The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
sFoxy QuiIlerv at English's Opera
House.

De Koven and Smiths latest comic
opera. Foxy CUTLER was presented by
a capita company at English's Opera
House last night to an audience that al
most tested the capacity of the theater.
AS regards plot and the greater part of
the score, the opera is decidedly conven-
tional, but a company, including such peo-
pie as Jerome Sykes, Helen Bertram,
Adolph link. Grace Cameron, w. G. Stew
art. julius Steger, Louis Cassavant and
Georgia Game went far to redeem this
fault of con~ventionality. Sykes is as funny
as ever I'm his role of the brainy sleuth
hound OF the law, Foxy CUTLER. who clears
up mysteries OF crime by 1.-THE inductive,
deductive and seductive methods Added
TO his myriad of l~aughable speeches lauda-
tory of his own marvellous powers uttered
during the action of the play, he found
enough material for a similar talk deliv-
cred confdentially to the audience with
the curtain lowered in the rear. Mr.. Quill
er said: "As he appeared before the large
and distinguished audience, IL was apparent
that the eminent sleuth hound was embar-
raised. Nervously biting his nails and lean
ing against the curtain for support. the
master mind collected his thoughts sufh-
GENTLY 10 thank the audience, on behalf of
his not inferior associates. for their kindly
evidences or appreciation. SO saying. the
detectives intellectual face broke into a
smile that displayed mis- dimples and made
a dignihed exit" Ii might be stated that
this comtcal speech Was evoked by a pro-
longed burst of applause following the
really brilliant finale OF the second act. n
great deal Of fun was supplied by Harry
McDonough as Walsingham Binks. a trav-
cling museum proprietor. and Adoiph link.
the clever Liliputian, in the role of Kimono,
1.-THE world-famous Japanese" Mr.. Zink
made quite a hit with his representation of
Napoleon I'm the second act. Miss Helen
Bertram added TO her great popularity by
her admirable work in the role of Lo Co
lomba. the vengeful Corsican. Miss Ber-
trans rich, dramatic soprano was heard
in some OF the song hits OF the perform
ance. The Vendetta with MIR. Steger);
the sailor song opening the second act
with Mr.. Steger); THE Tarantella." a
weird melody accompanied by a vivacious
ballet. and a beautiful duet with Miss
Game. Julius Steger's magnificent tenor
was given full play and received enthus-
iastic applause in the songs mentioned.
also In the exquisitely beautiful serenade,
Here i Wait at the Window, Dear in
which he was ably assisted by a chorus,
part OF the members equipped with man
tial ballad. The Song OF the Sword" the
effect OF which was heightened by n superb
huzzar and Amazon chorus armed with
flashing swords. the latter used cleverly in
the refrain 10 produce the clash OF steel
upon steel. Mr.. McDOnough and the dimin-
utive Mr.. 1ink won many encores by their
The Ancient Parrot" and their eccentric
dancing A song that deserves special men,
tion on account OF the beauty OF its air and
the admirable manner in which IL was rem
dered was the THE Peddler," by Mr.. Sykes
and the full chorus. Love is Enough. /
Ween." a dainty ballad sung by Mr.. Stew
art and Miss Cameron IN charming style.
with a clever initiation OF lovesick SWANS.
was one OF the pronounced successes OF
the evening. Miss CamerOn's triumph was
the more enjoyable in view OF the fact that
her debut as n comic opera star was made
I'm this city In English's Opera House
about a year ago. Her voice. which was
Of delightful quality at that time. has
taken on a fulinesS and richness surprising
I'm so short a period. Mr.. Stewart. whose
tenor IL OF a lighter timbre than that of
Mr.. Steger. won scarcely less commenda-
ton by his capital singing of the sailor
ballad. by the Great Horn Spoon. I'll
Double That Cape" and I'm the fascinat-
ing duets, Winding and Love Is
Enough. / Ween." with Miss Cameron
Mr.. Cassavant's single opportunity for
vocal distinction was thoroughly improved
I'm the song This Il the Way that the
Ship II Made" with chorus OF boat build
ers armed with hammers Mr.. Sykes's
topical dittty. lie Had 10 Stand for That,