The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-16
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand-.DipIomacy.-

With possibly one minor exception no
such rendition of Sardous Diplomacy"
was ever witnessed in Indianapolis as
that given by Miss Rose Coghlan's COM
pany at the Grand last night. The audi
.ence only comfortable filled the house. but
in enthusiasm it crowded the auditorium.
Applause interrupted the scenes time and
again, while the curtain calls were heavy.
The work of Miss Coghlan was familiar
and received its proper recognition and APP
proyai. but the surprise to the house was
the exceptionally strong work of the new
male character in parts in which others
had already reaped much fair fame here
John T. Sullivan was the Henry BeaucIerc,
taken formerly by Charles Coghlan There
was much similarity of method in the
work of Mr.. Sullivan with that of his IL
lustrious predecessor, and 1t did not fall
perceptibly below that of Coghlan's person
alton. Coghlaus was, perhaps, more DELHI
crate, and hence trife more effective in
some Of the business, showing keen, dplo-
matte intelligence. but the very "fat" part
is always a strong one. Mr. Sullivan in no
way failed to have the good will of the
were made by Henry Jewett as Julian ana
Courtenay Thorpe as Count Orloff the
critic not being able to recall better work
who have taken these roles. Jewett's
Julian Is such a one as one has long wished
sonation, thrilling to a strong s degree pe in
NOT one, but many scenes and only
strengthens the previous estimate Of this
payers talents. MIR. Jewetr came to Amer
lea unheralded, about three years ago. from
australia, where his early stage training
was received. He is sgid to be a New
zealander and was once a great college
football PLAYER on TIE continent of the
South Pacific. He took to the stage and
Australian starring tour. Last season he
created decidedly favorable Impression
He is still young. and certainly has a most
promising future. His Julian in .Diplo-
macy gives the audience an opportunity
witt, his features. II Mr.. Jewett have any
fault it. is in his exuberance Of viriity.
lie would have made strong support for
McCullough, and hence should not be
thrown in scene with any but strong
Lynn's Dora was entirely insufficient TO
meet the requirements of the scenes with
parson for both ss Was the result u nne wonId
suggest that Mr.. Jewett tone down his
Julian. not as permanent thing, but for
The great scene at the close Of the second
act between Orlof, Henry and Julian
peatedly witnessed it, The effect was
greatly intensified by the conception of
tho part Of Count Orion by Courtenay
fill long-felt necessity by supplying some
thing heretofore lacking in the fine, but
that can be said for Mr. Thorpes work in
that part is that he takes it out of its sec
Ing ones in Diplomacy His natural tenn
nsrament Is to his advantage in doing this.
aes ssnt sc r ega unt one saw
Thorpe IN the part last night. and at the
ett's great, strength also has full
the suggestion of being oyerdone which
resulted from his playing later on with
vas piece Of art. 7 and was heartily APP ape
proved In fact, the entire performance
with the exceptions mentioned: was one of
pany in this city.
This afternoon 1.-THE Modern Duchess"
play si, "a Woman o. of 10 Importance viii
be the bill. "A Woman of No Importance
Is q satire on society, and abounds in cpl
emotional role OF Mrs. Arbuthnot in this
play Miss Rose Coghlan has a character
hitherto portrayed in this country but the
critics have highly commended her per-
Torrance.
courfcnny Thorpe to Star.
courtenay Thorpe, the English actor OF
Rose Coghlan's company, will make his
starring debut next season IN Ibsens
Ghosts and a repertory of new comedies
on the order OF the beautiful little classics
in which Rosina yoles achieved fame He
also has a new society drama said to be OF
nseye thrilling interest than was 'Jim the
Penuan," and which made a fortune for
A. AZ, Palmer. The announcement of Mr..
Thorpes intended venture is not surprising
to those who have watched the work of
this player. The best Of critics have not
hesitated to give him the necessary en-
enlargement since the artistic success he
made ine"Ghosts' last season in New York
and Boston-a success, one might say, more
spontaneous and ftlttering than of any of
the actors in recent years on the American
stage. Until that famous production, the