The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-30
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE DRUMMER BOY.

THE DRUMMER BOY.
The Grand Army had good reason to be
pleased with the audience that assemb ed at
City Hall last evening for it proved they had
hit upon the right method of pleasing the
public when they decided to revive the
Drummer Boy" The play was exc silently
cast and in some respects stronger than five
years ago. Great attention had been paid to
little details and every effort made to make
the entertainment success. 1t is unnecessary
for US to go into detailed description of the
pece at this late day. Mr.. Heath, as Harry
Wallingford, was all that could be desired.
while it was pleasure to see Miss Alice
G arle once more on the boards in her native
city Tom Bibber as Pete and W. E. St.
John as Teddy made 'ots of fun, while W. E
Bucknam as Col. De Lorme, Miss Wiuslow as
Pattie. Mrs. Bond as Mrs Waling ford were
excellent and the other characters were well
taken by the members of the Post. The
tableaux of Liberty's Call, the Response and
the Golden Stair were particularly fine, and
while they did not materially differ from the
former presentation still there were changes
in positions of the characters which heighten-
ed the general effect. We must remind those
who intend witnessing the drama they should
procure reserved seats at Stockbridge's at once
o.
already proved in great demand.
COUNT OF MONTE CHRISTIE.
j. B. Studley, who will appear at the New
Portland Teatre as the Count OF Monte Chris
to, Thursday night, is one Of the best known
actors in this country. During the season of
1884 he was the leading man at tho old Ma
tional, Boston. During 1886 he played star
engagements with that beautiful and tai
ented actress, Sallie St Claire, throughout the
South and West. He was leading man at the
Baltimore Front St. Theatre for the season of
1860-61, and the Baltimore Museum 1S61-62.
He supported Charlotte Cushman at the Win
ter Garden Theatre, New York, in 1861 and
accompanied her on a starring tour Mr.
John Oxenford, the great dramatic critic of
the London Times, SAID of him after seeing
him perform in this country, II may remark
that he is not only one of the best performers
in New York, but could not be easily surpassed
in London"
The romance of Monte Christie has always
possessed strong fascination, arc the drama
is said to retain its most powerful features
Fechter won great renown in the title role and
Mr.. Studley will show what he can do in the
part. The scenery, by LIE Moss, will all be
,ew; and the company is said to be a good one
The tickets will be ready this morning
OUT OF EGYPT.
Mr.. Edward w. s. Hammond of Lexington
KY, whose thrilling appeal in behalf of his
race at Cincinnati will be remembered will
deliver his thrilling lecture "Out of Egypt,
at Chestnut St. Church Wednesday evening.
The Daily Christian Advocate says of his
speech:
His graceful opening sentences opened the
eyes OF the critics, his apt historic illusions
warmed the hearts of the scholars, his earnest
pl aiding for his race brought tears to the ewes
OF the philanthropist in the assembly, and the
whole audience broke forth in tumultuous ap-
plaase
At Trinity Church, Charlestown, he carried
an audience of 1000 persons by storm.
NOTES.
Nellie McHenry, OF the Troubadours.
sprained her ankle badly Just before sailing
for Europe, yet used it all of her engagement
there. 1t is now in very serious condition.
SAYS the Dramatic News.
Seventeen small cities like Jackson. Mont
gomery and Memphis, pay Abbey $1,000 a
night. each, for Bernhard.
Wallack's new theatre will be located on
Broadway and 9th street, and the ne W Union
Square Theatre at Broadway and Madison
Square.
NJ 'lason has made $4,000, thus far. by his
o. era season in New York.
A well known French gentleman Of Boston
ooera. "Mefstofele." replied Judging from
the way the people like it think the devil is
fast becoming fashio nable."
Alice Harrison will be here in "Photos' Dec.
14th and 10Th.
Remenyi, the Hungarian volinist, will give
concert in this city next Friday evening
Particu lars will be announced hereafter.