The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

The interest In Janlsh, the Countess d Areo.
the new dramatic star late arisen on the West
ern world was attessed by a good audience at
the Grand Opera-house last night, to see her
presentation of the character Princess Andrea.
in Sardous drama of that name. It is natural
to compare her with Janauschek and with Mod
jeska, by reason of the fact that she, like them,
has acquired English since achievinga fair share
she lacks the majesty of the former,
and the discriminating delicacy Of the
latter Inasmuch, however, as she did not
appear in play allowing her to be fairly COM
pared with Janauschek, it is not here to draw a
contrast between them. But we can but feel
that with Modjeska as Princess Andrea that
character would have taken on finer shades of
emotion, and the Countess de Bohemia would
have had the additional advantage Of her irresist
IDLE grace Of action, which has won such bound
less admiration. Modjeska, too has finer facial
charms and tints and hints Of sweet expressions
and emotions that the new candidate for popular
favor does not possess But Janish is
not only an artistic actress, q we'll
disciplined pupil of some teacher
of methods and tricks, but is strong in her in
dividuality, and constantly impresses one with
the evident sincerity with which she enters upon
the interpretation of the character she takes.
Her English bears just enough of the dialect to
make it engaging, her lines being distinctly
read at every point in the progress of the play.
There was something charming in her int3na-
of Modjeska's sweetly modulated voice. and
there is the slightest angularity in her action.
This disappears in the more animated passages,
and can hardly be considered as materially de-
tracing from the work.
Janish is not pretty, as some women are
pretty, but there is q mature beauty about her
that gives her even more force in the varied ex-
preston Of her face than were she possessed Of
greater facial delicacy. All in all, she is beau
tiful woman, well equipped for eminent success
in her profession. In her soliloquies she is a
little too declamatory, and nearly always triffe
cold, lacking in life and soul, though when oc-
casion demanded she revealed great energy, tenn
pered with fine discrimination not to overdo it.
She pictured a woman fearfully wrought up, but
too intelligent too cultured, too refined to rave.
At time did she loose sight of the dignity and
sweetness Of the injured wife, the bride Of two
years, though in the fourth act, where she was
supposed to exert her every womanly tact to
win back her husband from the madnesss that
had seized upon him to follow after a premiere
danseuse, she was so near petulant as to make
her auditors fear that she would give her hus-
band some slight reason for being pro-
voked, which would have served as an ex-
cuse to his own conscience for forgetting
his fealty to her. It is to be regretted that this
scene has not been modified as in the version of
it played by Minnie Madden. 1t would have
given her much greater opportunity to display
her abilities as q love-maker to the husband she
adored. There is so little of real tenderness in
this version, and so much that is not pretty and
barely pathetic, that it leaves the danger of max
ing the husband impatient. not because he is in
the wrong, but because he might discover that
he has not altogether amiabe wife The
reconciliation in the last act is less
artistic in the original than in
the new version. In the former it is too abrupt,
and is based more on the remorse and repentance
of the husband than on the beautiful affection
and forgiveness of the wronged wife.
The public will not discover another Modjeska
in Janish, and it is probably not desirable that
it should, for while not a Modieska, she is an
artist Of the first class to miss seeing whom is
to leave a gap in the ranks Of the very few who
are the worlds dramatic interpreters. Her
support is fair, and fails at points
only by reason of contrast with her
naturaness and force Mr.. John G. Freund, as
the Minister of Police, was very good indeed. II
he can fill other characters as aeceptably his sue
cess on the stage is assured He has been act
ing but few months, though he is well known
to the amusement public as the proprietor of
Freunds Weekly. Mr.. John G. Mcdonald was
very clever as Frederick, and provoked a good
deal of laughter. Jennie Karsner as Stella was
natural and effective, and Miss Monroe and Miss
Edmunds also did well. The audience testified
Janish being recalled at the end of each act
princess Andrea" will be repeated tonight
which closes the engagement
THE MusEUM-''Two NIGHTS IN ROME"
Gunthers melodrama, 1.-TWO Nights in Rome,
was produced for the first time in this city, yes
terday afternoon, at the Museum. and repeated
Ia or MONT both papforma ncoc atfpoctipo lorro
audiences. The play is one Of the strongest
melodramatic productions ever seen on the local
stage. and is drama of decided merit It is a
ly-drawn characters. and some of
the situations, though not sensa-
tional. are intensely dramatic and well
worked out The company is strong one, and
the performance is highly commendable. Mr..
Lewis, as Benniditti, the Corsican, does some
nice character work. and the Antonio of Miss
Lizzie Creesse is q clever piece of acting.
Messrs. j. T. Burke, Harry Bell, Fred Julian
and Misses Edith Julian and Kate Gilbert sus-
tain their characters In good style. Mr.. Julian,
city. does some good acting In the third act of
the piece, and made fine impression. The per-
Torrance was we'll received, and will doubtless
do large business during the week.
NOTES.
The advance sale Of seats will begin to-day
for the engagement of the popular actress, Miss
Annie Pixley, at the Grand, the latter part of
the week. On Friday evening and Saturday
matinee she will appear in "Mliss," and on Sat
urday evening in her new play, 'Zara," which is
q decided success.
The sale of seats for the performance of 1.-THE
OUTLAW" to be given by the distinguished actor,
Sig. Salvini, at the Grand. tomorrow night, in
dicates a fine audience, such as he deserves, for
he is one of the greatest actors Of the day; and
hic Will "a last fv IN 70
he is now on his farewell tour of this country.
In his supporting company are his son, Alexan-
der, Miss Viola Allen, a most charming actress,
Mr.. Lane Mr. Whitecar, and other well-known
legitimate people. Those who have not yet Sc
cured their seats should get them to-day.
The advance sale of seats for the Home Min
strels and the Lyra ''Mikado" will open at En-
gish's box Office this morning at $50 o'clock.
The Home Minstrels will appear at Englsh's for
one night only. Thursday. April Is. It is com
posed of such minstrel artists as Bob Hooley.
Dan Thompson and Tom Peasley. Charles v.
c. D. II