The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13
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that Some times mirth is more than
medicine and flowers more than food. ="
Who is there in the world who has lost
sight of everything, 10 the extent that
they have emulated the famous charac-
ter of Scrooge. No one cares 10 associate
with those who do not enjoy a good
hearty laugh Humor such as is found
among bright brainy men, devoid OF the
objectionable character which is won't to
pervade most of the yarns of the travel
ing statesmen is the highest type OF en-
joyment Messrs. Brooks and Macy
the humorists. are specialists in this
line Mr.. Brooks is the poet-humorist
OF California, while Mr.. Macy, besides
being humoriSt, is a buffo-b asSo whose
songs have made quite a wide reputa-
ton for him. The Hyde Park (Mass.)
Times OF a recent date contains the fol-
lowing: Mr. Macy, the town is yours
Or at least so said that part of it which
was present at the concert in Y. NJ. c.
A. hall, Wednesday evening. II would
be hard to divide the credit, so we turn
it over to Mr.. Macy.
The following brief note concerning
Mr.. Brooks is from the, pen of Mr..
Orange Fraser, president Wilmington,
Ohio, Lecture association: Fired Emer-
son Brooks was immense. We have
had nothing in our course for years past
that gave such general satisfaction
Both these gentlemen have been OBJ
tanned for one evening by the Wichita
Lyceum association and will appear on
next Wednesday evening at the opera
house. Tickets will be on sale at Mos
bacher's Monday morning.
LOUDIN'S JUBILEE SINGERS.
On Tuesday, Fisk's Jubilee Singers
gave their farewell performance TO
crowded house-no space being available
in the front or event at the back of the
sing ers-which in itself goes to prove
how successful they have been during
their stay. The singing throughout was,
as before, perfect, and many of the
pieces were applauded again and again,
leaving no alternative but double en-
cores at times Music, without doubt,
hath charms; and certainly sucn music
as we hear in Loudin's Fisk Jubilee
Singers. and we think very few, il any.
who have heard this company, can leave
the hall without feeling greatly and
deeply impressed. We regret their stay
has been so short in Bombay. but ex
pres a hope that an opportunity may
again BE given US of hearing Loudin's
talented Jubilee Singers. who have
charmed the ears and hearts of go
many of Us during the past two weeks.
Bombay Qndia) Gazette.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers will give an
entertainment for the benefit of the Y.
NJ. c. A. at The Presbyterian church on
me evening OF February &c.
OPERA WILL COME.
Success has crowned the effort Of
Manager Martling and the season OF
opera 80 far prospective is now assured.
The full number of communication books
pla ced on sale have nearly all been
placed There are a few still left and
they can be secured by leaving your
name at Mosbacher's today or Monday.
No books will be sold after Monday ev-
ening. During Monday those who have
engaged Communication books will have
the opportunity to secure seats for any
or all OF the operas. The reserve sale
opens for purchasers OF communication
books az O'Clock Monday morning, for
others at the same hour Tuesday morn
ing.
The manner in which the Communication
books have been taken is very crafty
ing 10 the management OF the oprea
house. l. any one had any doubt as To
the fondness Of Wichita people Tor opera
or Of the ability OF Wichita 70 maintain
a season OF opera, that doubt has been
dispelled. The engagement Of the An
drcTs Opera company promises 10 be a
great success artistically and financially.
The repertoire of operas viii be an
nOuRced tomorrow.