The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-04

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/ the three choruses of the Federal Off
GERS. southern bellies and plantation dar-
| kies. the first two giving scope to beau
/ tiful effects and the last lending a comic
element Another attractive effect in the
continual introduction of well-known
war songs. as at the close of the first
act where the Federal soldiers sing.
Marching Through Georgia" and the
southern bellies break dn with Dixie,
/ Plantation melodies are also introduced IN
/ fitting places.
! The plot of the opera is strictly con-
ventional with love. affairs Of the north
and south intermingled. 1t is chiefly an
/ opportunity for the insertion of fitting
/ songs some Of which are very pretty
and melodious.
The chorus work of the opera was
strong and particularly in the finales-the
test of -rood chorus work.
Miss Francis Merton, the leading so
prano, who took the part Of Kate Penn
berton. was a particular favorite with
the audience as she appeared in several
very taking solos and duets Mr. Al
gernon Aspland in the role Of Col. john
Graham, has tenor voice of very sym
pathetic quality Another who met with
much applause was Miss Florence Quinn,
who took the part of young boy. Robert
/ Pemberton.
The scenery in the opera is true to the
time; the moonlight and daylight views
of the Mississippi are very accurate AID
pleasing. The costumes, too, We're very
pretty and striking. Those of the young
ladies' were of the hoop skirt variety such
as We're worn at the period of the Civil
war, but they were very skillful in the
management of the unweildy garments.
Every opera contains certain songs
which are hits and this is no exception,
for Ma Honey Suckle Cal and Kate,
NV Southern Rose" win be very popu-
lar in Wichita for some time to come.
THE VAN DYKE co.
The Van Dyke company opening at
the Crawford theatre tonight in the
comedy Arabian Nights" and remaining
| the balance of the week, have for the
past twelve years been recognized as the
! leading POPULAR priced attraction, and
the only one carrying their own car
/ load Of special scenery.
the addition of high class vaudeville
specialties which the introduced between
/ the acts, making this show beyond ques-
/ ton the best ever offered at popular
prices.
! The Van Dyke company played at the
! Crawford several years ago and an en-
/ gagement of two weeks to houses packed
/ at every performance, anc are well re-
membered in this city.
A complete change of play and special
| ties will be made at each performance
and the lady viii be admitted free to-
night with each reserved seat purchased
at Howes Jewelry store
Van Dyke houses are always crowded
get seats early.
! Few travelling attractions carry such
a thorough Scenic equipment as "A
| Thoroughbred Tramp" Everything used
in the play is carried including a very
! realistic street scene in the city Of Ouray,
| Colo. a baggage room, two moving
trains, a mountain canon and a cave in
/ the Rockies. The play itself is one of
the strongest in this class of drama, and
while the comedy element predominates
] AlNlS II tiiOuSli VI liit tiAdIldliS 10 IlDIS
than satisfy theatre goers whose taste
leans to the stronger drama. At the
Crawford, Monday, November 9.
/ Coming fresh from its noteworthy east
ern triumphs. The Chaperons" is an
nounced for presentation in this city
at the Crawford Tuesday. November 10,
with the complete and original production
and with slight changes the original cast
This merry comedy opera has been quite
generally accepter as the forerunner of
a more modern and elaborate style of
musical comedy. for it is said to com
bine opera, burlesque and extravaganza
in most agreeable manner and the
music of Isidore Witmark is declared TO
be the most tuneful and attractive to
be heard in any of the rival present.
ments of the same class. George w
Lederer has staged the piece in his hap
piest style and the company of more
than half a hundred is said TO serve UP a
decidedly palatable dish. Chief among
the artists are John G. Sparks. Mabel
Hite, Mae Stebbins, Genevieye Day anu
Oscar Ragland