The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
DR.. A. E. BUCHANAN
DAAsAANA 1888 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.


Barclay walkers comic opera has made
a hit at the Grand, and 10 unprecedented
theater-goer can witness the production
without praising II. Last nights audience
was fully as large as OF the first night, an
unusual thing for a local entertainment
which is put on for a series of performances.
and 1t was even more enthusiastic. This
was only natural, as the performance was
much better. The songs went as well as If
It were some popular comic opera with a
well-known star in the cast, and the comedy
was brought out in a more professional
manner. Mr.. Walker was called out after
the second act and made a graceful little
speech. during which he took occasion to
thank his friends who nave assisted him
In making the production a success. While
modestly d~isclaiming any great ability for
himself. he warmly praised the members of
his company and said he believed the COM
pany was a credit to the city in that II
showed Indianapolis has many clever sing
ers and actors whose work will stand COM
parison with much that is professional.
The advance sale for the remaining two
nights OF the opera speak plainly the esti-
nation in which Minister Extraordinary"
Is held here After the first performance
tnere was an increased demand for seats
ana the audiences Tonight and tomorrow
e NCA eat III the
Grand: There is in this opera a great deal
TO delight music lovers as well as anv
s ssrfsinm OF good %b,s slean comedy It is an en-
most pretentious OF It's sort ever known In
this city. Pink Halls character in the
an ease and polish that would do credit To
the professional stage. This is not a KIND
word spoken for the purpose of helping a
as all will agree who have seen the onera
Mr.: Halls songs are encored every night
a a ait tne Ise Y ihe p arst aStr rM saEinI I Was
other song that catches the favor of the
audience is Harry Porter's topical song.
for a half dozen encores IL he had the
verses Frank N Tayior's rendition OF
the Flag song" is another strong hit. This
song will compare very favorably with the
.Old Glory song in The Belle of New
York and Il is sure to become one of the
Is no clap-trap about the Flag Song" but
IL Is rather a serious patriotic number with
q "-Star-spangled Banner sentiment TO il
that results in a double recall each night.
The chorus assists in making II decidedly
stirring. Mrs. Jones as Marigold and Mrs.
Sumner as Mrs. General BLUM sustain the
In an entirely praiseworthy manner. while
rosy-faced Miss Good as the dashing Widow
Brown makes one Of the hits of the per-
Torrance.
Co
Estimating the population Of Indianapolis
at 80. 800. there were about 10000 people in
town last night who missed at English's one
or the best dramatic productions OF the sea.
son and decidedly the best production OF
me School for candal' that middla-aged
Inhabitants. at least, can remember. This
James-Kidder-Warde combination is some
thing more than a triple-star aggregation
Every member OF the company made a de-
lightful impression in this rare old Sheridan
comedy. The company was called out re.
peatedly. and the applause for the three joint
stars must have been encouraging. ons
would not have thought so small a crowd
could make so much noise.
The play was beautifully staged and the
costumes furnished a treat 10 the women
present All the fine old comedy characters
were portrayed with an artistic finish thas