The Portland daily press., 1880-05-10
MUSIC AND THE.DRAMA,
MARY ANDERSON.

MARY ANDERSON.
Miss Anderson closed her season, as well as
her engagement in this city, Saturday with
her personation of Parthenia in the afternoon
and of the Countess in Sheridan Knowles
play of Love in the evening
We regret that we cannot devote as much
space to MissAndersons characterization of the
Countess as we could desire. 1t was one of
the most superb pieces of acting we have seen
by any artist, and we have witnessed some of
the most celebrated America can boast in
the part. The naughty imperious woman, in
whose proud nature the love for the serf works
its will, was grandly conceived by her and as
grandly presented. The transfer, in the
second act, from pride and hauteur when
Huon is struck by the thunder-bolt, to the
grief of pent up love, changing as quickly to
anger with herself for her forgetfulness, and
closing the scene with that magnificent tragic
burst "The sun is up, come, Catharine, Gomez"
her scene with Huon in the third act, where
she confesses her love, with all the accompany
ing display of passion; the following scene
where her grief for her father is interrupted
by the news of Huon'5 departure, and the
grand manner and tone in which she demands
that he shall be brought back, and finally her
interview with the Empress in which she de-
fies her to her teeth; all stamped her as a
genius, and as an artist to be proud of. Her
unrivalled beauty shone to great advantage in
the character, and she dressed the part superb
ly.
Mr. Lev1ck was hardly, in appearance, what
we could have desired but he acted the role ex-
cellently we'll. Mr.. Lawrence was an excel
lent Sir Rupert, Mr.. Norman very good as the
Duke, and Miss Creese sprightly Catharine.
In fact the company appeared to better ad-
vantage in this play than in the others.
After the performance by invitation of DR..
Griffin, step-father to Miss Anderson, fine
supper was served the company at the Fal-
mouth.
CONCERT AT DEERING.
Next Tuesday evening a complimentary
concert will be given to Miss Carrie Bailey,
assisted by the following talent: Miss Belle
Bartlett, soprano; Mr.. Hall, tenor; Miss
Margaret Bryant, contralto; Mr.. Porteous,
basso; Miss Addie Chenery, pianist The fol-
lowing is the programme:
Quartette-What Phrase sad and SOFT. Bishop
Duet-Home OF the Swallows. ..............
Misses Bartlett and Bailey.
SoloYes, Thou art Mine. .............. ..........
Mr.. Hall.
Miss Bryant and Mr.. Porteous. '-"i'
Solo-All in the Mist of the Morning. Tucker
Misses Bartlett, Bryant and Mr.. Porteous.
Solo-Ciang of the Wooden Shoon.... 49,. Mallory
Miss Bailey.
Duet-When We gang AVA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Miss Bartlett and Mr.. Porteous.
s0lo-come my Dar M;ss BRYANT 'Mazzanett
Solo-Yeoman's wedding song. Palodike
Mr.. Porteous.
Overwhelmingly Dumpty. ............. Caldicult
NOTES.
Miss Mary Anderson closed her season in
Portland Saturday evening, and left Sunday
morning for Boston to pass the week with
friends. She began her starring tour at Utica,
N. Y, on the 9Th of September, and has given
238 performances, resting only one week. The
total receipts for the season have been $A2,
GIG, of which sum Miss Andersons share is
$150,160. The expenses for the 81 weeks have
been $4,000, which leaves profit of 800, 900,
$4,000 of which goes to Miss Anderson, and
$12, 800 to each of her managers. Though,
generally speaking, the past theatrical season
has been very good one, these figures are
very large.
Haverly's Colored Minstrels the 10Th. Sale
of seats this morning.
Lolita, in Zip, the 18th, tickets ready to-day.
Boston Museum Company, the 29th.
Evangeline June I'd and Sd.
All the Rage, June It'll, 9Th and 9th, which
closes regular dramatic season.
| Miss Anderson's extra season, that closed in
Portland Saturday night, consisted of 26 even.
| ing performances and three matinees. The
total receipts were $40, 506.95, or So 1882 per
| week.
The Ideal Uncle Tom and Hyer Sisters
tickets will be sold Wednesday morning al
Stockbridge's.