The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-23
MUSIC AND DRAM a.



MAY Blossom" was presented last night AT
Portland Theatre. with a decided change In the
east from that with which IL was produced here a
year ago. Belasco's comedy drama is one Of the
brightest and most wholesome plays that now
holds the stage. 1t Is picture Of quite little
fishing village where the drama Of human life Is
enacted IN its many phases. Its pathos and
humor are happily eOntrasted, Its situations are
strong, and, in the hands Of able actors they are
remarkably telling. Mr.. Ben Maginley, who
essays the part Of Uncle Bartlett Instead Of Ton
Blossom this season. is as happy In the one
character as he was In the other. He Is so ad
nlrable an artist, so natural In what he SAYS aid
wnat ne does, that he causes the heartiest laughs
at his homely humOr, and brings the tear into the
eye by his pathos which Is so deep and heartfelt.
Miss Mary Hamilton, who plays May Blossom
In place Of Georgia Cayvan, is a Young artist Ol
PROMISE and she Is not only sweet and winning In
the brighter scenes, but displays considerable
emotional power In the stronger situations. She
Is petite aud graceful, with rich voice. and fine
eyes. The other parts are well taken and the
beautiful scene the burial Of the Bird Is as fas-
clnatlng now to the observer as IL was when new
TO the stage. The play will be repeated tonight
an dshould draw a large house.
THE SYMPHONY CONCERT.
Although the course tickets for the stockbridge
course have had such a large sale there are a
number Of outsiders who patroniLe, when ,he >
have an opportunity, a symphony concert, anc
For such persons an opportunity has been afford
ed BY Mr.. Stockbrldge iu the symphony course Iy
the Boston symphony Orchestra "Wednesday
night the great English eontralto, Nine. Trebell-
Bettini, VIII assist.
JAMEs-wAINwRIo HIT.
This morning the sale Of seats win commence
for the performance Of Louis James and Marie
Wainwright to be given at Portland Theatre next
Thursday and Friday. These two artists are well
In oft
renee Barrett. MIR. James is an actor of ex-
perience and versatility. He has had long train
ing In the best stock companies of the country,
and has been leading man In the principal
theatres. Miss Wainwrights reputation as an
Lp Lnpvnen' vi ieseildte ane elasslcai Ioiss l. wei
given at the matinee. sVlrgIniusp THURSDAY
alght and 'otheIo'' Friday. The company ii
support Is a large and excellent one.
THE SCHUBERT oUARTRTrE
Those who enjoy good vocal music as well as fine
dramatic reading should have been present at the
third entertainment in the Y. NJ c. A. course last
evening and have helped to swell the audience to
its Just proportions. The ladies' Of the Schubert
Quartette presented very pleasing appearance
dressed in white, and their graded height was an
added merit. They slug better as a auartette
than individually, though the solos OF Misses
Olivier and Kaula exhibited good quality and
training The Legends" and "The Long Day
Closes were undoubtedly the best selections
rendered by the Quartette ana they reflect con
siderable merit upon the singers for the expires
SION and harmony with which they were sung
PrOf. Ryerson read a number OF pleasing selec-
tions with much vivdness and dramatic power.
We have no hesitation In saying that the enco.e r
was abused. Certainly the recalling Of Prof. Ryer.
son four times In succession, and that at a late
hour, did not tend to Increase the good inpres
made upon the audience. His harfnOnica solo de.
serves mention, for he thoroughly understands
the use OF the instru nent and his rendering O
the Church Choir service" was warmly received.
Taken all in all the entertainment must have
r, 1sen oI enloyment and advantage 70 theaudence.
Sih. As' i'0Oe'' N0uf's On MONDAY evening" Dec
NOTES.
II was originally intended TO have Miss Jessie
Couthoni as reader In the Star course. Boston. bu
the recent Illness Of that artist with typhoid feye
compelled change. In order to present reade
who would be as acceptable 10 the audience. ths
I management has secured Mr. George Riddle, IN,
noted elUcutiOnist
Regarding the new Gnbert-sullivan opera. the
New York Mirror says: John StetsOn aOes not
admit that Gilbert and Sullivan have yet sent him
their latest work. but the Mirror has IL from a
trustworthy source that the manuscript IS In Mr..
Stetson's hands, and that he Is looking about him
for strong cast. It is further understood that
AZ reports to the contrary notwithstanding, the
title OF the new opera Is The khedive."
Lawrence Barrett intended to give his new
play, "Calagnos," its first production during hls
Boston engagement, hut as he t. unable 70 get II
| ready. will present ''Rienza" Instead.
II Is proposed to celebrate Wyzeman Marshalls
httieth anniversary AN actor by the Boston pe0
| pie. 1T was at the Bowery IN New York." saia
| Mr. Marshall, where | made my success" and
then, In remlniscence Of the famous performances
| In which he had participated. he SAID 'ln New
YORK took part IN 'Julins Caesar playing Brutu'
| To the elfcr Booths Cassius and j. w. Wallack
| Jr's Anthony | afterward produced the same
| tragedy In Boston. but with different east. II
1858, when opened the Boston Theatre for the
regular season with Henry W., played HOtspul
to HaekettS EalStaf.N