Wichita eagle., 1888-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE CRAWFORD GRAND.

AT THE CRAWFORD GRAND.
1t was rare treat that was last night
given lovers of music at the Crawford
Grand in the piano recital of Nine. Fannie
Bloomfield. assisted by Miss Hambiin and
the Lotus club.
There was large and critical audience
present, including many of the cultured
people as well as most prominent and able
musicians of the city.
The boxes were all with one exception
taken, Col. Lewis and family occupying
the one Immediately in front of the stage
on the right; Mr.. and Mrs. Levy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Smythe, Mr.. and Mrs Cole
man, of Chicago, in the one behind them.
On the opposite side of the house were
Mayor Allen and wife, and Mr.. Scott Cor
bett and wife. The balcony boxes upon
the left had for occupants Hons. r. R.
Hatfield and r. E. Lawrence and their
wives, and on the opposite side of the
house Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Schnitzler.
At $50 the entertainment com
menced with selection waltz
from Lamothe) by the Lotus
club comprising Messrs. Crawford, Cush-
man, Hull and Bracken. With such ex-
cellence did they render the selections that
they were received with great applause.
This worthy club throughout the evening
acquitted themselves with great credit
their serenade from Marsohner forming
quite fitting conclusion to an entertain
ment of such merit.
Nine Bloomfield upon her appearance
was accorded quite a reception. Her first
selection was Chopin's Polonaise; in it she
Immediately won the heart and affection
of her hearers for no sooner was it finished
than applause after applause greeted its
almost if not quite faultless rendition.
This was followed by Mendelssohn's
ScherZo and SO on through the
whole programe, every number gem
which for the time being appeared to hold
the hearers enraptured with the sweet and
delicious tones. After the performance of
Tarantella she was recalled and presented
with beautiful floral offering-a large
harp made of marshal neil roses.
Miss Lillian Hamblin made decidedly
favorable impression in the rendition of
her solo, ACROSS the far blue hills, Marie. J"
Her rich voice seemed to increase and gain
in purity and sweetness from first to last,
and when its notes had died away so hearty
an en- core was given that she returned and
sweetly sang annie Laurie"
Nine. Bloomfield was again seated at
the piano, and in the last three numbers
executed, it seemed, the most beautiful
and striking part of the performance. 1t
was in the valse caprice Of Rubins en, as
well as in the nocturne of LeschetiZky
and in the Rhapsodie Hongroise of List
that her remarkably fine technique, clear,
singing touch, as well as the sweetness
with which her delivery is marked. was
perhaps best displayed. At the conclusion
of the last number she was again recalled.
Mayor Allen afterwards, in behalf of the
ladies of the Benevolent Home. under
whose auspices and for whose benefit the
recital was given, returned thanks to the
people who had so generously assisted in
making the entertainment a success, and
announced a reception this evening at the
Carey Grand to be given to Nine. Bloom
field.
SIDE PLAY. -
Last night little occurrence happened
at the opera house during the entertain
ment that trivial though in itself may
tend to work the ability of the Wichita
audience to take advantage of circumstan
ces. A beautiful floral offering had been
prepared for Nine. Bloomfield by friends
and was to be presented after the execu-
ton of Taraptella The usher in endeav-
oring to get TO the front of the stage was
impeded by some persons sitting in the
front row and Nine. Bloomfield uncon
cious of the gift that awaited her had re-
tired behind the scenes. The poor usher
chagrined, almost tainted in his steps at
his failure. Mr.. Levy, however, sitting in
the right parQuett box caught the situa-
ton and commenced a vigorous applaus
which was soon taken up all over the
house, and the pianist returned to be pre-
sented with the flowers.
ANNE PIXLEY TONIGHT.
The appearance Of Annie Pixley at the
new opera house will be an event of de-
cided interest to the amusement loving
public She is an established favorite, ad-
mired alike for her clever acting and her
vocal culture. Her singing has always
been a great attraction and this season she
has several new songs and brilliant med
leys, composed and arranged expressly for
her. In her engagement here Miss PiXley
will present the Deacon Daughter" with
the same excellent company that supported
her during the thirteen weeks she played
in New York City, and at the matinee VIII
play her latest success, The Charity Girl "
Ii is the story OF charity girl VINO i III
heiress, but who is wrongly shipped AZ an
early age There is a neat love thread
running through the story and the proper
element Of vi!lainy. Miss Pixley has an
opportunity for the display of her versatile
powers a. actress and singer The sale of
seats is already very large and crowded
house viii no doubt greet this charming
actress
TIE MUSEUM
This weeks attendance TO see 'Cncie
Toms Cabin has been very fattering
one 20 Mr.. Robbins, and be Is still making
greater efforts TO please his patrons Next
week grand double bin is promised that
VIII eclipse ali previous attractions. To-Day