The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
GODDESS OF FAME.

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| The Goddess of Fame" was presented
| last night at the Crawford Grand TO a fair
| house. Miss Ryder as the Goddess pre-
| sided over the occasion with infinite grace.
| The famed characters of all ages appeared
/ before the Goddess presenting their claims
/ for the crown of fame which was TO be
| bestowed upon the most worthy. The
most celebrated in history, mythology and
verse contested for the prize each bringing
forward strong claims to be especially
| honored. Cleopatra in the zenith of her
| power and beauty, Queen Elizabeth and
Mary Stuart and even Mrs. Darlington
| and Mother Goose made a powerful
appeal to the Goddess for the crown. The
Goddess must have been perplexed to
know to whom the honor justly belonged
until the Peerless Princess. came and
presented claims that, compared with
which all others were insignificant No
longer was there any doubt and the God
dess lightly placed the crown Of fame
upon the devoted head of the Peerless
Princess amid the prolonged cheers of
the audience. Incidental to the imperson-
ations, Mother Goose did a sprightly and
pleasing turn and Miriam a bewitching
dance. rendering pleasing character song.
Grace and precision characterized every
movement and both were met with an i'm
perative encore. Ruth and Naomi were
also highly complimented by the audience.
The entertainment was concluded by the
"SIeep walking scene in Macbeth" by Miss
Waynick, finished effort, and the
"Minuet' by Mrs. Hawkins, a graceful
and clever turn.
BIG SUCCESS.
Last evening the people on College Hill
and many from the city witnessed one of
the best operettas ever given IN the city by
home talent. The following is the resume
of the characters which were very origi-
nally impersonated by some of the chief
amateurs of the city:
THE LITTLE RAGPICKER
Edward, coachman of the present-Mr.
Robert Sweet
Reporter-Mr. A. A. Hyde.
Robert, butler of the nineteenth century
Mr. William Hart.
Policeman, a fellow even for an NJ. p
Mr. Cleveland.
Katie Dean, in search OF mother-Mrs.
L. B. Even,
Biddy McCuue, widow from Aud Ire
land-Mrs. +. Coen.
A lady of wealth-Niss Pond.
Chorus-Messrs. Norton, Sweet, Hart,
Cleaveland, Hyde; Mesdames Coen, Even,
Buckner, Darling and Miss Buckner.
Each and every performer executed their
parts exceedingly well, and as a whole the
entertainment was highly commendable.
Too high praise cannot be given to Mrs.
Ewens singing and acting. She imper-
sonated Katie Dean, the star of the stage,
with remarkable originality. The part of
Biddy McCune, just from aud Ireland,
was played by Mrs. F. COen very effective
ly indeed. Mr. Robert Sweet finely repre-
scented an ideal coachman, worthy of driv
ing the chaise of Prince Albert Mr.. Will
lam Hart also played the part of a butler
with marked earnestness and succeeded in
breaking dish as badly as Edwards heart
was broken by Katie. No one could easily
have played the part of a tender hearted
mother more sincerely and truly than was
initiated so commercially by Miss Pond.
The policeman and representa- tive reporter
appeared very natural and ca rned no little
praise The music furnished by the or
chestra under the leadership of Mr.. Shep-
herd was excellent and a charming feature.
Mr.. Shepherd is fine and accomplished
performer. The stage has just been re-
fitted and remodelled especially for this
grand occasion, and it fairly glowed with
resplendent beauty, especially when it was
embellished by the enchanting counte-
nances of the gay performers. The paint
ing and scenery were exquisite.
To say that the performance met with
the delight and applause of the crowded
hall would be stating it mildly. The same
program will be rendered this evening by
the same company of successful actors for
the benefit of those who were unable to at
tend last night. Tickets are for sale at
Hyde g. Humble's book store, and reserved
seat checks free Splendid street car &C
have been provided for.
Cars will leave corner Douglas and Main
at 7:30 sharp.
CALIFORNIA OPERA COMPANY"
This company will open their return en-
gagement at the Crawford Grand on Mon
day night, June 2, in grand production
of Auber's romantic opera, Fra DiavolO,
and on Tuesday night produce the mirth
comic opera, said Pasha."
The operas and the company are suffic-
iently known and need no preliminary
puffs. Suffice to say they viii produce both
operas in magnificent style and please their
auditors. Seats will be on sale Thursday
noon.
MISS NEATLY STEVENS.
The grand concert to be given at the
First Presbyterian church will begin at
S o'clock sharp. Following is the
PROGRAM
Toccata and Fugue Cd Minor ......
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -. Bach-IanSlg |
Senate (OD. 81, No 3j........-.. Beethoven /
Allegro, scherzO, menuettO. Presto con /
fugo
....................Ro byn I
LOrelei. List /
Miss Hamblin.
Etude &C. MINOR. ........,........-,CE Chopin /
Nocturne &C sharp Minor ..:......C Chopin !.
RCInanZa ........--..- 49,. schai kOwsAu 4
Caprice Espaganol Spanish Caprice
VI 0SZkDWRSsSl +
Eong-Ay Little Woman. .Osgood /
Mr.. Garst.
Stacatella (CapriceJ (
HeXeutanz witches dance}-AmsTican +
composers-Wilson G. Smith, Sternberg, [
Mcdowell.
Duette-O that we were Mayin9....
Observation-Disclosures. II. Smith /
Miss Hamblin, Mr.. Smith.
GOndelier BOAT Song. -Mendelssohn /
by the BrOpESIde. ......-.--... EuDelustsIn 4
Love Dream NO 3j..........-........Ii List .
Rhapsodie Go 5j.....-.- List
mo-. ..-....--.-- 1890 .-.----.--.s
Miss Hambliu, Mr. Smyth. Mr. Garst
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