The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-19
AMUSE MEN rs.

verss tile and popular Comedian, Mr.. Nat q.
Good0 n, will open his annual engagement
in this city. appearing as Matthias" in the
great burlesque on Henry Irvings Balls"
and as christopher Bjzzard'' in the comedy
Of Confusion both new parts to amuse-
ment goers here. The fireboys have sold a
large number OF tickets, and the engagement
promises to be one of the most successful for
years. This season Mr.. Goodwin is supported
by one of the strongest companies he has
ever had. including, among Others, Walter
Reynolds, Robert Cootte. Jr., Aft Fisher,
Edward Seabrooke, Edwin +. Good win,
Miss Adele Waters, Miss Jennie Weathe -sby,
Miss Hattie Delaro and Miss Maggie Hollo-
way. Speaking of q recent performance, q
Cincinnati paper says: That il was q sue
cess scarcely need be a6ded-for ID what has
Goodwin faued9-0ut the extent snd lasting
erect OF that success can not be described.
Like the more serious performance OF the
great English trsgedlan, IL can never be for.
gotten. The more spplsudsd performance,
however, was that of Confusion His au-
dience was composed manly of habitual
theater goers, ana 10 the maj Ority the play
was quite familiar, but the performance was
revelation to the many. As CHRISTOPHER
Blizzard, Nat Goodwin is without a rival.
In it he has reached perfection as q come
dian, and remembrances of John Ovens, and
men of that ilk, pale almost into insig 1ih-
canoe"
"DAD's GIRL" AT ExeLIsH's.
Tonight at English's viii be presented for
the first time MISS Lizzie May Timer and
Mr.. George Bon1face Il Dads Girl" the
latest success Miss Timer. as Null, will
be seen at her best, as the part is naturally
adapted to her talents They do say she out
does all previous efforts. Mr.. Bonifscs acts
as powerful support. The play is strictly
American. eOntains nothing lucid or
"Frenebyn it Is of the Madison Square
quality Of plays, and worthy OF liberal pat
rcnaee,
Fannie Beane and Charles Gilday, in
"Collsrs and Cuffs" closed 70 good business
to differ" with Us in wishing Fannie and
Charley continued success.
THE zoo.
a packed house greeted Alice Oates and
her troupe isstsnight at the 20. The attrac-
ton WAS the burlesque opera of robin
Hood" which seemed to delight immensely
the vast crowd present. Miss Oates sang and
acted with her old.time vigor. Miss Louise
Leonard, as Marion" was very attractive.
She has q particularly sweet voice. In an
encore she rendered Comm Thro'
the Rye" beautifully. Josie Lance
as evil Scarlett," introduced some very
graceful dancing, while Annie Livingstone.
as "Tbe Sheriff" was "immenze." About
the best card of the performance is james
StuTgis, as Sir Gilbert" he is very famous
and took with the boys hugely.
Matinee to-day and another performa nce
70 night. Mdlle Betti Dsubl, as the pre- mier
danseuse, introduced some very attractive
piro1ettes and late novelties of the Partisan
stage.
Alice Oates matinee at the 100 this sitter
noon at ,
Dads Girl Lizzie May Ulmer, at Ea
glish's tonight.
Nat Goodwin, the firemsn's friend, at the
Grand Opera House tonight.
The English Opera House management
think tha. Minis representation OF Der
tuCcio," IN the Fools Revenge" next week,
will I'D the event of the theatrical season.
Three Wives TO One Husband" viii be
the attraction at the Grand the last three
nights of next week. We have known 'one
wife" TO be attraction enough for any hus.
band.
1.-THE Two Johns" John Stewart and Jonn
Hart, and their excellent comedy company
will insugurats laughing festival st the
Grand next Monday evening. They are "EEO
of the finest
The Hanlans "Fsntasma" company,
which is to appear here st an early date, Is
composed of some forty people, and carries
Two carloads of specisl scenery. It is. with
out doubt the greatest novelty of the
season.
The Dime Museum again delighted large
audiences both yesterday afternoon and
last night The African Earth Men" and
the Rhinehsrt Juvenile Opera Company In
Red Riding Hood, are the principal at.
fractions. Saturday will be "Children's
Day"