The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-23
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An unusual amount of interest has been
aroused among theatre goers of this city
by reason OF the announcement that
Darkest Russia viii appear in Craw-
ford's theatre Xmas matinee and night.
Monday. December IS This remarkable
drama. which has achieved a great sue
cess in presentations heretofore is from
the pen of II. Grafton Donnelly and de-
picts scenes in Russia that make a strong
appeal to the hearts of the American pub
lie. The scenes are laid in the land Of
the car. but the American touch Is given
in the presentation of the character of
Septimus Cobb, decidedly fresh native
OF the States, who is constantly popping
up at inopportune times and doing things
that by their very nerviness and effront-
cry could not be tolerated. in any other
parsonage. In the Baroness Won Rhine
berg, he has an able second, and her
troubles in mastering the English Ian
guage provide no end of merriment
There is a depth OF sentiment In the
production that attracts instant attention
and holds II until the curtain falls on
the last act and the audience files out
with expressions OF pleasure and grati1i-
cation All being able to witness so credita-
BILE performance.
The somewhat varied story Of love IN
which four characters OF the play have a
strong hand, and which runs afoul the
strict laws Of Russia, affords an oppor-
tunity for clever acting and the presen-
tation Of thrilling situations throughout
the play, all of which are taken full van
tege of.
1t has not been the intention OF rhe au-
thor to cause shudders TO convulse the
auditors, but TO draw a picture and tell
story in which the idea OF realism is
uppermost. In carrying this thought into
execution he has produced a masterpiece
that is amusing. interesting and al the
same time Instructive.
The drama Is staged in a manner 10
meet American taste and strike the Amer-
lean idea, and to this fact can be as
crioed the great popularity Of Darkest
Russia" whenever it appeared in the
metropolitan centers and all the import
ant cities of the country. The sensational
is avoided without detracting one iota
from the situations in the play that holds
audiences spell bound. The managers have
provided a company of actors. each with
notable qualifications for portraying the
characters assigned. The details have re-
ceived a care that cannot fail to make
them appreciated and the play as a whole
Is one that none can miss without the
after feelings of regret. Seats are on sale
this morning at H0wes jewelry store.
Mathematical Contests.
We will hold mathematical contests IN
each township. as was announced at the
beginning of the year.
Grand River, Morton. Erie, Viola, Alton,
Rockford and Payne townships VIII prob
ably be the order OF TIC first contests
which will begin January :, 1909.
1t is hoped that each school will be we'll
represented at their township contest.
These are for the general good and rot
to find the most rapid and accurate work
er in each township.
Be careful how you adj learn the Znui-
tiplication table. work sIlsn-.y.
J. V. COLVILLE, Co. Supt
EXAMINATION.
Examinations will be held next Satur-
day. December "a. 1898. at the following
places: Clearwater. " AGO. MClvane, An
dale. Colwich. Maize. District No. Ii. south
of Bentley. Morton Center, District No. 1l6
and Wichita.
Pupils may take one or more OF the
three branches.
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