The Portland daily press., 1886-05-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
HAvERLY's MINsTRELs.

Of course there sWaS a great audience IN
attendance at Portland Theatre last night to
see tie great Haverly troupe All the fea-
lures which gave so much pleasure when
seen here the first of the season were again
enjoyed last night and applauded to the
echo. The wonderful acrobatic feats of the
Cragg Family, including that blessed Baby
| Cragg, the evolutiOnS of the BLACK Watch,
the Pythian parade, and the excellent songs
of the company were enc0red again and
again. 1t is certain that Haverly gives a
full return for every dollar spent in tickets
to his show.
THE MIKADo.
But one more performance of the Mikado
remains to be given at City Hall and those
who have not seen the charming opera SO
splendidly presented by Mr. Stetson's COM
pany should improve the final opportunity
tonight The hand painted souvenirs of
the ''Three Little Maids" were much priced
by the lady members of last evenings audi
ence. The opera went off with the same
ectGt last night as on former occasions.
THE RAG BABY.
Speaking of ''Hoyt's Rag Baby" which
will be produced at Portland Theatre Fri
well says
Lie lDJcTlUT Ol uIuB obOIt luIuioico tlC
scene of operation for two acts and the fun there
is fast and furious. Indeed, Mr.. Hoyt uses his
material with liberahty seldom seen in older
playrights. He shows tropical fertility in his
work. The music is from the most popular comic
operas, and 1t makes melody 60 hand in hand
with mirth through one OF the most inveterate en-
emies of dull care that has appeared for many a
day"
There will be no matinee performance Sat-
durday.
MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
The Music Teachers National Association
was founded in 1876, and has for its aim, as
specifically stated in its constitution, NUT
ual improvement, by interchange of ideas,
and the broadening of the culture of music"
The officers Of the Association, in calling the
attention Of musicians and music lovers to
the benefits obtained by membership. wish
to emphasize the fact that, while the advan-
tages arising from association have been
widely recognized by members of other pro-
LESSONS, the musical profession has never
been in a position to exert its full measure of
influence, from the lack of such organized
effort. The main objects of the Association
are:
gy means of essays and discussions on subjects
OF practical importance, to bring about a more
thoughtful attitude on the part OF the profession
towards matters of vital interest to all thoughtful
To assist in the encouragement and develop
ment of American musical art, by the public per-
Torrance of original compositions IN an age
And, by all the means in its power, to support
every honest attempt to establish ana MAINTAIN
higher standards of professional work throughout
the country.
Herman Kotzschmar of this city is vice
president for Maine.
That the good results already attained may
be followed by notwithstanding work IN
the future, the membership and cordial CO.
operation of the musical profession and OF
music-loving amateurs is earnestly invited:
The tenth annual meeting Of the AsSocla-
ton will be held June 30 and July and 2, IN
fremont Temple, Boston. 1t is expected
that the musicians of New England will take
especial interest in this meeting and work
in sympathy with their official representa-
tives to make it profitable and noteworthy
session.
The conditions of membership are as fol-
lows:
A. "Any teacher of music, or musical journal
ist, may become member of the Association by
paying the annual fee, and such members shall
be styled active members, and have all the privi-
leges of the Association (including lectures, e.
citalS, concerts, and participation in the debates,
with power to vote but ii the ANIMAL dues of amy
member shall remain unpaid for period of two
years, such membership shall terminate"
b. "Any person may become member of the
Association and have admission to all lectures,
concerts. and recitals for one year, on the pay
ment Of the fee such persons to be styled associ-
ate MEMBERS
NOTES.
It is said that Cheyalier de Kontski, plan
ist, intends to make his residence in South
America
Young Mr.. j. B. Booth played Godfrey
Tudor with Boucicault in 1.-The Jilt,,' at
Brooklyn last week and is said to have
made remarkable hit.
Mis- Kate Forsythe is to bring out her new
play, STELLA at the Park Theatre, Boston,