The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

THE ADELPHIANs.-The play of "Megs Di.
version. which constituted the first part of last
evenings entertainment at the theatre, is one
OF those domestic comedies that have become
so popular of late, belonging to the realistic
school and not depending for their success up
on orlliancy of language and naturalness of
plot so much as upon elegant scenery and
choice upholstery. 1t is one of those plays
that would be exquistely presented at WAL
lacks or the Globe, through tine perfection of
its setting, while at Portland Music Hall the
jeweit jewel it can be called-must depend
upon its intrinsic merit, assisted by the talent
of the actors. II is tbe best acted of any piece
this company has attempted, and we do not
estate TO say they perform it admirably. The
burlH,que of Aladdin" was very funny, and
Tall as Widow Twankey fairly convulsed the
audience. La fact, the company are great in
burlesqae. We are glad there was such fash
ionable audience present. AT the close of the
first play, Mr.. Hail. on being called before the
curtain, thanked the audience for their kind
patronage, and the gentlemen of the press for
their fl itter,ug motto s, and remarked that the
company would return in about three weeks.
CORRECTION. The account of the accident
published in ouf paper yesterday was incor-
rect 10 several partic nJars and should be cor
recteJ, as the affair might appear to reflect on
some of the men connected with the train.
When the train arrived at North Berwick, Pr
per who going to Beverly and was on
board B. and M. car, got off to take one of
the Eastern read fears. He stepped on the
platform of the latter and stood a moment
then stepped off on the station platform Just
as the train started he attempted to get on
again, but some of the bystanders seeing that
he was very much in oxicated, tried TO prevent
him, knowing that under the circumstances
he was liable to get under the wheels. Being
stout muscular man Piper shook them off
and Jumped on the car, which had then got
well underway, and somehow the accident
that was feared took place, three cars running
over his arm. AS soon as Conductor Mitchell
could be informed, he stopped the train, ran
back to North Berwick land called on DR.. Hall
OF Biddeford, who had inst left the train at
North Berwick, to care for the man. Piper be-
longs in Biddeford and was on bis way to
Beverly to ship tor fishing voyage.
DRAWING OF PAINTINGS. -Harry Browns
famous painting Morning on the Northern
Coast, which has been admired so much by
the art critics of our chief New Eng aud cities
was disposed of last evening by ticket at
Aale's' together with the choice of two of
Browns Other pictures. The large painting
was drawn by ticket No GA, Edw. w. Fox
holder. No. III, Owen D. Gibbs boder ;s e,ti-
tied to picture x IS inches, and second Of
the same size goes to ticket No. 22s holder mr.
known. Mr.. Brown is soon to aispose Of oil
the works of his pencil now on exhibition n
his rooms preparatory to visiting Europe.
New Music. We have received from Stock
bridge the following new music. Papa Come
Help Me- song and chorus-words by Cooper
music by Persely; Lady Thou Art Far Away,
song-words by Revere, music by Melvin
Wright; Ballroom Waltz played by Edmond's
Q1adrille Band; "Summer night" serenade-
6y Eisoldt; Strauss waltz "TaI z-PrioritateD;
"'Pearly Gates AjdT, song and chorus, words by
Mary b. c. Slade, music by w. o. Perkins
"W'nter WipdS," bass song-mu,ic by Hill.
AIlihe above are from The publishing house Of
u. ID, Russell & Co.. Boston, with the escep
'on OF the first which is from the establish
neht oil White, Smith & Perry Boston. We
are a'so u debied 10 Mr. StockbrIdse for a cory
1.-THE Folio Tor April