The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AS "vIR-
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GINIUS.r
A brilliant assembly, which included
several theater parties, braved an in
clement evening last night, to listen to the
stately lines of Sheridan Knowles's most
impressive tragedy and witness Robert
Domingo impersonation of "virginius," at
the Grand. The audience was a cordial
and sympathetic one, and its support of
the star was a good deal more hearty and
constant than that rendered by some of the
members of his company. Mr.. Downing
shows a steady. If not rapid. Improvement
III the line of characters which
he has made his special study. People who
remembed his earlier efforts recall them
mainly as crude reproductions of parts
made famous by Forrest and Mccullough,
In which the body was present but the
soul was lacking. There were those who
classed his beginnings as rant and ~fustian,
which no accessories could elevate into the
tragic actors art. That he has not been
satisfied to rest upon his mere physical
equipment, but has been a close and care
full student since he first came before
the public as a tragedian. those who wit
messed his rendition last night will readily
believe. His grasp upon the character is
hrmer and stronger, and there are delicacy
and finish In his treatment of its finer shades
of feeling which were largely lacking in
his earlier work. He is more self-cOntalned
without being less fOrceful, and there is
more of the suggestion of power in reserve,
which made the presentations of Forrest
and Mccullough magnetic.
As the Roman father, stern, vet tender,
secure in his daughters love and obedi-
ence, proud of his home and country.
sensitive to any indication of harm
to either, grave and dignified. yet I'M
bending quickly to every manifestation of
filial love or ~neighbors' friendship, Mr..
Downing's "virginns" is as perfect a stage
picture as could we'll be conceived. He is a
bluff and gallant soldier, too, and his scene
with the body of the dead Dentatus is one
of the best in his rendering of the play.
When assailed with the plot which threat
ems his daughters honor, he is effective
without any tendency to oyerdo the pas
l s%sepifee oofP 1Srsin ahe BBSSi ON his Gt o sne
hand, he is master of his art. If there
is any falling of, 1T is IN the closing pas
ages of a broken mind are less artistically
rendered. and yet his conclusion of the
tragedy, in the killing of his despOiler. is
the best piece of acting in his best imper-
Blair furnished admirable support as Vir-
ginia, Mr.. Holland was an acceptable
Icilius. Mr.. Gould made the most of an I'M
thankful part as Appius CIaudius. and Mr..
hin gave a careful and effective rendering
OF DenJatus.
lHE IHOaiAS CONCEhl.
The concert to be given at the Grand
Opera-hOuse, tomorrow night. as a testi-
monial to Theodore Thomas, will be the
musical event of the season. The demand
for seats has been such as to give positive
assurance of a splendid audience, and the
programme, arranged in accordance with
popular wish, is one that will give entire
satisfaction. The three programmes sent
ont to be voted on all had admirers. but No.
9. with one or two changes, was the favor
lite, receiving q large majority. Much in
terest was taken in this novel method of
choosing a programme by popular vote. and
many odd suggestions were made, one lady
wanting all three programmes given. AS
soon as the selections were made. Manager
Dickson telegraphed the result to Mr..
Thomas, who wired back his hearty ap-
prevail. sayingit was an admirable choice.
The numbers will be:
Overture, "Tannhauser" Wagner
Andante OF 9th symphony Beethoven
Fantasia on Hungarian List
Mr.. Rafael Joseffe.
Damnation OF Faust .Berlioz
b. Dance of the sylphs. 6. Rakoczy March.
serenade. No. 3. ID. Minor .Volkman
violoncello by Mr.. Victor Herbert. String Or.
chestra.
Tr2umeri .Schumann
String Orchestra.
ca. Berceuse. Chopin
Piano Solo. b. Valse Impromptu, new. .Joseffy
&c. March Militaire. .SchubertT ausig
Mr.. Rafael JOsedy.
Waltz, Strauss
Hungarian Rhapsody, No. List
NOTES.
The Little Nugget company played to
another crowded house at the Park last
night.
w. F. Forbes, advance agent for Casey's
Troubles company. which will appear at
English's next week. is III the city.
"My Aunt Bridget an Irish comedy OF
the musical kind. will be the attraction at
English's tomorrow night and during the
remainder of the week. Monroe and Rice
are the leading members of the
though Lena MerviIle, John Dyllyn, and
others equally well known. are in the cast.
ENGLIsH'S OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A good audience. but one that was by no
means commensurate with the merits OF
the performance. witnessed the first pre-.
sentation of "The Corsair' at English's
Opera-house last night. 1t is one of the
most elaborate and beautiful spectaculars
that has been seen on any of the lOcal
stages. The piece is put upon the stage
with much care and attention to detail. and
the first performance met with the hearty
approval of the audience. The company is an
excellent one, and it is very richly cos
TUNED. Miss Martha Porteous carried the
part of the ."Corsair" in a very graceful
manner, while. Miss Gertrude Hoyt did
equally we'll. Joseph Frankan. Edwin 5.
Tarr, Charles Udell and Charles HagaD all
appeared to good advantage. There is a
great deal Of catchy music in the piece,
and the singing was good throughout. The
speciality features introduced were in keep
ing with the general character of the
performance. The dancing of Miss Amelia
Glover was especially clever. while the wire
walking of Mile Gisela was warmly ap'
plauded, as was the musical act of the
Alexander brothers. The evoiutiOns of the
Pasha's guard and the harem scene were
among the many attractive features, all OF
which concluded will q gorgeous trans
formation. The Corsair" will be repeated
this afternoon. and the engagement viii
close tonight.
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