The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-05
AMUSEMEN

THE OLD WORLD GEM COMPANY AT THE GRAND
Last night the Old World Gem Company be-
gan four nights engagement at the Grand
Opera house. The entertainment is vaude-
vile one and it wears English ear-marks on the
who were the first on the programme rendered
their native songs in admirable style, and won
recalls on several numbers. Mile. Ada Laurent
character dancer, made number of rapid
changes Of costume, and executed the steps of
the ballet and quite number of national dances
to the satisfaction of the audi
ence. Mr.. Patrick Feeny a clever Irish
comedian, sang number Of songs
and gave humorous recitation which was
heartily applaudsa, and Fitz and Weber, q
musical team, introduced their specialties on
different instruments, one of the best mum bers
on!:he programme The fencing Of Jaguarine, as
sisted by Capt Charles Engelbrecht was one of
the features Of the evening, but as the art is
hardly understood by the average audience
many of the parties and thrusts were unnoticed
The best part of the entertainment was the art
grouping, produced by the aid of curtains and
the calcium. Miss Marie Lotus, on the bills as
the idol of the London dudes, finished the pro-
gramme with songs. The local orchestra made
several bitches, and thus marred the somewhat
lengthy programme.
LITTLE NUGGET AT ENGLISHS OPERA HOUSE.
An indescribable conceit with the title of
Little Nugget" was presented last night at
Englsh's Opera-house, to fairsized audience,
and seemed to please if the manifestations from
the audience criterion Little Nugget
is merely avehice for the introduction of special
ties and falls below the standard of criticism.
The principal parts were assumed by Miss Josie
Sisson and Herbert Cawthorn Incidental to
the piece, a number Of songs and eccentricities
were introduced, that of Mr. Tom Peasley being
clever and also that of Miss TilEe Chambers in
male representations. The Sissons, in their
specially, have been seen in this city quite fire.
quently and Mrs. Sisson's singing is especially
clever. The Cawthorns, in their Dutch sketch,
were very amusing. The play will run the en-
tire week, with daily matinees.
THE sILBoNs AT THE zoo THEATER.
Last night Gilmores Zoo Theater, remodeled
and renovated, was thrown open to the public,
the bill being variety and burlesque. The
interior Of the theater has been entirely
changed and makes a handsome appearance,
as the walls are tastefnlly decorated. The
gallery has been raised and the auditorium,
as rearranged, is roomy and comfortable. The
stage has also been enlarged, and is
now OF a capacity to produce any feature
where stage room is necessary. Of the
programme: Inc nrSG arrlSLS TO appear
were Swift and Chase, who presented a
musical speciality that won applause; then came
Miss Florence Miller who sang number of
songs in good taste Prince Edgar, on the slack
wire, did neat act and the comedians, Mason
and Lord, shook the building with applause in
their burlesque on the trapeze Pat Reilly and
the Wood family deserve mention for their
specalties, and the Silbons, on the trapeze,
were the feature of the entertainment, giving a
particularly novel and daring act. The enter
tainment concluded with the burlesque and
pantomime Cupid, which was received little
tamely. The theater was packed.
THE DIME MUSEUM
Large audiences attended the Museum yes
terday afternoon ard last night, and the per-
formances were we'll received The principal
feature Of the stage programme is the Keane
Comedy Company, in a sketch entitled 'Mrs.
Partington." Mr.. Keane is q clever comedian
and his company is good one. The piece is
well constructed and presented in an admirable
manner. Miss Minnie Kissel of this city, is a
member of the company, and as Ike Darlington,
a bad boy. she displays decided talent. Silvo.
juggler, introduces some pleasing acts, and
Walter Phoenix appears to advantage in songs
and dances. In the curiosity hall may be seen
the steam man, a wonderful continuance; Mons.
Leon. the Hercules of recent times; the wonder
full illusion, the three headed songstress; Eli
Bowen, the man who has feet but no legs, and
the Hoon family, a musical quartette The
show Is good one and should draw large aur
dences.