The Indianapolis journal., 1892-05-01


markably clever actresses and actors. and
two in particular. Selma Goerner. the dash
ing little soubrette. and diminutlve Franz
Ebert. the comedian. may be fairly classi-
Liliputians will give is spectacular op-
eretta. In four acts. entitled The
Dwarfs Wedding" which is said TO
be far superior to The Pupil in Magic"
the extravaganza in which the little poo
pie were seen here last season. The music
is said TO be catchy and the dialogue clever
and witty. There are number of musical
bits which are sure to be sung and " histleC
about the streets shortly after the prodnc-
ton, and the two grand ballets, in which
there are seventy five dancers, are features
not to be overlooked. The Dwarfs We'd
ding 10 practically comic opera. and has
been great success wherever presented in
the hands of these little people. This Will
be the last appearance of this company. as
they return to Europe at the conclusion of
their present season.
Holden Comedy Company at the Park.
The Holden Comedy Company. new or
ganization to this city. but ono that has
met with success else where. will be the at
traction this week at the Park Theater.
presenting arepertoire of sensational plays.
At both performances to- MORO " and Tues
day The Convicts Daughter" will he gwen,
Wednesday and Thursday the we'll known
drama The Inside Track" Friday. The
Diamond Mystery" and Saturday BLACK
Diamonds" In the company are Harry
Ellis. Lester Goldman, Helen Vaughn and
Others, and besides the dramatic people.
there are several speciality performers, who
introduce vaudeville features IN the vari-
ous plays THE Conyicts Daughter is
the piece de resistance (if q French ex-
preston is permissible in reference TO o
company that plays at popular pricesl. OF
their repertoire: The story of 1t Is based
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wrongfully accused, who is kept down by
the Vaccinations of the william. but finally
triump phs ia the right and Furnishes those
who deserve it. The play is new here.
"Hoss and Hoss."
The testimony against Messrs. Charlie
Reed and William Collier is direct and con-
elusive. They have not only manufactured
and uttered q farce-comedy. but have con-
splred with divers Others to circulate it.
The performance of this farce-comedy.
which bears the familiar name of "Hoss
and Hoss.n is practically all the defense Of
fered. The charge 10 q serious one, espe-
cially this season. when authors and actors
to the number Of some 800. at least. are un-
dermining the public sanity with farce
comedies There are said 10 be pailiating
circumstances. however. and they may be
has been tho greatest success OF any farce,
comedy produced this season. and has pleased
audiences that packed the theaters al over
the country. "Hoss and Hoss" 10 not " hat
you would call a t:tle suggestive of high
art. but il goes with farce-comedy well
enough. It belongs to tho new farcical
entertainments. in which Messrs. Reed and
Collier. the two comedians who made Tho
City Directory" such q great success last
seoson, and their excellent company will
appear at the Grand ths last three Diohta
of this week. OF course. 1t was construct
ed to suit the peculiar talents of these two
comedians. and the public in their praise,
including the critics. have undoubtedly
terms. Rumors of its success have
reached Indianapolis lately III large num-
bers. and the engagements or Hoss
& Hoss' IN Chicago. Boston. ST LOUIS ana
other cities are said to have resulted In the
largest cash returns ever experienced by
farce-comedy in those cities. Abont the
ability of Charlie Reed and Willie Collier
there is no doubt. For tho telling of q fun
ny story or the singing of a comic song no
superior to Reed walks the sta ge; and Col
llcr Is aptly named the quaint" coined ian.
The company supporting Reed and Collier is
certainly strong enough. Arthur Moulton.
who did very excellent work with Frank
Daniels in Little Puck" has n place. and
James IL. Gentry plays the Yankee sheriff
cleverly. it is said. OF the others the more
prominent are Miss Louise Allen and her
famous kangaroo dance;" Miss Adele Far
rington. whose beauty 10 in her centraltO
voice. as we'll as her face; Miss Helen
Riemer. one of the cieverest of eccentric
condolences. Miss Helena Collier and Miss
Lillian Ramsdcn. two lively aud graceful
dancers, and others equally a. we'll
known, as well as a quartet. There Is
promise OF much fun and entertainment in
''Hoss and Hoss," and big demand may be
expected at the opening OF the sale or seats
tomorrow morning.