The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-11
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


hILI<s NINA
The sale of seats for Mile. Rhea's per-
formances at Portland Theatre Monday and
Tuesday evening, opened with large
demand at the theatre yesterday
morning. VI Mile Rhea in Sardou's "a
Dangerous Came" a Boston critic says :;
Mile. Rhea, always charming and parti-
cularly so in this play, assumes the role of
Helene. 1t is different from the line of
parts in which we have been accustomed to
see her She portrayS bright. winsome
girl, innocent Of the worlds ways, and
abounding in good spirits. In the portrayal
she is completely at home, and is as, captiva-
ting as the most captious critic could desire.
Her fascinating airs and graces were well
appreciated by the large audience, which ac-
corded her an enthusiastic reception"
THE sTocKBRIDGE COURSE.
This morning at o'clock the choice of
seats for the Stockbridge course will be sold
at auction in City Hall. This arrangement
is to prevent speculation and will give the
money paid for q choice of seats to Mr..
Stockbridge instead of outsiders. 1t is the
fairest way to mike big sale and we think
will give general satisfaction, The tickets
will be sold in the ante-reom.
GREENWOOD GARDEN
This afternoon and evening will occur the
closing performances at Greenwood Garden
for the seas son, and the cottages and Garden
will be Illuminated, fireworks will be dis
played and music by brass band will be
furnished. The entertainment at the Opera
House Will not commence until o'clock,
and boats of the Star line will make late
trips after the performance is over. No
doubt large crowd will be present, as a
right good time will be provided by Manager
knoWlton.
WILKINSON OPERA COMPANY.
Next week the Wilkinson Opera Company,
which has been performing at Greenwood
Garden during the summer season, will pro-
duce the favorite operas of ''Billee Taylor, :"
PIRATES of Penzance," Iolanthe," and
"Pinafore" at City Hall, commencing Mon
day night. This company embraces til .
following soloists; Miss Alice Garlic, the
favorite cOntralto, of John Stetson's Opera
Miss Marie Bell, soprano; Mr.. Arthur Will
kinson, the famous operate star; Mr.. Alex
ander Bell, the noted tenor singer; Mr.. Fred
Kendall baritone; Mr.. Mahoney, bass. Miss
Perle Dudley will act as pianist, and Prof.
Wright's orchestra of Boston will furnish
the music. Popular prices will prevail
The company will embrace thirty people
Reserved seats on sale at Stockbridge's music
store this morning at 10 o'clock.
JOSH wHITcoMB.
Denman Thompson's new play, "The Old
Homestead was presented to large au-
dience at Portland Theatre last evening. 1t
is sequel to the old play, Joshua Whit
comb" and resembles it very much, the
leading characters being identical. The
first part in its humor is fully equal to the
old play. The last act gives delightful
scene in the country home in winter. The
sold Oaken Bucket and "The Old Red
Cradle" were sung with good effect the
| first one in the first act and the other in the
fourth. Joshua Whitcomb did his part in
his usual mimitable manner, and he was
well supported. The play is to be repeated
this afternoon and evening.
NOTES.
They are telling good story at the ex-
pense of reporter who recently called on
Mile. Rhea in ST. John. The actress had
just completed breakfast of broiled chicken,
and the skeleton reposed on plate at her
elbow. The reported wishing to air his
French, said lightly, but with not quite the
Partisan accent: Bon jour MademoiselIe."
| The actress stared at him moment, think
| ing that he was speaking English, and that
| he had said, 'bones yours" Then she re-
| garded the remnants of the fowl complacent-
| ly, and replied, "Oh, yes, the bones are
| mine''
The entrance examinations for the school
| of opera of the National Conservatory of
| Music of America, 12S East 18th street, New
| York, will be held on October 1st and I'd at
| 10 a. m and the school will reopen on the
| 4th of that month. The tuition is free.