The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-04-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TRINITY COLLEGE aLEr CLUE.

ialleu TO attenu the CONCERT, gwen DY the dtoo
Club of Trinity College, at City Hail. last eve
ming, missed one OF the finest glee-club con-
certs ever given in Portland. The programme
consisted Of sixteen selections, embracing not
only college songs bat several more ambitious
numbers, and so well were they rendered thar
several encores were demanded.
The club consisted OF eighteen voices divided
as follows: First tenors-R. Il, Burton, g. ID.
Ingersol and w. s. Short Second tenors-A
II. Wright, G. II, Hills, j. NJ. Brainard, @. H.
Hills and w. ID. McCraokan; First bass-J H.
Carter, M. L. Cowl, G. Il. Magll, r. d. Lobe
dell, S, s. Mitchell and l. Cameron; Second
basaJ. E. Brown, G.. Greene, s. II. r. TroW-
bridge, II. IL. johnson and A. ID. Nicely, The
society was under the musical direction Of
Prof. III. w. Greene, the conductor was j. Eli
bred Brown, and the aceompanist j. M. Brain
ard The voices were all good quality, har-
monizing we'll, and in some instances exhibit
ing good deal OF cultivatioa, OF course the
college songs were given with spirit that fairly
captured the audience. OF the other numbers
we ought to mention Mr.. George Greene's adj
mirable rendering of Pontets Fog Bell the
delightful Interpretation of Graham's Fare
weli'' by MIR. Short, and Mr.. Trowbridge's OK
oelent effort, Killers "Fallen Hero" That
favortesballadlTw onlysa Pansy Blossom" re-
ceyed capital treatment, The string quartette
showed good practice and appeared to excel
lent advantage. Taken all together the club
has reason TO bo proud OF It's efforts. Mr..
George Greene Jr, Is president Of tho club
and MIR. Frank Roosevelt business manager.
An elegant basket aud bouquet OF flowers were
presented TO the club from Portland admirers.
THE NImLisIs OF ST, PETERSBURG.
ftat - O.. D
produced by Frank Frayne ana troupe at the
Portland Theatre last evening is ono
Of the most entertaining pieces ever
put upon the boards in this city. The
cast OF characters is maryelonsly strong and
varied, embracing his late Majesty, Alexander
Niealoyitoh, Autoorat Of all tho Rnssias; the
performing bear Bruno; the Czarovitz; the
trained African lion "Prinse;" the Countess,
Kardoif brilliant and bad sdyenturess; two
untamahle hyenas; "Mardo. hunter, with
nerve Of iron and heart Of gold" who boards
the Gar in his den at the Winter palace and
appals that potentate by asserting his Ameri-
can citizenship; the Austrian Ambassador,
name not given; tzambo Gardo, fiendIsh
desperate" 1.-THE wonderful sami-human act
ing dog Jack = "Coant Pletro villano, alias
Tom Garvey,;" "Mrs. Titus AndranIous Snake
root Baron Rothsehiid With his heaps OF gilt
leriog gold; and other distinguished historical
personages.
The play gives novel glimpses OF European
intrigue and diplomacy showing up in strong
colors the vices and cruelties OF the effete
monarchies Of that dIssolute continent. II is
full OF dynamite tiends, protocols, the Monroe
doctrine, beautiful adventuresses, wild beasts,
spies, plotters, and all the lother resources OF
modern diplomacy aud dowE-trodden peoples
No one wko seeks TO maintain an intelligent
interest In European politics should fail TO see
IL. The play win DO repeated tonight. II Is
seldom that good menagerie and a stirring
melodrama exhibit under one roof.
Miss Tessie beagle, by the way, did good
piece OF acting as "Leonora."
PINE STREET CONCERT.
A very interesting concert was given al Pine
street church Thursday evening. with the fol-
lowing programme;
Organ recital. ,... ........... !.
al s,,a,, ,,,h+ Walter Smith. nas,.v ma,
Assa N'naf siendsi.sohn oaartetto paaiss haek
The legend Of the organ builder -.
Mrs. 5 II noten.
Solo-Ihe ehorister ..s.........-. ......
Misses s9 whitney, eose Msssrs. Mitchell and
Nickerson
kitty Malons on the Chinese question.
Mrs. II Dozen.
wills II Pearson.
Mendelssohn Claar,ette. '
Miss Whitney, air. Sickerson.
'A'' ns'''' NM rs. ii Dotsn.
'S''' :. Miss Ada Kenn ard
Aiendhlssohn QuaFtette.
The art gallery, connected with this fair
which closed last evening, was an attractive
resort The pictures were very artistieally ar
ranged and a carved French clock az well ss ,
several Chinese curiosities were much admired
Tho fair nstted Sail
PAPA rERRicHoS.
The Harvard thealricals which win take place
at Portland theatre next Monday evening,
will draw a large and brilliant Audience. The
advance sale of tickets thus far has been very
good. These performances given under the
auspices OF the Pi-Esa society, are far ahead
of many ambitious professional entertainments
and We feel confident al who buy tickets viii
be amply repaid By their evenings pleasure.
Papa Peruchonn Is exceedingly amusing,
while THAT Rascal Patf has always proved
popular farce. Tickets can be procured at the
box office.
JASANgCHEK.
The great tragedienne will open her engage
ment at Portland Theatre Wednesday, April
18th, with the best received OF all the Mary
stuarts Of the stage. None have forgotten the
regal dignitY, self ooDtsined pose and grand
power, Of this role.
Thursday night will show tho greatest TIL
umph Of Janauschek's life, her superb concep-
tion Of Marie AutoiDettel Everywhere the
comments Of good critics on these plays are
very catering, and to announce them should
alone be enough 20 fill the house at each per-
Torrance. That Madame Janauschek has no
equal-not even rival, In this line Of parts-is
absolutely true.
TaE LycEUM.
This day and evening the last opportunities
are afforded to see Alice Sherwood, the Lais.
cell Family, and Edith Gibbs. All will be
pleased to learn that Miss Martyne, the accom-
plished balladist, remains another week. The
new afterpiece. Cousin Suyder's Visit" Is
decided hit.
The theatre, and City Hall, drew small audi
ences at the matinee Fast Day and large hous-
es ID the vening.
Proctor's Jibbenainosay attracted good
house Thursday night.
Leavitt's Gigantean MiDatrels gave fair en-
tertainment Thursday night Their tenor
singer was an artist. Several Of the variety
features we're very good.
The Tennessee Cabin Singers gave very
good entertainment Thursday at Congress st.
church.
The sale of seats for the entertainment by
the O. A. X. began yesterday at Stockbridge's,
and there was good demand.
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