The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

"a HOOP OF COLD AT TIE GRAND. %SL.Ej
The new English spectacular melo-drams,
"a Hoop of Gold" was given its first repre-.
sentation at the Grand Opera House last
night before large and apprecistiYe audi
ence, and judging from the almost continu-
Gus applause and laughter, it made most
pronounced hit. "a Hoop of Gold" is by
Mortimer Murdoch, Esq, and like all sue
cessful plays Of its character. has a spirited,
smooth action and q rapid succession OF
sensational incidents. Ii runs the whole
gamut of emotions. and is especially strong
in comedy. Itcompares fsgorsbly with the
scenic melc-dramas of its class, such as the
"Romany Rye" and "Silver King" "a
Hoop of Gold' is a pathetic story, and is
a0undanty entertaining. The scenery is
new and elegant, and the audience is carried
through the plece like one would be through
an interesting novel. Some of the settin IS
were especially elaborate and handsome aud
created much favorable comment. Il
we'll balanced and strong ali
round. The person most noticed in the
cast, both on account OF the prominence
of her part, and the capable manner il
which II was rendered, without bsing forci
bic in en- extraordinary sense, was Miss
Beatrice Lieb, who played the role Of Ruth
Bullian." Mr.. George Morton as Richard
Wrench" has an extremely difficult part to
maintain, which he does remarkably well
Others worthy OF special mention are Scott
Walters as Doctor Hartland;" Walter Leu
n0x, most excellent comedian, as Sammy
WetheYwick," and Arthur Moulton, equally
as good, as "MarmiOn Scott Marcus Mo-
riarty, the stage manager, as Phillip Lep.
beck" josephine Laurens es "Mrs. Tester"
and Ada Morton as Lizzie Lovegrove."
The scenery was brought by the company
themselves, and did much to aid q very tax
ing and well-written piece. On one or two
occasions the curtain was run up several
times In response to rounds OF applause
There will be another performance tonight
tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night
Hoop Of Gold" is well worth seeing, aud
any one attending either Of the performance.
will be amply repaid. The low prices of
admission continue TO be feature at this
house.
ESGMsH's OPERA HOUSE.
TIE sien STANDING Room ONLY" greeted
the late conner at Englishs last night, the
attract IN being the Wilbur Opera Company.
This We Unknown company presented that
popular and tuneful opera "Girofe-Girofs,
ard tie audience were most enthusiastic in
their encores, the recalls being frequent and
prolonged. OF the opera every one is famil,
isr. The dual role of 'Girohe-Gir0ha" was
sustained by Miss Susie Kirwin, who has
been seen here number Of times. Mis-,
Kirwin has light soprano voice OF sweet
quality and which she uses most advantage
eusiy. As an actress she invests the part
With winning coquetry ard abandon that
is irresistible. Her singing of the familiar
''See how it spsrkles" brought down the
hoDse. Mr.. Brand as "Monozoack" acted
and sang gracefully and with spirit, as also
Mr.. ). u. CcDly as "Masoquin.' Mr.. E1
Chapman, who makes up as a comedian
What he lacks as singer, brought down the
house by bis gags" and comedy. Miss
0e oTgie kDOwltoD. as Aurora" Miss Annie
SomBeTville. as 'Psquits," and Mt 81. How.
ard SIS Pirate Chief" are capable artists.
The remaining paris were sustained by Miss
Annie Meyer and Miss Lulu Nichols. The
chorus IS veil trained, and the ensembles
were given WITH dash and abandon that
interested the most blsss tbestsr-sosrs. The
performance merits large audiences, and the
extreme low prices. ranging from ten to fifty
cents, will DO doubt be an additional in
ducement. Tonight, that popular success,
THE Little Duke" will be given.
THE zoo.
The spectacular drama, "Black Crook"
was produced at the Gold Mine last evening
for the first time. Long before o'clock, tie
sign, Standing Room Only vas hung I'D,
and several hundred persons turned away
Inc principal characters are taken Oy NJ.
Allen, Will Mayo, Fred FELTON,, viii Stan
ford, Mrs. FELTON,, and Miss Nora Aliea
Miss Josie Sutherland, in her songs and
dances, called forth rounds OF applause
Mr.. Baldwin on the slack. wire is very fine,
doing some verv difficult feats thereon
Miss Ida May did as we'll as usual. The resi-
Of the company, consisting of Miss Emms
Leon, Pickett and Primrose, STAFFORD and
Russell and Mr. Ed Gordon, do very neat
acts, each being heartily applsuded. "Blacs
day and every night during the present
week. The prices have been reduced-the
lower floor twenty-five cents and the gallery
ten cents. The orchestra, under the leader
ship of Professor Keickhoefer, is also dra "
ing card this week.
THE MUSEUM.
As Usual q very large audience was present
at the Museum to witness one of the best
performances that has been given at this
popular resort since the opening night. 10
the caIiositv hall may be seen 10 10, the
skye.fsced boy, the Bohemian glass blowers
besides many other objects of interest. TIE
stage performance consists of the following
well-known artists: Miss Violetta Shelby.
din, the operatic vocalist; Mr.. Charles Shil-
ling. the musical moke; Mr.. Frank Howe,
Mr.. Victor Jerome, Mr.. William Conrad's
trained baby elephant, the Eeander Quartet
and Lester and Walker in q very amusing
sketch. The admission has been placed
githia the reach of all; ten cents admits you
to any part OF the house.
NOTES.
Mr.. Charles Black will appear in the cast