The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-01-29
Music and Drama
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement: lovers.
At the Crawford.

veTsal opinion of all who saw Quincy
Adams Sawyer" at the Crawford last
evening, and the audience, which was
large, was far too small when one con-
siders the worth of the play and the
players. There is about the play a quaint.
rare charm that fascinates. To say there
were no actors in the play would sound
queer, but when one considers that every
member in the company moved and
talked like real people. without ever once
a hint of its being mere acting, and
their entire naturalness made the story
so convincing that one smiled and
laughed and cried unconsciously. it makes
it appear as If there were not an actor
in the play. Another thing about this
pretty rural story is. there is no plot
and the several little love affairs among
the old and young people of this little
country village of Masons Corner was
true TO life. Mr.. Sawyer. whom the vii
iage gossips wondered who he was. what
he was. what he came for and how long
he intended to stay, is a character which
does not require acting as much as nat
uralness. Mr. Sawyers kindness and
liberal generosity made him general
favorite with every one in the village
with the exception of Obadiah Strout.
the music teacher who kept himself in
a disagreeable mood because he was
jealous of this clever young man. Mr.
Harry j. Ingram presented the part in
a manner that left nothing to be de-
sired The scenery was realistic. The
first scene was the interior of Bennon
Hills grocery store and the village post
office. with the town folk calling for
their mail and gossiping on every topic
imaginable. and it was the best scene
of the kind ever presented here. The
Pettengill farm-yard showing an old
fashioned husking bee at the great barn,
the scene of the third act, was not only
funny but original Probably the most
pleasing scene was the last, which was
a charming picture. the interior and ex-
terror of a New England homestead dur
ing a big snowstorm, where the selfish
man who has made his boast that he or
Mr. Sawyer would have 10 leave town.
finds that this man intends to stay and
finally consents to be on his side and be
friend The love scenes are closed
very happily and the blind girl is restored
her sight by the aid of Mr.. Sawyer. who
has asked her to be his wife. This scene
was more IMAM III d'is TINS
play is as good. If not better. than any
other rural drama ever presented here.
Saturday night. "Pck's Bad Boy
The coming of the ever funny farce
comedy "Peck's Bad Boy" at the Craw-
ford Saturday. Matinee and night. Janu-
airy goth. will delight every small boy.
for there is nothing short of a circus that
will make the eyes of the small boy
sparkle with delight quickly a sight
of the flaming posters along the walls
announcing the coming OF "Peck's Bad
Boy But not only does the small boy
enjoy II, but adults as well. for Il carries
them back TO days Of long ago and for
the time they forget all cares. and imagine
themselves back to their boyhood days.
The play is full of bright and sparkling
speciaIties. catchy music. combined with
the pranks of the Bad Boy. make it one
of the most entertaining of plays
In Eight Bells the music is tunefui
and of the light popular variety, while the
mechanical effects follow each other so
fast that IL is bewi.dering. Besides the
capable company OF people who partici-
pate IN tnt regular Dii~. Eti-@
carries the best lot OF high class specially
artists ever brought 10 San Antonio with
a popular priced show and her company
deserves every bit Of the patronage il is
receiving IL gies clever. clean and cor
rect productions of good, strong plays
and the waits between acts are filled
with specialties Of such merit as are US
uaIly only seen with the best onc-night
stand attractions.
The company has large orchestra Of
its own and before each performance it's
band which is creditsbie musical or
gsnizstion. gives free open air concert
in front OF the theater-San Antonio Ex-
+ press
The Marie Fountain company open a
weeks engagement at the Crawford on
( Monday. Ladies' free UHder usual con-
/ dltions Seats now on sale at Howe g
Jewslry store.