The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

On account of an accident occurring to one of
the members of her company, 'Musette" was
presented last night at the Grand Opera-house
by Miss Lolita instead of '.Mam'zeIle Natouche,"
her new vaudeville. Time has not affected this
versatile coincidence, and Lolita is the same
vivacious, piquant artistic that charmed San
Francisco at her first appearance, before the old
red sandstone period. Lotta's methods defy
criticism, and her acting bears the imprint of a
strong individuality that age can not wither or
custom stale" She is essentially juvenescenr,
and her excess of animal spirits compels one to
forget the weak notes of her upper register. Her
temperament has made her the soubrette, and in
that her many imitators, who have copied her
methods, pail on the auditor: Lolita still dances
as gracefully as ever, and her specialties have
man encOres. OF the play not much can be
said in its favor, as it has been written
to display the stars speeialties. and has
little that is dramatic or worthy of
especial mention. The story is conventional,
and the development crude; still there are some
situations that are strongly wrought. The cast
was creditable. Mr. Frederick. Percy, a we'll
known actor, WHO has been identified with Miss
Lotta's performance for a number of years. en-
acted the part of Adelanta and gave a forcible
performance. Mr.. Frederick Darrell, a young
English actor, seen here for the first time, has a
pleasing stage presence. and his assumption of
the role of Sir Hugh Tracy was manly and dig
nified. He is capable of much better work.
MIR. Charles II. Bradshaw as William A.,
the innocent boy. is a fair low comedian, and
the Philip Darcy of Mr.. st. Clair was creditably
enacted. as also the strong minded mother. by
Miss Adelaide Eaton. The remaining parts of
the cast were filled by Mr.. j. Fl. Stuart, Miss
Nellie Pennoyer and Miss Alice Brown. To.
night and tomorrow night the new conceit,
"Mam'zelle Nitouche, from the French of NM.
Meilhac and Millaud, will be given.
THE MONARCH MUSEUM.
The attractions at the Museum this week arc
the passion clock, the white Moors, the behemotE
girl, the Rice midgets, gIass-blowers, and
Giovanni with his trained canary birds. The
stage show given is quite strong, and consists of
the Belmonts, sketch artists, followed by the
Carriers on musical glasses; little Ella Lewis,
whose singing is quite phenomenal: the Man Fish
and Water Queen, who successfully accomplish
the feats of eating, drinking. smoking. writing,
sewing and sleeping while under water; Master
frankie Jones. a child artist, in songs and reel
tations; Carroll, a ventriloquist; the great mu.
steal Dale, who plays a number of unique instru-
ments, and Daisy Belmont, with a speciality on
the revolving globe. The admission is now ten
cents to all parts of the house.
NOTES.
Harry Kennedy, a well-known theatrical man,
is in the city, representing Mr.. BARLEY Camp
bell. the drarnatist
The advance sale of seats for Barley Camp
BELLS White Slave at the Grand, and Daniel
Sully's Corner Grocery" at English's. counter
attractions, the last three nights of the week,
opens at the respective box-ofices to-day.
The M@unerchor Society will present the
''Beggar Student at the Grand Opera house the
first three nights of next week. The society rem
dered this tuneful opera at their own hall some
weeks ago, and gave such a creditable perform
ance that friends have asked for a more public
presentation.