The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WIFE.

GRAND OPERA-HOUSE-THE WIFE.
The Lyceum Theater's great success,
THE Wife," was presented at the Grand
Opera-house last night. 1t is a society COM
edy not unlike 1.-The Bankers Daughter"
in plot and character, is finely construct
ed, excellently developed play. The scene
is located in the United States, and
in present times. and the characters
dealt with are such as American society is
familiar with. There is nothing strained
or sensational about 1T; on the other hand,
the action is smooth and natural, the situa-
ations capital and the climaxes good. 1t is
a play of much human interest, enlisting
the sympaties of an audience and pointing
moral that is extremely praise
worthy. 1t is well mounted, the
stage settings being extraordinarily
pleasing and the company producing 1T far
above the average in point of merit Mrs.
Berlan Gibbs was particularly effective as
Helen Truman, a character in which she is
allowed reasonable scope for an intelligent
portrayal, of which due advantage was
taken. Miss Eta Hawkins, bright little
ingenue, did surprisingly well as Kitty
Ives, and Miss Stella Teuton, a lady of
unusual personal attractions made very
good impression as Lucille Ferrant.
Adelaide ThorntOn's Mrs. s. Bellamy Ives
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Barrows made a conspicuous success as
Major Homer @. Putnam, an excellent
comedy part. Mr.. Charles S.
Dickson, who assumed the comedy
role of Jack Dexter, is rising
young light comedian. His impersonation
of the character is intelligent. well con-
ceived and perfectly executed. Mr.. Car
lyle made dignified and impressive John
Rutherford, United States Senator, and Mr.
Herman appeared to very good advantage
Kent was fairly good as Robert Grey, but
the part is one to which he is not suited
The minor characters were well taken
THE Wife" will be repeated tonight and
twice tomorrow, which will conclude the
engagement
PARK-"BUNCH OF KEYS"
There is as much fun in Hoyt's Bunch of
Keys" as ever, and the bright and breezy
performance given it by the Sparks" Com
pany at the Park yesterday caused two
large audiences to laugh immOderately. The
company is composed of comedians who
make themselves amusing, and ladies who
are good looking, and can sing and dance.
The music and specialties and m1ch of the
business" are new and good. Miss Louise
Sanford Is a lovely and clever Teddy. Mr..
James b. Mackie is as good Grimes as
was Mr.. Garfield. Mr.. Burke makes an
amusing Snaggs. Miss BOthner is attract
I've and pleasing, and the cast throughout
is a very good one. From the way the en-
gagement opened yesterday, it is evident
that the Park will be packed at every per-
Torrance during the week.
PERSONNEL OF THE DUFF COMPANY.
The Duff Opera Company is strong in
names familiar as opponents of comic OPP
era roles. Foremost among the number is
Miss Lily Post, who has long been identi-
fed with comic opera successes as one of
the best singers of that class. Miss Marie
HattOn, though but two years on the stage.
has made name for herself that might
well be envied by those who have spent a
lifetime in an effort to please the public.
Mr.. Henry PaultOn, the librettist of THE
Queens Mate" drew public attention as o
comedian long before any of his writings
had marked him as a student. His per-
Torrance of The Lurcher in Duff's prOduo-
ton of Dorothy" at the Grand last sea-
son, is well remembered. Mr.. Rich
ard Golden has reputation for fun
making that is national. The other men,
bers of the company are: Miss Lillian
Hawthorne. Mr.. William Mclaughlin, Mr..
Frederic Clifton, Mr.. Edward Lowe and Mr..
Julian Edwards as conductor of music.
The company is to present the Queens
Mate" at the Grand the latter part of the
week, and seats are now on sale.