The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND oPERA-HOUSE-s 'MAGANON."
The second season of Barclay Walkers pleas
ing little opera. "Maganon.' was inaugurated at
the Grand Opera house, last night, a eood-sized
audience being present. Mr.. Walker has had
the good sense to attempt nothing too preten-
tious in this his first work, but has endeavored.
rather, to please the public ear with a success
sion of melodies catchy airs and tuneful
choruses, and it Is but fair to him to add that In
this he has succeeded admirably. The score of
the opera is deserving of a better libretto. and
with Improvements in this particular could be
made flatterine success. Justice prompts this
criticism, which should be in wise construed
rs a criticism upon Mr. Foster, its author, for
the amateur is get to be developed who is an
adept in stage craft; nor is 1t an easy matter to
accomplish the task under the most favorable
circumstances The performance is given en-
tirely by anatuers, and it is therefore not sur
pricing is it lacked the finish of professional
production. As such it was surprisingly good,
and decidedly creditable to the ladies and gente1
mex participating. Miss Dora Messing TOOK the
part of the heroine with ease, and justly merited
the floral gifts of her friends in the audience.
Miss Laura Hessng Mrs. General U. S.
Whiz sang the role excelently. and made a
very favorable impression. Miss Lenors Snyder,
fPearine) and Miss Lima Bario( Sapolio) have good
voices which were heard to good advantage. Pink
Hall as General Whiz was, he Invariably is,
the success of the evening There are many
professional comedians whose Autographs ap
pear conspcuousy in downtown windows, and
draw fancy salaries. who possess less talent
the mistake that it devolves upon him TO give
the whole show and he emharrasses others in
the cast by carrying out that idea Fred Wlles,
Mr.. Morrison, Harry Porter and the other gen
tlemen of the cast do well under the circum-
stances and the chorus is we'll trained and
efficient. Considered as amateur perform
ancs 'Magonon" may be regarded success. 1t
will be the attraction for the remainder of the
week.
ENGLIsH's OPERA HoUsE-soLDENE.
Emily Soldene and her burlesquers appeared
at Englishs. last night in speciality bill. The
olio is good, the contortion act of Sherman and
Morrissey being marvelously clever. Misses,
Melville and Stetson do a good singing turn
and the Nelson's George and Marie appear in a
good speciality sketch. Mons. Cheveral's 4. violin
solo also feature Soldene. mouth and
all. takes the leading role in the burlesque,
.Genevievs de Brabant.' She sings better than
ever. but has grown painfully old and astonish-
ingly homely since her appearance here years
ago. The high kicking feature Of Mile. Sara
was a disappointment for the bald headed
brigade who probably expected her to kick the
handle off of Ursa Major Tho company re-
mains during the week.
NOTES.
Tho Australian Novelty Company which
gives excellent performance. is drawing
large audiences at the Museum, and will appear
again to-day and tomorrow, afternoon and even
ing.
very favorable impression here earlier in the
season, have been secured for re-engagement,
and will appear at Englishs, on next Monday
and Tuesday evenings, in new bill. Governor,
Ryman and other celebrities have Joined the
company since it's last appearance here