The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-24
AT THE THEATERS.

THE BosToNIANs AT THE GRAND.
The presentation of English opera last night,
at the Grand Opera -house, by the Bostonians,
pleased quite large audience THE Poach-
ers." which was for the occasion, had never
been seen here, but in the sparkle of its duets
the richness of its solos and the dash of its cho-
ruses, one familiar with opera comique could
detect the Offenbachau method. II may, per-
haps. lack in some parts the sprightiness that
charms throughout in this authors earlier
operas, but in saying that all adverse criticism
It has not the catchy airs of 1.-THE
Grande Duchesss," or Madame Angot," but
it possesses the strength of popularity in two
three fine duets and a wealth of brilliant
touches The first act does little in developing
the merits of the performance aside from the
duet by Ginetta and Marcassou. but it gives the
audience assurance of enjoying what is SO rarely
found-a meritorious chorus. Blbletto- Ri bletta,
the heroine, allows one only glimpse of her
self in this act but the loss is fully supplied in
further action when the plot begins to unfold
in a series of amusing complications. There is
just enough extravaganza in Marcassou, the
mule driver, to impart relish to his comcal
nlsfortunes and misplaced jealousy. upon which
much of the interest of the opera turns.
The story, the time of which is that OF the
French Louis XIV, concerns the fortunes of
Bibletto- Bibletta, who was left by her father
disDossessed of estates by his cousin, De Camps-
trous. at the heal of band of poachers. She
assumes male attire and has friend in Ginetta.
the BARRIERS niece, who is acquainted with her
secret. Marcassou. the mule driver. and
Ginetta marry. which event is given in the first
act. AT its close Bibetto appears the scene
and, detected in an exchange of endearmsnts
with Ginetta, excites the jealousy of
the husband, Marcassou Upon this complica-
tion the curtain drops, after which the action is
continued in neat and comical barbershop
scene. where. by the connivance of the wife,
Bibletto is thought to be Marcassou, while he
is left to doubt his own identity. Running
through all this action are De Campitrous, the
Governor and his son Theodore, whom the old
man has kept boy, although at this time he is
twenty years OF age. and has never experienced
and in the search Theodore comes
across Bibletto a charming woman.
He quickly succumos to her beauty
confusion meeting her az man. In this
shifting OF identity Marcassou is arrested as the
poacher, whom De Campistrous afterwards mis-
estate he has monopoiized At the chateau
when all the characters taken in the third
act, racy humor favors the straightening-out
of all these complications, which results in the
marriage of Blbletto TO her cousin Theodore
The libretto, by Oscar We'll, is replese with
crspy dialogue. while throughout the music
moves in tuneful numbers. The orchestration
is very good while in the costuming a pleasing
and rich variety is presented in each scene. AS
for the principal people, the Bibletto- Bbletta of
Marie Stone is a dashing PRESERVATION,
although her score does not give
her fine local methods their full worth.
She charmed the audience in the serenade song
and won a recall in the duets and trios. The
Ginetta of Miss Juliette Gordon was vivacously
portrayed while the audience heartily applauded
her singing. She. too, was awarded a recall
The Marcassou of III. G. Barnabee was remarka-
bly, well done. 1t is character where tempta-
ton to overdo Is strong, but he held judiciously
to the line that saves such DEMONSTRATIONS
from burlssque His duet in the first act
brought a round of honest plaudits. The other
characters were IN keeping with the excellence
of the leading roles.
Tonight, Won Suppe's most popular opera
"Fatinitza," a particularly tuneful and enter
tanning work. will be given, with special scenery
and Oriental fixtures, imported from Turkey
especially for this production. Miss Agnes
Huntington, the charming contralto, will take
the part of Lieutenant Vladimir, and the other
leading roles will be assumed by Misses Camille
Muori, Lottie Crinkshank, Mena Clearly aud
Messrs. Tom Karl. Barnabee, Ricci, Frothing-
ham, Miller and Montgomery. At the matinee
to- morrow, FRA Diavoo" will be given, and the
eneagement will conclude Tomorrow night with
"Fanchonette," which is new in this city.
TRUE IRISH HEARTS" AT THE MUSEUM
True Irish Hearts," which is the current at
traction at the Museum picturesque Irish
not unlike the ''Ivy Leaf" in
story and treatment 1t has interesting
story. well developed. to make the situa-
tons dramatic and effective, while the comedy
element is particularly entertaining. The audi
ences yesterday afternoon and evening filled the
theater, and gave many NANTES tationS of ap
probation Of the performance. The piece was |
put the stage with special scenery, all of it |
very pretty, and the cast was such TO give the
various parts proper presentations. Miss Kittie |
Coleman is particularly bright little soubrette, |
who not only act. but also sing and |
dance cleverly. j. p. Sullivan. late of the ivy
Leaf" played the part of Lanty flanagan with |
manlinesS and force, and made a hit with his |
songs. Dan McCarty. Miss Alice Keane and |
little Dannie. precocious Juvenile assumed /
the other leading parts True Irish Hearts
Will run ali week. matinee and evening and |
will doubtless draw large audiences.
The comedy trio, Frank Wills. John E.
Henshaw and May Ten Brock and their com
pany. will be at EuRlish's TIE latter part of the
week in Two Old Cronies," which IL said to be
full of fun and merriment. The advance sale
will begin this morG,ng
The third Lyra concert will be given this
evening at Lyra Hall. The programme has
been carefully prepared. and besides selections
by the orchestra and mixed chorus Mrs A. |
Smith will sing Braga's Marguerite; Mr. VIM
Zumph will render violin solo and an octet
of the Misses l.. Snyder, E. Fahrbach
l.. Weegmann and t. Schellschmidt and
,fessrs. +. Lander. b. Nell E. Nell and F.
Loomis will render s'The Parting Kiss by
Pinsuti Langy's Arabian serenade, by the
will be a feature of the evening.