The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-06
MUSIC AND TIE DRAMA.
WIDOW BEDoTT,

WIDOW BEDoTT.
Tonight Neil BURGESS will repeat his per-
Torrance of Widow Bedott which gave such
satisfaction at Portland Theatre last season.
A Boston exchange says:-"It is but simple
justice to say that the impersonation OF the
widow by Mr.. Burgess was perfect, and through
the entire performance he gave an exact con-
ception of the character that was present IN
the mind of the writer of the famous "Bedott
Papers" In every detail Of the part he dis
played wonderful skill in facial expression,
voice, gesture and makeup, at the same time
carefully guarding against any inclination to
over-acting; and during the entire perform
ance held the closest attention Oh MS audience,
whose appreciation of his efforts could be
judged by the boundless mirth and applause
with which they rewarded him. Elder Shad-
rach Sniffles, the character next IN importance,
was faithfully represented by Mr George
Stoddart, who both looked ana acted tne part
to perfection, showing a most intelligent con-
ception of the peculiar voice and manner re-
CURED in the character.
COLES CIRCUS.
The Bargor Commercial thus speaks OF Coles
great Australian circus, which will exhibit in
Portland next Saturday:
Probably there never was circus that visit
did W. w. Coles The tent was brllilapuy
Illuminated by the electric light and well filled
with spectators who testified their hearty COM
mendation by frequent bursts OF applause. III
one were asked to state what was the most
wonderful feat performed, he would be puz-
zled in his choice, for they were numerous and
all were remarkable. But ranking among the
most marvellous was the aerial bicycle ACT py
the Australian trio, Mile. Adelaide, Messrs;
Murtz and Dunbar. There is a great deal OF
d. LII 10, al Afrnfr mar
and all the horses are in frst-class condiIion
The wonderful trained horses dumooldt ana
Hindoo excite admiration by their iricks OF
jumping over the backs OF horses and through
fire hoops. But the apothe sis OF equine lutei.
ligent is reached in the case of the troupe OF
SIX trained stations who prsnc in With
arched necks and noddiDg plumes, ana go
through most wonderful series OF acts Ihey
sit down on stools, stand and walk on tnelr
hind legs go through military movements
waltz and do almost everything but talk. Be-
sides all these there are acrobats, trained po-
MES, performing lions, and other attractions
BAIRD's MINsTRELs.
The company gave an amusing entertain
ment at Portland Theatre last night to an au-
dience of good proportions. Several Of the
songs in the concert olio were encored, Harry
Horizons falsetto catching the popular ear es-
pecaly. The specialties were excellent, es-
pecally the drill of Bairds Zouave Cadets and
Major Thomas in his specialties, the four in
vincibles-Mack, Gardner, Clark and Leslie
in their songs and dances. Frank West on the
banjo, the pedestal clog dancers, Charley How
ard and Charles Goodwin with Gus Wallace,
and the Midget FL ur sin their great act OF
dancing on each others head
NOTES.
This morning, at O'Clock, the tickets will
be ready at Stockbridge's for the great Kellogg
concert
Mr.. Harvey hurry will act as accompanist
for the Cecilia-not Cecilion as enormously
printed yesterday quartette, and Lamson has
taken some fins pictures of the members.
which he will put on exhibition.