The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-30

themselves Of this opportunity to get &C
quainted and have q good time. Every
thing free and al viii be welcome.
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
BROWNS IN TOWN.
Browns In Town" which will be the
attraction at the Crawford theater Sat
urday, October 31st, has for its story a
theme that is entirely new. 1t is woven
around Il characters, each one Of which
has a distinct reason for being there.
Abel Preston and his son Dick are not
Of the same opinion concerning the sub
ject OF marriage. Abel contends that a
man is Infinitely better off in a state OF
single blessedness, while the son demon
strates his position by marrying. This
action on the part of Dick means disin-
heritance and the situations and compli-
cations that arise for the older Preston
are too farcial for explanation. Brown is
an assumed name and there are no less
than three women figuring as Mrs.
Brown. These complications arise from a
call of the elder Preston upon the scene
Of the sons honeymoon. Humorous sit
uations are brought about by the sons
anxiety to hide his marriage from his
father. It's ingenious construction and
witty dialogue. together with the swift
ness Of its action, bring many surprises.
The music and songs incidental to the
farce are all original and do not mar the
action of the play. The comedy in
cludes such capable people as c. Horn,
T. Elmer, Mamie Ward Monica Lee,
Fanny Midgley, Gertrude Millington,
Helen Young and others.
Sparkling Wit, clean fun, clever come
dams, pretty girls, dainty costumes new
songs and dances, late specialties and es-
peciaI scenery are among the good things
promised by the management Of "A Bag
gage Check" the musical farce comedy
which holds the boards at the Crawford
theater Saturdan matinee and night, No
vember .. Much of the success of this
farce is due to the efforts of Mr.. James
r. Kelly, the chief comedian, whose YER
satility and capability as a fun maker
has won him a place in the front rank of
American comedians. Supporting Mr..
Kelly is a company of clever people. all of
whom are accomplished in their particu-
lar line of business. "A Baggage Check
viii be presented here with all the orig
inal scenery, properties. equipment and
music used in the original Broadway pro-
duction. Much attention has been paid
to the musical portion of the enter
tainment, and the chorus work is said to
be strong and effective. Numerous spec
ialGes, including popular song hits, viii
be introduced. Lovers of light farce viii
find much to enjoy in this attraction. The
eastern papers declare it to be THE fun
niest show on the road this season"
THE LOVE OF A RUSSIAN PRINCE
For a serf forms the focal point Of a
story of intrigue, strife, and heroism, told
in dramatic form in the Russo-Siberian
melodrama For Her Sake" which comes
to the CRAWFORD theater tonight. 1t is
said to be one of the strongest Siberian
plays of recent years. and the comedy
element is said TO be especially novel and
consistent There are scenes in peasants
huts. in q magnihcently appointed ball
room, in the interior of a Siberian mine.
and other characteristic features The
scenery is said TO be elaborate and ex-
act as 10 detail.
An exceptionally good company will
present East Lynne a play that goes
home TO every heart. at the Crawford the
alter on Tuesday, November ;. The sale
Of seats for East Lynne" will commence
1t Howe's jewelry store next Saturday.
Those who desire to attend the perform
ance should obtain their seats early.
Midnight in Chinatown" the pig SEN
sational meloarama. win receive its pro-
duction at the Crawford theater py the
same cast and all the magnificent stage
equipment It used in New York and Chi
cage. The play as the title indicates,
deals with one side Of life in Chinatown,
although not q Chinese drama. there be-
ing but two Chinese characters intro
duced. and these only in the opium den
scene. Sensational situations and melo-
dramatic climaxes follow rapidly in sue
session 70 the last act. the curtain fall
ing on one Of the most exciting climaxes
ever presented on the stage.
one Of che productions that viii be seen
in this city this week IS Chas. W. Chases
characterization of Quo Vadis. which Will
be seen al the Crawford theater on Fri
Gay night, November 1st. Manager Alden
Benedict has been generous IN preparing
this piece for presentation. 4 company
Of strength has been engaged. the scenic
investiture is elaborate. the costumes
have been carefully prepared. The play.
Judging from what IS said OF il by per
sons who have seen x, is strong and
Interesting The story Of the drama fol-
lows that OF the book, beginning IL the
garden OF AIMS Plautius and ending n
the arena before Emperor Nero's box.
Vinicius, q noble son Of Rome. sees and
loves the Christian maiden, Lygia. who.
though a hostage. and therefore an In
porial ward. is living al the house Of
Alus. Pctronius. the emperor favorite.
ana an uncle 10 Ninicius. uses his inau-
caoe with Nero 10 have Lygia taken
away from Aus house and carried 10
the palace. While n the palace Lygia
is accused of hewitching Neros child
ana she = condemned TO death. but IS
rescued by Jrsua. gigantic Lygian who
always guards her. She is hidden among
the Chris, ians. AID ViniCIus in his search
for her meets the apostle peter an dis
converted Nero-s myrnidons discover
the * whereabouts az the maiden and she IS
tied 20 The horns Of q buH and led into
tie arena % - tortured before her lover.
but Trsus. exerting an his marvellous
strength. twists the neck OF the animal.
and, az the demand OF the p9pulace. Nero
pardoRs her. Finicius and Crsus