Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-19

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NEWTON BEERS.
A large and distinguished audience as
sembled at the Crawford Grand last night,
and applauded with profound discretion,
what was on the whole worthy perform
ance, Mr.. Beers revival of Enoch Arden
is a scenic splendor Hoyt's master brush
can be seen in the perspective. In the fore
ground Beers can be recognized in the
management of detail, conceived artisti-
tically as well as expressively of Eng
lands poet, Laureate's best idyllic poem.
1t was such production that awed the
usual patrons of the Crawford to silent
admiration.
The cliffs of Old England's seashore
were wonderfully reproduced on canvass.
The wreck Of the "Good Fortune" was the
best stage effect eyer presented in Wichita,
1t realized almost perfectly the idea of the
gloom and terror of total disaster. Mr..
Beers is sincere and robust Enocn Ar
den. He has given the production most
generous and wealthy surroundings. AS
far as correctness of scene, expense and
implied gorgeousness of the scenic artists
talent, it compares favorably with the
most pretentious productions seen on any
stage. The company is one of the most
satisfactory seen in the Grand. The spe-
cialties were received with much hilarity.
AS an illustration of the progress Of the
story Mr.. Beers must be welcomed and
encouraged. AS far as colors and ensem-
BILE 60 it is the most complete and interest
ing production ever seen of this play.
There will be grand ladies and child
Of rdp
noon at 2 o'clock, and the final presenta-
ton will be given tonight. All the little
folks will greatly enjoy the scenery and
music at the matinee.
JOHN DILLON.
The new play of John Dillon, Wanted.
the Earth. was put on the boards at the
Grand opera house last evening, 1t was
the formal opening of the season. The
large audience was therefore in a pleased
and happy mood when the curtain rose on
Dillon and his new play. The great come
dian was at his best. The play is well
written and brings out in strong relief the
characteristics of the great actor. The
hits and illusions are funny indeed. One
in particular when he finds a man in
Canada who is pining for companionship,
when John tells him to stop right where
he is the woods is full of them the house
roared, and at the cloe of the last act, they
called Dillon before the cnrtain and gave
him rouSing reception. Nor does the,play
wholly depend upon Dillon. 1t isn't d
one CHARACTER play. by any means. Miss
Ida May Blake as "FlaXey," SO named be-
cause of hair, gave a faithful rendition of
the character, and Miss Alice Irving, as
Gladys" was good. AT last IL can be
said that Dillon has play worthy of his
talents. He has been handicapped for
years by small dramas of the old standard. !
good enough in their way, but not equal /
to his genius. Now he has a new play and |
one that will wear. He is doing very !
strong work in it. and we predict for |
WANTED, the Earth"a long run. 1t will fill |
the Grand opera house If 1t is put on again |
during the season, for it satisfied everyone
in the audience.-Peoria Journal, Aug. L. |
On Monday and Tuesday evenings the |
above popular actor will be at the Craw-
ford appearing Monday evening in his
new play "Wanted-the Earth" Tickets
now on sale.
THOMAS W. KEENE.
At o'clock this morning the sale of
seats commence for Thomas w. Keene.
Mr., Keene will appear next Wednesday
evening at the Crawford in his great pro.
duction of Richard III.
LEANDhO tAMBaNAHl.
The EAGLE of December 4, 1879, has the
to say of Leandro Campanari:
1.-The ampanari-Russell concert Satur-
day night at the opera house was unde-
niebly the most recherche entertainment
ever given our people. Signor Campanari
has about him and his makeup the IN
air of an artist, one of whose
training and life have been
in an atmosphere where the arts and not
money or fame lure man on and pricks his
to its greatest effort His per-
Torrance was marked with the security
D I'd confidence of one who knows his
powers aud how to reveal them. Critics
Of the highest places have predicted a
grand future from the signor and those
who heard him Saturday night viii con-
,ede that be Is born artist. May we hear
him again" .-..--t
Wichita's cultured will have the oppor-
tunity of hearing this artist, who is fast
fulfilling the expectations then enter
,ained by learned critics, at an early date.
KARL GARDNER.
Mr.. John Chrysler is in the city perfect
ing arrangements whereby Karl Gardner
The sweet singing comedian, will appear
1T the Crawford next Friday evening Mr.. |
Gardner will present "Fatherland," which
s said to be a comedy of unusual merit. | I
The play is representation of German !
life in the Tyrol and is full of songs and 6
music, and, what is more, the songs are :
good and the music tuneful In the first 5
act the scene represents the heart of the
ryrol and is very pretty. Mr. Gardner ]
sings his famous song, THE Lilac in c
his act. The play throughout is neat
md clean and has won for Mr. Gardner |
aurels which cannot be wrested from him. i
The piece is not Suggestive in any respect {
Ind will surely please all of refined tastes.
THE COURTS.