The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-28
AMUSEM ENTS.
GRAND-ANNA PIXLEY,

GRAND-ANNA PIXLEY.
Had Miss Anna Pixley's support In 1.-THE
Deacon's Daughter" been of the standard
expected and worthy such an excellent
comedienne tho audience that witnessed
the initial performance of her three nights
engagement at the Grand would have been
much better pleased last night. As Ruth
HONEYWELL, the innocent daughter of tho
rural deacon, and Miss Mabel Hawthorne,
the society actress. Miss PIxley charmed
her audience and her singing did not fail
to receive deserved encOres Joseph Bren.
nan, as the country deacon; Miss H. Dong-
lass, as the deacon's wife. and Miss Lulu
Klein. as Mary O'Dougherty. were the only
members of the cast who possess any at
tistio ability. Miss Pixley will appear to-
night in THE Descon's Daughter" end
Wednesday afternoon and evening in Miss
Blythe, or Duluth"
AMERICUs CLUB MINsTRELs.
The Alnericus Club has, as q part of it's
club life, entertainments of some kind
every month. when the members and their
families assemble and enjoy sooiabllity.
For the March entertainment there were
elaborate preparations. for the amusement
committee undertook minstrel perform
ance. complete In every particular. The
committee. Messrs. Ike Rice. II. Bamberger,
Fisher and Feibleman. made all the ar
rangements, selected their cast and chose
Mr. John L. Geiger as musical director. As
On amateur minstrel performance it sur
passed anything of the kind ever given in
this city. Some of the talent display ed
was surprising. and the singing, without
Coons in Town." n take off on the Hawaiian
royalty, was great aud the audience
laughed and applauded till about OK
hsusted. The programme was unique.
srrx in hall
where a stage. with curtains and scenery
was erected and with an orchestra nothing
was lacking. After the show the hall was
cleared and refreshments were served aud
there was dancing till late hour.
PARK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SPECIALITY
COMPANY.
Kolbfeld's Speciality Company began q
three days engagement at the Park yester-
day. and drew large audiences at both per-
formances. The entertainment given was
we'll received and repetirions were demand
cd of various acts. Among the well-knOwn
vaudeville performers in the company are
Prof. Fl. G. Nero deft ma eician; Billy and
Ella Lenk who do a sketch; Leggat, q CELL
ing walker. whose act in daring one;
Avery and King, aerial performers; Pets
ching brothers. musical clowns; Signor
Erni, one-legged roller-skater; Cordell
and Randall, song and dance men; Gus
Garholt a statue contortlonist and Master
Clifford Grapes, q little boy who gives an
excellent exhibition Of drilling. The Same
company will appear at both performances
to-day and tomorrow.
Beginning with the matinee Thursday.
and continuing throughout the week, the
attraction at the Park will be the we'll
known Irish cOmedv-drsma THE Fairies
Well" with George III. Timmons as the star.
EMPIRE-RosE HILL FOLLY COMPANY.
The Rose Hill English Folly Company
opened to good houses at the Empire yes
terday afternoon and last night 1t is q
first-rete vaudeville show and goes with q
dash and vlgor that keeps the interest
alive from first TO last. Both the openin &
and closing skits have more to them th an
is usually found in such performances and
the oliO contains number OF specialtles
above the average.
NOTES.
paul Kauvar" Steele Mackaye's stirring
| dramatic story of the French revolution, Ia
underlined for Englishs the latter part of
| the week. Harrison j. Wolfe. Miss Mildred
Holland and Miss Anna Moore. of this city.
have leading parts. and the play will be
| gwen special scenic presentation. lt will
| DO remembered as drama of very strong
| interest.
| Janauschek, the tragedienne, will play
probably the last time. as this Is her last
| season on the stage at the Grand next Sat-
urday. matinee and evening, appearing in
Meg Merrilies" and Macbeth" in which
| she will have the support of Edmond Col
! lier and a capable company. The engage
ment will be one of particular interest to
the admirers of the legitimate drama. The
| sale of seats is now In progress.