The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-12
AM USEMENTS.

GRAND OPERA. HoUsE-''THE LITTLE TYCOON"
A fine audience, thoroughly pleased. filed out
of the Grand Opera house at 1O45 last night
after having witnessed one of the prettest and
sprightliess comic operas ever put on the Amer
lean stage 1.-THE Little Tycoon" is credit to
it's author and to this country, for Mr.. Spenser
is an American, and had the good sense to lay
the plot Of this opera in America. While it Is
lively from the start. and is full of pleas
ing surprises, there is nothing in it from
beginning to end that any one could pos
sibly take exception to, while laughter and
applause are the rule throughout The COM
pany gotten together by Mr.. Taylor is ex-
cellent one, we'll selected, competent and well
balanced. Mr. r. E. Graham, who took the part
of General Knickerbocker, is prime favorite,
and was roundly and repeatedly applauded,
especially in his topical songs when Was
Boy" You Cawn't Do It. You Know" and
"Once Was Enough for Him." In each os these
he was recalled till he good naturally declared
he could sing more In all he did he full
of animation and made decided hits at every
turn. Miss Louise Pauin, who made such
pleasing impression here as "Nanon." with
Careton's fine company, was charming ever,
and as the Little Tycoon and Violet won her
need of appreciation. Miss Lima John.
Dolly Dmpie. was very pretty and clever, sing
ing her part with great art. Miss Elma Delaro,
II,
and rendered her part in the best manner posi-
bic. Mr.. Will S. Rising, as the Great Tycoon,
and MIR. II. n Dunbar, his interpreter and
faithful Achates in general, we're good as could
be asked. Mr. Ed Van Veghten, as Lord Dolphin,
hadn't much to do, but did that little WE'LL In fact.
all did we'll. and there was nothing to criticise.
As for the opera itself, IL is impossible to give
any adequate idea of it, and it will have to be
seen to be appreciated 1t will not do to miss it,
and the house should he. and doubtless will be-
1oH 4 1rn taft Of EEL.
coon" in this city 1t savors the least bit of the
'Mikado" In places, but not enough to be more
than the hint of it. so that it Is not marred. In
deed. in most respects this opera is superior to
that production of Gilbert and Sullivan The
scenery and costuming are beautiful, and the
presentation of 'The Little Tycoon" is an ar
tistic triumph in every respect It will be given
again tonight, to- morrow afternoon and tomor-
row night.
THE MUsEuM-"LosT IN LONDON"
s'Lost in London" which is the current at
traction at the Dime Museum, drew the custom
airy large audiences yesterday. 1t lisa drama of
strong and ell-sustained interest, put upon the
stage with new scenery throughout, all we'll
painted, and some of it exceedingly realistic and
striking, the "Heart of Blackmoor," Streets
of London" and Jobs Vision" the latter par
ticularly, beine scenes decidedly Of artistic ex-
cellenc0 ana 6HeCuVen0SS. MT. Newton Beers,
who assumes the leading part in the drama, Job
Armoyd, is young actor of force and lntelli-
eence, aud presents it very carefully and natu-
rally. Miss Ray Briscoe made a favorable i'm
preston in the opposite part, anc Mr. George
Bareschide, Mr. Edward Lee, a clever comedian
Miss Phoebe Don and Miss Billee Wilson gave
the other leading parts capable presentation
Incidentally, the speciaties of the Pan-pipe
singers and L. NJ Rich, and the songs of Miss
Kate Romaine, were introduced. with good
effect. The audience last night packed the thea
ter. The play will be repeated every afternoon
and evening this week
NOTES.
Gus Williams and company are playing
through Indiana. They are at Lafayette to-
night. Peru the 18th and Fort Wayne the 10TH
Their business has been uniformly good.
Robert B. Mantell, who is to be seen at En-
giishs the latter part of this week, is favorte
wherever he has appeared, and his new play,
Tangled Lives" is said to be admirably suited
to his peculiar capabilities, telling story of
strong interest in an original and forcible way