The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-25
AMUSEM ENTS.
GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

"Favette. the Story of Waif," is very
different play from what one would suppose by
knowing it only by the title and the advertise
ments 1t is not rough, farcical comedy,
written 'to fit" some actress, who evolves from
tom-boy in the first act to heroine in the last,
accompanied all the way through by songs,
dances and other things suggestive of variety
halls, but it is serious, strongly drawn drama,
full of interest. and inclined to be somewhat of
the emotional order. Aside from this, it has de-
cided literary merit and the chief criticism
that can be made against it is that
in the first two acts the dialogue is un-
necessarily prolonged. It is dramati-
has been exceedingly we'll done by Miss Clayton
herself She plays the leading part with ten
ness grace and simplicity, and this is exactly
what it demands The transition from simple
minded, untutored wait to a fashionable woman
OF the world-the acme of the chlld's ambition
is made so naturally as to excite no suspicion
of its improbability, and the Characterization
throughout Is expressive and intelligent Mr.
Arthur Elliott, who plays very trying part
that of Bernardus, a Bohemian, is evidently an
actor of much ability, but his reading is inclined
to be little slow, and too tragic in situations
where there is no demand for il. although in
more forcible passages he did excellently: Miss
Wardell made the part of Angelique Duprez
elegant costuming. The other parts were, in the
main, creditably assumed, particularly the Picot
of Miss Page, the Lord Vain of Mr.. Reynier ana
the Julie of Miss Steffer. Miss Clayton was also
very strikingly costumed in the last two acts
'Favette" will be repeated tonight and to-mor-
row night, and at the matinee tomorrow, when
souvenirs will be given to the ladies.
ENGLIsH's OPERA-HoUSE-'THE MIKADo."
For the tenth time already this season the
people of Indianapolis have seen this sprightly
and unique opera performed. A fine audience
greeted Sydney Rosenfeld's company at En-
glishs last night, and were highly entertained
At first it seemed to drag little. but before it
had progressed far it ran more smoothly and as
near perfect satisfaction was given is possible.
In some respects this company is not as good as
Grau's, which was here last week, but, taken in
yet appeared here. The Yum-Yum of
Miss Ida Muelle reminds one of
her as Cupid in "Orpheus and
Eurydice," her actions being much the same
She is an improvement on Miss Cooper, of the
Grau company though not of so strong voice.
Mr.. Bell, as Nanki Poo. and Harry Mills as Ko-
Ko. were especially good. Edward Temple. as
the Mikado, was especially happy, and Miss
Roche, as Katisha, won frequent applause, her
singing being feature of the evening. The
business was we'll done throughout and the
pantomime encore of the Here's How -do'
trio was happy hit, while KoKo did the "Tit-
willow" song better than it had yet been done
| in this city. The stage settings were admirably
put on and the costuming was good. 1.-The
Mikado" will run the rest of the week at En-
glish's, and, judging by last nights audience and
the satisfaction expressed it is assured good
patronage.
At the matinee at the Grand, tomorrow, every
lady in attendance will receive pretty souvenir,
in the shape of copy of the "Favette" waltzes
and a handsome portrait of Miss Clayton.
The Museum is doing very profitable bust
ness this week, and Mr.. Fawcett in the 'Big
Bonanza" and the selected speciality company.
are making a very enjoyable entertainment,
which will be repeated during the week at the
| usual performances.
The sale of reserved seats for the engagement
of Gus Williams will begin at the box office of
Engllshs Opera-house to morrow morning. His
new play, "Oh! What Night" in which he will
appear as Major Herman Pottgeiser. is com
edy of much originally, and will doubtless at
tract large patronage.
The exhibition to be given by Capt. Paul Boy
ton at Broad Ripple on next Sunday, will be in
teresting and unique. Boyton is Familiarity
known to the country by the marvel
lakes and rivers of nearly every country
| in the world. The usual performance will be
followed by a pyrotechnical display, consisting
of explosions of submarine mines and naval
| battle The marvellous feat of walking on the
water will be performed by Captain Boyton
who will make tour of the Ripple in a pair of
number seven shoes. There will also
be canoe, tub and swimming races be-
tween local amateurs Special trains
for the transportation of those desiring to wit
ness the exhibition will be run to Broad Ripple
during the day.