The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-17
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA,
REEVES OPERA COMPANY.


Reeves Park Garden Opera Companv moda
theif 1irst appearance in Portland at City Hall
fast DAY. The management, like that of the
DOyley Carte Opera Company, made prom
lses In his advertisements he did not perform.
He announced fifty artists, and Reeves cele-
brited orchestra-if the orchestra was the one
promised, Mr.. Reeves, the celebrated band
master, Tor the sake of his own reputation.
should have been ashamed of it, When a
manager makes such statement he gives the
pubic to expect something which they fail to
get. The orchestra consisted of six of
Reeves men and three of Chandlers. 1t per-
formed It's duty well enough, but Chandler
could have furnished better one Tor both
operas and saved transportation. There were
thirty-seven people all told, including every-
body who had the faintest connection with tbe
entertainment Tho next time Mr.. Reeves
makes promises on paper the public will fight
shy OF him. We make these comments. not
from any desire to growl, but simply to give
these out OF town managers to understand they
make a mistake III trying to humbug this pub
lie.
As for 'Pinafore" and the ''Chimes Of Nor
mandy they were very we'll given. Mr.. Mot
ten had strong and sweet telling tenor voice.
MISS Morgan soprano of coed quality clear
strong and sweet IN the upper register, Miss
CoomDs sweet contralto, strong in the lower
register and which she managed with great
ease in the upper. Messrs. HAYDEN and Feich's
voices are too we'll known here to REQUIRE COM
ment. Mr.. Clarner displayed good base. The
choruses were well given in Pinafore, as well
as the solos, and there were several encores
The silent drill of the marine squad was excel
lent. and there SnVnr91 IN,
PRODUCED, such as the dance by Ralph the
Boatswain and Dick Deadeye after their trio.
and the flash of lightning, with the accom-
panying thunder, followed by the refrain sit
was the cat.'
In the Chimes of Normandy the company
did not appear to quite as good advantage as in
Plnaf0re, still the opera was very we'll pre-
sented, and especially for semi-amateurs. MIR.
Fetch made quite hit as Gaspard. Serpolette's
solo with the servants chorus, the uuintette i'm
the old castle, and the final duet between the
Marquis and Germaine were all encored
Ihere was lacking that peculiar abandon and
sparkle that comic opera requires, but never
theless the actors were by no means spiritless
and evening, Mr.. Reeves played Mercadante's
"1dntuln Fro" as cornet solo, and for en-
cores yankee Doodle" in the afternoon,
"Then you'll remember me" in the evening.
There were large audiences present after
noon and evening, including delegations from
THE SILVER SPOON.
Mr. William Warren drew a packed audi
ence to Portland Theatre Fast night to see his
Characterization of Jefferson Scattering
Batkins. the. country member from Cranberry
Centre to the General Court" at Boston. Mr..
Warren's makeup, dialect, ease and finish III
the part is such as is to be expected from an
actor OF his celebrity. He kept his house in
constant side-splitting laugh from his first en-
trance on the stage to the close of the drama.
His adventures were full of point and humor.
Mrs Vincent most admirably supported him as
Hannah Partridge, and all the rest of the COM
the general effect of the play. Prior to the
Silver Spoon Mr. Barron and Miss Annie
Clarke favored the audience with the charm
ing comediette of "My Uncle's Will" Last
night, the plays were repeated to another large
house.
PINE ST. CONCERT.
The concert given by some of our we'll
known vocalists at Pinel street church Fast
night was one Of the best that has been given
in this city for long time. Miss Mlliken
and Mrs. Cloudy never sang better. while
Messrs. Pennell, Shaw, Colby and Tewksbury
gave great pleasure. After the first few num-
bers everything was encored by the delighted
audience. Mr.. Murray, pupil of Sherwood,
who made his debut on this occasion, showed
himself a very careful player. He possesses a
good touch, an understanding of composition
he interprets, and qualities that will make
him well-known player in time.
REFORM CLUB CONCERT.
There was good audience assembled in
Congress Hall Fast night to listen to the enter
tainment given under the auspices of the Re-
form Club. All passed off satisfactorily, and
Mrs. Beale, Mrs. Springer, Mr.. Moulton and
Morgan's Quartette were severally encored.
STAR NOVELTY co.
Josh Harris Star Novelty Company appeared
at Music Hall last night, and several of the
features were exceedingly good. Miss Kate
Castleton is pretty woman, and has voice of
considerable sweetness, rather rare thing in
sero-comic singer. She also possesses mag
netisn,, and pleases her audiences Pell and
Lewis were very amusing in their drill, and
Master Barney good jig dancer. The eve
ning's entertainment closed with a most anus
ing local sketch entitled "Malonie's VISIT
There will be a matinee performance this af-
ternoon and another performance in the eve
ming.
The Museum Company will possibly bring
my Son" to Portland once more.