The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-16
AIU.IC AND DRAMA.
CLEOPATRA.

An immense audience greeted the
Lillian Lewis Cleopatra" production az
the Crawford Grand last night. Wich-
eta is a good Snakespearean town and
the theatre gOers here have been espe-
cially favored with Shakesperean
drama this season. CLEOPATRA" was
undoubtedly the best staged Of any OF
the productions OF this class There IS
not line that is not of Shakespeare in
the entire production, so Miss Lewis
assures the public. Her male support
in Messrs, Collier as Anthony, ana
Vessels as EnObarbus is strong Both
do exceedingly clever work in their re-
Spective roles, which they interpret ar
tistically. The balance of the male sup
port is only fair. and some beneath
medeOcrity. The character OF Caesar is
not we'll taken. The ballets in the first
act are good and the new feature, the
celebrated barefoot ballet, is a success
and exceedinly pretty. The singing.
what there was of II. was good The
scenery used was elaborate and extens-
i've and correct Good music is essen
tial 10 a successful production Of this
kind and in this instance IL was all that
could be desired. Cleopatra" was ar
tistically portrayed by Miss Lewis
Some Of her acting reached a sublime
heighth OF artistic finish at times and
compared favorably with anything OF a
similar character ever seen here She
introduces gorgeous and very beautiful
costumes, and in the third act appears
clad in her $4,000 jewelled robe. which
is said 10 be the finest ever Worn in
America save that of Sarah Bernhard.
The show was all that was promised IL
would be. and the very large audience
present was a strong Endorsement OF
Manager Markings successful efforts
in maintaining the regular house prices
PROF. JONES ENTERTAINMENT
4 great deal Of interest IS being mani
Tested in the entertainments 10 Be given
by Professor a. T. Jones at the audi
torium next Friday and Saturday even
ings. because Of Literally shown IN the
agreement TO give a large per cent OF
all proceeds 70 the needy and destitute
Of or city.
The professor has been engaged in this
business for some thirty years and has
no doubt learned by this time how 10
please his average patrons. At any rate
his entertainment has been said 70 Gre
ate a great deal Of innocent fun and
laughter, while IL is at the same time
Of a very instructive and educational
nature.
BEST r THE SEASON.
The best concert Of the season viii be
given Wednesday evening. January %.
at the Auditorium Of the Y. NJ. C. A.
A large number OF the finest artists
Of the city Will contribute 20 make this
entertainment one Of the very best.
Shaw's splendid orchestra will render
some OF their selections. and the SILVER
toned quartet VIII delight the audience
with their songs Personal mention
OF others who viii take part viii be
given in a later issue Of the Eagle.
The proceeds are so be used entirely
for The poor Of the city. Of whom there
are very many. The noble response by
our best talent 10 this call % charity
should be greatly appreciated and our
citizens viii not miss this opportunity
Of enjoying q fine concert and aiding
good cause.
Look for complete program at later
date. Tickets VIII Be on sale tomorrow
Admission - cents