The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE LITTLE RAG PICKER.

The Little Rag Picker was given for
the second time last night at the S. q b.
hall, to full house. Its repetition met
with a more enthusiastic reception than
the first production. The story of the ope-
retta may be told in few words: An or
phan child is adopted by an old Irish wild
ow who has only a good heart to recon-
mend her as foster mother. AS soon as
the child attains an age at which she
should be able to support herself the old
widow finds she cannot support her any
longer. In this extremity a kind hearted
lady, of wealth, who has been deprived of
her child by death, sees her and concludes
to adopt her, thus bringing everything
about in the most happy manner. The
operetta is full of catchy music and was
presented in a very creditable manner.
The stage settings and scenery were quite
appropriate and, in fact, nothing was lack
ing that goes to make a first class
performance. A large number of
friends from the city made it
convenient to be present and were amply
rewarded for coming. Mrs. /. T. Even
managed the stage and appeared IN the
leading role of Katie Dean, the orphan.
Mrs. Even was ably seconded by the entire
cast and several friends who faithfully
contributed to the success of the enter
tainment The singing was all good and
the pleasing text was rendered with con
scientious accuracy. The solos, Duets and
trios which are incidental to the play were
loudly applauded The production of the
Little Rag Picker is an event that has
been the cause of much pleasure and will
be an event in the history of the Hill. The
). q B. club, under which auspices the
play has been produced, cannot but feel a
pride in the result which is another step
toward the objects in view.
MISS NEALLY STEVENS.
Miss Stevens took her position at the
piano shortly after s o'clock and was
greeted by a large and appreciative audi
ence, the main part of the church being well
filled. Miss Stevens style is brilliant and
her execution simply wonderful, and the
music rendered, while of the most clas
steal order, was full of sweet harmony and
sweet melody which, being executed with
such simple grace captivated her listening
audience and called for repeated encores.
After the playing of "Valse Caprice she
was called back and played 1.-The Lily Of
the Valley" with variations, which was
rtndered in a plaintive yet brilliant style,
was quite captivating
The singing by Miss Hamblin, rendered
in her simple, pleasing manner, was well
received.
Mr.. Garst's song, MY Little Woman"
was well rendered. One Of the hits" Of
the evening was the duet, 20, That we
Were Maying." by Miss Hamblin and Mr..
Smyth. They were loudly encored
The program was fully carried out and
was excellent from first to last, every num-
Der being we'll rendered and the whole a
musical treat.
CALIFORNIA OPERA COMPANY.
The return engagement OF the Callfor-
MIA Opera company Will open at the Craw-
ford Grand Monday, June ;, on which oc-
casiou they will produce AUber's romantic
opera, Fra Diavlo, and on Tuesday night
the charming comic opera, said Pasha.
Seats will be on sale at the box Office
Thursday morning.
PEERLESS BANQUET.
The banquet given by Peerless lodge,
No. 271. a. o. L. W, at their hall last
night proved 70 be even better than was
anticipated, although all who know the
hospitality and good fellowship OF the
order expected a good time
Order was called at o'clock sharp, and
as soon as the regular order OF business
L.