The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-05-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


"Hearts of Oak" is a story oflhonest and in
uocent enjoyment, relating to the sea; whole-
some, pathetic and at the same time not lack
ing in humor. The FIRST acts are little hea-
Wy but the Others do not suffer from this fault.
The action is struggle between love and duty,
the sacrifice is manly, and its agony OF the
Enoch Arden type, sanctifes love. The scenes
are laid on the coast at Marblehead at sun
set with q storm, wreck and rescue; mill in
terror with the machinery in full action, both
realistic; q pretty domestic picture; another
by the sen whore Terry learns the truth, a
churehyard with the old mill in the distance;
and finally Garrowsys cabin. All these scenes
are carried with the company and are very
attractive.
Mr.. II. r. Aiken, an old Portland aequain-
lance, is an excellent representative OF the
manly, spirited sailor. The strength OF his
love for Chrystal show in the discovery OF the
affection existing betweenl her and Ruby, Is
strongly portrayed as in the scene with his
child to whom he dare not mako himself
known, Miss Rose Wilson as Chrystal, the
sweetheart, shows considerable emotional
power, Is quite pretty, possesses a fine figure,
replete with grace land is very sympathetic
Charles Stedman ID good Ruby Darrell,
Messrs Clarke and Chippendalo are respect
lively excellent as udole Davy and Owen Gar
roway. especially Ia the supper scene Oh the
third act, which they invest with much humor
and bring down storms OF applause, Litlie
Maud Thompson, as little Chrystai. the child
OF four summers 10 delightful specimen OF
the child actress, full OF grace, with natur-
alness OF manner, and clearness Of enuncia-
tion that captures the audience. The other
characters are well taken, and the baby, real
live one, as good as gold. The audience was
evidently much delighted 'calling the curtain
at the end OF every act. There should be
large audience tonight
THE LycEuM.
Tho new bill at the Lycoum last night drew
large and delighted audience. The pro-
gramme was one Of the best that has been pre-
sented, aud the favor with which it was re-
ceived shows that this cosy little place Of
amusement has lost none Of Its popularity.
The 'Lady Minstrels' acquitted themselves
we'll. Miss Ida Mortimer was received with
great applause, and handsome bouquet was
presented to her at the end OF her song. Mr..
Sam Lang and Miss Dollie Sharpe scored de-
cided hit in their new sketch. Miss Alice
Sherwood's 'Hanlan and Kennedy Race
captured the fancy of the house aud provoked
a recall. The comedy, "Lodgers, Inventors
and Dodgers" was very amusing, and afforded
Miss Clara Wilbur opportunity to appear as a
landlady--a character which she always adj
mirably portrays. Her make up was most ar
tistc. Miss Phillips as "a Boardanlodge' sand
Miss Sherwood as "a Boarder" acquitted
themselves with great credit. Miss Phillips
also made success as MRS. Darcy in the
afterpiece. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer were re-
ceiyed with great applause in their new spec
ialty, and the Daiscells maintained their old
time popularity. The new bill is decided
success.
AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS.
Next Friday and Saturday Kiralfy's great
spectacle OF around the World Ia Eighty
Days" with its wealth of scenery. beautiful
costumes, fifty pretty Amazons, strong dra-
matte company, and the lively baby elephant
Jumbo win appear at Portland Theatre. The
sale Of seats win begin at the box office tomor-