The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
ROBSON AND CRANE.


The Comedy of Errors drew a large audi
ence to Portland Theatre last evening, and, II
1t had. not for the snow storm, the
house, without doubt, would have been
packed. The evenings entertainment COM
menced with the bright little comedietta OF
1.-TWO Can Play at that Came" charmingly
acted by Miss Bradley, Messrs. Lipman and
Dickson. In the Shaksperan comedy, Messrs
Robson end Crane as the two Dromios, re-
peated their triumphs of former seasons. The
quaint humor of their character was never lost
sight of FOR a moment, and the remark able
makeup of the twins, with the wonderful re-
semblance of speech and gesture, was so per.
feet that the audience was frequently confoun-
dei. Mr.. Crane was suffering from a cold
last evening. but for all that, few would have
been apt to have noticed It, Messrs. Lipman
and Dickson were exceedingly good as the two
Antipholl, and the OF her characters were fair
" taken. The orchestra under Grimmer played
the following excellent programme:
overture Berlin. .Conradt
Waltzes Aramanthen, ....................La bitzky
Selection Chimes of Normandy ....... .Planquette
Waitzes. Ia Mascotte, (by requesn,. ID ester
THE LYCEUM.
There was great house at the Lyceum last
night. II is evident that Watson has made a
hit Miss Abbott has become prime favorite
with the habitues of the house, the rest of the
company have made lots of friends. The mat
inee to morrow should draw big audience.
One of the most pleasing features Of the enter
taiDment this week is the choice selection of
readings given by Miss Millie Eveline.
THE WHITE SLAVE.
The Woonsocket Reporter says of the
white Slave" which will be produced at
Portland Theatre next Monday: BARLEY
Campell's "White Slave is one of the clever
est pieces of patchwork in dramatic lore, and
and as presented at Music hall, last evening,
by the ever welcome Boston Theatre company,
is thoroughly enjoyable. To use rather in.
elegant bnt expressive western phrase, the
largelandience were ssgluttonous for.en es. !"
Inc company was the familiar one so popular
this season, sufficiently strong and we'll bal
anced as to win respect and confidence, if not
admiration, in every scene. While all the old
favorites, such as j ID. Maguirnis an6 Mrs.
Thomas Barry, were much admired, Miss
Louise Muldener and the talented young Eng
lishman, William Redmund, were literally
con dn1ore. Frazier Coulter made a decided
hit as William Lacy a slave driver ETC.
As whole the White Slave " was satisfacto-
~ and the artists presenting it doubly SO.
THE LoNGFEELow CONCERT.
The sale of seats for the concert in aid of the
Longfellow Statute has already been large;
and the plan of the hall presents a numerous
array of pegs. The details of the programme
will be announced in day or two. The
Haydns include among their selections, Pin
suits setting of Longfellow's poem 1.-THE Sea
Hath its Pearls" and a striking arrangement of
Excelsior for soil, tenor and bass, with chorus.
Chambers string orchestra will open the con-
cert.
There is a large demand for tickets at Stock
bridges. 1t will be great treat to hear the
Haydns, Rossinis and Webers all ON the
same occasion, and will delight all lovers of
music. Tickets should be secured at once.
NOTES.
The ladies of Chestnut street church will
give an entertainment in the vestry this even
ing, consisting of singing by j. B. Coyle, Jr.,
Mrs. w. P. Chase and Mrs. l.. A. Cloudy;
reading by Miss Helen L. Coe and solo whist.
ling by Mr.. Ell. T. Waterhouse. Mrs. Gosse
will play the Accomplishments. Supper will
be served from to7.30 o'clock.
1t was the "Mendelssohn Quartette" and not
the new quartette from the Weber club that
sang at st. Paurs church last Sunday.
Harry W. French is to deliver an illustrated
lecture at City hall, March 10th, on "The
Land of the Midnight Sun"
The Corinpe "Merrie-N akers" are to appear
at City hall. Portland, March Sd, afternoon and
evening in Magic Slipper" and "Bijou" or
'Our ComnanY.n