The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-12
AMUSEMENT Is.
"gAwrAsMAn AT TIE GRAND.

Tonight. at the Grand Opera House, the great
est event OF the season takes place. 1. e. the nrst
production in this city OF the fairy spectacular
psntoni me, "Fantasmo," as arranged and per-
lected by the famous Hanlon Brothers. The pan.
tomime Is a marvel of stage ingenuity. Pic
turetque scenery, wonderful and astonishing
tricks OF mechanism. together with startling scenic
effects. surprised even the gided youth OF Gotham,
who are not apt to be enthusiastic over the mere
c. mmonplace:
very plump and pleasing pOtentate, 100. She Is st
war with "Zamaiel," a green gnome with pas
sion for pretty mundane girls. During her
wanderings on earth as Witch she is befriended
by two young lovers. who save her from the trad.
seance. Ee sows strife In me village the two
pie who expelled them, and sends storm which
destroys their homes. Lena" the heroine. is
prey Of 'Zamaliel," who offers her his heart and
hand. She refuses, needing neither threats nor
lover, aided by "Fsntasma.' queen OF the fairies.
The spectator Is introduced TO many innovations.
He beholds cows grazing on the village common,
with fireworks concealed in their tails. There
the clown dexterously ignite and they go of with
bang. Monsters, unc0utn ana horrlDle, Wreathe
ana wIhe Lnere are nsSn'eq IN
bats who walk up the wall as hy would. There
are tableaux which are picturesque. One of thu Sc
Ice KING at the Pole. That monarch defes NOR.
tality 10 reach his kingdom. "Fantasma" derides
sisge baud OF banRer-bearers upon whose scrolls
inscribed the names of Arctic explorers from
the earliest days down TO the present time. When
the Greedy flag was raised there was roar OF ap-
plause that shook the honse. II was the sensa
The harlequinade was very good indeed The
tricks were new, and the antics so lively aud
amusing that the theater was constantly ripping
with laughter, Fantssma is pantomime 10 see,
TO take your wife and children 10, and 10 invite
your country cousins TO admire.
cHyRLoITE THOMSON AS 'rHE RoMAyoFp."
Another good audience greeted Miss Thompson
and her excellent support in THE Romanod At
Englsh's last night II is Russian NihiliSt
Princess Etelkss at ST. Petersburg. and down on
the Princess apartments in hotel in Paris.
Miss Thompson, as the Princess Etelka, the last
of the Romanoffs, gHve new proof OF her great
talent. Her appearance was majestic, delivery
clear and distinct, her action beautiful aud ma.
similar 10 this Inst S Of Fepors wherein she learn
the terrible truth that "Yopslockoff," whom she
ss % to love wa %Sd SoT i se
troth ed whom she swore to avenge. IL Is then that
Her sns uish and despair is portrayed with such
seeming reality as to cause at first solemn ST
lence and then long, loud burst OF applause.
Mr. Cl aries Craig. in the dnal role OF Count Der
plaveo the parts with great success the two eharae
ters requiring great study and cool head TO rem
Ger them satisfactorily. Zach requirement WIS
Mr. Yearencc. as the Russian Detective" and the
rest OF the support, were also well up in the bust
ness. arC helped To make Satisfactory enterfain-
ment. The costumes and scenic effects are the
best seen mere for some time. "Romanof" will
Dc re repeated tonight "Phllis Denhore" will
he produced tomorrow night, Saturday matinee
and night
Matinee at the Zoo this afternoon at 2 Variery
aud drams.
10 one should fail to see BOZ" the wonder.
Inlly intelligent deg at~the Dime Museum this
The first three nights OF next week the atttac.
ion at EDglishs will be c. A. Davis in Alvin
Joslin."
An enjoyable entertainment was given by the
zoo Company, assisted by Professor Keickhoeier
and orchestra, at the Insane Asylu yesterday
afternoon.
The Emmett Guards aud other Irish organiza-
tons have arranged TO celebrate st. Patricks Day,
at the Grand Opera House. next Tuesday after.
noon and evening. Hon. James H. Willard will
be the orator OF the day.
Mr.. Thomas J. Shea The aiabic aad energetic
manager OF those excellent comedians. Robson
and Crane. who come TO the Grand the last three
nights OF next woek, IL In the city, lie reports
business good everywhere.
The Hanlon Bros. possess beautifully engraved
sold badge, which they value very highly Oh &c.
count OF It's donor. Tho inscription OH tho front
reads: Presented TO Hanlon Bros by General
William I, sherman, 81, Louis, Mo-, March -,
1867" On the reverse side: Champion Gym.
The coming engagement OF tho comedians,
Robson and Crane. at the Grand oper, House.
will be under tho auspices and for the bene1t OF
that popular military organic cation, the Indian
apolis Llsht Infantry. for the purpose OF raising
urd with which to pu.chnse new uniforms For
such worthy object, the boys should receive the
largest patronage.
The Dime Museum was again packed 90 the
doors both yesterday afternoon and lest night,
an the countenanccs OF Managers eaokett and
How'd have n smiling ana contentod look. Tat
"a 10 "A haf "A N A
orium II n remarkably rood ono. aud we shall
not be surprised 10 see people turned away before
the week II over.
Mr.. fraak Girard's New York Comedy Company
In Joseph Arthurs funny farcIcal comedy, "A
Cold Day When We Get Lett" will be the at
traction at tho Grand Opera House the irst three
nights OF next week. The aut hor Is n well-known
indianapolitan, who was formerly known a. Ar.
everywhere. sale OF seats opens to morrow morn.
ING az the box Office.