The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-10
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA,
DAYY CROCKETT,

DANY CROCkEII,
East night Mr.. Frank Mayo appeared at
Portland Theatre in the character he he's made
his own, that of Davy Crockett before yery
large audience. We have SO often had occa.
sion to speak of the admirable features of this
"fdyl of the backwoods'' as it has been On
aptly termed-that it seems UNNECESSARY n Il
late upon them here
Mr. Mayos ittrefsonation of the hero seems
60 gather power and beauty with time, and last
night that gentlemen had the advantage of a
support IN Miss Weavers Elinor Vaughan
that added much to strengthen and Broaden
t ttie cnaractefizatlon; In tts principal scenes
dlence wae Moved to tears or laughter at the
oftion OF these two actors. The curtain was
raised at the end of every act, and at this end
Oh the second act the audience insisted upon
not not only the raising OF the curtain but Mr..
it, fsO"'oo 'oAoi0
ANOTHER pleasant feature of the performance
wa was the appearance of little Baby Thorpp, a
eot Vi only few years, as the youngest Crock
el., whose cummings ways and precocious self
possession posse Ion ELECTED prolonged applause. Her
9loer sister made an excellent Bob Crockett
Ane other characters were we'll taken.
MI Mayo may always rest assured that he
", Wlil receive warm reception in Portland
The superior merits of "Davy Crockett, as a
play over ivan the tirginian'' must have
peen patent last night to those who witnessed
Ace THE RAGE.
Next Friday and Saturday, also at SATURDAY.
matinee, "All the Rage" will be presented at
Portland Theatre. The sale of seats Gem.
menced yesterday and there was 4 good de-
mand. The piece everaows with pure fun.
brought out in its best light by the COMPANY.
Inc plot Is based upon the coincidence of an
eccentric old chiropodist and talented young
IIoarnaiist, possessing the same name. The
enemies, and recent brilliant work has made
MN all the rage" in literary and society cir
cies; Inc venerable doctors acceptance of
adulatlon en- one hand and denunciation on the
oIaes ere supremely amusing. Romantic
Young ladies, Long Branch flirtations, lively
incidents, and flashes of wit everywhere
throughout the text cater to the tastes of the
theatre-goer of to-day.
ROBSON & CRANE.
The st. Louis Dispatch, speaking Of the en-
gagement of Robson & Crane in that city, saws
they scored immense success. Their audiences
have been limited only by the capacity Of the
theatre. They never tire but always amuse.
They will appear at Portland Theatre next
NOTES.
The Laurent orelli .stroupe have changed
their dates for its performance of Olivette at
City Hall to March 18th and 10Th.
The Thomas orchestra, assisted by Miss
Annie Louise Cary. will give concert at City
Hall on May 18th. This extraordinary attrac-
ton will crowd the house to repletion
Haverly's Mastodons will draw a crowd next
Wednesday. They always do. s.
Miss DOdWall. of this citv hac N, odn q
marked impression in Florence. The Nation,
one of the leading critical papers of Europe
speaks highly of her method, her beautiful,
pure soprano, and her impressive presence.
Vanuccini, her teacher, desires her to 90 with
him to England in the season and sing there.
The noted Palestine Arabs will visit this CITY
next Wednesday evening, March 10th. and
give their wonderful entertainment at City
Hall. Tickets will be sold at Stockbridges
March 10Th.
The Stockbridge quartette gave concert ia
Oxford last evening.