The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
ANDREWS OPERA co.

Public interest in this weeks season
OF opera is thoroughly yakened. The
reserve sale for the holders of commu-
tation books indicates that the Andrews
Opera compsny will play > series of
the greatest houses of the season. The
music-lovers IF the city rallied in force
to support Manager Martling in his eff
forts 70 furnish high-class, high-grade
opera at moderate cost. Opera appeals
20 all classes of amusement lovers. Those
who ENJOY a drama find the story and
action Of opera TO their taste. Those
who enjoy music find tina, also in an
operate performance. Those who enjoy
the beauties OF stage setting and cos
tuning find in opera a panorama of low
illness which appeals to the artistic eye.
The senses Of sight and hearing are pleas
ed, while the imagination IS stirred by
the dramatic story. Then opera appeals
TO the better class, everywhere-not only
those vino are regular patrons and sup
pcrters OF The theatcr. but another ele-
ment who do not ordinarily attend dra-
matte performances. but recognize in
opera an influence of culture and refine
ment. hose who have not felt thar
they cared to purchase Communication
books can reserve their seats al Mos
bacher's. With the fine seating arrange
ment OF the Grand opera house there will
be plenty OF admirable seats after the
season patrons are supplied.
MARTHA" TONIGHT.
The season of opera accorded the
Wichita theater-goers by the Andrews
Opera Company opened last night al the
Crawford Grand to a large house. The
pretty and ca tchy music and humor Of
tie Pirates Of Penzance" afforded am
pie entertainment 10 those who attend
cd the first of he four performances that
will be given by this company. The com
pany has been strengthened since its for
mer appearance here, and the scenic
effects and stage accommodations afford
the company better opportunities 10 do
itself more justice. The policemen
chorus was excellent, and c. \. Parker
as the police sergeant proved himself a
clever comedian. The soprano. Miss Roe,
a Mabel, assayed that role very salts
factory and to the satisfaction of the
audience. Frequent applause interrupted
the performance. The company gave
very satisfactory performance and Wich-
tia theater-gOers are for the first time
in years given an opportunity 20 see
comic opera. Tonight the company VIII
present FlotOn's great standard opera.
Martina" in which several new singers
will appear, among them being Miss
Rsna 4 tkiuson. who has only lately join
ed he company. Miss Atkinson former
Is SANG in the Wizard OF the Nile M.
George Andrews. the well known bari
tone. will also appear tonight, and a
complete production OF Martha is
promised.
The charming prima-donna. Miss Re
IA Atkinson. OF the Andrews Opera COM
pany. VIII make her first appearance be-
fore a Wichita audience tonight in the
title role in FloutO's masterpiece. Mar
tina Miss Atkinson is a new addition 20
the company. having been engaged e.
pee ally for the grand operas. She is
one OF the most beautiful singers ever
heard in opera in this country, and mas
achieved great success in New York,
Bls-0r and Philadelphia. win the IA
nous Castle Square Opera company %
b sion. Her singing Of the Last Rose
os Suf1er' tonight will De the musical
e. n % the season.
BIRTHDAY ENTER
TAINMENT.
The Washington birthday party and
entertainment 20 be given by the young
people " s. Johns church viii und0ubt-
edly De one Of the most interesting and
original affairs OF the kind ever given
IN Wichita. The Living Pictures repre-
5 n;ing the principal events IN the lie
ard times % Washington. VII be unique
and novel Martha Washington, George
Washington and many other famous
characters wlu be presented An excel
lent literary and musical program vii
be rs1dere. ~ some of TIE best vocal
and instrumental talent In this city The
young ladies' vii % dressed IN colonial
costumes. Full particulars viii Be given
IL Sun lays Eagle.
G. (. Brown, wno attended the Beta"
ball - Lawrence. has returned. reporting
a grand zine with his old schoolnstes