saturday night Merchant of Venice" He
is supported by strong company, including
Miss Henrietta Vaders, Mr. Gustavus Levick,
and others. The advance sale will begin on
Monday.