The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-27
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.
The Various Attractions Offered to State
Fair Visitors This Week.
The HanlOns' "Fastasma"-Gus Williams in
what Night"-The Dime Museum
The ZOo-Buffal0 BilI-N0tes.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-"FANTAsMA."


If artistic work, and experience and mechan-
ical ingenuity can make scenic production sue
cessful, the famous spectacle "Fantasma," which
is to be presented at the Grand Opera-house, all
this week. should make a decided hit. It's chief
merit is It's originality-there is nothing like it
on the stage-for it was devised and written by
the famous Hanlon brothers, and will be pro-
duced under their persona! supervision here. For
two weeks large force of artists, mechanics and
machiuists have been busily engaged in prepar~
ing for the engagement, and as result
of their labors it is promised that it shall be put
on the stage with gorgeousness and brilliancy
never equaled in this city. The tableaux vivants.
the dramatic and incidental music, and the mar
velous illusions and effects all contribute to
make "Fantasma" one of the most entertaining
performances before the public, especially when
it is interpreted as in the present instance, by a
large and carefully-selected company, headed by
Miss Kate Davis. the clever actress and vocalist
and others equally as capable. Performances
will be given every evening during the week, and
at matinees Wednesday and Saturday and those
who desire good seats should secure them in ad-
vance. as the demand promises to be very great
both from the city and country, as the piece
made very favorable impression here last sea-
GUS WILLIAMS AT ENGLISHS.
The very popular comedian. Mr.. Gus Williams
will appear at Englishs fair week. commencing
on Monday Sept. %. with Wednesday and Sat
urday matinees, in his new play, said to be the
funniest of all funny comedies, written by Mr..
George Hoey. Of the Hoey & Hardie Child of
State" combination. entitled "Oh! What a
Night" 1t abounds in all manner Of ludicrous
situations, and the plot hinges on the story of a
married couple with tendency to fiirt The
conn lications that such theme engenders are
skllfully worked up and the fun is unending.
Mr. Williams appears In the character OF Major
Herman Pottgeiser, and is said to be funnler
than ever, having filled every nook and Granny
of the part with business, oddities and comic
alities, until it is the very embodiment of
laughter. His humor is of a kind that
catches the sense quickly. and at once
there seems to be a sort of good-fellowship
betweea the comedian and the audience, that is
sometimes called magnetism, but. whatever it s,
Mr. Williams has it big, his numberes
laughing admirers attest He will introduce
several new songs-"Mind, and Be Home when
the Clock Strikes Nine," She's the Image of
her Mother in Thousand Different Ways"
Twenty Years from Now" Singing to the
Fire" "Oh, What Night
Catherine Lewis will appear at English's in a
new comedy drama specially written for her by
gagement follows Gus Williams.
THE DIME MUSEUM
Manager oackett has secured strong attrac-
ton for the coming week. Moths drama
tization of one of Ouida's novels, and a play of
decided dramatic strength and interest. will be
presented by Miss Helene Adell, who, it is
claimed, is an artist of ability, personally hand
some, iine dresser and one whose work has
placed her among the leading society actresses
now before the public. She has appeared as
Lady Dolly Vonderdecker in 'Moths" great
number of times, and the press has accorded her
much praise. She will be supported by strong
compay, and the play will be well
mounted by the local management.
The engagement will commence to-
morrow afternoon, and continue all week.
Perry and Lulu Ryan, one of the best speciality
teams in the business; McAvoy and Rogers,
neat society sketch team; Somers and Williams,
and number Of others will be on the pro-
gramme, while Walter Stuart the limbless man;
Prof. Cappass herd of educated goats; Williams
and his acting bear; Lizzie Surgeon, pedestral
performer on the piano, and a number of other
interesting curosities and freaks will be in Gu
riosity Hall.
THE NEW IRON ZOO.
Strangers who are in the city during fair week,
and who have not seen the Zoo Theater since it's
rebuilding. will be much surprised at the trans
it's class in the West Manager Gilmore has
spared pains nor expense to secure a strong
company for this week Mile. Marrettas com
bin alton is headed by Mile Marietta herself
She is French girl, most of her life having
been spent IN Paris, where she received her
training at the hands of the prominent French
gymnasts and acrobats of the day. Before she
was out of her teens her marvellous and dar-
ing performances the trapeze had made her
the talk of all Paris. Her American tour has
been most successful Her troupe embraces a
long and varied list of performers in new spe
cialties. Every day uring the week. at and
o'clock. there will be free outside exhibitions on
the tight-rope by Professor Weitzman, who is
well-known teacher of the narrow walk. In or
der to accommodate the crowds there will, COM
mencng Tuesday. be daily matinees at o'clock
No advance in prices. which are 10 and %
cents.
CAPTAIN BoYToN AT BROAD RIPPLE.
At Broad Ripple, this afternoon. Captain Paul
Boyton the famous swimmer, will give single
exhibition at 2 o'clock. Excursion trains
will be by the Airline road
the fare being forty cents, including admission
to the park. Captain Boyton will perform all of
the many feats that have gained for him his
reputation and this will doubtless be the last
opportunity offered an Indianapolis crowd to see
him.
BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST
Buffalo Bills Wild West show will give two
exhibitions at the Seventh-street base ball park
on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Sit
ting Bull, the most widely celebrated of all the
recent-day Indians of the country is with the
show. accompanied by fifty members of his
tribe The show has been greatly improved
since its last appearance here, and excellent per-
formances promised.
Notes of the Stage.
Dore Davidson has made a hit in Lost"
Sidney Resented has brought suit for $50 900
against D'Oyly Carte.