The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-09
Music and Drama
At the Crawford.
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement. Lovers.


On account of the severe storm last
night there was but small audience
present. at the Crawford to see the presen-
tation Of David Garrick~ by the Erwin
Blunkall company. but those who did
attend were perfectly satisfied, and by
the liberal applause given throughout
the evening proved they were more than
pleased This is the first time this play
has been presented here. although il is
not a new one, having been presented in
the east with great success, and it would
be safe to say. if il had not have been
such a bad night, this performance would
have been greeted by a large audience,
for many theater-goers have expressed
a desire TO see it. Tn play has many
amusing scenes and with them just
enough strong scenes TO make it inter-
esting and, in all. pleasing. The balcony
scene from Romeo and Juliet, which
was presented as a prologue. was excel
lent Mr. Blunkall as Romeo in this scene
proved himself equal TO delineating
Shakespearean characters in a most cred
liable manner. His work in the differ
characters he has presented here has
made him quite favorite. 1t would be
difficult to speak in too warm terms Of
Miss Lyllian Atwood. for her work is
thoroughly artistic. In the part of Ada
Ingot Miss Atwood was charming.
Frank Bonner as Squire Ching. was
clever. Many theater-goers are missing
a treat in not seeing this company. for
they are far above the average of play
ers usually seen in repertoire work and
the plays are new and exceptionally good.
The Eagles will attend an a body to-
night to see the farce comedy drama,
Confusion which will be presented to-
night Matinee and night, Confusion.
SANDY Bottom" which comes to the
Crawford on Tuesday night, April y. VIII
try for the first time popular prices. II
is one of the leading melodramas of
modern wears which in this day of froth
and folly on the stage affords the thea
which appeals to all lovers of the higher
ideals of the dramatic arr. The piece Is
one of those pastoral realisms in which
the people portray plain country folK,
always so interesting when faithfully pro
duced on the stage. Sandy Bottom"
as il will be seen here is so realistic
that one can almost imagine ones self
listening TO the quaint manners of
speech of the people themselves instead
of mere stage characterize tons.
What promises to be most novel and
entertaining exhibition is that to be
given by the International Biograph
company at the Crawford Thursday and
Friday, April IA and Is
The splendid run of the Wichita fire
department will be shown and as this Is
the first motion picture of local subs
iect shown in the city it has aroused
more than passing Interest.
The company carry large variety OF
films. the list including the RussianJap-
anese war. Chicago theater fire. Balel-
more Fire. Uncle Toms Cabin RIP
Van Wrinkle" Robinson Crusoe,'' 'Gul-
liver's Travels Little Red Riding
Hood" "a Voyage to the Moon" and
many comic and mysterious subjects. To
the opening performance ladies will be
admitted free under usual conditions.
Gideon's Georgia Camp Meeting com
pany will appear at The Crawford on
wednesday. April 13, and will present
the most attractive list of novelties that
has ever been offered By any colored com
pany. with more comedians. more sing
ers. more dancers and better musical
organization. The program is repletr
with new ballads, acts and funny say
ings while the fun is fast and furious
as the screams of delight and volumes
of applause testify to nightly. a high
class concert band and orchestra will rem
der selections.
At the Toter