Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
TIE HONEYMOON

| The Honeymoon was given last evening
to large and cultured audience at the
| Garfield. The performance was a benefit
for st. John S church, and the ladies and
| gentlemen who have for some time past
! labored so industriously and diligently for
It's success have the assurance that their
unselfish efforts were duly appreciated by
their auditors. Among the attendants
upon the play were noticed many
well known society people; and Messrs.
Edward Dallett, George Macdonald. L. $.
| Hougland and Will Chambers acted as
j ushers. The play was artistCally cos
! TUNED, and the mem bers of the cast ap-
pearing IN what successful presentation
of the play demanded, and the dresses of
the ladies being very rich and elegant.
To Miss Efiie Carr was due in no small
degree the eclat of the performance Her
| Interpretation of the leading character,
Juliana, was finished and artistic. Pos
sessed of a graceful and easy stage pres
ence, fine figure and good voice. to
which natural endowment is added a care
full and thorough training, she was
admirably fitted for the require
ments of the role. Many of the
her finer passages were applauded and her
song, II dreamed dwelt inn marble halls
in the last act was thrice encore and pro-
nounced one of the most beautiful ever
given in the city at an amature perfor-
nance.
Mr.. L. j. j. Virgins gave a very good
impersonation of Duke. Aranza Miss Nav
Virgins deserves commentator for her
very clever presentation of the character of
Nolante. Her costumes were beautiful.
Mr.. Howard Mater, as Captain Rolando.
was good. He has a rich, if not a cultured
voice, and appeared to have very clear |
comprehension of the requirements of his |
role. DR.. McClees, as Signor Balthazer. /
was, too, well done One of the most com /
plete surprises was, however, in the excel |
lent representation of Jacques, by Mr.. A.
l.. Cave. His brogue was good and his I.
makeup excellent.
Miss Maggie Taylor was very favorably |
receievd as Zamora. Mr.. Dixon assumed
the character of Compello assigned to
Mr.. II. b. Gardner and although he had
but little TO do filled well the require
ments of the role. DIR. Seelye as Pedro.
too, had a minor part with but few lines
yet his Approach brought down the
house. Mr.. Tune appeared TO an excel
lent advantage Lopez; but Their, is
chance for wonderful improvement in
Count Montalban.
There were last hight the bitches Incl
dent TO first presentation: and the per
formance tonight which Dpromises to be
largely attended, will no doubt be much
better.
THE GYPSY BARON.
The Conried Opera Company viii make
rs appearance at the new Crawford Grand
"Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Feb
ruary lst and 2nd. in the latest musical
success, The Gypsy Baron" by the fs-
nous waltz king Johann Strauss, author /
Of 'the merry war" queens lace handker-
thief and Prince MethusaIem
Mr.. Conried has the largest and most
;ornplete musical organization seen ia
America, numbering sixty people and car
wing special car load OF scenery.
The stage settings of the Isf and End acts
Ire marvels of scenic effect and have won I
applause wherever seen, and the unusually
arge chorus and magnificent costumes !
place the production Of ''the Gypsy Baron"
oremost in the ranks of light operas.
MUSEUM
Next week Mr. Mcintosh will appear in {
he auditorium as "O'Callahan,' IN His
.ast Days" This is Mr.. McIntosh's favor !
te character, and as be will be ably sup
,orted- 8 treat may be expected
The minstrel show is progressing well
nd the members Of the company have
ersnaded Mr.. Ennis that he can sing. so !;
Ike al rash men be proposes TO sing baI !
nj in the first part The increasing at
enhance speaks well for the present at .
raction and is sufficient evidence Of merit. !
'hildren's matinee SATURDAY. =
The Degree Of Honor viii gre social al '
heir hail On North Market on Friday '
yeaing- 4 good time Is anticipated aud c
IL Tho To