The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
cpAyp OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mr.. Lewis Morrison, an actor of consid-
cradle prominence in the profession, APP
peared at the Grand Opera-house, last
night, presenting Bayle Barnards dramatic
cation of G9the's immortal story, Faust"
Mr. Morrison is an actor of note and we'll
merited distinction, and his daughter, Miss
Rosabel, evidently has the true dramatic
instinct well developed by careful
study. The supporting company is fair
ly good, the scenic and mechanical
effects unique and surprising, and the
ensemble generally good. 1t is unquestion-
ably true that Faust has place in litera-
ture, and the drama that has been reached
by only a comparatively few of the very
best among, the more prominent, strictly
legitimate plays and Mr.. Morrison and his
company is well qualified to give it a
creditable presentation; still it is
true, perhaps, owing TO the tastes
of the period, that Faust, as dramatiZed by
Mr.. Bernard, will not receive the need of
popular approval that it concededly
merits. Everyone is familiar with the
story. None could read it without admir-
penned it, and for its production by Mr..
Morrison and his daughter but little can be
said in the way of fair criticism. 1t
is, perhaps, a, more serious ref1ec-
ton upon the public taste than upon the
company that appeared for its entertain
ment last night that the play did not
seem to receive its Endorsement. Mr.. Nor
risOn's impersOnatiOn of MephistOpheles
was artistic and full of force. He makes of
his satanic Majesty a plausible, seductive
character, instead of the cloven-hoofed, re-
pulsive imp that tradition makes of him, al
though he dresses him more or less cOnven-
tionally. His work is in every respect well
performed. Miss Morrison as Marguerite
f,.4
considering her extreme youth, it was re-
markedly clever. Miss Carter as Martha
sustained the comedy part very creditably.
Mr.. Ross was a trifle below standard as
Faust, but the company averages well
/ and the scenic effects are attractive and
novel, especially the Broken scene, where
number of novel electrical effects are in
troduced. The play is well mounted and
generally well acted. The engagement
will continue until tomorrow night, with
the usual Wednesday matinee.
PARK-"THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET"
J The Gray Stephens Company, which be-
gan weeks engagement at the Park yes
terday, is one of the best equipped Organi-
cations that plays at the popular priced
theaters, and a strong favorite here. Miss
Minnie Oscar Gray is clever char
acter impersOnatOr, the support is well
balanced and intelligent, the dogs show
wonderful sagacity and training, and
the stage setting Of "Old Oaken Bucket
which was presented at the beginning of
the engagement yesterday, was, in many
respects, the best seen this season at this
house. Solid set" pieces, pretty drops"
and striking mechanical effects make
up good general effect. The play
is a sensational comedy, full of ex-
citing incidents, and has much that
is very amusing 1t was given a spir-
tied and careful presentation, and the au-
diences at both performances laughed and
applauded a great deal 1t will run until
Friday, when without Home" we'll
known play, will take its place.
The Rentz-Santley Speciality and Novelty
Company, which is composed Of thirty
well-knOwn performers, will be at English's
next Friday evening. Seats will be on sale
tomorrow.
Miss Minnie Maddern, one of the most in
teresting and talented actresses before the
public, will be at the Grand the latter part
of this week in two very interesting plays,
Caprice" Thursday and Friday evenings,
and In Spite of All" Saturday matinee
and evening. She has strong supporting
company this season. The advance sale
begins to-day.
The Eden Musee, this week, presents
some novel attractions: Miss Lizzie Stur-
geOn, who plays piano, sews knits, crochetS
and embrOiders with her toes; the Lucassia
family of Madagascar musicians; Gray g.
Walkers Brazilian mariOnettes, aud live
chicken. with four perfect legs.