The Portland daily press., 1881-12-28
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE HUTCHINSON Family.

THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY.
The farewell concert by the celebrated Hutch
inson Family this evening at City Hall. unde
the auspices of the Young Mems Christian
Association ought to draw full house. All o
the seats have been reserved at low figur
and may be obtained at Stockbridge's. TIL,
songs of this family, whether religious, senti
mental or humorous are always fresh ant
bright without exception. They appear THU
time with an entire change of programme from
their last concert which gave universal salts
| faction.
The Hutchinsons will be assisted at this con-
| cert by the following artists: Mr. Isaac Little
field, tenor; Miss Florence Holmes, LIST CON
tralto; Miss Jennibelle Neal, dramatic reader
| and pianist.
Quartette-"We've roamed over mountains .......
Quartette-"B the day of promise comss,'' -.
Hutehinsons
Ballad-"R ecolleetions of childhood" 800. Baker
Mrs. Lille Phillips Hutchinson
| Quartette-"Carnovale," ....... &C.,. Rossini
Ballad-"Will the new year come tonight
Mr.. John W. Hutchinson.
Reading-'sThe witch of Wenham,". Whittier
Miss Jenniehelle Neal.
Solo-"The Grenadiers, SUPERINTENDENT, Reissiger
Miss F. Holmes. ''''u'o1 i'0iDy
Quartette-"Bridge Of Sghs'' . Hood
60. .,,, Hutchinson Family.
Solo-"Winged Messengers, "............ Fesca
Mr.. Littlefeld.
Solo and Quartette "C,eed of the Bells" Bungav
Hutchinson Family.
Reaising-"Poldh Boy. ......... :, Ann Stewart
Solo and Chorus-"Parents appeal Work
Recitative and Aria-from ssWm. Tell. ". Rossini
Mrs. Lille Phillips Hutchinson. -'''@'''-
Descriptive Song-"Newfoundland Dog". Russell
Mr.. John Hutchinson
ouartetta a.-"Hush Thee My Baby ;. Sullivan
b.-"You Stole My Lovep . Pinsuti
Solo and Choras-"No night there" Kittridee
Whole Company.
THE sTRATEGIsTs.
Mr.. Sayre's farcical-comedy of the 'Strate-
gists'' drew very good audiences TO Portland
Theatre Monday and Tuesday. That of Mon
day evening, was, of course, larger than ordi-
nary. The play of course is exceedingly alb
surd and, at times, possesses a "Pink Domi-
noes' flavor. The broad farcical situations
kept the house in roar of laughter, especially
the scene between the major and his double.
where the former returns intoxicated from the
club. Mr. Polk was amusing as Jack Rut-
ledge, Mr.. Aiken good Arthur, Mr.. Linden
an excellent Major Howard, Messrs. Bell Ry-
O'Flam and the Sergeant, Miss Kate Gilbert a |
pretty lively Nellie, and the other characters |
were satisfactory.
MICHAEL sTRoGoFF.
The play of Michael Strogoff will prove not /
only spectacle of great beauty but, as an act
ing melo-drama, is far in advance of pieces of
The kind. As play alone it has sufficient at
traction to float it for long season, but when
superb ballet, beautiful scenic effects, BOWL.
leringly rich costumes, and a fine orchestra are
added, then 1t will be seen why Michael Stro-
rolf ran one hundred nights at the Boston
Theatre. The sale of seats commenced at the
,ox office yesterday morning and there was
arge demand.
Stockbridge had a large advance sale of seats
or Patience" Monday morning. 1t will be
emembered this is the unrivalled Boston Mus
UNI organization.
Frank Curtis has sold out his interest in
Sam'l OF Posen" to his brother M. B. Curtis.
George l.. Pendar, Fanny Marsh's old man
ger, goes to Europe with Maude Forester,
rho will personate Mazeppa.
Mrs. Langtry is said to receive salary of
500 week during her engagement at the
[aymarket Theatre. This is more than twice /,
10 highest existing salary.
According to q dispatch to the New York
[erald from Albany, Mile. Rhea, the French
[enry Sargent, and signed contract to play
nder the management of Mr. Tillotson, man I
ger OF the Planters Wife, Company
The Boston Journal says: "Miss Gary is SO !
ell known as one OIL the best of the oratorio
myers OF the present day, and has been heard | I
often in the Messiah" that any particular
ention seems superfiuous. Her singing Sun
~ evening was marked by all the beauty of | :
implicitly and directness and the charm Of ex- q
'ession and emotion which make her efforts I
once triumphs of the mind and tongue. The :
ire, deep tones of her noble voice are admir-
,ly suited to the profound thoughts ofthe com. +
,sition, and give them an added beauty and =
rec. The finest part of her performance was r
g air, HE was despised and rejected Of I
en-" which was given with asimple dignity i
ID pathos whose expression was in itself .
orthy triumph I