The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


ENGLIsHs-sTRAKosCH's COMPANY IN III TRIO
vAToREr
A fine audience was present last night on the
occasion of the performance of verdi's great op-
era "I Trovatore." There was pleasing sur
prise in store for such as may have thought that
an excellent rendition could not be given for the
low price Of admission. The company; while
numerically not remarkably strong, is a very
good one the choruses are well handled, and
the orchestration all that could be
asked. The leading persons in the cast
are capable to high degree of artistic excel
lence The Azucena Of Miss Mathilde Phillips
was splendid piece of vocalization and of act
ing. Miss Phillips sang the Italian lines, and
supplemented their natural beauty by fine
contralto voice, rich, and strong, and highly cul
tivated She did the best work of the evening,
though Miss Annis Montague divided the honors
OF applause with her, being most heartily en-
cored. Miss Montague is possessed of g rich
soprano voice, of limited compass, and
employed it to excellent effct Mr. George Fox,
as the Count, was the favorite among the male
actors, and was the recipient of generous APP
plause His is an excellent baritone voice, ad-
mirably trained. The Manrico of Mr. Charles
Turner was good Of fine stage presence, and an
excellent tenor, he was well up with the others
who carried their parts we'll. The
performance as a whole was very good,
and deserving of great praise. Lovers of
opera can attend with the assurance that they
will see as fine work by this company as by any
that does not carry prime dome that call for
seats of So and So. The enthusiasm last night
was in the nature of surprise for an Indianap-
oils audience, which has the reputation of being
unresponsive and cold. Tonight Gounods grand
opera Faust" will be presented, with Miss
Kate Bensberg as Marguerite, Mr.. George APP
pleby as Faust, Mr. George Fox as Valentine
Mr.. e. N Knight as Mephistopheles. At the
prices asked the house should be crowded, and
this will probably be realized
GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l. FRAYNE.
Mr. Frank L Frayne, an old time favorite with
lovers of exciting melodrama, began weeks en-
gagement at the Grand last night there being
large attendance and enthusiasm almost I'M
bounded. The new version of Isl Slocum," a
very sensational play, was given in q manner to
call out much laughter and applause. The drama
has no great literary pretensions but it evident
ly pleases the people who come to see it, if the
applause and laughter last night can be con-
sidered an indication. Mr.. Frayne in the part
of 81 Slocum with which he has been SO long
identified is all that could be desired. He is
capably supported by little Carrie Frayne. a very
clever child, Frank /. Frayne, jr, George A.
Booker and others. not forgetting his dog Jack"
which is a wonder of canine intelligence. a
number of good specalties are incidentally intro
duced, notably the rife shooting of Mr.. Frayne
the German comedy business Of Andy Amann,
and others. The engagement is for all week,
with matinees tomorrow and Saturday, and as
it is at cheap prices 10, 20 and 80 cents, large
audiences may be expected.
THE ELKs' SOCIAL.
Indications point to a very large attendance at
the Elks' social, tomorrow night, at English's.
The committee owing to the large number
of volunteers, and in order not to extend the
performance into midnight by the lengthy pro-
gramme they propose to favor their friends
with, have determined to change the time of
commencement to E30, instead of
o'clock. Among those who have recently volun-
teered is Miss Jean Delmar, from "Aphrodite, or
still in the Ring" company; Miss E. V. Thomas,
Highland Lass; Mrs. Leon Bailey, Miss Lulu
Burt, Miss Jessie Meek, Miss Lou Weegman, Mr.
c. B. Foster, Mr.. Fred Loomis and Mr.. Andrew
Smith, who will render pocket edition of the
Mikado in costume. By kind permission of Mr.
Sackett, the Guatemala Indians, now employed
at the Museum, will appear in their
peculiar musical act, entitled "Maramba
Harmonics." Arrangements have also
been consummate6 whereby Kan kee-dash and
Wa-bashade the Mikado's favorite gymnasts,
connected with Doris's Icrcus, will appear; Mr..
Charles A. Davenport, Of the Garrick Club, of
Brooklyn. N. Y, in readings; Wills and Adams,
songs, Juvenile A. o. Ministries; the Silver Tone
quartet, in plantation melodies Prof. E. "A.
Kieckhoefer, violin solo. Professor Beissenherzs
orchestra will be increased to nearly thirty-ive
musicians selected from the several orchestras
of the city, besides the members of the Lyra
orchestra who will kindly give their services for
the occasion.
THE MISREPRESENTATION
The opening performance of "Esmeralda" by
the Dillon 6 Stedman Company attracted
large audience to the Museum yesterday after
noon, land the house was crowded last night.
The company is one capable of giving pleasing
illustration Of that charming domestic drama,
and the audiences manifested evident satisfac-
ton. The play is well mounted. Mr.. Stedman,
as Ebert Rogers, did q capital piece of acting,
and the Dave Hardy of Mr.. Dillon was COM
mendable. James Home, as Esterbrook,
displays talent as a comedian, and the Esmeralda
of Miss Annie Arnes was pleasing performance,
while Misses Crowell, beagle and Gardiner, and
Messrs. Davis, Coleman and King deserve men
ton. The Marimba Band a trio of Indians, one
of the greatest novelties ever seen in the
Museum, introduced some excellent music, and
attracts much attention.
THE ZOO.
The May Adams and Gus Hill com bination be-
gan weeks engagement at the Zoo Theater last
night, to good audience. The company is
good one, presenting pleasing variety enter
tainment, among the members being several
well-known speciality performers, including Gus
Hill, the champion club-swinger Of the world.
NOTES.
Sig. Diego De Vivo, business manager for the
distinguished actor Salvin is in the city arrang-
ing for his appearance at the Grand on Wednes-
day evening the 18th inst He will appear as
Conrad in Giacommettis great tragedy 1.-THE
Outlaw" La Morte Civile) which he played here
two years ago, and in which he made such a
favorable impression. This is Salvlni's farewell
tour of this country. The advance sale of seats
will begin on next Saturday morning.
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