The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MIRTH AND MYSTERY.


son entertainment given at the Craw-
ford Grand last night were spellbound
as IL were with wonder and amazement
1t was the first appearance IN the city
Of the great Norman wizard, Eliason-
Notwithstanding the great press no.
tees with which the man was lntroduc-
ed TO the people of Wichita, they were
III prepared 10 witness the mysterious
enactments performed upon the stage
They were speeches. and could scarce
" believe their own eyes and drawl-
ed OH was 10 be heard on every
side.
Wichita has been visited by many
performances Of legederamin, but Mr..
Eliason 50 far surpassed them all that
ne is not 70 be spoken OF in the same
category, and came nearer represent
ing the renowned Sinbad. the sailor,
and could only be compared With some
fairy tale, or more nearer of the crea-
tons of the imaginative mind of Rider
Haggard His acts might be read
about but they must be witnessed 10
be realized in all their beauty and per
lection.
The professor appears on the stage
as a boy in his teams and not mo-
ment passed during the time the cur
tain is up but what the spectator is
forced 10 pinch himself 10 realize that
ne is actually awake. The Eagle IS
too well and favorably known for It's
truth and Veracity 10 attempt 10 go
into a full detil of the performance, but
will simply say 10 the incrudulous, go
and see for yourself and if you are not
bewildered, amazed, astonished and
perpleXed then explain 20 your friends
the apparent mystery performed IN
clear view and under full gas light.
This will be your privilege both this af-
ternoOn at 3 o'clock and this evening.
Let those who doubt explain the
trunk mystery, the woman cremated
upon the stage and fifty others such as
have never been produced prior TO the
appearance of Professor Eliason be-
fore a Wichita audience. Ask any per-
son that was there and then take their
verdict. He is a perfect artist; his
performance is cultured and refined
and he will be greeted with a crowded
house tonight. You may have read Of
his wonders but unless you have seen
him yOu can not understand what
treat is in store for those who attend.
TONIGHT Is THE TINE.
Tonight at the great auditorium will
be held the concert 10 be given by the
Original Tennessean Concert company
and will be their last visit TO this sec
ton of the country. The sale of tickets
yesterday was lively and it is doubtful
if reserve tickets can be had after noon
today. and those intending 10 attend
should not fail TO secure their tickets.
Besides their regular program they
have consented TO sing several pieces
by special request. The price has been
reduced to % and 80 cents, and without
doubt tonight's audience will be the
largest that ever listened TO a concert
in the city of Wichita, and there is no
doubt but what the entertainment viii
be one of the finest.
The mana cement feel a just and pard-
enable pride in presenting To the pubic
the Original Tennessean jubilee
Singers in the twentieth year OF their
success.
The chorus is composed of the most
gifted singers of the negro race. These
singers are especially notable for the
beautiful shading and exquisite blend
ing of voices. The programs are varied
enough to please all. 1t is at once COM
zeal and pathetic. They have sung their
way into the hearts of multitudes of
people, and local managers are every
ready to give them return engagements.
WHAT a CONGRESSMAN SAYS.
81 have known ]. Franklin Caveny for
some time by reputation. He has
special talent in delineating character
by pencil or chalk drawing, and what
he denOminateS as his Chalk Talk lect-
ureS are higly interesting and very in
Structive. as we'll as evincing MS Won
derful talent in this direction.
Some years ago ] attended lecture
by Thomas Mast, the great cartoOnist;
he was then in his prime and was reg
l. IL
and l will say that I enjoyed the enter
tainment by ]. Frank Caveny more. He
draws in colors and is more rapid ana
accurate. 1 cheerfully recommend him
10 all with whom he may come in con-
tact.
Very respectfully,
IS. r. PETERS"
J. Franklin Caveny will appear at the
First Presbyterian church, Wednesday
evening, February ). Reserved seats
on sale at Charles Lawrence's drug
store. Nearly $50 seats reserved the
first day.
BEACH & BOWERS AIINSTRELS.
The hard times prices adopted by the
Beach & Bowers MINISTRIES who appear
at the Crawford Grand Thursday, APP
pear 70 have hit popular chord and a
good house is expected. Judging from
the notices this company receives in
other places they visit a good perform
ance may be expected. We clip the fol-
Iowwing:
The best minstrel performance that
has been in Nashville this season was
given at The Grand opera house last
night by the Beach & Bowers c1mbina-
ton before a full house. From the time
the curtain Went up until the perform
auce was over the house was in a con-
tinual round of applause The songs
were al new and well rendered. Bob
by Beach, in his song, took the house
by storm. The cOntortiOuist is the best
that has come this way IN some time
The drill was presented in an artistic /
manner by well known artists. led by I
the iuimitable Bobby Beach, and intro !
ducing all the magnificent movements /
of that body. Beach and Rs-euS. the
silence and fun artists, Sparks and !
Hiatt. in their wonderful ZOUave drill: /
Delmore and Wilson. song and dance 1
artists. Werner and Berens. fl their I
wonderful break-ne@k songs and dances !
were all above the average. The whole /
concluded with a grand extravaganza, !
entitled Aunt Hannah's Christening"
introducing the mysterious cottage. /
which was very amusing The same /
company the rest OF the week--Nash- |
Vile Herald
COMING LOCAL EVENTS
The board of directors OF the Wichita /
hospital VIII meet al the hospital this /
afternoon at 2-S0 O'Clock
Regular meeting OF the Poultry as
ISOLATION in the city building tonight |
a. o'clock