Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-26
NAIAD QUEEN,

The active and elaborate preparations to
gather with the incessant rehearsals Of the
"Naiad Queen" which have went ahead Wig
orously during the past fortnight, served to
expectations AS to its success and caused
them to turn out in goodly numbers last
evening to attend :he first production of this
beautiful fairy opera in our opera house.
We feel safe in stating that the brightest an
ticipations of the most sanguinc were more
than doubly realized in the grand and I'M
| qualified success achieved BY the company,
upon their first appearance The opera is of
a bright sparkling nature with all the scenes
laid in farir-land. The scenery used
by Professor Clark, was elaborate and
most beautiful.
The first act of this spectacular piece WAS
laid in Fairy Grotto and the grand enter
ance of the fairies and their leaders was one
Of dazzling splendor.
Miss Fleta Lawrence, as Astraca Goddess
Of Justice, looked indeed most handsome in
her beautiful costume Of spotless
white, togather with Mrs. w. P. Stem
who also appeaaed to excellent advantage
as Clementia, Goddess of Liberty, being the
center figures. around whom ranged the
little fairies in attitudes of homage. The
duet by Astraca and Clementia, "Hail
Maids Fairies Spirits and Dryads. /" was rem
dered in excellent style. Min Lawrence lead
ing in rich soprano voics.
Little Pearl Murdoch was greeted by
round of applause as she appeared ~ the
Queen of Spring. Miss Pearl Mounts was
especially deserving of the unstinted applause
bestowed upon her as Helena, the blind girl.
Her acting of the part would have..done cred
it to one Of more mature age and expert
ence.
The entrance of Mrs. +. Ross, as "Naiad
Queen" was the signal for a generous burst
ofapplause.
The coronation scene was rendered joyous
by trio ION thy brow this crown we
place" by Miss Lawrence, Mrs. W. P. Stem
and Mr.. Collins.
Miss Fannie Lewis created favorable inn
preston as Meta Lee" and rendered "Whv
unkind my cherished playmates," in a sweet
and impressive voice.
Miss Genevive Chambers done some clever
acting in "Augusts" daughter of wealth,
she being especially good in the grand trans
formation scene.
Many beautiful tableau's were interspers-
ed drought the performance. amongst the
most beautiful was the fairy chariot de-
sending from the heavens TO rescue Nela
Lee from the forest and Nigh; Vanquished |
by Morning" wherein Miss Maud |
Struble. Goddess of Night, dress ed in sable, |
asccnds heavenward upon phantom car
while Miss Ella Dresser. Goddess of Morn
ing, floats gracefully across the stage seated |
upon silvery cloud. The grand allegory.
Rock Of Ages" was the grsndes, of its
class ever produced in our city, the good old
rock and the flowing water being most real
istic. Miss Ssllie Pope, as Mona Gray, sang
3 duet with Mr.. Alden, The BoatmAn," in
this scene, which was highly appreciated.
Mr.. TORY Logxmarsino one of Mr.. Clark's
assistants rendered Emetts Cookoo song in 8
which rewarded him with double
encore.
The entertainment throughout WIS Of IN
excellent and enjoyable nature with innum-
cradle attractions and We can safely bespeak
crowded houses for them during the balance
Of their engagement.