Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-23

Parker Amusement Co. Here June
..4 CTS with New Shows.

CTS WithsNew Shows
The Parker iincbofg Is again The
scene Of considerable activity. Every
available mechanic d being employed
to complete the third company which
takes the road In June. This conn
pany VIM carry eighteen cars, having
ten attractionss "
They will present IN Abilene for the
frst time atatheir opening the pig
feature musical comedy, "The Girl
from Bagdad." This year. after the
experience Of former seasons finds
this attraction on q much larger scale.
The costumes will be the handsomest
ever seen in Abilene and the stage
settings Just as elaborate. Miss Clara
MAZE Adams will assume the prima
donna soprano role ably assisted by'a
company that has been selected with
the greatest care as to their ipdlyid-
ual fitness for the parts entrusted
thenns A stage msnager and dancing
master Of metropolitan .sxpeFience'
has charge Of the presentation which
is markedly high STANDARD Of sing
ing voices and BY the beauty, novelty
and artistic elegance Of the ballet
numbers and ensembles. This pro
duction requires six massive wagons
for the transportation Of its parapher-
MALTA and the big top, forming Che
Bagdad theatre is 100 feet over all
with a width Of 80 feet and can seal
1900 people. The Bagdad front is in
blue and silver and the craft Of the
wood carver is fitly illustrated on IT.
ornate embellishments.
Mr.. Parker has spared no expense
and the theatre is complete in every
detail. 1t Is acknowledged to be ths
finest portable one ever built.
sUPERBA.
In this production, nothing re
mains the sarneiexcept the title ant
there is in store for its patrons, . sur
prise never before equalled for mys
terry. It is not only beautifully pre-
sented with artistic surroundings but
is a creation bordering on those won
tderful feats performed in the older
days BY the high priests q India. i
is the likes Of which, will remain up
permost in the minds Of its visitors
who seek its solution.
ERUPTION OF vEsUvIUs.
A striking, realistic and accurate
portrayal of'the sublimity and hOrrOl
of the recent eruption Of vesuvius
Every detail Of scenic environment
from the ruined hamlets and towns
on the mountains slope with thu
steadily encroaching well Of molten
lava, to the beautiful city on the
Bay Of Naples will be presented dur
ing the absorbing lecture. Absolute
ly new, nothing else Of its kind OF
approaching it.
HALE's TOURS.
The worlds scenic treasures and
beauties unfolded in half hours
iaunt on a patatial pullman car
The actual sensations Of o railroad
trip over the Rockies. across Siberian
wastes, through African jungles,
HimalAyan defiles, rOse-decked Japan
picturesque Europe and sacred Pales-
tine, experienced as you make this
twentieth century journey.
Tickets for the Eighth Grade will
be on sale Thursday at the theatre
Office. Prizes win be 25 cents for the
first floor and 15 cents for the gallery
Tickets for Commencement will be
on sale on Friday at the same price
Tie public will please remember that
the income from the sale Of these
tickets will be used to defray the ex-
penses Of Commencement week which
this year are slightly heavier than
usual.