The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-09-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MONTE CRIsTo.

Probably no romance has ever been writ
ten that has appealed more strongly to the
general Imagination than Dumas's celebrated
novel of the Count of Monte Cristo. So
plausibly told is the story, SO realistic in its
construction, that the improbabilities be-
core probabilities to the reader, just as the
possession of lottery ticket forces upon the
owner the impression that it is good for the
capital prize. While the drama necessarily
gives but a few scenes of the novel, so ar
ranged as to make connected WHOLE yet in
the hands of such an actor as Mr.. James
O'Neill, assisted by his selected company,
special scenery and costumes, it holds the
spectator firmly to the close.
Mr.. O'Neilrs impersonation is finished and
vigorous, in entire sympathy with the audi
ence. His earnestness carries him right to
the hearts of his listeners, and his spirited
representation delights them. Mr.. Howard
Gould plays Villefort with vigor. and yet
when occasion demands is Easy and not lack
ing in repose. Mr.. j. II. ohewell is an eff
fective Corderourse, and Mr.. }. w. Shannon
Raven makes pleasing Mercedes. The
special scenery and effects are very good.
The play will be repeated tonight.
LEAvITT's BURLEsQUE co.
Leavitt's great English Burlesque Com
pany will appear at Portland Theatre in
Monte Cristo Jr., and La Mericdna, on Fri
day evening, and the sale of seats will begin
tomorrow. Frank Wright is with the COM
pany, which includes As people.
BENNETT AND MoULToN.
Mr.. Ira e. Newhall, advance agent for
Bennett and Moulton's Opera Company, was
in the city yesterday. His company win be
at Portland Theatre all next week. giving
eight performances, as follows:
Monday ..................... ........ Boccaeci0.
TUESDAY. Beggar Student.
"Wednesday. ....:.............. robert Macaire.
Wednesday matinee. ..................M Merry War.
Thursday. .... Black Hussar.
Friuay bohemian girl.
saturday. BOccacc0.
Saturday matinee. Robert Macaire.
Miss Marie Greenwood, of Memphis,
Tenn, is the new prima donna. She is high
| ly spoken of as singer, is said to be pleas
Ing actress and to dress elegantly. Other
members of the company this year are Irene
Murphy, Adelaide Russell, Messrs. Armand,
Moulton and Wooley. VIM. Woolf is the
new comedian of the company.
HAZARD FAMILY.
The colored Hazard Family gave very
enjoyable concert at Congress Hall last eve
ming to good audience. The family num-
bers seven persons from four to sixteen
years of age. The selections are we'll made
and well given. They will be heard at the
| same place tonight in aid of Mountfort street
| church.
VIM. wARREN's FUNERAL.
The funeral ceremonies over the remains
of William Warren, the actor, occurred yes
terday in Trinity church, Boston, in the
presence of one of the largest congregations
| that ever filled the edifce. The floral tri-
butes were lavish and beautiful. Perhaps
never before in this country, and certainly
never before in this city, has any assemblage
| Of such character and numbers attended the
obsequies of any member of his profession.
| The services were conducted by Rev. Phil
| lips Brooks. The remains were taken to Mt.
| Auburn for interment.
NOTES.
Miss Amelia Summerville, who has SO far
| refused several good offers, one of which
was London engagement, is improving her
voice under the direction of George Sweet.
| No one who saw her last season as 1.-THE
Merry Mountain Mad' in "Adonis" would
recognize her now, having by healthful ex-
exercise reduced her weight nearly fifty
pounds.
1t is likely that John Mackay and Eben
Plympton will star in conjunction in part
ly new play by John A. Stevens. They will
be under the management of Mr.. Sol. Ber-
liner, rich young fellow about town, who
has dramatic aspirations in the managerial