The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE UNION DEAMArIo CLUE

The Union Dramatic Club at White Rock gave
most pleasing entertainment at the church In that
place on the evening of April 21st. The popular
DRAMA Comrades" was presented, which was
well rendered in every part Following is the cast
of characters of the same:
Royal Manning ..........--..s. T. NJ wilson
Matt Winsor. ....................E Z. M Bragdon
Marcus Graves ....................Van w. CARL
Simon Stone .....................C S. Purinton
NAV Manning ............ Mrs. Jennie Purinton
ReSSie Bradley. ................M mrs. Annie Mlison
| Nancy Npper. ................ Miss M. l. whitney
Every part was performed in so eommendable
manner that we cannot refer to any one as having
excelled but will simply say that all are deserv-
ing of much praise
The entertainment concluded with the laugh
able farce. "Seeing the Elephant" The parts
were taken by the following persons:
silas somerby .........., E. P. NJ. Bfagdon
Harry Holden. Van w CARL
B Pias M s1afb C. S P Pun htoa
gonnyl s somsIb1y Miss NJ wv Wb hy,eT
Sally Somerby Mrs. Annie Wilson
What has been said of the drama will also apply
drought down the house." Music was furnished
by the Newhall Brothers of Gambo, assisted by
Mr.. Rand of South Windham The affair was a
success in every way, and tits hoped that it may
soon be reproduced
GIRoFLE-GIRoFLA.
DShiiOue ~ luOuitOu OpcTd COlHpdly Ill OlIOuS-
Girofa played to another crowded house at Port
land Theatre last night, nearly every seat being
occupied and a large number standing The OPP
era gave the troup abundant opportunity to show
their ability and their efforts were entirely sue
cessful, being rewarded with frequent applause.
Miss Fairbanks as Girofe and Girofa, entered
heartily into the spirit of the piece and sang to
great acceptance, Notwithstanding cold from
which she is suffering Miss Irene Murphy as
xVaQ oil fhaf aoyald ha L
Ter as MourZouk and Mr.. Alberto as the Moor
gave creditable representations. Mr.. Arthur
Wooley, as the Pirate Chief was good and Mr..
Lodge, as Don Bolus had part to which he was
well adapted. The other parts were well taken.
This afternoon The Pirates of Penzance and this
evening The Queens Lace Handkerchief will be
given.
MAY DAY CARNIVAL.
The May Day carnivals given by the Bosworth
Relief Corps in former years have proved so good
that the announcement of the programme for this
years carnival insures a large attendance. Mr.
Fred Adams drama 'sThe Silver Lining" has met
with great success at its previous representations
here. The parts are all taken by young men,
Howard Littlefeld appearing as Annie Prescott
Harry Waite as Hannah Whipple and Jesse
Dresser as Sally True May morning an opera
written by w. II. Putnam and composed by Frank
l.. Collins will be sung for the first time, the thr
teen principals being supported by chorus of
100 voices. The drama of True Philosophy will
be presented with the same care and complete
ness as the other parts of the programme.
MAY BLOSSOM.
Beasco's play "May Blossom" to be presented
at Portland Theatre, May 4th and 9th, is a story
of home life the darker sides of which are reliev
ed with bursts of comedy which serve to enlighten
the piece and contribute to its popularity. The
play will be presented by the Madison Square
Theatre Company with those Portland favOritas
Georgia Cayvan and Benjamin Mckinley in the
leading parts, supported by strong company.
NOTES
The Folio for May has been received from W.
E. Chandler, 431 Congress street.