The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-19
AMUSEMENTS.
GRAND-s'THE vIcE-ADMIRALS

GRAND-"THE
The Conrisd Opera Company began q brief
season at the Grand last night and pleased q
large audience in spite OF the weather and out
side attractions. The opening performance was
given under Disadvantages for the company on
account of a delayed train, which got in only q
few minutes before ir began. Millockers Vice
admiral was given for the first time here, aud
proved to be q bright and tunsful opera, with
some excellent concerted pieces, pretty solos and
spirited choruses. The company 10 Wei CO.'S
TUNED and drilled, and the performance was an
entertaining one. Mas Bianchi sang very
sweetly and acted cleverly as Zelda, and, be-
sides several encores, was complimented with n
large basket OF flowers for her solo in the first
act. Miss Lillian Conway aud Miss Landgon.
both Of whom are new here 10 opera, deserve
commentator for excellent vocaiization and
capable acting. Miss Langdon was especi-
aily clever . in her scene with Mr..
Fitzgerald in the second act Mr.
billiard, who is known here, as elsewhere, as q
very excellent tenor, could not do himself full
Justice last night on accountof a severe cold.
Greensfslder. whose interpolated solo was the
decided hit OF the performance, Mr.. Frank Da-
vld. a really original comedian. and Miss Jennie
Reifreth filled out the cast satisfactorily. The
chorus sang with spirit and understanding.
ana altogether the performances was received
with many demonstrations Of favor. Tonight
and at the matinee tomorrow when popular
prices will prevaiIl CZebulka's opera comique.
"Amorita,n which Is regarded as the best 10 the
company's repertoire. will be given. with BLACK
Hussar' to- morrow night The take for these
performances Is large.
MARRIAGE OF COMEDIAN GOODWIN.
CHICAGO, Oct. ls.-A local paper says that
Nat C. Goodwin, the well-known comedian, was
privately married in this city a few days ago, to
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nent society woman from the East. Great pre-
cautions were taken to keep the nuptials a pro-
found secret, and they were partially successful.
The marriage license was suppressed, and only
one or two of Goodwinis most trusted and init
mate friends were admitted TO the ceremony.
The story leaked out, however, IN spite OF >the
precautions. Goodwin admitted to q reporter
that he had been married, but would not talk
further about the matter.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Oct. 1S.-The lady who Is
reported TO have been married to Nat Goodwin
was formerly Mrs. e.. G. Pease, Of this city. She
was divorced some time ago.
NOTES.
BARLEY Campbelrs best play, 'My Partner
is pleasing large audiences at the Park, and will
fill out the week. 1t is q strong drama. we'll
acted.
Chauncey NJ. Dspew. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
and the other gentlemen In their party, occupied
a row in the parauette last night. and enjoyed
the performances Of ''Vice-admirsl"
Manager Dickson makes the announcement
of especial interest to matinee-goers, that, be-
ginning with the matinee performance to-mor-
row, the matinee prices at the Grand hereafter,
except on holidays. will be % and 80 cents TO
all parts of the house, with reserved seats with
out extra charge.
"Amorita,r which the Copried Opera Company
will present at the Grsnd tonight and tomorrow
afternoon. Is entirely new 10 this city. IL Is by
Czebulka, and Is described as being particularly
bright and tuneful and Attending opportunities
for good spectacular display. The company re-.
gard il as the best opera in their repertoire, and
their presentation of it has been much praised
elsewhere.