The Portland daily press., 1883-04-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MARY STUART.

| We regret to say that Madame Janauschek,
one OF the few actresses entitled to rank as a
tragedienne ON the American stage OF today,
drew by no means such an audience to Port
land Theatre last night, as her talents and
great reputation entitled her. Il is five years
since she has appeared in Portland as "Mary
stuart" but time has in no way weakened the
dignity and force of her Characterization.
The character OF Mary Stuart calls into play
q wide variety Of emotions and demands A
deep knowledge of the capacities of human
feeling on the part of one who would give ii
an adequate portrayal This Knowledge
Madame Janausohek evidently possesses, and
TO such degree that the great naturalness OF
her personation would almost seem to result
from experience rather than from study. Its
merit was very fully appreciated and the pro
gress of the play was attended by an intensity
of interest that attested to the artists great
power as delineator OF human character In
the quieter scenes Madame Janauschek was as
impressive as Ia the scenes where the impetu-
osity OF Mary Stuari's character was depicted,
and the SORROWS OF the royal prisoner were pre-
sented with pathos that won warm sympa-
thy. The scenes where stronger acting was
called for were admirable for their freedom
froni overacting, fault which it would be
rare to lind in any OF Madame Janausohek's
presentations. In the interview with Elizabeth
IN the woods of Fotheringay, where Mary
turns upon the former and upbraids her as an
usurper aud a bastard queen, Madame JAN
ausehek rose to royal grandeur, while, in the
parting with her faithful servants, she drew
tears from many an eye.
Madame Janauschek was evidently suffer-
ing from severe cold last night but IL did not
materially affect her performance. At the
end OF the third act she was called before the
curtain Her support was fair. Miss Emmie
Wilmot was good Elizabeth, Mr.. Stuart
manly, enthusiastic Sir Edward Mortimer, and
the rest OF the company acceptable.
Tonight the tragedienne win appear as
"Marie Antoinette."
THE LyeEUM.
The attractive bill at the Lyceum continues
to draw large houses. The building was packed
last night. The bill will hold the boards the
rest of the week.
HAIRD's ArINsTRELs.
Saturday night this celebrated troupe will
appear at Portland Theatre. The Newbury-
port Herald says: "This troupe has first
class reputation in Newburyport, and, as usual,
they we're greeted with crowded house last
night. The company this season is better than
on any previous, Billy McAllister and all the
old-time favorites are retained. and several
new and first-class attractions have been added,
The company contains several vocal soloists Of
high order of merit whose selections it il a
pleasure TO listen to. The trombone playing
OF Mr.. Carl, the remarkable contortions OF
Prince Pharoah,o the female impersonations
OF Mr. Abe Lovejoy, the specially acts OF Ned
West are all Al. The Royal Hand Bell Ring
ers, the clog team, Ripley and Reade, the n.u-
SIC team, are away up in their respective parts,
and the whole show Is the best given BY any
company on the road. The entertainment last
night was thoroughly enjoyed BY tho large au-
dieace.
MAy-pAy FESTIVAL.
The ladies OF Bosworth Relief Corps have
arranged a delightful programme for May.Day
at City Hall. The programme. as published In
another column. is most inviting. The ladies
always give an excellent entertainment, aud
this year will be better than any OF its prede-
cessors. The tickets will be ready at Stock
bridges tomorrow.
DAvy CROCKETT.
Frank Mayo's "Davy Crockett is a favorits
Characterization in Portland, and always draws
crowded audiences. This is no wonder since
it has been accepted by the country for ten
years, and still fails to pail 1t may therefore
be considered feature of the American stage.
The seats will be ready at Portland Theatre
tomorrow.
sAM'L OF PosEN
Next week, Friday and Saturday, NJ. b. Cur
tbs will present the commercial drummer
"Sam'l of Posen" at City Hall. The Boston
Journal said: "At the Globe Theatre, Mr. NJ.
B. Curtis, in his remarkable character creation
of 'Saml of Posen,p will be the attraction to-
morrow evening and during the week. Mr..
George ii. Jessup's piece has been rewritten
and radically changed for the better since it
Was first played in this city and it certainly
has been remarkably successful throughout the
country during the season The sale of seats
will begin at Srockbridge's today.
REWARD.
The attendance at the presentation Of the
military drama of ~ Ea@waraii hs fsssrpr-shss
Post a; City Hall last evening" was very good
for the opening night, and judging from the
unstinted appla Sc 1t was web satisfied au-
dience as well. All the characters are well
taken, the tableaux ara OF great beauty and
numerous, and the accompanying music ex-
cellent aud appropriate. We are glad to learn
that seats for the remaining nights are selling
remarkably WELL
Mr.. and Mrs. Chanfrau at Portland Theatre,
May 10Th aud 18th.