The Portland daily press., 1882-09-16
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
oLrvErTE.

R~oPA~ '~ie~AiJ S1AN eA@O ~NNAohNO ANNNA
was sweat-box, but for all that they were
right 1t is true that some Of those present,
seated down 'front.'" while they were perspir.
ing freely, were treated to draft between
their shoulders from the door, and another in
the chest from the stage. but with those excep-
tions, especially nnder the gallery, people suf-
fered. And they will continue to suffer and
leave the house as they did last night, before
a performance is over, until the theatre is
properly ventilated.
The Wilbur Opera Troupe gave Olivette-
the second time it has ever been heard in Port
land-in very good shape last night. There
was not quite that abandon that will come
with frequent playing together during the sea-
sou, and the performance was considerably
strung out, but nevertheless il was very
mucn better entertainment than travelling op-
era companies usually afford The chornses
had good voices, and sang with snap ard pre-
cislon. by and by they will shade their music
Detter. The principals acted we'll, and several
OF them have good voices. Miss Susie -Kirwin
Is not only pleasing, if not great singer, but
acts with good deal of spirit, and Is quite
hlgh kicker Miss Ray Samnes has power
fui voice, and dresses magnificently. Miss
Hill was a capital Valentine Mr.. Conley has
not only a nn6 ngure, but q sweet TENOR
well, and Mr.. Brand gave his solo in
the second act with 50 much good
taste and fro he had to repeat it
Mr.. Chapman made lots of fun as Cocque
mart, and his bob up serenely" was encored.
again and again, while Mr.. McCollin made a
tirst rate De Merrimac. The ensemble at the
Close OF the second act wGs three times recall
ed, and the Torpedo and Whale" in the third
act OF course Captured the house. The opera
was beautifully costumed and mounted, aud
Grlmmers orchestra did Lhems selves proud uu-
der Mr.. Spencer's baton. Tonight, the "Mas-
cotte."
RENTZ-sANTLEY.
An exchange says of this company which
will appear at Portland Theatre Monday
THE programme which Manager Harris pre-
sents before the patrons of the Howard
Athen@um for the week consists of the Rentz-
Santley novelty and burlesque company. If
last evening is any indica ions, big houses will
be in order, and deservedly So The evenings
entertainment opened with ''Our Social GLIB"
followed by Harry Morris in his German bur-
llesque, Miss Ida Gardner and f. Bennett III
''Chaff,'' John G. Harrington in his special
ties OF mirth and music, Miss Lottie Elliott in
Skipping and dancing, May Legion and Harry
n. Dixey in their original sketch entitled
"Iantruns," Mile. Catherine in pr stidigiUa-
ton and her troupe OF framed pigeons. doves
anC rabbits, Arthur and Virgie johnson in
songs, dances, etc. Dutch DAILY is host in
himself ln his Dersonation of the Dutch, also
IN his solos on the concertina. The programme
concluded with the new burlesque, 'Claude j.
Duval; or, Love and Larceny" in which Miss
Rosa Lee, assisted by tie entire Company, ap-
peared. In word, Manager Harris never
placed better variety before the public"
sTocKBRDGEs COURSE.
The remarkable attractions offered BY Stock
bridge in his course at City Hall the coming
Int
snce and the sale of seats this morning prom
ises to draw together an immense crowd. The
numbers will be given out at seven O'Clock and
the sale of tickets and choice of seals com
mence at nine O'Clock. But six seats will be
sold 10 any one person at the opening sale
NOTES
There will be great demand for seats, at the
box ofr1ce OF the theatre this morning, for the
only performance to be given in this city this
season by Mr.. Lawrence Barrett, who will be
supported by Mr. Louis James and Miss Marie
Wainwright, as principals, Messrs. Skinner,
Rogers, Plunkett, Mosley, Barton, Minnie
Mauk, Batchelder and Plunkett.
The New York Evening News Says Of Chas
L. Daviss alvin Joslin" to be presented at
Portland Theatre, Wednesday next: tCharles
l.. Davis has made decided impression, and
ALVIN Joslin" has caught on. The comedy
abounds in situations where ''Uncle Alvin"
has full opportunity to display his Knowledge
OF New England characteristics, which he
does to the great detriment of buttons and sus-
penders. His makeup is perfection, his facial
expression excellent. We consider his "Alyia
Joslin' the best Yankee character now on the
stage"
Commencing Thursday next, the great spec
tacular melo-drama of the "World" will be
produced at Portland Theatre, by the Boston
Theatre Company.
There is talk of the production of the great
musical spectacular cantata of "The Corona
tion OF Columbus" in this city soon.
"oUR PORTLAND GIRL"
Miss Georgia May Latham, native of Port
land, and young lady of great musical tai
ents, who has been studying in Boston for
some time, under Nine. Rudersdoff and Mr. w.
q. Sawyer is to give concert in City Hall,
the 28th Of this month On this occasion she
will make her first bow to a Portland audi
ence. Her voice is one of great compass and
power, and wonderfully sympathetic.
Miss Latham has worked very
hard to make her concert success, and there
IS no reason why it should not be grand sue
cess both musically and financially, and Miss
Latham is TO be congratulated upon her good
fortune in securing two such artists as Miss
Marion Osgood and Miss Addie O. Reed. All
these who has ever listened to the sweet strains
from Miss Osgood's violin, will avail them
selves OF this opportunity. Miss Reed, al
though young in the musical field, las lately
met with great success in a concert in Boston.
The critics speaks very highly of her vocal
powers. Music