The Portland daily press., 1880-03-13
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.


ROSSINI CONCERT.
The musical people of this city will fill Ros-
SIM Hall tonight. The concert by the Rossini
Club will be very attractive. The following
will be the programme:
Piano Duet-Spansh dances. ............ Moscowski
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Allen.
Vocal Solo-Spinning song; Cowen
Miss Milliken
Vocal Solo and Trio-CrucitiX. ............. Faure
Solo by Mrs. Morrison; trio by Misses Pike,
Merrill and Bryant.
Piano Soio-Toccatelle. Dupont
Miss HemenWay.
Vocal Solo-Barcarole ............ ........Mattei
Piano Duet-Two movements from Serenade
Miss Sparrow and Mrs. Denson.
Vocal Solo-Scena and Rondo from ~.
Sebastlano .DohiNo''i
Miss Bryant.
Piano Solo-Vase Caprice. ..Scharwehka
Mrs. Smith.
Miss Webster.
Vocal Duet-Come to the woods. ......... Alary
Misses Bartlett and Bryant.
HAvERLY's.
Havery's Mastodon Minstrels, forty strong,
were the first of all the mammoth troupes to
catch Portland. They not only gave an adml-
rable entertainment but they also introduced
many novel features. Monday night they will
reappear in Portland at City Hall, and Stock
bridge has the tickets.
THE GALLEY SLAVE
The following is the plot of Mr.. Bartlett
Campbell's new play of "The Galley Slave
which will be produced at Portland Theatre
next Thursday evening:
The hand of Cicely Blaine, an American
heiress travelling in Europe, is sought in marri-
age by Sidney Norcott, an English artist, and
Baron le Bots. who was also an artist before in
heriting his title. Norcott is the favored suit
or, but the Baron, while pleading his cause, is
overheard and understood to he successful by
Francesca, an artists model whom he has mar
ried and cast aside. Being again refused a re-
cognition by him, she reveals the fact to Ciee-
ly, but without stating any name, simply tell
ing her that her lover is already married, and
has child Cicely refuses to believe it until
convinced by a train of circumstantial evidence
and then she flies from Norcott without giving
him any reason for her conduct. The Baron
again asks her to marry him, to which she at
last consents. Immediately after her wedding,
when alone in her apartment, she is confronted
by Norcott, and the misunderstanding is dis
covered. but apparently too late. They are
found together by her husband, and Norcott,
to save the ladys honor, contrives to be ar
rested as a thief and is sentenced to the gal
leys for seven years. He is released, and the
Barons treachery revealed by Francesca, who,
in prison for stealing bread for her starving
child, sees him and claims him as her husband,
The play is said to be strong and full of dra-
matte situations and effects. Mr.. Joseph f.
Wheelock assumes the part of NOrcOtt
Miss Georgia Tyler has resigned her position
at the Boston Museum and assumes the lead
ing lady's position with this combination, in
place of Miss Lille Glover retired. She COM
mences her new duties ON Monday next.
TONY PASTOR.
1t was evident that Tony Pastor was not
travelling with the variety show that bore his
name last night, but still it was very good
show to 'try on the dogs" There were sew
eral features that created good deal of fun,
especially Sullivan and Cronin in their Irish
business. Miss Days clog dancing pleased.
The banjo act by the Rankins was very good.
The farce of go West delighted the gallery
and they applauded to the utmost. There
were plenty of gags in the Pinafore act that
took, and the piece was well costumed, as was
the banjo act before spoken Of There will be
performances thisiafternoon and evening.
NOTES.
The Perabo concert will take place March
30th Miss Belle Bartlett will be vocalist.
Chandler is now busily rehearsng with his
team, for their concert to be given at City Hall
the Both inst. Several pieces of very taking
new music are in preparation and one of the
best concerts ever given in Portland may be
anticipated.