The Portland daily press., 1885-01-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

NOTES.
The amateur theatricals to be given at Rossini
Hall. next Wednesday evening, will be in aid of the
Portland Fraternity.
The "German Volunteer will be produced ct
City Hall, on and after next Wednesday evening,
and Comrsde VIII D. Saphar, who is in the city,
will take the leading role. The reserved seats
now be procured at Stockbridge's. A rehearsal
under the charge of Mr.. Will D. Saphar, the
ready moving like clock-work, and we lave no
doubt of the genuine of the piece. Get your
reserved seats, as they are selling rapidly.
Mr.. Stoddart's quaint and pathetic portrayal of
the ferlorn old eopyist in Websters ingenious little
comedy Zone Pouch of Nature" at the Union
Square Theatre, New York, is one of the brightest
features of current theatrical entertainment.
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett will not act again in New
York this after the close of his present engage
ment at the Star Theatre. Mr.. Barrett's admirable
performance of Lsnciotto has attracted much atten
ton thus tar, and the handsome setting of Mr..
Boxers play has been warmly praised.
The Boston Transcript says: Mile. Nevada made
charming appearance Elvira, and acted
throughout with more skill, if not with more
artistic good will, than have yet seen her do. In
spite OF hoarseness, there enough in her imper-
sonation to show that when in condition she is one
of the most delightful Elyiras that walked the
stage.
"May Blossom contingent of the Madison Square
Theatre Company is going back to New York. MIR.
belaScOs pay winch mas Docn successful through
out the country will be acted at Niblos Garden in
fortnight by Miss Cayvan, Mr.. Maginley Mr.
Wheelock, and the other actors identified with its
characters.
The acting in "Love on Clutches at Days, New
York, has reached, absolute perfection by dint of
careful and intelligent effort and the nicely and
finish Of the work as it is given has never been
surpassed. even under Mr. Days management. 1t
Is rare treat to witness such thoroughly artistic
theatrical performance this in which the proper
relation of all the parts is completely maintained
and the semblance of naturaness and sincerity pre-
served.
Beginning week from next Monday, New York
theatre-goers will have Mr.. Edwin Booths perform
ances, as well as Mr. Barretts, to attend welcome
relief to the friv0lity current on our stage.
Mr.. Booth, supported by Miss Annie Clarke, an ac-
complshed artist; Miss Blanche Thompson a
promising young actress who has recently come
from London; Mr.. Charles Barron, who needs NO
Introduction in New York; Mr.. Alfred Hudson Mr.
George w. Wilson, and the other members of the
Boston Museum Company, will make his first ap-
pearance this season at the Fifth Avenue Theatre,
January 10, as Iago.
The readings by Mr.. Moulton of Portland, at the
Odd Fellows entertainment, were very warmly re-
ceived. He was recalled after each selection. Mr.
Moulton reads with much artistic skill. He does
not aspire to be professional reader being one of
the busiest of business men. His selections were
in fine taste. For his first encore he gave "The
Story of Hammock for his second "Only a
Pin and for the third a selection entitled HE
and She."-Lewistou journal.