The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-27

as The act of the mysterious water foun-
tains." Just what and why the act Is
viii be. looked forward to with interest,",
Concentration who combines piano selec-
tions and mind reading into one eXeeiient
act 'That Classy Four bring along
SUPPLY of good comedy for the Novelty
fans. Henry and Adelaide haze dancing
act that is different, and one that IS very
uhohist gives rousing opening to the PHI.
and the 18th edition of the Shelalhs
Shadow Serial will be on deck
Popular Prices for Grand Opera Event.
What will greatly interest opera en-
thusiasts in the coming engagement of the
San Carlo Grand Opera company mere, ls
the matter of prices. In the minds of most
people grand opera has invariably been as
sociated with a high price for tickets and
led, Word now comes from the San Carlo
management. however, that should dispel
this impression, for the announcement
states that the best seats will not cost
more than regular first-class theater rates
Music students and average music lovers
will derive much satisfaction and encout-
agement from this feature of the coming
engagement here. and many of them who
have not had opportunity to become ilc-
Guainted with the masterworks Of song
will avail themselves of the chance TO hear
the great artists. and incidentally superb
grand opera orchestra of seasoned. eApeE-
fenced PLAYERS, and great chorus, The
ehrated Italian schools of repertoire
The remarkable aud widespread success
! of the San CARO- tTrhuu Qpefh fpmtlGHA;
the only one Of similar cha racter thai. has
successfully weathered the hazardous times
in the American opera field the past several
seasons. is said to be due greatly to the
popularity of the prices, which brought out
an Increased ATTENDANCE. AZ the same
time eminent critics, like Mr.. Wilson e.
Smith of the Cleveland Press. writes that
the San Carlo productions this season are
of the So brand, il grand opera can in any
event be measured in dollars and cents.
Only the great cities of the United States
and Canada have been visited by the San
Carlo stars, the San Carlo productions be-
ing i'll such demand in the big opera CEN
tiers that its tEausc0ntinental tour last sea
son constituted an unbroken period OF more
than thirty weeks. All records both for
attendance and receipts were shattered by
this splendid organization, such cities as
! St. Louis. Boston, Pittsburg: Kansas city,
/ Detroit and Others experiencing this extra
ordinary achievement The local engage
ment Of the San Carlo company occurs
/ Wednesday. January 81, at the Grand.
Auspices Rotary club.
At the Orpheum, X. c., Week Jan. 2s.
! Emma Carus, who comes to the Orpheum
on her annual visit commencing Sunday
country as one of the best deiineators of
character songs on the contemporary stage.
| She has been featured and starred with so
J many musical comedies and productions
| it is not necessary to enumerate them.
| This season she is assisted by Larry
dancer, and together their present season s
! offering is SAID to be the best ever pre-
! sented by Miss Carus.
/ The Dancing Girl of Delhi is one of the
most pretentious dancing spectaeles in
yyandgfyillss;t Il Is being SPONSORED for BY
features Wanda Hoff in the role Of Court
/ favorite. A large company is carried. and
the scenic inyestiture and lighting effects
are unusually elaborate.
"on Broadway is the title of a clever
singing AN, and talking skit presented by
composed of bright patter and distinctive
songs, and delivered in fresh and breezy
style for which Mr.. Mckay is so well liked
The lady is an unusually clever dancer