The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-05
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ENGLIsH's OPERA-HOUSE- ''THE GOLDEN mug
GET
The dramatization of Charles Reade's Never
Too Late to Mend" under the title, "The
Golden Nugget" was presented at English's
last night by William Redmund and Mrs.
Thomas Barry, both Of whom appeared to good
advantage. Mr.. Redmund as Tom Robinson,
the convict and ticket-of-leave man, was par
ticularly good, as was also Mr.. Rufus Scott as
George Fielding. The Josephs of Miss Aigen
was cieverly executed, and the Jacky, a native
Australian, by Mr.. Fairbanks was very
good, though at times he conveyed
the impression that he had often
taken the character of a Jewish peddler.
was smooth and pretty. She lacks energy and
does not play her part 'for all it is worth" being
evidently restrained, as though mindful ever
that she is married and must not act the part OF
a real flesh aud blood sweetheart even In play.
Messrs. Moulton and Huebner deserve mention
also. The play is of the dashing order. similar
to a score of border dramas, and is popular. 1t
will hold the stage the remainder of the week.
THE LYRA IN .MIKApo" TONIGHT.
The Lyra Society will give their first per-
Torrance of 1.-THE Mikado," at the Grand to-
night, and the advance sale indicates large aud
fences, both then and at the remaining perform
ances tomorrow afternoon and evening. The
production will be under the direction of Prof.
Ernestinoff. with a chorus of fifty voices and an
orchestra of thirty pieces. The cast Of charac-
tiers is as follows:
The M1kado Mueller
Nanki-Poo. his son.---.---------Andrew Smith
Poo-Bah. Lord High Everything Fred Loomis
Pish-Tish, a noble lord .-------.--.Dr j. E. Hoover
Ko-Ko Lord High Executioner- B. Foster
R RsG 7 -zss Wards of Ke-Ko -. Mss Jessie 4sss b Meek
Peep Bo miss L. Weegman
Katisha. an elderly lady------...Mrs. Leon O. Bailey
At the matinee tomorrow, Mr.. S. L. Morrison
will sing Poo-Bah. Those who desire good seats
for any performance should secure them to-day.
The prices for the matinee will be. family circle.
% cents; parquette, reserved, SO cents; sofa
chairs and boxes, rs cents.
NOTES.
The Zoo is Enjoying good patronage, and its
bill this week is well received, some very choice
specially business being in it.
''The Boy Detective was presented by the N.
S.. Wood company, at the Museum, yesterday, to
large audiences. 1t will run the remainder of
the week.
Prof. William Fl. Sherwood, Of Boston, the
famous pianist, will give one of his artistic piano
~recitals at Plymouth Church, tonight, under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Matinee Musicale. 1t
will be one Of the musical events of the season,
and should not be missed.
Mr.. Frank j. Frayne, the noted sensational
actor, will be at the Grand all next week in the
new version of Isl Slocum." a very popular play.
in which he introduces his acting dogs. and a
number of selected specialties. The engagement
will be at the cheap prices. 10, 20 and 80 cents to
all parts of the house, and large audiences may
be expected. Mr.. Frayne's rife-shooting, which
he does in the play, is said to be wonderful.
A great deal Of interest is conferred in the
coming engagement of Strakosch's English OPP
era Company. at English's next week. There is
every indication of large and fashionable audi
ences at each performance. This morning, at
$50, the advance sale of seats opens at the box
Office. On Monday night. by special request,
given. On Tuesday night the always popular
opera. Carmen" will be produced, introducing
Miss Kate Bensberg, Mathilde Mullenbach. Geo.
Appleby. William Alton and a chorus of fifty
voices. The orchestra is composed of twenty
accessories. it is promised, will leave nothing to
ha desired