The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
rHE GILMoRE BAND coNcERr.


English's Opera-house was filed last night by
fine audience to hear P. FL. Gilmore's celebrat-
ed band. At prices just half those asked by the
Mapleson company, shere was not less than
three times the money realized, showing that,
with anything like reasonable admission rates,
the Indianapolis music-loving public is glad to
attest its appreciation of what is excellent. The
programme WAS made up of ten numbers,
though several were given in answer to the FREE
quent encores, making bill of remarkable
wealth of music, and one that pleased oil VINO
were fortunate enough to be present. It were
hard to particularize as to which num-
bers were of special merit since all
were uniformly excellent. Gottschalk's ''Last
Hope was most effectively rendered, the bass in
particularly swelling in with smoothness and
sweetness that was marvelOusly impressive CIV
ing the melody background of wonderful depth
and fitness The Interpretation of the "Hunga-
rian Rhapsodie, No. 2" was the finest ever heard
in this city, and was most heartily applauded
In the absence of Miss Fritch, who was unable
to sing by reason of a sudden and severe hoarse-
ness, a number on the saxophone was substi-
tuted, so that the audience was as nearly COM
pensated as may be for the disappointment in
not being afforded the pleasure OF hearing Miss
Fritch s"The "Blue Bells of Scotland on this
Spouse to an encore, were most beautifully rem
dered, and the audience evinced the liveliest
appreciation. The selections from "The Mi
kado," which one would suppose had been
played to death in this city, took on
q new beauty and, in response to applause,
that would not be stilled. portion of them had
to be repeated. This was about as good proof
as could be adduced that the music Of this or
ganzation was superior to anything that has
been here this season. The concluding piece, the
fayxS ~ md of
the Nations" was splendid example of tone
painting, the listener being easily able to under
stand the various things represented In the
progress of the piece, the march down Broad
way, the farewell salute of artillery, the storm
at sea, the first sight of land, the songs of the
birds when the shore was reached, the arrival at
the various countries, as indicated by the vari-
Gus national airs, the departure from France by
the cars, and the return home, closing very ap-
propriately with medley. in progress simulta-
neously, Of Yankee Doodle" 1.-THE Star Span
gled Banner" and 'Home, Sweet Home" The
concert was one not soon to be forgotten. and it
is to be hoped that the band may again visit
Indianapolis at an early day.
GRAND OPERA HousE-JENNIE cALEF IN 'FAN.
CHON."
A fair audience was present at the Grand last
night TO see Miss Jennie Calef in sFanchon. the
Cricket" Miss Calef. very clever actress, was
here last summer, and gave good satisfaction.
She is capable of good work, and is supported by
capable company, among whom may be men
toned Lillian Calef, who took the part of Made
Ion; Josephine IIaurens, as Old Fadet; r. e. Bell
as Didier. and others. The company is playing
at popular prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents. and should
be able to play to good houses through the week.
Tonight the bill is 'Litte Muffets," play OF
considerable merit of the kind i: claims to pos
sess, with Little Barefoot" tomorrow after
noon and tomorrow night.
THE MUSEUM.
The Museum was packed last night with fine
and highly interested audience, the chief attrac-
ton being the first exhibition in this city Of the
novel shows ever seen in local theater. The
Japanese Village is simply practical and inter
esting illustration of the habits and different
arts, sciences and industries of that remarkable
country. The combination includes thirteen
members, each of whom can be seen engaged at
as many different vocations, embracing the
painter, bamboo worker silk weaver, china
decorator and several other interesting pursuits.
In reality one in the curiosity hall of the
Dime Museum miniature Japan, and, although
the performance up stairs was excellent, the
audience seemed loath to leave the lower hall,
artistic style, in the various Japanese embems,
FANS huge parasols and other fancy articles.
The exhibition is one that will please all classes,
and will doubtless attract large crowds In the
small theater, downstairs. Rolla, the great
illusionist is to be SEEM and in the large theater
Crossen's combination is giving excellent per-
formance of Bronson Towards drama, '"fhe
Bankers Daughter" Altogether, one gets
great deal for the small price of admission.