The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
LOHN DILLON.

A large and fashionable audience greeted
the favorioe comedian at the Crawford
Grand last night TO witness his successful
comedy Of Wanted, the Earth" 1t was
an intelligent and critical assemblage
composed of Wichita's best theater goers,
who thoroughly enjoyed the program
from start 10 finish Mr. Dillon was at
his best and acted with all his old time
vim and vigor. He has lost none of that
rare magnetism that he has ever possessed,
but, like wine. seems to improved with
age His every look and action last night
was signal for applause while laughter
reigned supreme until the curtain dropped
on the final act. Mr.. Dillon has sur
rounded himself this season with a com
pany of unusual exec lance, believ-
ing no doubt that good support
only adds to his own success.
Among those deserving especial mention
are: Julia Blake. who, as Gladys Ken
ward. proved herself most finished &C
tress and merited well earned applause in
her strong scenes. Arda LaCroix, who
made a capital double in acting the dual
role OF g. Whitaker and Mathew ThOrne
w. J. Holton. as Jack Wilder; Ida May
Blake as Flaxey and w. J. Deming as
Frank in their respective parts, were all
that could be asked.
Wanted the Earth" is a bright and
sparkling comedy, with quick action and
witty dialogue and enough story TO keep
mp continued interest. The central char
acter is most admirably suited to Dillon's
peculiar powers, who makes the most Of
his ample opportunity. Both as the self
willed Jersey farmer and as the New York
''sassiety' leader he is the heart and life of
every scene Verify, we can say, in the
language of De Smythe, that mo flies
roost' on John.
Tonight Mr.. Dillon will appear in his
latest comedy success, a Colossal Liar"
which is claimed to he a hummer. The I'll
tie is suggestive and a treat is expected.
We predict a large house.
M'CARTHY's MIsHAPs.
The above attraction is announced for
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
and Saturday matinee, of this week OF
the merits of this organization it is need
less TO state when the public is reminded
of its previous success in this city, and in
formed that many new and expensive fea-
lures have been added to the farce The
st. Louis Star-Sayings says:
"McCarthy's Mishaps,' Charley Rice's
new farce comedy, drew two overcrowded
houses at the Peoples theatre. 1t was
promised that good show would be given
and that promise was kept. I he
comedians, Ferguson and Mack. have long
been recognized among the best Of the
coarse Irish kind, ana their departure in
presenting a new play OF their own is a
success
The success Of piece of this kind
always lies with the cast, and the cast Sc
lected 10y Mr.. Rice is an unusually good
one.
Miss Lizzie Days dancing is superior to
any fancy wing or clog that has been wit
messed in a long time. She is graceful
and quick as lightning
Miss Carrie Behr who was with the
Pearl of Pekin' last year is a member of
the cast. She still Possesses a clear voice,
and dresses with her usual taste
The Garden City Quartette rendered
quantity of good music from the latest
operas and selections from the most popu-
lar songs Of the day. I'm a few words. the
Peoples theater has a first-rate attraction
in "McCarthy's Mishaps," and the house
should be filled nightly.