The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-28
"RRoWN,s IN TOWN,


An unended laugh is the way the man
aSement of Browns in Town" describes
the newest farce comedy, which VIII be
the attraction at the Crawford Wednes-
DAY, October %. 1t is replete with hum
crous complications and is said TO brim
over with witty thrusts and a choice
selection of catchy musical numbers. The
action of the farce all takes place during
enc summers day in the country home
of a man supposed to be Mr.. Brown, but
in reality is the young hero. The plot
hinges on the desire of a young man who
narries at the age OF tWenty-three,
against the wishes of his father, and
takes mis- bride to country place 10 con-
coet a scheme whereby he can break the
news 10 his irate dad. He wishes to be
alone, but his friends and relatives hap
pen in, and in trying to keep his marriage
a secret, causes quite a number of COM
plications to arise. Three acts are used
&c tell the story. the first being morning,
the second afternoon and the third night.
Snyder and Pascoe, the managers of
Mark Z. Swans new drama, the "Silver
Jaeger" have every reason to be proud
of their production. Its appearance in
New York was greeted with columns OF
favorable criticism and the enthusiasm
Of the audience was intense. On the occa-
sion Of the first production the author
was called and recalled before the curtain
four times and the audience refused to
leave the theatre at the end of the power
ful closing scene, until several curtain
calls had been taken and the company
responded TO individual applause The
piece is without doubt a triumph and will
be one of the seasons most pronounced
successes. The Silver Dagger" will be
seen at the Crawford on Friday, October
A sterling feature is offered in the re-
appearance in this country after two
years absence of the Phasey Troupe,
which during its sojourn in Europe has
been augmented TO double its original
size and now forms one of the largest
ard most expensive single novelty feat
ures ever brought TO this country. 1t is
under the direction of Albert and Madame
Phasey, who control the foremost and
largest school OF dancing in England or
the continent. and consists of sixteen
clever and pretty English girls. who excel
in singing and dancing and who offer as
finale to their act a full brass band
speciality.
In the last two or three years many
young women have deserted the highest
ranks Of society for the stage. In a
majority Of the instances brought to pub
lie attention, the young women had just
tasted of the pleasures 20 be found in a
continual round of afternoon calls. teas
and balls. and only after Becoming stated
with these forms OF amusement, did they
return to the footlights with a view OF
obtaining that which all persons reared
in luxury seek-a change. Not so. how
over with Miss Carlotta Gilman, prima
donna Of the Foxy CUTLER Opera COM
pany. Reared IN the environment OF the
most exclusive social circles Of the city
of Brooklyn. she early showed an inclina-
ton toward things musical Her father
encouraged his daughters tendencies and
sent her abroad 10 be educated. She
studied at Grenoble France and Stuttgart
and Wisebaden. Germany. and later was
a pupil on the piano at the conservatory
Of music at Munich. She also sang under
the direction of G. P. Lamperti in Dres-
den and Pauline Lucca at Vienna. Miss
Gilman made her debut in opera two years
ago with A travelling company as a men,
Der OF which she visited ST. Petersburg
Helsingfoes. Dorpat. Revel Riga, and
many OF the principal cities in Germany.
Since then she has sung over thirtyfive
grand opera parts such as Elsa. Venus,
Marguerite. Trsviata. Lucia LeOnore,
fTravatore). Martha. the Queen in the
Devil. the Queen OF the Night III The
Magic Flute Aicaela. Garment Media
PagliaccD Hansel (Hansel and GretcheD.
Antonda. Oife for the Car She has
also been successful If q few light opera
parts such as Mimosa Safi. Gypsy
EarOn) Galatea. Lucille d HerblaT. fThe
Wedding Day.. Her notable work came
Under the observance of Manager Ben
stern. who at once engaged her for the
Foxy Quiller" opera company. Foxy
CUTLER VIII be al the Crawford Saturday
ratinee and night. November J. Sale q
seats for matinee opers Monday.
Mrs. Frank Ownas and daughter. Doro-
thy. have returned home from Wellington.
Were they have been visiting Mrs.
Ovens parents NJ and Mrs.. levy Fur
geSon- Mrs. FurEeson accompanied them
hcrn and will visit with her daughter and
family.