The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-09
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Notwithstanding the disagreeable wealth
er good sized audience was at the opera
house last evening to see Maude Granger
as Cora in the Creole" character that
gives Miss Granger an opportunity to
bring into play her wonderful gifts as an
emotional actress. The support was ex-
| cellent
"a TRIP TO CHINATOWN"
| 1t is singular what hold Hoyt and his
farce comedies have upon the theatre
| going public. The mere announcement of
the presentation of one of his offerings
draw large houses. This. his latest, is
somewhat different in character, having a
good running plot, which is well connected
from beginning to end. There is nothing
in the play divulging visit TO the Celes-
tial quarter of a city, the nearest to it
being the request by the young wards of a
grabbed old uncle to allow them to visit the
Chinese quarter, that being a subterfuge
for attending a masquerade ball. is not
only the originality of Hoyt and his fund
of quaint humor, which makes his plays
so attractive, he possesses the faculty of
caricaturing the fads of the hour, or con-
d
i'll humor, it is all good natural fun, and
thoroughly enjoyable.
The principal character in "a Trip to
Chinatown" is "Welland Strong" not a
hypochondriac, for he does not claim at
all to be gloomy, nor is he troubled with
diversity of ailments, but he has an idea
he may eill, and so intends TO have a
good time while he lives, for he knows
that he will be long time dead. The
pOrtrayOr of this character is Harry
Canor, a comedian with a quiet manner
full of most artistic fun, and capable
actor. One Of the features of his part is
the recitation Of THE Lay of the Linger-
ing Lung" and his song, '12:15" is an
other, both of which have made hits
Mrs. Guyer was one of the successes of the
piece when it was presented in San Fran
cisco, and she was spoken Of in the press
criticisms as entering into the spirit and
fun of the situation il a manner
worthy Of the best French boutfe artists
She sings duet with "Well and Strong"
and her dance in the last act has also been
highly praised. Mr.. George A Beane, Jr.,
an old favorite in the Hoyt comedies,
plays the part of Ben Gay. He is a good
actor rnd introduces some clever special
ties. The Trip will be presented at the
Crawford Grand on next Monday and
Tuesday nights.
RICE's WORLDS FAIR"
That the production Of Rice's gorgeous
The Worlds Fair" at the |
Crawford next week will be a notable |
event is already foregone conclusion. It's |
superior reputation as magnificent |
spectacular musical extravaganza is IA |
miliar 10 readers Of the eastern press. The /
superlatiye mounting upon the stage and |
the regal outlay in the scenery and cos
tunes renders it a marvel without pre- /
oedent in theatrical history. From its first /
production in New York an extraordinary /
success has been the reward Of the ex-
.ravagant venture and It's coming so far l
As Is regarded as an experiment for 10
with like expenses has ever yet /
made this attempt. Manager Crawford
gives up liberal percentage 70 this big
company TO induce the retention Of the
usual prices OF admission aud next
Wednesday and Thursday evening will see
7ery large audiences at Crawford's
Frisco, Music and Drama: Among the |
oug list OF successful plays that have
zen presented on the south side, none
nave ever achieved such a pronounced
1T as the sensational comedy drama. |
Black Hawks, which is being produced I
L MoroscO's this week by the ARIZONA 1
Zoe" company The drama Is full Of &C
ion and highly interesting. and AZ times
he applause Il almost deafening, especial
= during the closing scenAs OF each act.
which are Of the most pronounced sensa-
fuuzl order