The Topeka state journal., 1906-04-25
VIII the Doctors Give Pe-ru-na
the Credit?

whole show by any means.
Perhaps the most enjoyable num-
Der on the programme was the sing
ing of Mrs. Blanche Lyons. vocal in
structor at the Kansas state univer-
sity at Lawrence. Mrs. Lyons has
sung IN Topeka before, but never to
better advantage than she did last
night. She has a soprano voice of rare
range, richness of tone and great
power and her technique shows q
really exquisite Interpretation Need
ham Haymaking." and although 1t
was announced at the beginning Of the
entertainment that encores would not
be permitted because of the length Of
the programme, the audience dfsre-
garded the announcement in this in
stance and with insistent applause de-
manded am encore, which was re-
sponded to by Mrs. Lyons with Lane
Wilson'S delightful "Carmena" The
fine qualities of her voice were dis
played perhaps to better advantage in
this piece than in the other one, as
was her technique in the execution of
difficult runs and trills, which were
given with a clarity and smoothuess
that was remarkable. Mrs Lyons was
accompanied ably on the piano bv
Miss Maude Cooke of the state uni
versity-
That the members of the FsuIfon
Stock company, which is presenting a
repertoire at the Crawford opera house
are versatile was evidenced by the
part they took in the entertainment
last night. OF course under the cir
physical aspects of the Auditorium
stage and the brief time that could he
given them, it was impossible for them
to put on one of their plays which
they would have done gladly. But four
members of the company did individual
turns which
by the audience. Cecil Williams got
off q funny monologue and sang an
equally funny song. Otto Thebus exc
cuted clever dance, and the solo of
Jess Fulton who has a fine tenor voice
was most excellent and heartily receiv-
ed But the laurel wreath for the Full
ton company's efforts was easily car
ried off by George Castlebury. He sang
in an inimitable fashion of the joys and
sorrows Of one who imbibes too freely
and followed this up with a buck and
wing dance which brought down the
house.
Each of the acts which are presented
at the Novelty theater this week was
received enthusiastically by the audi
ence and almost every move made tv
Develde and Zelda was greeted with
applause. This team of equilibrfsts and
performers on rings present the most
artistic act of its kind which has been
seen in this city. One of their really
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walking Of Miss Zelda on a slack wire.
one end Of which is held by DeveIde in
his teeth. The Dryers, comedy sketch
artists. did a clever turn at singing and
dancing which seemed to be greatly
appreciated for the applause given If
was loud and long, and the other act
from the Novelty. the singing and dane
ing of the three Gilden Sisters made a
tremendous hit with the crowd These
girls. ranging from II to Is years of
age, are as cute trio of youngsters
as have visited Topeka and their clog
dancing is exceptionally clever
Other professionals on the programme
included Russell and Deverne, contor-
tionists. whose work was fine. and the
antics of Russell IN doing his stunts
brought forth roars Of laughter. Gil
more and LeMoyne presented most
pleasing act. Miss LIE Moyne played
violin solo in skillfuI manner and
Mr., Gilmore sang most acceptably te
an obligato On the violin by Miss LIE
R1oyne And last but not least on the
professional programme were the fam
Gus PowelIs. without doubt the mosi
remarkable contortionists who have