The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-22
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
"A TURKISH BATH"

Inc Opening performance OF Fair
Week at the biggest house of the town.
the auditorium, was the rendition by
Daisy Little Blossom and her Jolly
Pathf1nders of that great musical COM
edy "A Turkish Bath" The house was
: filled and loaded down with its burden
OF the best citizens and for half an hour
before the curtain was raised the street
in front of the house was blocked
Wichita audiences are noted for their
critical Judgment upon theatrical per-
formances, so they held their judgment
OF the company in allegiance until they
could see and judge of its merits for
themselves, but in five minutes after
the fun began they began to under
stand that they were patronizing a
company Of high-caass artists and be-
tore the first act ended their en- thus
lasm became spontaneous and roars
and screams of laughter became so
frequent as to border on the uproarOus
The play has been seen here before, but
a good play loses nothing by being
twice seen if the constant and repeated
applause was any test This was the
coming of new star in the armament
TO our people and they welcomed Little
Blossom with an enthusiasm that would
have done a Bernhard proud Her ac-
ton was bright, catchy, well-fnished
and perfect in every detail, her face
pretty, her figure petite, her serging
beautiful and her dancing delightful
She won the hearts of every one on her
first entrance and watched the last
curtain with regret. The supporting
company is good in every detail-not a
weak spot in the picture anywhere-a
Well-rounded presentation, notable for
the strength Of the entire cast, as we'll
as the star. Before they come the
management promised that there
would be nothing cheap but the price
and they have amply verified their pre-
dictiOn-a thoroughly first-class per-
Torrance at the minimum process. Their
band and orchestra is the best that has
ever visited our city and was a distinct
and decided hit of itself, their rendition
of the description of "A day at the
circus" causing the audience to yell
and scream The play tonight will be
Little Rornp," a comedyIdrama, with
Dainty Little Blossom in the tfule role.
The orchestra win render the descript-
i've overture "A Trip to Coney Island
with all the fireworks and effects.
Thirty cents viii hurt nobody and it
Will be three solid hours Of en- joyment
for only 10 cents an hour. You can
take your wives and families. Leave
business cares and worries behind you,
enjoy yourself thoroughly and forget
your debts. 1t Is a performance that
can be thoroughly enjoyed.
WANTED, THE EARTH"
John Dillon and his company appear
ed at the Crawford Grand last night in
Wanted, the Earth" The play has a
nice plot and is full of humor. John
Dillon struck the fancy of the audience
by his good humor and clever work
Although advanced in years he Is the
same Dillon OF years gone by. His sup
port is very fair and the audience
seemed we'll pleased. Tonight will be |
presented "A Model Husband"
The management has gotten out a
very pretty and somewhat elaborate
program that bespeaks an improve /
ment in more than one way. 1t has |
4 colored cover that is neatly designed |
and every program may serve as a 1
souvenir. IT is the first time that the |
Wichita opera house has had a metro |
ooliban like program
JOHN DILLON AT THE CRAWFORD |
GRAND.
"a Model Husband is the title Of |
John Dillon's play tonight in this city.s
The story deals with the fortunes and .
Of a New York stock brok-
r. who has dong experienced the I'M
pleasant restraint placed upon him by
lis strong-minded and jealous wife. At
er many years of feminine reign during
which time the hen-peched husband has
continued to say, yes. my dear" TO
very command from his better half, the
wife ventures TO leave him alone while
hoe goes away on a visit This proves
turning point in the husbands career
Which leads TO the many ridiculous in
ldents and laugrabl situa tons which
'efall the ''Modei Husband" He reck-
essly takes advantage of his freedom
rom petticOat government to have what
les 'tyles "a good time" He passes him
eli on as a single man, attends balls,
Iuhs. operas, etc, and leads his young
associates lively race OF gaiety.
The many complications arising from
he husbands sailing under false colors,
nd from his practice OF deception 10
void exposure. are most ingenusously
Torked out by the author, who finally
rings about happy reconciliation for
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