The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

American stage. Joseph Wheelock, as q
young fisherman. furnished sn admirable
foil for Miss Cayyan, and must be
credited with distinctive hit. As every
body knows, he IL one OF the best actors in
the profession and everything he does he
does well. tom Blossom" in the hands Of
Benjamin Msginley is lovable character.
His delightful quaintness is simply irresist'
able. w. III. Crompton, as q simple hearted
preacher, presents superb character sketch,
while Forest Robinson in q romantic role
more than eustains his well-earDed repu-
tstiou a. conscientious and paiustaking
actor. There were several minor parts. all
exoel'ently acted, and the three remarkable
children, who appeared In one act, captured
al hearts. May Blossom" will bs repeated
again tonight tomorrow afternoon and to
n orrow night, and should pack the house
a each performance. Ii is the best thing OF
the 81 ason.
KrGLIsH's-"THE CRIMES or LONDON"
"The Crimes of London" sensational
drama by Charles DeKress, received its ini-
tial presentation st English's Opera House
last night. The audience received the play
with sppl ause, and appeared well satisfied
with their performance. "The Grimes OF
London is a welt constructed melodrama,
and is full of thrilling situations, startling
episodes and novel incidents. The comedy
element is strong, and the play should at
tract large audiences The mechanical aud
spectacular effects are botn clever and piotur-
esque, especially the scene of the waterloo
BuCee" The company Is competent one.
Miss Maude Stuart. of this city, created the
part of Nell Tatters," and her efforts won
the applause of the audience. Miss
Smart labtred under the disadvantage Of
''short study" but her rendition
show ed letul conception of the part.
Miss julia Sheldon 3 Rachel was q consci-
entious and clever piece OF work, as also the
Henry Dare of Mr.. DeKress. Mr.. ALI
and manly performance. Ga the whole.
THE Crimes of London" is a well.written
and entertaining drama. and worthy of pa
tronage The reduced prices should fill the
house the remainder OF the week. To.mor-
row night the new set made for this piece
will be mounted.
THE zoo.
Notwithstanding the severe storm there
was ine house at the Zoo. The Tale OF En-
chantment possesses the merit of drawing
good houses.
Miles and Barton's "Otpheus and Euri-
dyce' Burlesque Comic Opera Company, il
booked for al early appearance at the Grand
Opera House.
Mr.. Sam Nilleur Manager OF McKnights
| shortly to be presented in DAYTON, o., was
| in the city short time, yesterday, shaking
| hands with the boys
Colonel Keys arrived yesterday, and, in
announcing the coming OF Fritz Emmst
to the Grand the last part OF next week, he
| impsrts the pleasing information that the
hard times have had no perceptib e effect on
| the general business OF the genial Joe,
| and that he is nightly playing to PACKED
houses He further says that Fritz 81 voice
| is in better condition now than it has bsen
for years before, aud he sings liks bird.
The Wilbur Opera Company will app sal
IN the following operas during their retur
engf cement at English's next week; Mo-
day evening THE Msscotte;" Tuesday
evening, "Olivette;" Wednesday evening
the new opera, "Estrella," the first time in
| this city; Wednesday matinee. The Mas
| COTE" The same popular cheap prices will
| prevail during their engagement, and ths
| houseS will DO doubt be crowded to standing
| room only. The sale OF seats will begin on
| saturday morning at 10 o'clock, when seats
may be secured for a0y night OF the engage
nent.
Fun, fast and furious, will be the order at
the Grand Opera House the first three nights
OF pext week, when Gill & Arthurs comedy
company will appear there. The piece is oil
the burlesque, farcical order, and is said ia
be full of extrsvagsnt situations with dia.
| logue and popular musical revelations. The
company comprises, besides Nessrs Gill &
| Arthur, Mr.. Thomas Seabrooke, Leslie Mil
Ter, Miss Elanor Deering and Miss Belle
Stokes. Mr.. Gill has written many success
| full pieces of this kind, notably "Adonis, u
| now being played at the BiJou Opera House
| TO immense business. Two Bad Men, il
| said to- be the funniest of the lot Reserved
seats on sale ut the theater box Off 20, open
ing this morning at 8 clock.