The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
MUSIC AND DaAAA.
80 - - -AupIENcE.

THEY PLEASE THE AUDIENCE.
The performance at the Crawford
theatre last night had every appearance
Of a dollar show And it is a fact that
those who attend the performance Of the
Southern Stock company at popular
prices, get just as much as they would
at a high priced attraction. The full
theatre orchestra also plays, instead of a
lone pianist, as IS customary with Bopu-
lar priced companies. They deserve gem
erous patronage. The costuming and also
the staging is elaborate and accurate in
all points. The company is capable and
well balanced. Last night they pre-
scented What Happened to Brown" a
very laughable comedy, and this after
noon or matinee this play win be re-
peated Tonight, the company close with
"a Venetian Romance" Some excellent
speciality work is done during the action
Of the play Mr.. Fred Miller proved as
funny as on the previous night, and is
a coming man as d comedian. New
specialties are promised for tonight
HOYTs "a TEXAS STEER"
Charles II. fIoyt's masterpiece, "A
Texas Steer" VIII be the attraction at
the Crawford theater Monday. Novem-
Der T. As the theater-g going public is
aware, "A Texas Steer" is a play aim
ing higher than any Of the famous au-
thors noteworthy farce comedies. and
at the same time Is overlooking with fun
and merriment. The piece deals in the
bappiest way with politics local and ma
tional. and as it is absolutely non-parti-
san, all parties are pleased and interest
ed. There can be no question as to
cordial reception Of "a Texas Steer in
this city. The return one gets for at
tendance at a Hoyts play is q most
pleasurable one, since laughter and mer-
riment is sure to rule the hour. The
play deals with Washington political life
ana gives the audience a crude but alb
sorbing idea of the ways OF the average
politician and offce-seeker
Miss Edythe Chapman Of the famous
Neiu company that is soon TO be seen in
this city at the Crawford the8ter. besides
being an artist in the line Of decorative
work. is also regarded as an authority on
such matters. She recently contributed
an article on the subject TO the Maya
zine Of Art
There has been quite a general re-
T.
man. 'T have noticed the special adj
vance in personal gold ornaments where
in there is room for Improvement and
the effort being made to do SO. The Bel
gian government has given strong en-
couraE cement in this branch of art and
VOTERS Of Brussels is celebrated for his
original designs in gold. ivory and gems.
One Of the finest desiens that 7 have seen
in years was the work Of that artist Tt
was a piece Of head decoration. known as
Twilight the setting sun being shown
as sn opal q beautiful glow Of red, to
which a golden light was impaired by an
artful arranEement Of gold threads pIac-
ed behind, which also gave support to
the stone. From the opal arose long.
slender silver rays set with diamonds.
and at the opsTs base. with etended
wings. were two bats Of oxydized silver.
the membranes Of whose wings were
formed by unpublished purple amethysts."
SHAKER CONCERT COMPANY.
Tonight at the Auditorium viii be pre-
sentauon night and several strong artists
win be seen for the first time A ladies'
dress pattern or diamond ring and a
mans suit of clothes VIII be among the
articles to be disposed Of. also valuable
pieces and sets of silverware The Won
derful Harto, magician. prestdigitateur
and ventriloQuist successor to Herman
the Great VIII appear in a pleasing and
puzzling performance; Lewis, king Of the
r.ngs. VIII do daring and skiutul aero
bate feats; Brooks and Carr VIII have
new dances; Almond and Muller new
musical treats; Harry Elmore. new COS
tunes Doors open 7:so. Admission one
dime Seats free.