The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-17
MUSIC AND ORA MA

There is no denying the strong predi-
lection existing with tflestre-goers for
first-cldsS miniStersly. II a doubt exist
ed glimpse a. the interior of the opera
house last night would dispel it. De-
spite the cry Of hard times, the stand
ing. room only sign was ousted long be
fore the beginning of the performance.
Fields MINISTRIES was the attraction. The
organization mas achieved a degree OF
popularity second 10 none which comes
10 Dallas, and has been hsralded by gilt
tering promises Of artistic work. 1t is
but natural, therefore, that the appear
ance OF the popular minstrel orgsniZa
ton at the opera house in this city is
regarded by the amusement public with
considerable anticipative pleasure, and
it IL gratifying, in view Of the success
of last night. event, to commend the
organization to the hearty reception of
ire Theatrical public This in Itself, let
It be said, is worth a passing note, mas
much as the usual production in Dallas
OF mir.tce.ly so often fails of fulfilling
managerial and public expectation.
Every detail in the performance last
night az regards scenic and costumic
effects. seemed TO thave been carefully
studied. and evidence Of managerial
painstaking and expenditure confronted
the spectator.
The artistic science in point OF stag
ing pervaded the first part, blending
soft c0lors in delightful harmony and
eresting and pleasing the eye before
the ear was reached, which paved the
way for favorable reception to the in
dividual members OF the company. The
performance last night was clean, re-
fined, not a rough saying, or even the
essence OF anything rough, can be charg-
ed up to it; a pleasant departure, in
deed.
The vocal feature, by Reese Prosser,
viii Walling, Master George Jones, f.
c. Clifford and Harry Sheldon, forcibly
illustrates the possibility of musical art
II will tighten the pleasures Of each days
duties, render idle and viciou. habits
oiiou. and move respondent hearts with
hope and courage. 1t will transport you
10 a realm where refined thought and
sentimeEx hold full sway. and make you
feel the aspiration of a new life. These
thoughts about express the impression
seemingly produced on the mind of a
musical enthusiast last night by the rem
ditiOn Of such gems IS Picture of My
Best Girl" ard He Fought for the
Cause He Thought was Right
1t would he long. tedious and useless
II particularize the advertisement of
singing and dancing which followed the
,r. oar--
They were all absorbing. interesting and
exemplified the wonderful proficiency
that may be attained by assiduous prac-
tice. Most worthy Of commentator
among the several special;ies was the
remarkably difficult club swinging 10y
that master Of such work. Ollie Young.
He doubtless is me superior of any in
dividual club swingsr that has ever been
seen on the local stage. Also acrobatiC
feats of the Corrslla family, composed
az three men and two ladies, all attirei
IN street costume. They save a most
remarkable exhibition of small pyramid
building ana turning back AMI forward
twisting and double somersau,ts from
shoulder 10 sIOulde-.
The witticisms Of the comedians. Tom
ME Donnelly. Billy Van and that mos
capable Of blsck-faced comedians, Al q
Field. were vocifeFously received. OF al
conversations that have been here
with a minstrel show. Dan Quinlan I!
the most brilliant. He Is a man Of more
than average intelligence and present:
On appearance in the center that is Te
fresling. He never fails TO keep irfus