Wichita eagle., 1888-03-11
A ADJUSTMENTS.
THE MUSEUM.

THE MCSEtA.
Last weeks business at this popular
family resort clearly indicated the interest
felt in the place by the public, and far ex-
ceeded the previous weeks. 1t is the in
tention of Mr.. Robbins to give good enter
tainments and he is succeeding well. Next
week an entire change will be made, and
in Theater No will be presented the re-
fined female minstrels. with new comic
songs, ballads and the latest Conicallties;
the Royal Manonettes will also be contin-
ued in this hall for the benefit of the little
ones. In Theater No. 2 the great spectac-
ular drama, 1.-The French Spy" will be
produced with startling scenic effects, in
Producing a grand Amazon march by a
number of beautiful young ladies, and a
terrific broad-sword combat. The lady
gold watch and chain to be given away is
on exhibition in Mr.. Mosbacher's show
window, and Is a beauty. Ladies desirln Z
to know the particulars OF the drawing
can step into his store on Douglas avenue.
FANTASIA.
"Fantasma" is brilliant symphony OF
colors, with a number of district minor
movements or perhaps it had better be
events it is a spectacular feast, garnished
with illusions and set off with unique
stage effects, among which are some beau
tiful transformation scenes. In the first
act cyclone, evidently of the Kansas
variety, chops built-up scene into small
splinters; demon forest supplies num-
Der of funny incidents, and the closing
scene, at the bottom of the sea is startling.
ly effective. Sea monsters disport them
selves and beautiful mermaids lying on
uprights lend an air of loneliness to the
submarine view. Miss Smiley's sword
combat with four opponents is vigorously
executed, and brings salves from the
house. The devils dormity scene in the
second and act and fairyland in the third,
are gorgeous piece of stage setting. Miss
Laura Burt as the fairy queen looked
superb in a gown of silver cloth. Mr..
William Hanlon, the Pnoites. Mr. Char
Riegel and Louis Pizarello, We're promi-
nent in the cast.-St. Louis Republican.
AT THE CRAWFORD GRAND.
Annie PiXley last night in 1.-THE Dea-
cons Daughter" gave one of the most en-
joyable and successful performances yet
given at the Crawford Grand Mr.. Gun
ter, the author of the play, has arranged a
series of situations well calculated to af-
ford Miss PiXley al excellent opportunity
for the display of her peculiar ability, and
she awaited herself of them to the fullest
extent. She is certainly very clever
woman, bright, original and with a keen
appreciation of wit and humor, and a
power to express them which is fascinat-
sr,Sr Sbn ha baty
coarse, and can create a laugh without re
sorting to the field of endeavor. She was
frequently applauded and 1T the end of the
second act was called before the curtain.
The company was one of great strength,
the ''Isiah" of Mr.. DAILY, Charley Law
tom of Mr.. Reyner, the ''Signor Temp
kinS' OF Mr.. CullingtOn, and the deacon $
wife, by Miss Douglas, were all worthy of
the highest commentator.
THE BENEFIT.
The benefit given Mr. Lodge last night
at the Main street was in every respect q
grand success. The program, as an
nounced. was carried out to the complete
satisfaction of all present, and formed a
very pleasing and entertaining perform
auce. Mr.. Lodge was presented with a
handsome gold-headed cane by the press
club of the city, and was also given very
neat and attractive badge by his many adj
mirers. Mrs. Lodge, in recognition of her
ability as an actress, as well as her high
social character, was presented with a
beautiful ring Little Lottie, too, came
in for her full share of popular appreci-
alton and was given an elegant ring. Mr.
Lodge took occasion to return his sincere
thanks, in behalf of his wife and child, for
the kind and generous treatment they had
received in the city, and also for the kind
recognition of their efforts to please and
entertain their friends and patrons