Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-14
AMusEMENTsi
CRAWFORD GRAND.

CRAWFORD GRAND.
One of the largest audiences that ever
assembled at the Crawford to witness a
presentation of the legitimate drama well
coined Nine Janauschek last night in
"Meg Merrilies' as dramatized from Sir
Walter Scott's "Guy Mannering." TWAS
rare performance and the hearty appre-
citation shown was but just tribute to the
talents of this distinguished actress and
her superior company.
OF Janauschek it would be almost
useless to add another to the many
most fattering compliments that have
been showered upon her by all or to refer
to her standing in the profession. Years
of hard and laborious work have given
her that peculiarly finished and highly ar
tistio style of acting that almost disguises
art SO natural does it seem
The support was superior. Mr.. George
d. Choplin's Dandy Dinmont was we'll
portrayed character. He overdoes moth
ing and throughout is amusing and high
ly artistic, greatly relieving the sombre-
ness that seems to hang oyer the play.
Henry Bertram and Col. Guy Mannering
were both we'll given by Mr.. A H. Stuart
and Mr.. G. Crawford, respectively.
Dominic Sampson was decidedly cleverly
portrayed by Mr.. Powers, ard both Mr..
Haywood's Gilbert Glasson and Mr..
Roberts Dick Hatterick were well deserv-
ing of most favorable mention.
The ladies of the company all did we'll;
the Julia Mannering of Miss Belle Barron,
and the Lucy Bertram of Miss Burrough
were particularly noteworthy.
Nothing was neglected in the mechani-
cal effect of the play so that those who saw
it left feeling that they had witnessed a
performance complete and perfect in every
respect.
One feature for which Manager Craw-
ford was most highly complimented by all
attendants-at least those who came at
proper time-was that the late arrivals
were given an opportunity to remain
standing in the rear of the house until the
act was finished instead of being urshered
down in the midst of an act to the great
discontinue and annoyance ofevery body
else except themselves who might happen
to be in the audience.
SIBERIA
Is the next attraction appearing at the
Crawford, Friday and Saturday nights.
1t may be we'll to state that this compa
ny carries no stars, neither boasts Of any.
But every actor in the cast is an artist,
thus making up sterling whole. There
are twenty-seven speaking characters in
the play, each one necessary to the proper
development of the plot, and whilst the
topic of Nihilism is introduced, that ele-
ment in the construction of the drama
serves only as mere incident, and not as
the motif. The handspring of the drama
is love. 1t is tale of the trials of two
hearts, sorely tried; but at last the clouds
break away, letting in the sunshine of JOY
and happiness. The features surrounding
siberia" are truly Russian in character,
both costumes and scenery having been
designed from photographs taken upon
the ground. The music accompanying the
play is also Russian. There will be no adj
vance over the regular prices during the
engagement of Siberia" which attraction
Mr.. Crawford is pleased to present to his
patrons through special arrangements
with Manager Marlborough. The sale of
seats began yesterday at the box Office and
was most app0urapipO