The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

MAPLEsoN's GRAND OPERA coMPANY-"LA IRA
vIATA."
y Another painfully small audience gathered at
English's last night to witness the presentation
of LA Traviatan by Colonel Mapleson's splendid
company. 1t was demonstrated that it is IN
wise to expect city the size of Indianapolis to
pay the high prices asked for tickets to grand
opera. To ask 81 so for the best seats is simply
to make sure that the house will not be filed.
Good Judgment would suggest that it were wiser
to reduce the price to fit the place. and thus Sc
cure paying patronage, than to keep up the
prices to metropolitan rates and play to empty
seats However, this is matter that Colonel
Mapleson must decide for himself, but it has the
effect of keeping great many amusementlov-
ing people away from the opera, and reduces the
receipts very materially.
Mime. Lillian Nordica in the leading role of
"Traviata" was the recipient of marked favor,
and it was evident that she made better i'm
preston than did Nine Hank, who appeared the
proceeding night in Carmen Nine. Nordica
is possessed of a marvelously voice of won
derful compass, and this is supplemented by fine
abilities as actress. making her Interpretation
of the character of Violetta artistic to a high
degree. Those who had the pleasure of hearing
her last night will be anxious to see her in some
other opera. Sgnor Del Puente carried the
leading baritone role with that strength of in
made the recipient of repeated APP
plause Signor Caracciolo. as the
Baron. created very favorable impression,
and he, too, was we'll received. The support, in
every particular, was excellent, and the opera
was presented with that attention to every
artistic detail that characterizes all of Colonel
MapeSons productions It will be mistake to
miss this evenings performance, if it be possible
to attend. The ballet last night, as on the night
BEFORE was beautiful and artistic in every
faafurQ the nrnminPo daucaucq Nine CaValaZZi
being one of the finest IL the world at this time.
Tonight will be presented the popular opera
ii Trovatore," with Nile. Dotti in the leading
role of Leonora She will be supported by Del
Puente. Giannini, Rinaldo, and Nine Lablache
and Mile. Bauermeister. This will close the
gagement The desire to see Dotti, who made
such favorable impression on Thursday night
in Carmen" ought to fill the house.
GRAND CHIMES OF NORMANDY"
The proscenium boxes were deliberately deco
rated with flags and other patriotic emblems, at
the Grand last night, cut flowers and growing
plants adorned the stage, while the fashion boxes
were filed with gentlemen in full military dress,
accompanied by their ladies. Governor Gray
and his family and military staff, the staff of
the Second Regiment infantry, First Regiment
artillery, the officers of the Richardson Zouaves,
and visiting mill sary gentlemen were among
those present The occasion was the production
of Chimes of Normandy" by ladies and gentle
men OF the city, under the auspices and for the
benefit of the Indianapolis Light Artillery, and
they are entitled to the credit of giving what in
many respects, was the best amateur operate
performance ever seen in the city. The cast
of principals was particularly strong
and well balanced, the choruses
were given with spirit and volume,
the costuming was rich and varied, and there
was a commendable freedom from mishaps or
blunders. Mrs. Enrique Miller was in excellent
voice and sang and acted Serpolette admirably
Mrs Leon Bailey's fine voice and artistic dra-
matte methods were displayed to advantage in
the part of Germaine, which she made very
attractive impersouation. Mr.. c. B. Fosters
Gaspard was particularly well acted, and the
other leading parts were capably assumed by
o. W. Williams, Grenicheaux; Prof. Ora Pear
son, Henri; Mr. S. B. Morrison, Baiilei Mr..
Frank D. Richards, Notary, Miss Loder, Ger
trude, and Miss Barnhizer, Manette. To Prof.
Pearson's intelligent and careful training much
of the success of the production is due, for 1t
was given under his supervision. The perform
ance was very creditaole one IN every respect,
and there should be very large audience to see
it tonight The attendance last night comfort
ably filed the theater.
NOTES
The advance sale of seats yesterday for the
Gilmore concert was very large, notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable weather. Mr.. Gilmore has
such reputation for playing music which strikes
the popular ear that he reaches not only those
who are interested in classical music but the
general public who go simply to be entertained.
The engagement of Miss Jennie Calef, at the
Grand next week, will be at cheap prices-lO 70
and 80 cents-to all parts of the house. and re-
served seats for any performance may be Sc
cured in advance at the box-office without ex-
ira charge. Miss Calef is an attractive and ver-
satile actress, who established herself as a IA
vorite here last season, and she has the support
of capable company The repertoire for her
engagement is as follows Monday and Thurs
day evenings, "Fanchon;" Tuesday and Friday
evenings and Saturday matinee. Little Muf-
Wednesday Matinee Little Barefoot"