The Portland daily press., 1885-10-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE THOMAS CONCERT.

o. The Stockbridge course Of entertainments
opened most brilliantly at City Hall last evening"
the full capacity of the apartment being severely
tested. The incandescent lights were used for
the first time, but while excellent far as they
go, will need many additions before sufficient il
Eliminating power is obtained.
In regard to the concert the pressure on our
columns compels brevity. The NEW orchestra
or new in respect to many of its numbers
shows few, if any, signs of weakness as compared
with its predecessors. The wonderful power and
skill OF Mr. Thomas as a leader stamps itself upon
all who come under the influence of his baton aud
the programme last evening was interpreted with
the same marvellous shading, the same rich col
oring that has made Thomas orchestra synony
The "Freischutz'' overture has been played
here several times and all its melodious beauties
were given with added delicacy add strength. The
Schumann symphony was full of the poesy Of
the composer the ldTghetto being especially live
ly while the two auegro movements We're full OF OF
string orchestra charmed as much as anything on
the programme with its light tripping dance
measures at the beginning, followed by what
might aptly be termed a stirring march move
ment, and closing with a song moving the hearers
almost to tears with its pathos. Messrs. 0esterle
net obligatos in the odd Saint Saens taraa,telle,
while the Rubenstein bal costume was most enjoy
able in its first three numbers.
Miss Juch'S beautiful voice as ever more than
satisfied all her listeners and she was heartily en-
cored: MI PaIlet did not make any other i'm m
should have travelled so far
JANE EYRE.
Charlotte Thompson appeared at Portland
Theatre last night in her remarkable personation
of Jane Eyre, supported by Mr.. George F. Lea
rock, and good company. In the beginning we
see the unhappy orphan, at her Aunt Reeds
home where, since the death of her uncle, she
has been tyrannized over, badgered, and torment
ed, until her indomitable, but naturally gentle
spirit has become fierce, almost savage, as she
finally turns at bay on her prosecutors. Finely
contrasted with this scene is that in which is
tested her love and devotion for her unclein which
she display wealth of tender and holy affections.
Later come the scenes with Lord Rochester and
perhaps in no personation does Miss Thompson
more fully demonstrate her power to master and
represent the most subtle and unusual combina-
ton of characteristics. She develops, unifes and
colors the authors conception in the broadest
scope of her imagination. The whole imperS0na.
ton dwels in the memory, and the orphan OF
Lowood is not a fancifu creation in her hands but
a real person with whose sorrows we have SYM
pathisedland whose courage we have applauded
whose wrongs and trials we have lamented and in
whose Joy we have rejoiced. Mr.. Learock as
Lord Rochester, gave fitting assistance to Miss
Thompson and was very well received The 9TH
orchestra was all that could be desired.
Tonight there should be a large turnout to see
phyllis Denohr."
IDEAL OPERA COMPANY.
The first performance will be given by the Ideals
on Friday night when one of the prettiest, most
elegantly costumed and most tuneful operas
Giralda-wll be presented All those who desire
to exchange course tickets for the Bohemian
Girl for ssGiralda" can do SO by applying at Mr..
StOckbridge'S at once.