The Portland daily press., 1889-04-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MARGARET MArHER,


The announcement Of Miss Mather's oc-
cupying the boards at the Portland Theatre,
in 'The Honeymoon" drew an audience
tirvr0- last oreniAs -oeaPlinaontary.bo both In
numbers and personnel. This comedy Is a
fayorite one with Portland people, and Miss
Mather generally arranges that 1t shall be
In her repertoire when she makes her yearly
advent here. But, as to criticism, what is
the use Of attempting to say anything except
In terms Of highest praise regarding her Ju-
Llama? She fits the character so well that
one can only wish she were on the stage
more; that instead of the current Of light
and unimportant by-play with which the
drama is considerably weakened, Jullana's
naughty, indignant voice. and defiant though
coquettish demeanor, might be seen and
heard.
1t is hard to imagine character better
adapted to display Miss Mather's physical
beauty and comeliness Of form than this.
Her costumes, too, are In exquisite taste, and
whether 1t be the rich, long trained pearl
colored satin Of her wedding.dress, or the
blue peasant dress, her complexion Is be-
comingly suited. Perhaps the most charm
ing bit Of acting in the play is the sweet
grace with which Juliana at last accepts the
husband for her husbands sake. Her
naughty spirit Is conquered into fascinat-
Ing modesty, her piquant tongue trained In
to Priscillan sweetness.
The players accompanying Miss Mather,
though differing much from those who came
when under Mr.. HIPS management, are still
tolerably good support. Mr.. }. b. Studley
gives portrayal Of the business-like love
affair Of the Duke that Is consistent through
out Charles Hagar gets all there Is Of value
A.atna. uMkr. .nNNN 1.Ng
1t. Miss Bonner Is bright and sprightly
Volante, and Miss Marl0we pleasing Ia
mOia.
Tonight Miss Mather will reveal her pow
ers in the line Of tragic acting. as Juliet.
VETERANS SON.
'The Veterans Son." under the manage
ment of Shepley Camp, s. of ", will soon
be given in Portland. The Howell (Mich.)
Herald says;
'Mr. Wilson is.an actor Of rare merit, and
as the Veterans Son" completely captured
the large audience by his artistic presenta-
tion of the difficult part.
wAsHBURN UNION.
The programme for the Washburn Union
entertainment at City Hall. Tuesday. April
9th. will be as follows:
Operatlc Selection-'sNell Gwynne. .........
Gilberts Orchestra
w - Portland Male oaartette. ' 'D1'>
Reading-"The Polish Boy. Stephens
Mrs; Emma wyer Moseley.
Miss Henrietta D. Rice. I'''A''
Selecteu....
Portlsnd Male Quartette.
SnnG=.When the Tide Comes In".........Millard
Miss Rice and ouartette.
Mrs. Mrs. Emma wyer Mcseiey. ''''AnO"
SOng-"The oil Street Lamp. ......-..... MOllOy
Miss Henrietta ID. Rice.
soldiers Farewell (by request .Kinkel
Portland Male Quartette.
MISS EAMEs.,
The debut Of the young singer, Miss Eames
in Paris, appears to have been complete
success. Sarcey, In the Paris Temps, says
Of her first appearance:
miss Eames made her debut at the Grand
Opera, March 18th, in the role Of Juliet, and
Tor many years there has not been so sue
cessful an appearance at the National Acad-
emy Of Music. The debutante Is very grace
full, and has beautiful voice, and, though
American, gives the French very clearly.
without accent, and with a little intonati0n
which Is not without certain charm for the
listener. From the moment her first notes
were heard she conquered the sympathy OF
the audience, who testified their delight by
much applause and many recalls. The audi
ence was composed Of many beautiful Amer
lean women, who applauded their country
woman most enthusiastically, and the Paris
ians present Joined most heartily and legiti-
mately in the enthusiasm"