The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

MR. LAWRENCE BARRETT AS ''RIcHELIEU."
Mr.. Barrett's "Richelieu" is justly entitled to
the proud distinction of being one Of the few
really great characterizations of the stage
Among the many different parts, which his great
ability and versatility enable him to play SO ad-
mirably, his "Richeeu" stands forth as an i'm
PRESERVATION of intellectual force and dramatic
effectiveness. 1t is a thoroughly and evenly
strong performance, for Mr. Barretts con-
scientiousness will not permit him to ''sur'
or neglect a single point that goes to make up
perfect whole, and to this carefulness in details
can be largely attributed his success in making
the illusion perfect as to make an audience
almost lose sight of the stage and its surround
ings. Few actors are so effective in this as he
and his 'Richeleu" last night was evidently as
much applauded on account of the vivid
impression its realism produced, as
for an appreciation of its striking
excellence, when dispassionatelv considered from
an artistic performance. Words need not be
multiplied in either describing or commencing
it. for it has been seen and admired here often
before. With each succeeding year, however,
Mr. Barretts acting seems to evince deeoer
feeling and a broader intellectually. There is
now suggestion of crudeness or undue
vehemence. The audience, at the beginning of
his engagement at the Grand, last night, was
large and representative. The actor met with
kind reception, and the performance was fol-
lowed with the closest attention. It's many ex-
celencies were marked by demonstrative out
bursts, and the impassioned scenes were given
with a force and intensity that created
great enthusiasm, the long-continued applause
dying out, only to be renewed time
and again. The curse scene was admirably done,
but it and the other so-caed points" were only
raised above the general excellence Of the i'm
personation by the special opportunities which
they afforded. Mr.. Barrett was given a very
capable and intelligent support by mis- company,
Miss Gales's Julie was a performance of much
grace and tenderness, and especial commenda-
ton is due Mr.. Springer's Baradas, Mr.. Weles's
De Mauprat, which was given with much force
and earnestness, and the De Beringhen Of Mr.
Koehler, which, although not leading part, was
presented with intelligence and expressiveness.
The play was appropriately mounted.
night Mr.. Barrett will appear as Lanciotto
the hunchback, in Hon. George H. Boxers great
drama, Francesca da Rimlni," a play of very
strong interest in itself, with leading part that
gives the star excellent opportunities. His Lam
ciotto is a wonderful piece of acting His en-
gagement will conclude tomorrow night with
double bill, Merchant of Venice and David
Garrick," he appearing as Shylock and Garrick.
The advance sale of seats for both these perform
ances is large, and fine audiences may be ex-
pected.
DIME MUsEUM-"NEvER SAY DIE"
us week 3 ALlracLlOQ at the Dlm0 museum
drew an immense audience last night, for both
Mr. Joseph j. Bowling and Miss Sadie Hasson
are well-established favorites here and their new
play, Never Say Die" is full of excitement,
sensation and entertaining comedy. 1t was pre-
sented with special scenery, which was
particularly good, and new musical
features, including a ''catchy" song, by Miss
Hasson, an octet of male voices and quartet
of madrieal boys. There was very demonstra-
tive applause last night, the curtain being rung
up on the various climaxes, and all the songs
were encored The performance made hit
that insures very large audiences all week
Never Say Die will run, afternoon and even
ing, until Thursday night, and during the re-
mainder of the week Mr. Bowling and Miss Has
son will appear in their old-time favorite, mo
body's Claim, with new features and effects.
NOTES.
The election returns will be read from the
stage, between the acts, at the Museum to night
The engagement of the charming comedienne
Mile Aimee, will be at the Grand the latter part
of the week On Thursday and Friday even
ings, and Saturday matinee, she will present,
for the first time here, Sardou's ''Divorcons," a
very bright and entertaining comedy, and on