The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-13

not a remarkable villain, but satisfactory. The
Nellie Hopkins of Miss Fannie Cohen fulflls the
promise this lady gave when. several years ago,
sne played child parts with more than ordinary
excellence. The scenic effects are looked after
with commendable care. 1.-THE iamond-
Broker" will be given tonight and for to-mor-
rows matinee and evening performances.
THE DIM nUsEUM.
The Museum, with Harley Merry's combina-
tion ip THE Argonauts of 40, and Shedman's
educated dogs and trained monkeys as the lead
ing attractions, was crowded as usual last night,
and the show was received with evident favor.
the Argonauts of 49" is a We stern play, not
unlike my Partner" and the 'Danites," dealing
with mining characters and incidents. 1t has
a well defined plot, is gorgeous in scenic effect,
and is on the whole a drama of considerable
merit. 1t is mounted in an admirable manner,
some of the scenes being realistic and really beau
tiful.. The Campcens, and Somers and Wal
tiers introduce pleasing specialties, and the per-
Torrance OF the dogs and monkeys In the Bijou
is exceptionally good. and created much laughter
and merriment. The same bin will run all
week and should draw large audiences
ZOO THEATER.
The state Of the auditorium at the Zoo Thea
ter last evening attested the potency of the fe-
male minstrels az a drawing card. Miss Alice
Walton's Troupe of Blondes d~isported to the
qualification of the large house. The first part
is the regulation one, as seen with all minstrel
companies, but, with the feminine portion of the
troupe, largely in excess of the sterner sex. Fol
lowing the first part was a long oiio with some
popular names upon it. May Vernon, Ada
Holmes, Nellie Waters, Nine. Cordelia and Mile.
Marietta are the most prominent femalem mem
bers OF the troupe, the two latter scoring hits on
the tight-rope and ~trapeze, respectively. There
are also on the bill the celebrated Muldoon
Quartet, Toner and Frobel, Billy Sanford, Ed.
Sheehan, M. E. Nibbe and Harry Earle, the
burlesaue prima-donna. Matinee to-day.
NOTES.
The returns from the city election will be an
nounced from the stage at both the theaters to-
night, between the acts.
AT the matinee on Wednesday afternoon for
the performance of the Diamond Broker" at
English's, the admission will be but % cents to
all parts of the house.
r. E. j. Miles, manager of the Bijou Opera
house, New York, and the Grand Opera-house,
Cincinnati, arrived in the city last evening from
Louisville. The Diamond Broker" company is
under his management.
The advance sale of seats for Mr.. and Mrs.
George S. Knight will begin this morning at the
box office OF Englishs. Mr.. and Mrs. Knight
have not played in indianapolis in two years,
and they are popular f~avorites here. Their new
piece. Over the Garden Wall" has caught
on" and is pronounced extremely funny.
The melodrama Lost" which will be seen at
the Grand Opera-house the latter part of the
week, is a play of such strong interest as to have
drawn immense audiences in all the large cities
where it has been presented. It is put on the
stage with striking scenic appointments. The
company, which is large and carefully selected,
is headed by Dore Davidson and Miss Ramie
Austin. The engagement will be at low prices,
10, Is. so and rs cents.