The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-20
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a>lutOue SklerS represent SOME tang
quite different and fully as essentially
feminine. standing for Purity. Love.
Equality. Fidelity" at east three Of
which meets the hearty approval OF every
one. and the third is Stunned only by
those who fear the results Of female SUI
frase. The motto OF the order is "On-
ward and Upward" ard while not a new
one, the sentiment thus expressed may
be equallsd bur not surpassed.
The ladies began TO return to their re-
spective homes last night. and nearly all
OF them will have left by tonight. The
visiting sisters have witnessed the rapid
upbui.dins Of the ALA temple in this city
Eow but three weeks old. The name was
given in honor Of Mrs. ALA Hills past
grand chief, who has won her way into
the hearts Of all with whom she has come
il contact The lodge will grow steadily
and some day the supreme lodge OF the
knights of Pythias will meet its Water
loo in being unable to withhold further
recognition from SO prosperous ar organ
ization. For what body Of men individ-
ually can do without women. and the .ess
they can do without her individually, the
less they can get along collectively.
FAREWELL RECEPTION AND BALL
The farewell reception and ball at the
Auditorium this evening will be an enter
tainment which promises to be both
novel and interesting. Shaw's complete
orchestra, led by Professors D. W. Pitts
and c. H. Blume. first vioins. with fif-
cia will ha
present and furnish music that Of itself
should be sufficient to bring full house.
The novelty exhibition and drill ar
ranged by Captain j. F. Bennett will be
unique. II will consist Of drill by Sir
Knights selected from Girard and Wich-
tia companies given TO illustrate the dis
play movements of the Knights of Pyth-
las tactics. This exhibition will interest
citizens and so,diery. In addition there
will be exemplifed the drill work Of the
degree staff Of Ala temple. Rathbone
Sisters OF Wichita. The work by this
staff is exceptionally good.
AGAIN A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.
The Crawford Grand last night was
scene of beauty and delight. The second
rendition of the comic opera. The Doc
tor of Alcan;ara," was on the boards.
The Eagle rarely gives the second writ
ing or sketch OF play, but the fine pro-
duction and the exceptionally good in
depreciation, so full of good points and
sentiment. justifies a departure from the
usual custom. From beginning TO close,
where the curtain falls upon the final
revelation and love meets its reward, the
acting was coed. Many visitors in the
city who were present at last nights
performance could hardly be persuaded
that the leading characters were inter-
preted by amateurs OF our own city. The
entire caste was good and few lifelong
actresses could have more successfully
and ably assumed the character of
"Danna Lucrezia" and rendered the
dramatic expression and composition
more forcibly and tauitlessly than did
Mrs. Earle Blake. Her emphasis, pas
sion displays, diction and voice were
perfect and has won her high appre-
citation III the hearts NJ all lovers Of the
art
Misses Dunbar and Lantz showed
themselves happily equipped in all the
requirements and qualities Of express
sion with attractive personnel that their
original characters would have display
ed. Miss Monte Dunbar as Isabella,
won the hearts Of her auditors by her
admirable rendition Of the beautiful solo,
"Ah, Woe is Me-" Her acting was good
and movements very graceful. Miss
Jessie Lantz of Ell Dorado in her inter-
probation Of Inez. the maid, was the i'm
pertinent and presuming maid to per-
lection. Her rich contralto showed TO
special advantage in the duet with Miss
Dunbar. Away. Away, Despair
Mr.. Harry McClung as Dr.. Paracelsus.
exceeded any Of his former efforts in
acting. Mr.. McClung, in addition to his
rich baritone, possesses the happy facul-
ty of giving facial expression in keep
ing with the sentiment OF his song.
Mr.. B. A. Ward as Bathazar and
Pomporo requiring two very Difficult,
conceptions; Interpreted each in SO sat-
isfactory a manner that he was highly !
and all acknowledged him |
very superior as comedian.
Mr.. George Westgate sang the Carlos !
serenades and solos in a manner that |
surprised even those best acquainted |
with the richness OF his voice. He has |
won for himself the honor Of standing |
az the head OF the many able tenors Of |
the city. His acting was always after |
the spiri. Of the play and he looked his |
character.
Mess-s. Earle Blake and William Slice |
as porters. namely Perez and Sancho.
did their parts mos: admirably inasmuch |
that some present suggested that they
adopt the stage as tlieir profession.
The chorus was beyond doubt the bes; |
and most professional ever given in an
amateur presentation, even before a
Wichita audience. The chorus was as
sisted by the German Mannerchor, with
Henry Huffman a; the piano.
The entire presentation. rendition.
caste. chorus, Interpretation and songs
we're artissicalIy and charmingly execut-
81 without mar or break The repre-
sentative characters were thoroughly
rained and ali possess exceptional ma
,erial and acquired ability for
he forcible utterance CT the human emo
tons and the tender sentiments which
form the charm o: real life that is
stranger end more attractive than the
deals Of fiction and romance
Mr. ard Mrs. PITTS can produce no
higher recommendation than the excel
ence OF the entertainment. They and
the knights are 20 be congratulated
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