The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-14
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.
An Excellent List of Attractions for L0-
cal T1eater-Goers This Week.
ish-Salyini--Annie Pixlsy-The Lyra
in "Mikado"-Notes and Gossip of the
Stage and Stage People.
GRAND opERA-HoUsE.

Stage and Stage People.
GRAND oPERA-HoUsE.
One of the notable dramatic engagements or
Che season will be that of Nine Janish 1.-THE
Countess Aeeo) at the Grant tomorrow and
Tuesday evenings, for she has the reputation OF
being enc Of the greatest artists on the stage,
and her performances in other cities have com
handed the most unqualified approval In the
East she has created something of a fashionable
fzrore by her beauty and talent This is her
Eirst tour Of the West, and last week she played
splendid engagement at Louisville The
Courier Journal. Of that city, characterized her
as 'the greatest foreign actress seen here except
Bernhardt." In this city she will appear
in Yictoricn Sardou's great drama, "Prin-
very difficult and dramatic part
The drama is spoken of as being fully as strong
as that authors other great success, Fedora"
and Janish has made very fine impression in
It. She has capable supporting company.
s.Nym Crynkle." of the New York World, says
of her: "Janish has charmed me with an art
yvhich is as subtle as an odor l cannot recall IN
oil my experience any one who so exquisitely
portrays the tenderness the delicacy, and the
bweet and holy affection of wife as she. In
1ove-makng or rather in loye-exhibiting, she is
khe most exquisite artistic ever saw. Modjeska
Is arctic beside her, and BsrRhardt is geld.
Miss Annie Pixley, one of the most popular
actresses who visits Indianapolis, win be at the
Grand next Friday and Saturday evenings and
matinee. in 'Miiss" and CARA" two dramas
which she has made great successes. This viii
be her first appearance here for two years. Miss
Pixley is one of the few soubrette actresses who
depends upon talent and good acting for success,
instead of upon variety business and vulgarity.
Bhs Ia gcod singer and an accomplished actress
THE sALvINI ENGAGEMENT.
The advance sale of seats for the performance
20 be given by the distinguished actor Sig.
Saivini at the Grand, on Wednesday evening,
began at the theatsr yesterday, and during the
DAY there was a continuous demand, indicating
that there will be large attendance. This is
6alvini's farewell tour Of the country. and will
be his only appearance in this city. He will play
Conrad in Giacommettis great tragedy The
Outlaw LA Morte Civile1 an impersonation OF
great force andinIensitv. In his supporting com
pany are Miss Vieia Allen, very brilliant young
actress, Sig. Alexander Salvini, Mr.. Whitecar.
Mrn Foster, and other weil-known legitimate peo-
pie. The advance sale of seats will be continued
tomorrow, and those who want eligi bic locations
should secure them early. A number of people
from other cities coming to see Salvini.
ENGLIsH's-THE LYRA's 'MIKADo"
The Lyra Society will repeat their excellent pre-
ssntation of the "Mikado' at English's next Fri
day and Saturday evenings. for which occasion
Manager English Is to have special scenery and
stage settings prepared. There is tendency in
amateur performances of comic opera TO trench
on the domain of the burlesque. which the Lyra
Sudieious1y avoids The opera itself is one that
has ever ELECTED enthusiasm in these columns.
The Lyra representation has left agreeable i'm
bressions. Nearly all the members Of it have
had more or less experience on the operate
stage and everything went remarkably
smoothly on the occasion Of their
former production of the "Mikado"
from our leading citizens, the opera must have
been greatly enjoyed. and doubt Engsh's
will be crowded at each performance OF the
limited engagement. The cast is as follows;
drew Smith; Ko-Ko Chas. B. Foster PooBah,
Fred LOOMS; PisnTusch, DE- J. E: Hoover;
Paa-Yan-G owonda, John Geiger Yum Y um,
Lulu Burt: Pith-SiEg. Jessie Meek Peep-Bo,
Louise Weegman; Katisha, Mrs Leon o. Bailey.
The advance sale of seats commences Tuesday
morning at the box-offce.
The Home Minstrels, from Haverly's Minstrel
Theater, Chicago, will appear at Englishs Opera
house on next Thursday evening This is the
company which had such success in Chicago
during the past six months. playing over one
hundred and fifty consecutive nights to crowded
houses. They are out now for a short tour.
The company have been on the road bat a few
weeks. but everywhere they have appeared they
begin at the box-offce on Tuesday morning.
THE MUsEUM-''Two NIGHTS IN ROME"
A. G. Gunter's successful meiodrama. 1.-Two
Nights in Rome" as played by Horace Lewiss
dramatic company, will be the attraction at the
Museum this week. The piece has never been
seen here, but has been produced with great sue
cess elsewhere. 1t has been doing fine business
on the road, after long run in the East and the
press has accorded the drama the highest praise
As scenic production it will compare favorably
With the best of the melodfamas, and Manager
Backett promises to mount it in good style
MISS sAGE's PIANO RECITAL
Invitations for the piano recital at Pfaffiins
Music Hall on Friday afternoon, March 10. at 8
O'Clock. by Miss Florence Sage, of Chicago, as
sisted by Miss Emma Thompson, of this city,
VIII be sent out the first of this week. Follow
ing is the programme:
Song. Apollo Quartet
Dhasonne IN ..r,.. ~. Hande,
SchubertLiszt
sonata on. 81 NO. Ma. ~. beethoven be
Serenade. .'Nighs Song" Jensen
Concert Etade- Rubenstein
tpu Meme ssels Da Meme Herr schumann his als
Hungarian Dans,s. Brahms
Song. ..-..-......-..Mis Miss Emma Thompson
Polonaise- Chopin
This recital will doubtless be great treat to
our music-loving people, Miss Sage comes
highly recommended as an artistic Of considera-
bic merit and one that has many times de-
lighted Chicago and Eastern audiences
Notes Of the Stage.
Madame Jauauscheck has been forced by i'll
ness TO abaI don her tour for the season.
John 8 Murphv does not play dur;np Lent