The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-06
ANUSEM ENTS.

Mr.. Henry E. Dixey began a notable engage
| ment at the Grand ODera-house. last night. pre-
| senting his internationally famous success,
'.Adonis." No attraction before the public has
received the extended notice that has been given
to 'Adonis." In England and the United States
1t has been recognized as really great attrac-
tion, and Mr.. Dixey has been conceded to be
the very foremost among the large army
of burlesque comedians attempting plays of this
order. Adonis is a hodge rodge of buriesuue
crotesque comedy and comic opera. ami fnr-
nishes an evening of light amusement that is
superior In character, by reason OF Mr. Dsxeys
pre-emnent ability. to anything of the kind with
which the public has y4t been RECALLED. Dixey's
Imitation OF Henry Irving Is decidedly the clev-
crest bit of initiative work that has been
attempted by any artist of his school. AMI is
sufhclent of itself TO gain for him . reputation
or the highest order As a legitimate comedian
ne IS possessed of extraordinary talent and "a
ourlesquer he is without rival. There is no
particular person to whom he can be fairly COM
pared. for the bent of bis genius is unlike that
of any other. His company is excellent
and embraces number of weli-known artists
VINO aoiy ASSIST the star. Mr. George Towards
exceli@nt representation of Bnnion Turke. q fol-
lower OF the old school melodrsmatic ideasF and
IN which he makes MP as G. w. Couldock, is
Amelia Somerville as Rosetta, the simple little
village maid is highly successful The
marches and choruses are well rem
dered. the cOstuming tasteful and
attractive. and the general effects exceedingly
pleasing. Mr.. Dixeys several limitations which
are IN reduced IN the second act, particularly
good. and decidedly the feature of the perform
ance. As a WHOLE '.Adonis" is among the most
excellent attractions of its class. and last nights
large audience will doubtless be duplicated at
each OF the succeeding performances tonight,
and to-morrows matinee, and evening.
MUSEUM WITHOUT HOME"
Sensational comedy drama will be the attrac-
ton at the Museum all this week, as the Gray
e.
both performances yesterday there were audi
ences that filed the theater and howlsng en-
thusiasm OVER t'Without ALONE" which allowed
Mrs. Gray to present three parts in attractive
style and make herself generally entertaining.
She Is an actress Of experience and intelligence,
and her supporting comnany is capable one.
without Home" will be given this afternoon
and 10 night Tomorrow and Thursday, .Saved
from the Storm will be presented, and on Fri
day and Saturday "Oid Oaken Bucket" Yes
terday Mr.. SteDhenss acting dogs played
prominent part In the drama, and they are
introduced in all his plays
ALPINE MODELLING" AT 7. NJ. G. A. HALL
The company of Alpine warblers and instru-
mentalists, who will be at the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall
tomorrow night. before feavinR England visited
Mr.. Gladstone at his home in Hawardeu. while
filling engagement at Chester. He had de-
termined to hear them five inmates, but SO an
Pertaining did he find their music that he sat
of their English tour Herr Andre values highly
an autograph letter from the grand old man.
expressing his pleasure at the visit Canon
Farrar, dean of Westmi nst ter. and the Bishop of
Liverpool, speak in high terms of the choir.
The members appear the stage in their ma
tional costume, forming a picturesque group
and their performance Is unique. The adLns-
sion has been fixed at popular prices-25 and 80
cents. Reserved seats NAY be obtained at the
nall without extra charge. i
NOTES. 49, Il
Miss Minnie Palmer who has achieved a |
worldwide repEtatiou comedienne, will |
make her reappearance before Indianapolis
audience next FRIDAY and Saturday, at The 1
Grand. in her play. My Brothers Sister,"
which is said to be the best she has ever had |
Miss Palmer wears $4,000 worth of diamonds
in the play.
The advance sale of seats for the Campanini
concert on Wednesday at Englsh's began yes |
terday. and the demand was great that near
ly 81, 600 worth were sold before night. there
are plenty OF good seats yet remaining. The /
company includes such famous artists as /
Campanni. Uerster. who will positively sing |
here, Scalchi Galassi, Torricelli. and other
celebrities the greatest array of talent that has /
sver appeared in concert here. The enter /
tainment will be event of unusual interest