The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-26
AMUSEMEN

ENGLrsH's oPERA-HoUsE-' THE WAGES OF SIN"
A small but we'll pleased audience witnessed
the first presentation in this city of Frank
Harvey's emotional DRAMA 1.-THE Wages of SIM
at Englishs, last night. The play is so con-
structed AS to admit of good acting and strong
effects This Mr.. Marbury's company gives it,
and the leading actors in the play, and Miss
Wardell in particular, were called before the
curtain at the end of each act She is possessed
of good deal of force. and at critical moments
appears to good advantage. Mr.. James e. Will
son, as Stephen Marler. the william Of the play
was excellent, not OVERRIDING his part nor falling
short of its demands. Mrs Harry Courtaine
as the old lady was very good, and Miss Lizette
LIE Baron is clever and pretty. "The Wages of
Sin" will continue through the first half of the
week
DIME MUSEUM-"THE GAMBLERS WIFE.
A drama of interest and consistency is 1.-THE
Gamblers Wife," which was seen for the first
time here at the Dime Museum yesterday and
last night. The scene of the play is laid in the
South, and the story is one that at once engages
and holds the attention. The Characterization
are well drawn, and the situations and climaxes
notably strong and exciting. The company is in
many respects the best that has played at this
theater this season Mr. H. c. Donaldson, the
leading man, is forcible actor. who plays the
part of Don Woodbridge with much intelligence.
Miss Florence Worth is graceful and expressive
actress, with striking appearance to commend
her. Mr. Scully, an excellent character actor
and comedian, Mr. Collins and Mr.. Walsh made
individual hits in the cast. '"The Gamblers
Wife" will run all week, performances every
afternoon and evening.
NOTES.
The spectacular comic opera. "Pepita," which
had three mouths run at the Union square
Theater, New York, last year, will be given it's
first presen tation in this city, at the Grand, the
last three nights of this week. by J. NJ. Hills
operate company. The production will be on
very elaborate scale and with a strong cast. The
advance sale will begin to day.
The advance sale for the performance of "Don
Caesar" by the McCaull company at the Grand
tomorrow night opened very auspiciousy yes
terday there being a good demand all day.
Those who want eligible seats should secure
them as early as possible as they are being
rapidly taken. The company is one of the best
Colonel McCaull has ever sent ont. Among the
principals are such people as Lily Post Laura
Joyce Bell, Annie Meyers, Signor Perugini,
Digby Bell and George Olmi. The opera is
bright and tuneful and has made fine impress
sion wherever presented.
The first concert of the present season by the
Lyra Will be given this evening at the society's
hall, under the direction of Mr. A. Ernstinoff
The special features of the programme are the
singing of Staegers Maiden and Butterfly" by
mixed chorus, 1.-THE Kings Champion" BY Mr.
Sorrow" by Mrs. Andrew Smith. Lassens
Spanish Gypsy Girls, by the female chorus,
I'm Dreams" by Mr.. Andrew Smith, concluding
with the presentation of Columbus" by Mrs.
B. Vonnegut, Mr. A. Smith and Mr. r. Mueller.
the chorus and orchestra.