The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-19
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE GALLEY SLAVE.

THE GALLEY SLAVE.
BARLEY Campbell's "Galley Slave was pre-
sented at Portland Theatre last evening to {
we'll pleased audience. The drama possesse:
great capabilities for admirable acting es
pecially in the interview between Cicely ant
Francesca in the second, and Norcott anG
Cicely in the third act. Last season the com
pany was fortunate in having in Mr.. Wheelock
a vIrile representative of the artist, whose i'm
FASHIONED acting fairly swept the audience
along with him. Mr.. Evans, who assumed
the character last night, acted with feeling
and split and is entitled to much praise, but
his impersonation could not compare in vigor
earnestness and emotional power with that OF
Mr.. Wheelock
Miss Gussie De Forrest made an acceptable
Cicely, while Signora Majeroni presented a
strong Characterization of Francesca Yet
neither she nor Miss De Forrest made the
great scene between them as impressive as i,
might have been, good as it was. Mr.. Knowle,
"Baron de Bots" lacked repose where renose
was desirable, and was hardly what we had
expected. Mrs. Stoneall was excellent as the
widow Gay, and Miss Barlow a bright, pretty
piquant Psyche Mr.. Booth was funny as DR.
Ollphant, and yet there is something about his
acting that is ierky and spasmodic. His scene
with the widow elected shouts of laughter.
The piece was very prettily put on the stage,
the views of Venice deserving especial praise.
The music as usual was excellent.
THE PALESTINE ARABS.
This troupe will exhibit at Chestnut St.
Church Monday evening. The Christian
Union says:
One of the most unique entertainments that
has lately been offered to the public is the
performances of the Native Palestine Arabs,
who have been brought to this country by
Prof. Rosedale of Jerusalem. Prof. Rosedale
is a converted Jew, speaks thirteen languages,
and is himself thoroughly conversant with the
manners and customs of the East The COM
pany includes a Bedouin Chief, several
Christian Arabs from Jerusalem. handsome
Jewess, relative of Prof. Rosedale, and a
whirling Dervish from Bagdad, whose per-
formances are of the most extraordinary char
acter. The entire entertainment picturesque
~ illustrates many of the features of Oriental
life described in the Scriptures. A large and
appreciative audience greeted them at Ply
mouth Church, Brooklyn.
HAZEL KIRKE.
This play which, under the name of ''The
Iron WILL" ran for seventy times in various
theatres before its production at the Madison
Square Theatre, New York, under the name
of "Hazel Kirke," has had run at the latter
place Of amusement of over 400 nights. 1t
will be produced at Portland Theatre Wednes-
day and Thursday. An exchange says:
without doubt this domestic drama is very
fascinating. In fact, it is more 1t is touch
ing to point of tenderness and sympathy
which the morbid effects of the French drama
cannot approach. There is spirit of homely
candor and truth about it that enlists the most
Indifferent Ruth how tbic Mo
its success to the thoroughly artistic manner of
its representation? How strong do some
scenes grow in the hands of this company,
which, in others, would be weak and ineffec-
tive: How tender are situations here that
might be flat if not SO rarely rendered. There
is no gainsaying the fact that ''Hazel Kirke" is
an attraction which proves irresistible
NOTES.
Next Friday and Saturday evenings, the 25th
and 18th, Denman Thompson will be at Port
land Theatre in Joshua Whitcomb."
An EXCHANGE says, in the green-room of the
Boston Museum the other night Charles Bar
ron was, bewailing his hard fate in having to
appear on the stage every night and simulate
fictitious woes while mechanics could go home
and be happy. In conclusion be remarked
who could suffer more than himself. Miss May
Davenport cody replied "the people before
the curtain"
Personal.
1t is reported that Rev. DIR. Seward has re-
ceived call to the Plymouth church.
Rev. F. E. CLARK, pastor of Williston church,
has been conined-to his house by sickness, but
will be able to preach tomorrow. Subject
"Thetwo Sauls." sermon especially to
young people.
Jacob Carter, the direct descendant of Eph-
rain Carter, first settler of the name in Con-
cord N. H., died in that city Sunday aged s..
He was goldsmith by trade, volunteer in
the Concord Artillery in 1872, was postmaster
of Amesbury, Mass, under President Jackson,
and afterwards returned to Concord. He was
postmaster of that city from 1858 to 1860, was
in the New Hampshire Legislatures of 1876,
was trustee of ST. Paul's school and the old
est Knight Templar in New Hampshire. The
deceased married Caroline Stocking of Han
over in 1924, who passed away seven years ago
last month, by whom he had four children, all
of whom are living-Mrs. W. W. Taylor of
Concord, Mrs. George E. Tinker of Newbern,
N. c., and Abial Carter and John Carter,
merchants in this city. An older sister, Miss
Anna Tilton of Tilton. and a younger brother
also survive him. The death of 'tUncle
jacob Carter removes one of Concord's old
est native born citizens, as well as an honest
and upright man, who was universally esteem
ed and respected
The funeral of Mr.. Daniel Gill took place
yesterday afternoon at his late residence No.
Y Wilmot street. Rev. J. M. Lowden of the
Casco street church officiated. Delegations
from Maine Lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Aged Brotherhood were present. The body
was conveyed to Evergreen Cemetery.
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