The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA

The piay-goers Of this city will be en-
tertafned by Thomas W. Keene, the
eminent trsgedian, at the Crawford
Grand tonight in his greatest character,
Richard Ill" He is accompanied by
and under the management of Charles
B. Hanford. young tragedian of prom
inence, who was formerly with Booth
and Barrett, and other distinguished
stars. Mr.. Keene has a large support
ing company, composed of players who
are familiar with the portrayal OF classic
characters. Mr.. Keene has chosen
play for his appearance here that pre-
sents him in one of his most popular
characters, and he will no doubt receive
a cordiA welcome from his numerous
friends and those who appreciate Shake-
spesrean and other classic plays. Since
the death of Edwin Booth, Mr. Keene
has been the sole exponent Of that line
OF characters in which that Iamented
tragedian achieved fame, and ne Is no
doubt entitled to the distinction of be-
ing his legitimate successor Mr. Keene
thas found pleasure and profit for many
years in the presenta ton OF Shake
spearean dramas in which he has great
confidence. He is satisfied that when
the works Of the great master are ada-
ouately presented, they will receive
generous public recognition.
The Al G. Field Real Negro 1Iinstrels.
travelling in their own palace car, and
with their own brass band and superb
orchestra are billed to appear at the
Crawford Grand Wednesday night.
This company comes highly recon-
mended by the press Of other cities.
They have had continuous succession
of tTiumrhs since they inaugurated their
tour two years ago. The company is
composed of nearly the same people VIII,
were first brought together by Mr.. Al
G. Field-some fifty geuine negroes. The
entertainment truly Is entirely different
from that OF any similar organization.
The wardrobe, stage effects and eyery-
thing pertaining 70 the exhibition. has
3een gotten UP regardless of expense.
The stree, parade Is a unique feature
and win take place at 1880 a. m. Head
ed by their BRASS band the company will
parade the principal streets of this city.
after which musical concert will be
given. The seats are now on sale at
Howe's jewelry store. Prices - rs. so
and % cents. and are going rapidly. That
the house will be crowded goes without
saying and we predict there will be one
Ct the most pleasing entertainments OF
the season. Everybody will be there and
sister ana her brother.
DR.. Eugene May delivered MS magnia-
cent lecture. The Matterhorn," at the
opera house last night, before a large.
Intelligent and delighted audience. Al
though this was the third time that the
doctor delivered the lecture in this city,
Fargoites seemed 10 find it ever new. DR..
Mays diction is clean. pure and elegant,
ard MS descriptive powers marvellous
Fargo Forum. y. d.
The audience was treated TO a mos.
extraordinary effort. one Of me most
brilliant, instructive, and entertaining
lectures jefferson audience ever en-
juyei. Or. Mays power Of description
ana picture painting in pure English is
remarkable 10 a degres.-Jefferson,
Iowa, Souvenir.
The Ninth Street theatre held a large
audience last evening wac sat the great
e. part of the time spellbound and en-
tr2nced. Members Of the Art end Lit
cary leagues. lawyers. teachers ana
clergymea formed lz:ge portion Of the
assem5l2ge. Dr.. Nays lectu-e proved
most entertaining AMI the evening w1s
I rare treas. Morning Union. Tacoma.
Wash.
The Columbia Opera company open