The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-19
WAS GREAT CROWD
Crawford Grand Full of WiCh-
ita's Best People.
FOR HOSPITAL BENEFIT
One of Wichita'S Great MuSi-
cal Events.


every seat on the lower floor and balcony
was filled and those who were so FORUM
ate as to be there heard one Of the most
entertaining and best concerts that has
been given in Wichita.
The stage presented a beautiful ap-
pearance On both sides Of the prosceni-
UNI arch were banks of rare and beaut-
full flowers and plants tastefully arrang-
ed Surrounded by flowers and handsome
draperies appeared q mounted hfe-slze
portrait of President Mckinley on one
side OF the stage, and on the other side
a superb likeness Of Admiral George
Dewey. Each picture was mounted on an
easel and decorated with the national
colors artistically intertwined with beau
tifui effect. Above the stage appeared
the words Humanity and Charity Our
Motto" In the center was suspended
Cuban flag and on all sides the graceful
folds OF Old Glory gladdened the eyes Of
the audience. As the curtain rose spon-
taneoUs applause broke forth from every
hand. The stage decorations were the
prettiest that have ever been seen in the
Crawford. and the entire work of the dec
Grating was done solely by. Mrs. Ores
chaux, assisted by Mrs. Gehring. and to
those ladies alone the credit of the beau
tiful appearance Of the stage belongs
which so much aided the success Of the
concert. Mrs. Dreschaux bore the entire
expense of and conceived the idea of the
artistic scene that so much enhanced the
entire program.
The program opened with an overture
by Shaw's orchestra. As the curtain rose
Rev. J. F. Won Herrlich stepped forward
and in a brief but eloquent address well
coined the audience. He spoke of the
cause for which the concert was given
and commended and complmented the
ladies Of the hospital board, Mrs. Wal
den and all who assisted in securing such
q magnificent success. As Mr.. Won Herr
Itch retired the scene was changed and
the chorus appeared. The chorus consist /
ed of Misses Gallagher. Murdoch. Evans,
Hossfeld, Swain, T. Hossfeld, Whey. Mrs
Howe, and Messrs. Westgate, Vincent,
Huffman. Kirkwood, Brown, Evans, Wal
den. Wolf and HILL The young ladies
were all beautifully attired in evening
costumes and presented a strikingly
beautiful appearance. They sang two
numbers. THE Morning Invitation and /
1.-THE Hunters Song" in a really excel |
lent and finished manner that left no |
room for criticism. Mrs. Walden labored |
hard and faithfully with this chorus and /
any musical critic who heard these num-
bers must admit the excellent precision,
harmony, shading and tempo with which |
the numbers we're sung.
The piano solo by Mrs. Pitts, rendering
the Grand Valse de Concert" by List.
was very fine. the difficult selection being
very creditably played by the lady.
Master Oscar Bissantz pleasantly en-
tertained the audience with two songs,
sung in a superb manner. My First !
Lesson" was fine and his second number.
For the Honor of Our Country" was
greeted with storm of enthusiastic APP
plause. The young man is talented and
his songs and the way in which he sang
them pleased all.
The sixth number was a tenor solo by
Fritz Huffman. He sang THE Earl
King" a difficult number in a finished
manner. He received vociferous applause
and was presented with a bouquet of
beautiful flowers.
The clarinet solo, MY Old Kentucky
Home" by Master Fred worrell. was one
OF the best numbers on the program
Master Fred is a little master OF his in
strument. He played the piece with
much expression and feeling and when
he finished was greeted with hearty ap-
plause.
The Aria" from Ernani as sung by
Miss Monte Dunbar. was delightful Miss
Dunbar has for years been favorite
clear soprano voice has often been COM
mented upon and the young lady is al
ways accorded a hearty reception by
Wichita audiences, and last night was no
exception. BY request she sang a second
number. a waltz composed by Mr.. Pitts.
She is a charming singer.
Shaw's orchestra played several selec-
tons during the evening in the fine man
ner for which this orchestra is noted
The scene "Reminiscences Of Joe EN- ;
met in Fritz" was feature Of the pro-
gram. Little Edna Goldstandt as Lena
exhibited all the ease and grace of an ex-
I
alness with which she acted her part was
1t was beautiful. Fritz
Huffman played Fritz or rather. he was
Fritz, for ii was not apparent that there
was any acting. Fritz Huffman made IT :
real. and the little lullaby he sang as the
lights went low in the retiring scene was
more than excellent. {
The baritone solo THE Fog Bell" by /
Mr.. Walden. showed a rich, full quality s
of voice and skilled training. Mr.. Walden {
has rare merit as soloist and his APP
pearance always delights A Wichita audi
ence. His voice Is strong vet very music
81 and his expression always pleases. The
accompaniment by Henry Huffman lent I
even a greater charm to the number, the
part being just strong
enough 20 supplement the singers voice.
Playing an accompaniment is one OF the !
most difficult part Of a musical program.
as the player must be accurate in the
reading and execution, must put into
the number just the finer supplementary
work which is TO direct the attention of b
NWEEEZNEELE
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