The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
AMUSEMEN TS.

The romantic DRAMA IA Prisoner for Life, y
was presented by the Madison-square Theater
company at the Grand last night. 1t is a ro-
mantle French drama, semi historical with a
wellworked-out plot, strong situations and
dramatic effects, but trife heavy in the earlier
acts. There is sufficient suggestion of melo-
drama in it to make it of particular interest
The realistic scenic effects, all new through
out, notably the avalanche the rich cos
tuning, and the careful acting of the
company, all helped to make the
production success. Mr.. J. B. Studley. the
well-known leading man, plays count De Volney
with earnestness and force and Miss Inez Ro-
chelle. an actress who has been seen here BEFORE
under less favorable circumstances makes much
of the part of Louise De Lourmel. Miss Neville,
very clever young actress, played Mignonne
with grace and tenderness, and the remainder of
the cast is even and capable Mr.. E. L. Tilton,
an experienced and careful actor, Mr.. Farwell
and Miss Mccall assume other leading parts ac-
ceptably. "a Prisoner for Life" will be repeated
tonight tomorrow afternoon and to morrow
night.
That "Unele Toms Cabin" still retains its
wonderful popularity and drawing powers was
evidenced at the Museum. last night, when ORA
per's combination presented the play to packed
house. The performance created much enthusi-
asm and laughter The company includes two
Markses and two Topsies, and, as whole. is a
good one The play is given satisfactory pre-
sentation, and the audience last night received
it with evident favor. 1t will run all week.
Before a crowded house at the Zoo, last
night, Ida Sddonss new company appeared,
and succeeded in pleasing the patrons bet
ter than any similar organization has
done in long while The conven-
tional first part is departed from, to every
body's relief, and picnic substituted.
The olio is bright. with good dancers, singers
and comedians The best things on the pro-
eramme were Constantine and West, the female
drum majors drill, Miss Ida Slddons's skipping
rope performance and the Mikado trio
BARLEY Campbell's "Clit" company arrived in
the city Yesterday. and will clay Off until Thurs
day night, when their engagement at the Grand
will begin. They carry all the scenery they use
in the pr oduction. which is a particularly COR
geous and elaborate one, the earthquake scene
being particularly notable. Two balets headed
by Mile. Cornalba, the famous premiere are in
troduced in the performance.
Patti Rosa, talented little actress Of the Lot
ia school, will open at English's, on Thursday
evening, in Fred Marsdens comedy-drama,
Zip" which will be repeated New Years night
and at the Saturday matinee Bob" another
of Marsden's successful plays, will be presented
at the New Years matinee. These pieces are
produced by Patti Rosa by special arrangement
with Lolita The sale Of seats commences this
morning, at the box-office. and the peoples pop
uar prices-l0, %, 80 and Is cents-of this
house will prevail.
Harry Hapgood, an old resident of Indianapo-
lis, is in the city. arranging for the appearance
of Joseph Folks Mixed Pickles at the Grand
next week.