The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-28
Mrs. EDWARD TOBY. Ir., Secitt! Editor.

minds o society people a. well a.
the public IN general is the forth
coming production Of 81 he
MikAdo," which will take place
about the middle Of November.
The opera il being actively re-
hearsed by one Of the strongest
casts that has ever appeared on the
amateur stage in this city, and the
chorus, dancing girls, etc, will
number one hundred people.
The opera will be costumed hand
somely and many new spectacular
features will be introduced, a num-
Der of beautiful dances being ar.
ranged for the en- sembles.
Mr.. Baker, who has the produc-
ton in charge, is from Chicago, and
is professional director of operas
and comes laden with the most
Aattering credentials, excerpts Of
which give below. Mr.. Baker
has won many friends during his
short stay here by his unassuming
dignity and courtesy, coupled with
fine executive ability, and under his
management the affair is sure to be
brilliant success.
"The Mix ado" is 10 be given for
the benefit of the Nursery. Of
course you all know that there is
such an institution in Waco, but
there are few comparatively, who
realize what the nursery means to
the little HON, less waifs who are
sheltered and cared for under its
roof.
There are seventeen babies there
now under Mrs. McDonald's care;
the winter is coming on; they need
fuel food aud clothing, and this
entertainment is to raise money for
that purpose. The cause is one
that must appeal to all, even the
most selfish, and the management
hopes for the most liberal patronage
from Waco people.
Mr.. Baker has produced a series
Of comic operas in different Southern
cities and the success of his efforts
is attested by the following letters:
Mr., f. X Huger, superintendent
of the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railway, says in letter to
Mr.. Baker: 81 desire to express to
you my personal appreciation of the
very valuable services that you have
rendered both our Industrial Home
and our Orphan Asylum of this city
knoxville, Tenn have
had the pleasure of witnessing the
opera of "The Mikado" on several
occasions, both by professional and
amateur companies and never have
| seen it so well rendered as by the
Knoxville amateurs, under your
very skillful management. P" The
board of directors of the Industrial
Home in Knoxville gave Mr.. Baker
very strong letter which is too
lengthy for publication. Here is
an extract from it: The Knoxville
company comprised one hundred
people, including number of
children, and their performance
elected enthusiastic commentator,
and larger patronage than was
ever accorded to any similar exhibi.
ton in this city, and by many good
judges was considered equal to any
professional troupe that has ever
figured here. The success was due
to Mr.. Bakers artistic taste and
skillful training and proves his
competency as director of such
entertainments.
The letter from Mr.. 4. r. Blaine,
nephew of the famous statesman,
who is prominent citizen of
Lexington, Ky, is as follows:
81 take great pleasure in com.
mending to the kind offices of those
with whom he may be brought in
contact, as gentleman worthy of
the utmost confidence, Mr.. w. A.
Baker, of Chicago. As an organ
izer and director | consider him
without an equal, as evidenced by
the magnificent production of the
'Mikado' which proved to be the
best amateur entertainment ever
given here, and on account of which
the Protestant Infrmary Of this
city is todsy several hundred dol
lars better off. AS gentleman