The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07

PIXIES OPERA oMPANY.
On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and matinee.
March ii, II and l3. Pykes opera company will
produce Carl Millockers .Beggar Student" The
opera, which is familiar to all lovers of what is
pleasant to the ear and gratefully easy of com
prehension, has stood we'll the test Of time and
frequent production, and may be counted among
the novelties that will last. The organization is
said to be a good one. and their presentation of the
opera at Heucks Opera-house. in Cincinnati, last
week, was productive of crowded houses at each
performance. Some of the member OF the cast
are known here, among them, more especially.
Hiss Louise Manfred, the prima donna.
A oPERA-HoUsE
DIR. Frank l. Frayne, a very popular sensa-
4ional actor, will be at the Grand every night
ihis week, and Wednesday and Saturday mat
inees, in the new version of his play, Isl Slo-
cum" an exciting melodrama in FIVE acts, Incl
dental to the production of which are numerous
specialties, including Mr.. Frayne's wonderful
exhibition of rife shooting and the '~.acting" of
his dog Jack. In Mr.. Frayne's company are
Mr. j. j. Jones, a famous hunter and trapper;
George A. Booker and Maude Leigh, clever
sketch artists: Andy Amann, the German come
dian; Frank |. Frayne. jr.. and others. The en-
gagement will be at cheap prices. 10. 20 and 80
cents. with no extra charge for reserved seats,
and this. with the popularity of the star, assures
good audiences. Mr.. Frayne has not played
here for several years. Seats for any perform
ance can be reserved in advance at the box-of6ce.
THE ELKs' BENEFIT.
Great preparations are being made by the
members and friends of the order for the benefit
Of the local lodge of Elks. to be given at En-
giish's Opera-house ON Wednesday evening. The
entertainment will partake of the nature of one
Of the social sessions for which the order is ia
NOUS. and the best local talent has been secured.
Many OF the features will be entirely new and
original. and the public is assured of a most
agreeable surprise. The Lyra Society has kind
ly volunteered to give the second act OF THE
Mikado," with the full cast. and in recognition of
their generous act the lodge purchased both
boxes for the society's performance Friday even
ing. decorating them in a highly artistic manner.
THE MUsEUM-"EsMERALDA."
At the Museum the Dillon and Stedmau ORA
matte Company will hold the boards all week,
prodpcing that beautiful domestic drama. "Es-
meralda." It is one of the noted successes of
The Madison-square Theater, and is a delightful
play. The Dillon and Stedman company comes
commended by f~atterjng press notices. and is
said to be a competent combination. The man
agement promise to mount the play in good
style. and indications point to pleasing perform
ances at the Museum this week.
THE zoo THEATER.
For the week commencing tomorrow the at
traction at shis theater will be (the first appearance
In this city, May Adams's Chinese Ministries, and
Gus Hills Novelty Company. This organiza-
lion has been playing to enormou business in
all the large cities throughout the country. The
star possesses q fine voice. Among the company
are the Lannon'S. Alma Bellini. Fred Russell,
Miss Jennie Meade, Willis and Adams. Gus Hill,
Dollie Foster. Lands and Ward. Miss Grace
Golden and others. Each performance will con-
sluded with the Chinese and Japanese minstrel
scene. Matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.