The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
Music and Drama
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement. Lovers.
At tho Crawford.

AT tno CfdWrofos
All those who saw the sensational melo-
drama, In a Woman's Power" at the
Crawford last night, pronounced it one
of the best melo-dramas seen here this
season.
This play was a decided departure from
the usual style of melo-dramas in the
novel and most remarkable way in which
1t was mounted.
The first scene which was of a reception
room OF a home in Washington, d. c.,
was exceptionally pretty, and the railroad
scene was not only new and original, but
was one of the best of this kind ever pro-
s4iuced.
The story of the play dwelt on the vi
cissitudes of a young doctor of great
ability, but a small practice, who, to
gain fame, thought he must have riches.
Stops to the life of a counterfeiter. be-
comes under the power of a woman ad-
venturer who. for the love of him, ruins
his life for revenge for the wrong he
has done her, was not only interesting
Out in many parts held the audience spell
bound. The change of the rich doctor to
that of a counterfeiter was so quick YOU
could hardly realize one man was playing
the two parts.
The cast of the play was in no way
neglected. Every actor in the company
deserved much praise for the admira bic
way in which each part was performed
Unfortunately the audience was small,
for this attraction deserved much bet
ter patronage than IL received
thursday night. Mr.. Jolly of Joliet
Edward CARVE, one of the best liked
OF the younger generation of comedians.
has made n niche for himself in the
Temple OF Thespis as clever exponent of
eccentric comedy characters. Easily the
most prominent and best remembered
or Mr.. CARVE, unique Characterization in
the Versatile Naudevillian.' Mr.. jolly OF
Joliet, IN which he will be seen at the
Crawford next Thursday. December 10.
surrounded by Rroadhurst and Currie's
superb musical company of clever men
and pretty women. Mr.. Jolly OF Joliet
Is a thoroughly up-to-oate entertain
ment. made up of bright lines. funny sit
nations. catchy musical numbers and spe-
cialties with a background of elaborate
scenery and pretty costumes. The sale is
large which indicates that the attraction
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MAHARNS MINSTRELS
Tho high-class minstrel organization
'Mahara's Operate MinstrelS,' will he
seen at the Crawford Friday. December
II, for one performance only. This as-
eregation needs no introduction 10 many
OF our theatre goers. as it is known as
the colored Minstrel company. having for
the past ten years entertained amuSe-
meth seekers in all parts of the United
States and Cuba. \ departure in min
strelsy is promised by Manager Mahara
this season. The company win include
among fits talented members, ten girls.
who VIII assist in the novel specialties
provided by the company this season.
The musical numbers offered are said 10
be extremely bright. many OF them writ
ten for this company
a grand free street parade is announced
for j m
Marie Drofaah, who will play Poriia
and Queen Elizabeth in Merchant of
Venice al the Matinee and Richard III
1t night with Mr.. Charles Il. Hanford
1T the Crawford on Saturday. December
IL, made her debut on the stage as Jenny
Northcote in Gilbert-s '-Sweethearts'
ssoon after she joined Steele Mackaye's
Money Mad" company. playing the in
genue role of Curtha Graham. Later on .
she made o decided hit as Maria in
Twelfth Night and then wa sseen in
''The Man Without n Country" and
olaf" The latter play was produced
and enjoyed a run at Nohli's Garden. |
New York. She was the Sarah Sykes in !
the ail-stsr cast of "Rosedaie."
nnrtnc~the Shakespearesn festival held |