The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND oPERA-HoUsE-MARY ANDERSON, GAIL
ATEA


vorite actress; for whatever may be any individ-
nails opinion of her powers, it admits of no
question that she has a wonderful hold upon the
people. Returning from successful appear
ance in London, where she was received with
marked favor. it is but natural that the
amusement-loving people Of her own country
should again crowd to see her Last nights fine
audience was made up largely from the refuent
tide from to-night's and tomorrow nights per-
fornances, the attendance at which will be larg-
er. if possible, than that which greeted Miss An
derson last night the great demand having been
made for tomorrow night. The stage was set
with growing plants, while baskets of trailing
vines. running from the galleries, gave an artistic
finish to the house. A great many appeared in
full Dress and the audience as whole was com
posed of the best material in the city, and from
many of the towns throughout the State
The bill for the evening was double one. the
brevity of "Pygmalion and Galatea' compelling
an afterpiece which was supplied in the one act
drama. Comedy and Tragedy" by W. s. Gil
bert, written especially for Miss An
piece, the audience naturally compared
Miss Anderson with Mrs. Langtry. who made the
last appearance in that character in this city
In some respects the comparison was favorable,
and in others there those who will insist that
the English professional beauty excelled. The
play turns much the beauty and grace of
the one assuming the rule of Galatea that Mrs
Langtry enters upon it at great advantage
over less favored actresses. Miss An
derson has a sweet and pretty face
in that character. Mrs. Langtry's is classic and
beautiful, while her figure approaches the per-
lection of the marble creation of Pygmalion. It
is not enough to say that Mrs. Langtry is mo
actress" Whether she is equal to any of the
actresses who are recognized as such, she is
quite able TO compass the requirements of Gal
atea, and those who saw her when she last ap-
peared here will recall very finished and beau
tiful conception of it Against the great
advantage of physical beauty and in play
curing little real strength Miss Anderson has
placed pretty face, graceful actions and the
proper conception of the character, and, it must
be confessed, left very favorable Impression
upon her auditors. The first and only applause
that broke in during the progress of this play,
except at the end of each act, was when the cur
talns were drawn to show the statue. The
drapery was simply perfect and it was difficult to
realize that 1t was not the marble 1t was meant to
counterfeit The pose was the same taken by
Mrs. Langtry, and with as fine effect. The
pretty face of Miss Anderson, showing to best
advantage in profile, was worthy the chisel of
the master of sculpture. The sweet ingenious
ness of the living statue was beautiful to
template, and Miss Anderson was honored with
call before the curtain. The audience how
ever, was not strongly moved, and made no
marked demonstration.
In Comedy and Tragedy" it was different
From the very outset Miss Anderson carried the
audience with her There was a field in which to
show her abilities and she entered upon it with
dash and confidence that repeated ap-
plause. The ease with which she carried out her
scheme to humiliate and be reyenged 8pon the
Due d. Orleans was as fine piece of acting
has been in this city; and
when, at last, while entertaining her
company of courtiers while her husband and the
Duke were duelling in the garden she assumed
the role of actress, deity conceaing the real
agony while she gave an exhibition of comedy,
to be followed by tragedy, that SO swiftly yet SO
naturally shaded off into real tragedy that her
auditors were deceived, though amazed at it's
naturalness, she established the fact that her
laurels won in England must have been won on
merit alone. And this last gives rich promise
of what may be expected in the roles she will
assume tonight and Tomorrow night.
Miss Anderson's support was capable, though
no great draft was made on it last night The
Pygmalion of Mr.. j. Forbes Robertson, the
Daphne of Mrs. John Ellington, the Chrysos of
Mr.. j. g. Taylor and the Myrine of Miss Tilbury
were good. The burden of comedy and Trag-
edy" was almost entirely upon Miss Anderson.
though Mr.. F. Ell. Mackiin, as the Due d. Or
leans, made a good impression. as did Mr.
Forbes-Robertson as D'Aulnay. The costuming
was excellent, and nothing was left to be de-
sired
Tonight the LADY of Lyons" is the bill, with
Miss Anderson as Pauline and Mr.. Robertson as
Claude Melnotte. 1t is next to useless to urge
anybody to go, since it is extremely doubtful if
it be possible to find seat unsold. nnless il be
up stairs The engagement closes tomorrow
night, with Shakspeares beautiful DIANA, 'sAs
You Like It"
ENGLIsH's oPERAHoUsE-RoIAND REED.
Roland Reed, who will be the attraction at
Englsh's during the whole of this week, had a
fair audiopca M fho lock
evening, when he appeared in Fred Marsden's
comedy entitled "Humbug,"in which the CEN
trail character assumed by Mr.. Reed. is Ger
man shoemaker's son who pretends to be scion
of an aristocratic family, and on the strength of
his preJensions marries woman of plebeian rank
but lofty aspirations. In endeavoring to
maintain the deception he gets into
many. ludicrously embarrassing situations.
resulting finally "a the disclosure of his
real character The comedy is rather pleasing,
and the leading part is assumed very cleverly
by Mr.. Reed. Incidentally he introduces an
abridged version of 1.-THE Mikado,n giving the
more striking and catchy passages Of the opera,
which. with Miss Emily Kean he sings with
good effect, making it decidedly the most pleas
ing feature of the performance. He will play
"Humbug" again this evening and tomorrow,
but during the remainder of the week will pre-
sent the comedy entitled Cheek"
THE MUsEUM-''THE EAGLES NEST"
Eagles Nest" new sensational melodrama,
a typical Western play. was presented at the
Museum yesterday afternoon ind last night by
Edwin Arden and his combination. The after
noon performance attracted fair audience, and
last night the house was full. The play is SINH
lar in construction to numerous other border
dramas, and measured by that standard it is a
popular success. There are many thrilling stu
ations, and the scenic effects deserve mention
THE zoo-SPECIALTY PERFORMANCE.
A speciality company of well-known perform
ers furnishes the attraction at the Zoo for this
weeks audiences. Among them are Professor
Weitzman, celebrated tight-rope performer: Eva
ST. John, Miss Belle Emerson Harry Vokes &C.
centric danceT Blake and Bertram, j. c.
Murphy, j. w. Kelly and Others
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