The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-13
AMUSEM ENTS.
SOL SMITH RUSSELL AS FELIX M'KusrcK.

SOL SMITH RUSSELL AS FELIX M'KUsrcR"
As was expected, a large audience greeted Sol
Smith Russell at the Grand Opera-house last
night to see him in his new play, Felix McKu-
sick" It was apparent that he had lost none Of
his old-time popularity and the laughter he pro-
voked was continuous and hearty. The play of
itself amounts to but little. though there are
some features in it. 1t depends, however, on the
inimitable humor Of Sol Smith Russell to make
it what it proved to be, very funny piece of
business The object of the play is, of course,
to give him opportunity to display bis inimitable
drollerY and fms hunlor. and this it does beyond
doubt AS the impecunious editor of coun-
try paper of the Anticipated kind ne presented
mingled character of pathos and improvidsnce
that won the audience to instant sympa-
thy with him, and he kept it throughout
the evening In the second act, as the proprietor
of the museum, he was afforded fine opportunity
TO do some splendid specially work, which was
after the style peculiar to him. The closing act
was not what 1t should be, and the audience lost
somewhat OF that quick interest so essential to
the success of such production. His support
depended almost wholly upon Frank Lawton,
who, as Billy Danger. did some good speciality
business in song and dancing. The remainder
OF the company, with the exception of Miss
O'Leary, had very little to do. She got through
her part only passably we'll and was lacking in
her cue, and without any particular interest in
the play. Mr.. Russells singing and his iTnper
sonation Of the Australian idiot were the feat
ures of the evening The entertainment is well
worth seeing, being extremely funny and whole
some in every feature A good business is as
sured. 1t will hold the boards until Wednesday
night, with the usual matinee
THE MUSEUM.
The second engagement Of the season of Miss
Helene Adell and the best company, taken all in
all. that ever played at the Museum, began yes
terday afternoon Wallack's popular DRAMA
Moths" being presented TO good audience.
the same play being repeated last night to
crowded house. The performance given by this
company is much better than is usually seen in
CHI cap priced theaters, and is really equal to
many or the frst-cass attractions that appear in
the more pretentious houses. Miss Adell, as
Lady Dolly Vanderdecker, shows herself to be
talented and finished actress. She plays the
part with a dash and spirit that creates much
enthusiasm, and lends to her performance q
charm that commands the warmest admiration.
Misses Lascelles, Bird and Morton, and Messrs
Walsh, Lestina Eagle and Waterman sustained
their characters in excellent style, and as whole
the performance is one of decided excellence, and
should attract fine audiences.
NOTES.
The coming of Murphy and Murray is the next
attraction at Englishs. when big houses con-
fdenty expected. The play they present, sOur
Irish Visitors, s represented as sparkling with
the most extravagant fun, and is well spoken of
wherever it has been seen.
Haverlys famous minstrels will give single
performance at the Grand on Thursday evening
They have been recently reorganized and now
are particularly large and strong in comedians
and vocalists. besides the wonderful Cragg family
of gymnasts A new bill of specialties and feat
ures will be given.
The benefit to be rendered to the veteran actor
and Indiana favorite, s'oldn F. G. White, on
Saturday night next, should be we'll patronlzed
not only for the sake of the purpose for which it
is planned, but for the additional reason that it
will be well worth seeing. He should be given a
rousing reception for he richly deserves it.
There was good specially bill at the Zoo last
night, prominent among the vaudevillists be-
ing the sisters Coulson, who did dancing both
difficult and artistic. There are over twenty
names on the programme In theater No. 2
there was an entire change Of performers. To-
day, after the second two-hours in the printers
contest there is the usual matinee.