The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-05-02

The Museum was crowded last evening on
the occasion of the complimentary benefit to
the proprietor and manager, Mr.. !. T. Wyer.
That gentleman must have felt highly gratified
at the evidence of shown of the appreciation in
which his efforts during the season are held
and very proud of the cordial manner in " hich
it was expressed.
The play given was Boucicault's now Gel e.
brated Irish drama, '"The Shaughraun," play
which commands success whenever presented
because of the wealth of its incident. the
strength of its situations, the smartness of its
dialogue, and the variety of its scenery. 1t
was brought out at the Museum with careful
preparation and great attention to detail, and
with remarkable scenic effects. Mr. Richards
fairly surpassed himself, especially in the first
act, which was a rapid succession Of fine scenes,
and in the old tower prison of the second act.
So far as regards scenic appointments 1.-THE
Shaugraun" has justice done, and is put on in
a manner unexceled this season at the Mnse-
um.
On the acting, some of which was excellent,
and much good, we have not time to dwell this
morning, though we cannot omit to mention
Mr.. Wheelock's fine Characterization of the
careless, rollickIng and warm-hearted Irish
vagabond, Characterization which greatly
tickled the fancy of the house, and brought him
an enthusiastic call before the curtain at the
close of the second act. Worthy of particular
mention, too, was Miss Ulmers "Moya,'' which
was both tender and vivacious.
At the end of the third act loud calls were
made for Mr. Wyer, and that gentleman ap-
peared before the curtain and briefly thanked
the audience for their attendance. As he was
about to withdraw Mr.. Barton stepped forward
and handed him pocket-book containing $3.50,
a gift from citizens of Portland, and heavy
gold, blood-stone ring, and elegant Odd Fellows
jewel, testimonials from the attaches of the
theatre
This evening and until further notice. 1.-THE
Shaughraun" will be repeated This evening
Mr.. Chandler, of Chambers Band, has tender
ed to Mr.. Grimmer of the orchestra band
concert in honor of Mr.. Wyer. The concert
will open at ten minutes of eight and continue
for half hour, the band appearing on the stage
in full uniform.
THE RECEPTIoN.-The reception this evening
promises to be grand affair. The hall will be
splendidly decorated and will present fine ap-
pearance. The doors will be opened at seven
o'clock. There will be a band concert by the
Portland Band from 7.3O to $50, of which the
following will be programme:
Selection-"Orphee aux Enfers''. .Ofenbach
Polka-Trombone. .:;........."...... ....Boucourt
Fantasia-Operatic Themes. 80. 49,. ....E. Boyer
Observation-Disclosures Of Verdi. .Heinicke
Waltz-"LaDguage OF Flowers. .............Co ote
Grand Medley-sYe Olden Times"... +. Boyer
The reception committee with ladies will
meet at the Mayors Office at 7.3O. The recep-
ton of Gov. Connor and General Chamberlain
will take place about 8 o'clock. Judge Shepley,
Hon. G. w. Goddard, Hon. J. H. Drummond,
Col. E. Moore, Gen. G. P. Mattocks were ap-
pointed a committee to receive the guests at
the Falmouth Hotel and escort them to the
City Hall. The general and reception commit
tees are to meet at the Mayors Office and await
the arrival of the Governor and Staff, and the
committee in charge will escort the ladies to
seats reserved for them. The special commit
tee with the General and Staff will then pro-
coed to the platform, where they will be well
coined by Col. Cobb. Charles E. Jose, ESQ.,,
Col. j. W. Starbird, G. q. Harmon, ESQ.,, J. o.
Winship, Esq, and W. H. Millikop, Esq, are
appointed a committee to take charge of the
Governor and Staff in connection with the ex-
ecutive committee
At the close of the formal reception, about
o'clock, the company will form for the grand
march. AT ten o'clock supper will be served to
the invited guests
The order of dances is very elaborate affair,
Icing printed on delicate buff paper, the cor
ners bearing likenesses of George and Martha
Washington. They are gotten up by Messrs.
Ford & Perry.