The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-13

wiIdwood-RevivaI of "Mikado

Mikado," or he would have recognized the
bicycle. no doubt. in the clever lyrics and
lines of this popular opera. At Wildwood,
last night. Koko, in the person of Edward
Temple, made up for the librettist's omis-
sion by injecting bicycle take offs" in the
revival Of this Gilbert and Sullivan produc-
ton. Koko is a most comical fellow as
taken by Mr.. Temple. and his many refer
ences TO the wheel were hugely enjoyed.
Bicycle verses were introduced in the topi-
cal songs and were encored with great
spirit In the last act Charles Huntington.
as the Mikado. mad his entrance on a
wheel. 1t was funny enough to have made
even the real Mikado laugh could he have
seen II.
FROM an artistic standpoint, the revival
OF sMikado' had merits not found in last
weeks performance. Ada Palmer Walker
made a fine impression as Yum Yum. her
singing OF the beautiful prima donna num-
bers being received with marked apprecia-
ton by the audience. Miss Walker wore a
striking Yum Yum costume. which would
require technical knowledge In Japanese
green robe of heavy brocade, embroidered
In pure gold and japanese jewels, with
great Japanese sleeves hanging almost to
the floor. Beyond this the critic will not
venture a description. Perhaps the shade
Is not Nile green. Having never seen the
< Sss nads Electric shs sl f%ootli Ga afty tSa sri i1saq Is
forced TO draw on the imagination. At any
rate. Miss Walkers Yum Yum dress is
pearance. and the prima donna says il was
presented her by 2 Chinese nobleman who
Flowery Kingdom. BY the way Miss
Walker gesticulates with the Japanese fan
and runs across the stage on her heels one
from the fascinating Japanese women dur
Ing her professional tour OF that country.
Miss Minnie Emmett was in excellent
V0lea and har GinofnoI ~ - -
dramatic contralto role brought her a dou-
bic encore. Miss TeIlula Evans's Pitt
slns compared favorably with that of Jo-
has the features for a burlesque Mikado.
and makes the most of his part. He has
made himself another one OF the favorites
At WILDWOOD Perhaps the male member
OF the Wildwood company most talked
about among the women. at least, Is Har-
pid SAKE the Leading tenor. His Nanki
the best compliment for his voice lies In
the fs.ct that almost invariably his songs
are encored- The droll, continuous humor
In Pooh-Bah u brought out at all times bv
Charles Shackford.
THE Mikado' will be repeated for the
tunes for 'Pinafore' will arrive to-day,
and a splendid performance of this old
opera Is promised for next Monday night.
.Rooters'- Night at wildwood.
The Wildwood management has extended
the courtesies OF the park TO the Indian
apolis and Minneapolis baseball teams for
tonight. and Koko Temple promises that
he will give a RIOTERS performance Of
"Mikado" in honor OF the players. Both
sbusiness" vii p be in.rod dna ne for oa hs ca
casion. II the "Millers'' should happen. by
some unforeseen inattention Of Providence,
TO win again. the "Afikado' viii be a dolefui
opera, and enough sentiment may be
aroused TO lead to a lynching OF the UNI
pire.
second Venetian Night.
The second Venetian night, given by the
Indianapolis Maennerchor, was on the
same general plan as that given some time
ago. only the lights were more extensive
and the decorations were. perhaps. more
elaborate. The incandescent natural gas
lights used by the society In Illuminating
the ground gave forth, a most brilliant
effect. and the abundance with which they
were distributed about the grounds made
the entire Cottage Grove as light as day.
The Maennerchor Society rendered a pro-
gramme CT numbers which were highly ap-
preciated. while the Indianapolis Military
Band also helped to make the programme
= success There were, perhaps, three thou
sand people on the grounds during the
constantly occupied by those Mho desired
to drink beer and listen TO the music. 1t
was not until after midnight that the peo-
pie began TO leave the grounds i'm large
numbers A large number or people went
over to the grove after the conclusion of
the summer opera at Wildwood Park. just
across the creek The display of fireworks
was unusually fine. The programme rem
dercd by the band and Maennerchor was as
follows:
PART I.
Selections from "Don corlos" .--.-.v Verdi
Der Lethertrank am Rhein. 49,. .Beschnitt
indianapolis Maennerchor.
.toiisn Dance.
indianapolis Naennerchor.
PART III.
Overture-"Raymond' ...-....T Thomas
Euphonium Solo-"My Pretty
Mr.. y. r. Rembusch.
SeEendue Ducrner
indianapolis Maennerchor-
me Dying foet -.GottSchalk
flauder koenix
indianapolis Maennerchor.
PART III.
"Dance Of the Demons
Qiolsf) Arranged by Rembusch
musician Astray In the Forest. .Conterno
Obligato by Mr. j. Il. Ferguson.
BLACK Hussar' Millccker
Mny urooke's Estate.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 12.-The public
administrator has rendered his iinal ac-
count of the estate or May Brooke, the
actress. who committed suicide In this city
1~o On a~~.ruf If the Hath In Nom