The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-21
"a STRANGER IN NEW YORK"


Charles Hoyt, one of the most prolific
of modern playwrights has furnished
the amusement-loving public with many
a clever satire and entertaining picture Of
ifelike characters, whose peculiarities he
so forcibly and entertainingly illustrates.
But in his latest work, "a Stranger in
New York" which comes to this city next
month at the Crawford it is said that
for downright fun and clean-cut amuse
ment 1t Is far ahead of anything of its
class, and as a success and a money
maker it has already eclipsed the record
OF his famous "a Trip to Chinatown"
The cast is announced as being the best
ever seen in Hoyt comedy, and includes
all the best artists in the employ of
Messrs. Hoyt and Mckee As a scenic
production it clearly surpasses all the
other Hoyt efforts. Every particle OF
scenery, stage accessories and every iden-
teal thing used in the production here
will be brought from Hoyt's theater. thus
assuring the same presentation in every
way as that given in New York.
A rare treat Is In store for theater
goers. Hoyt's elaborate revival produc-
ton of his world-famed musical comedy,
"a Trip to Chinatown" will be presented
in this city at a very early date. The
cast includes the very best farce comedy
people in the profession and is headed
by Mr.. Harry Gilfoil, the leading COM
edian of playwright Hoyt's comedy staff
Critics everywhere the piece has been
presented this season unite in pronounc-
ing the new "Trip" the best Hoytian
performance ever presented to the amuse-
ment public.
The Hunt Stock company promise a
series of good performances at the Craw-
ford theater commencing tonight, when
they present the comedy "a Much Mar
ried Man" Ladies will be admitted free
with each 3O-cent ticket reserved before
p. m. There will be a change of bill
Saturday.
Last night the Mercy Stock company
presented "A Royal Slave" to a large
audience at the opera house. The piece
was well produced and the company has
scored hit for their first night perform
ance. Luella Morey in the role of Count
ess DeOra was fine and her part gave
ample opportunities for good work. Clar-
ence Bennett as the Royal Slave divided
honOrs with Miss Morey for popular
favor. The scenery and costumes were
far better than lots of one-night stand
companies. The company carries an i'm
mense amount of scenery to set off its
Mo 'ba
deserve good patronage. Their roper
toire contains all up-to-date plays and
the company is certainly capable of good
retations.-Arkansas City Traveller.
Nov IS
The above company will be with US one
week, beginning Monday. Christmas mat
inee, December o. opening in the above
great play, which is brand new one
by Clarence Bennett. At the matinee the
farce comedy. why Smith Left Home"
viii be given. There will be reserved
seats for the Christmas matinee and the
sale for Monday performances Will open
Friday at Howe's jewelry store
Stolen $500 Reward.
bay mare about six years old
weight. about 900 lbs; both hind feet and
left front foot white: little white be-
tween nostrils: small scar on point Of
right shoulder: foretoD clipped. Was
taken on night OF December 18th from c.
P. VOLTS place. 2iz miles southeast Of
Kildare
REWARDS for return q mare: go
for arrest OF thief. with sufficient evil
dence TO bind him over, and 800 in case
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kildare O. T Dec. - 1ss9
New Firm.
Scholie1berser Bros. have removed
their bicycle and electrical Supply house
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