The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-10-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MONTE cRIsTo.

MONIE ChlSIOs
Portland Theatre was filled last evening with a
large and most appreciative audience, and surely
nothing finer in tho form of melo-dramatic per
Torrance has been seen here for years. To partcu-
larlze the acting of SO fine a company as the one
supporting Mr.. James O'Neill seems almost useless
for each individual member is thoroughly perfect
in the various parts, and the frequent outbursts
or applause showed the appreciation Of the audience
Of MIR. O'Neill's Edmund D4ntes, the highest
praise is due hin for his conception of the charac-
ter mis- sty e is easy and graceful and his delivery
most effective. In the fourth actespecially his
thorough conception noticeable and his artistic
ing won recall at the end of the act. Ralph Del
more as Nolrtler did fine work, and III his DISCUSSES
was perfectly at ease. Mr.. shannon's Caderousse
was ably done, and the Albert of Mr.. Kent was
equally perfect.
OF the ladies, Miss Blar's Mercedes ranks high
as graceful, modest performance and in the scene
with Dantes in the fourth act she especially eff
fective. The scenic effects beautiful and the
setting for the Hotel de Morcerf garden tete gor-
geous
The costumes were in keeping and the whole per-
formance is one that should attract large audi
ence at the matinee this afternoon and the final
representation in the evening
TIE IDEALS IN MARTHA
The popularity of the Boston Ideals was demon
srated last evening by the packed house that greet
ed this well known company at their performance
of Flotow's popular opera of "Martha," hich was
rendered in mo artistic manner. Miss Mario
Stone as Lady Harriet was fairly in her element.
and her performance only adds to the popularity
she has WOO by conscientious work on the operate
stage. Myron Whitney's superb voice As weic ON.
ed III the role OF Plunkett, and his various solos
were greeted with hearty applause. Tom Karl as
Lionel was as he is, perfect and the others of
The cast and the fine chorus always such substan-
tia part of this company, effective and well
balanced. MIR. Studley led the orchestra with all
his accustomed ability, and did much toward max
ing the opera successful.
This afternoon the tunefnl opera of Patience will
be given and ''oirofo Giroha' this evening.
THE PEOPLES THEATRE.
This theatre on Exchange street will be opened
next Monday evening for the season. Many chang
es have been perfected and Improvements made.
The farce, 1.-THE ArUful Dodger," and the drama of
"The Iron Mask" will be produced, besides
grand olio of festivities. "Wednesday and Sat
urday afternoon matinees will be given.
SEA OF ICE.
The romantic and picture. que drama, "The Sea
of Ice" has been announced for Tuesday evening
at the Portland Theatre. The recent revival of
this play has been attended by prosperity at previ
GUS engagements and it is hoped that large audi
eDce will rule at its presenta ion next Tuesday
Mis- Kate Claxton, will take the part OF Ogarita
and Marie de Lascours and Mr.. Char es Stevenson
will be the Carlos and Del Monte of the dramatic
pirate turned gentleman.
The Two orphans" is announced for Wednesday
night Sale of tickets begins this morning.