The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
RIP VAN WRINKLE.


Mr.. Jay Hunt opens his engagement at the
Portland Theatre tonight, with Rip Van
"lhkie' and he is said to receive excellent
support from the members of John S. Moul-
toms dramatic company. The Fall River
News speaks as follows of the performance:
AT the Academy of Music last night the
John ). Moulton company and Jay Hunt
made glorious hit in the difficult character
of Rip Van Wrinkle, and despite the very in
clement weather very full house witnessed
the admirable rendition of Washington lr-
wings great character. The audience was
not slow to appreciate the comedians SUI
perb acting, and the one verdict at the close
OF the performance was that the star and
support achieved most emphatic success.
MISS IhereSe Newc0mbe as Gretchen was
very strong, her idea of the role excellent,
and execution of idea very creditable. Hunt
had good support throughout, and every
one who witnessed the performance enioyed
a feast.
SWEDISH LADIES CONCERT.
The fourth entertainment in the Stock
bridge course will be given at City Hall by
the Swedish Ladies' Orchestra, Wednesda
and tickets should be secured at Stockbridg, 5
at once. Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr, saws:
"They have really phenomenal voices, and
render the sweet songs of their fatherlaud
with freshness and power that have
never heard excelled. These eight beautiful
young Swedish girls, dressed in the pictur-
esque costumes of their native provinces,
make most attractive picture upon the
stage, and when their pure young voices
blend in song, they bring before you the
wildness and grandeur of the Northland-
that land which has given us Jenny Lind
and Christine Nilsson" Mr.. Edmund L.
Phelan, the celebrated humorist and charac
ter actor will assist
THE PoPULARs.
The Stockbridge popular course tickets are
selling rapidly. 1t is strong course. The
Spectacular Ministries, 40 men, Gilmore's
famous band, the new American Opera Com
pany in "Il Trovatore," lecture by George
KEENAN,, the Spanish Students, Marshall
Wilder. the Glee Concert, and the StetsOn
| opera Company in Gilbert d SulliVan's new
| opera The Ieomen of the Guard Tickets
should be purchased at Stockbridge's at
once.
HARVARD QUARTETTE COMING.
The third entertainment in the Y. NJ. C. A.
course will be given in City Hall Friday eve
ming next. when the Harvard Quartette will
render some of their choice musical songs.
and miss Jessie Eldrdge "who is one of the
most popular readers in America" will give
several fine recitations. Everybody should
| attend the above concert for it is one of the
| best cards of the season.
Lillian cARLL SMITH.
Miss Lillian CARL Smith and Miss Estey
| sang in the Star course at fremont Tenn
pie in Boston, last Monday evening. and the
Boston Herald of Nov. 9th. says: "Miss
Estey sang an aria from "Puritane." and
then sang the "Three Wishes" by Pinsuti,
both of which numbers gave great satisfac-
ton. The pure, true tones of the singer.
her excellent musical taste and the com
mand of vocal technique shown, gaining her
generous share of the evenings applause.
Miss Smith sang a couple of ballads. She
| sings this style of composition in most en-
| Joyable fashion, and the purity and richness
| OF her voice were well displayed in both
| numbers. Her clear enunciation is a great
| addition to the beauty of her vocalization.
and all these characteristics were fully an,
| preciated by the audience They will both
be heard at City Hall, Dec 4th, and large
| house is assured.
NOTES.
Mr.. James Roach will appear at Portland
Theatre in Daniel Darcy Dec. u and -
under Mr.. j. II. Hills management.
The Imperial Mandolin and Guitar Club
and Messrs. Barnum and Glynn go to Gardi-
ner Thursday evening, to take part in the
course entertainment there,