The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA
RIP VAN WINKLE.


, ing many argues merit that is continuous
ly found by few on the mimic stage; but
such has been the fortune of Edward H.
Frye, a gifted and versatile artist, and
he has ingeniously managed to keep on
most popular terms with the public, and
la bors TO develop new material when one
/ less ambitious might be contanted with
old successes. Mr.. Frye has presented his
masterpiece RIP Van Winkle," nearly the
entire season, the popularity of which
has been unmistakable from beginning 10
end. His representations are marvellous,
and of wonderfully versatile character
They never fail to draw forth thunderous
applause. The impersonation is divided
into four parts. in which Mr.. Frye as
sumes eight characters. His Rip is ex-
ceedingly ell executed and harmonizes
ell with the conception of this character
in the public mind and Imagination, edu-
Gated by the magnificent acting of Jo-
seph Jefferson There is no disputing
the fact that Mr.. Frye stands without a
rival on stage or platform in his line of
work The sixth number of the course is
one of unusual excellence and variety.
The Western Stars give one of the dain-
test. neatest and most enjoyable pro-
grams. The company consists of a lead
er. soprano soloist, 'cellfst, crayon artist.
lecturer and harpist. They are all ex-
perts and present an entertainment the
interest in which never flags for an in
slant By the time these numbers are pre-
scented the holders of the 500 course tickets
for the hospital lecture course will be
shaking hands with themselves for their
forethought in securing them. There are
800 reserved seats in the Craford Grand
so that each of the holders of the 600
course tickets can easily secure a good
seat, as the sale Is open to them a day
before the opening Of the general sale
LOST IN LONDON.
Newton Beers well known production
of this melodrama is booked for an early
appearance at the Crawford Grand The
following IS from the New York journal:
The Grand Opera house opened its
season last night with Mr. Newton Beers
company in the now we'll known meIo-
drama Lost in London" The incidents
Of the play are all excessively exciting. !
and as rule are well played. There was
matter Of singing and dancing. and it re-
ceived much applause. Mr.. Beers com |
pany have got the sort Of play and per-
form it 18th the vigor that Will undoubt- !
eddy insure its continued popularity"
WICHITA LYCEUM COURSE.
SaAsbury's celebrated orchestra, Chi /
Cages famous musical organization. IN
der Len II. Salisbury's personal direction, F
viii prove great treat for our music /
loving people. Very few in the west have
had the opportunity Of hearing Theodore I
Thomas great orchestra Salisbury's .
orchestra solves this problem. for MS
company is made Of some OF the best hu-
s.cians under Mr.. Thomas, whose recon-
mendation goes with all OF them The
company this year supports a vocal quar-
tette which adds greatly TO the zneriS OF /
the entertainments
TO say that the Royal Arcanum enter
tainment was a social as well as a hnan-
cial SUCCESS expresses II mildly. The Sal
isoury orchestra gave a strictly first class
concert that was highly appreciated. The
orchestra enjoye the reputation o. beng
one OF the best II Chicago. and 10 those
who heard them pay this statement does
not seem the least inc-eduIoIls L music
- ever divine. that which they gave Ger
tainly as, Tor with some OF their harnoni-
Gus strains they drew a. VIII laughter or
tears from The auc-eace--De Kalb Chron-
icle,
4 concert OF more pre;eutious character
than is usually given outside Of the larger
cities was that Of the Salisbury orchestra.
given last Friday evening az the Audit
oriuEn \ large audience enjoyed The de-
-LghtfuI numbers OF most carefully Sc
lected program. and The leaders 6aooE
20 have ar inspired meaning from
the opening overture % the grand march
which closed he program