The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
LITTLE LORD FAuNrLERoY.

Lille LOhD fAUNILEhO1.
The story of Little Lord Fauntleroy" has
been apty styled prose idylp' presented
In dramatic form. Its tale of childish love
and simplicity, and its fidelity to nature, ap-
peals to all that is best in mankind with
Irresistible, force. The reader leaves the
book morally better for having read it and
its impressions are not easily effaced 1t is
so pure in character that when dramatized
and placed upon the stage, it has all the best
effects Of the Sunday school upon the young
Every girl and boy in the land should be
presented copy of the book to read, and it
would be well to supplement the gift by
giving the child chance to see the play
In the dramatization some liberties have
to be taken with the text of the book, but
they are such as could not well have been
avoided. OF course every one who has read
the story has formed his ideals of the ,ari-
Gus characters, and, if they are not entirely
realized in the dramatic presentation it is
not to be wondered at as few peoples ideals
would correspond entirely. 1t should be
enough to satisfy every one, who sees Mr..
French's company, if they are given a repre-
sentation that impresses and pleases them
and-makes them feel glad they have seen
the performance as given at Portland
Theatre. Little Walle Eddinger, only
seven years old, by his Characterization of
the little lord, gives remarkable piece of
acting. 1t is no small feat for child of his
tender years to master the lines of his part,
let alone giving natural. easy and finished
p0rtraiture OF the character. The scenes
with the old earl were perhaps the best, but
those with Mr.. Hobbs and Dearest were also
very well portrayed, and surely the touching
situation at the close of the first act left few
dry eyes in the audience.
OF the characters, all were good. but those
of the old earl by Carl Haswin and Dearest
by Miss Lowell stood out as especially good.
There was evidently somewhat of fear on
the part OF Mr.. Bassett as Hobbs that he
might overact and he erred on the side of
prudence, bnt he was amusing. Miss
Whitcroft was satisfactory Minna and
very good foil to Miss Lowell as Dearest.
The piece was very well staged. and the
crowded audience showed by their close
attention and the applause with which they
called the curtain up at the end of tie first
act, and Little Lord Fauntleroy before the
stage at the close of the second, how much
they. were pleased. This afternoon Master
Eddinger will repeat his impersonation. and
tonight young girl who has divided the
honors elsewhere with him. will assume the
character.
AN EVENING WITH BURNS.
The ladies connected with the New Jeru-
salem church, gave delightful entertain
ment at Reception hall last evening, cele-
brating the birthday of the poet Burns. The
audience was large and enthusiastic, demand.
ing repetitions of several of the features.
Rev. III. q. Durham the pastor, and Alder
man Smith each made remarks that showed
their appreciation and love for the great
bard. Mr.. Andrew Cross gave several
spirited recitations from the poets poems.
MISS A3oie Pierce, Miss Randall and Mrs.
Shurteff, and Shaw's quartette gave with
much feeling several vocal selections. Miss
Annie Z. Wiley and Mr.. George Ouimhv
instrumental numbers, and Mr.. Mcdonald
played the 9ag-pipes in great style. A
pronounced feature was the children's
chorus followed by the Highland fling. grace
fully danced by Miss Maud Ball In cos
tune
Next Monday the sale of seats will begin
at Portland Theatre for the performances
of isis" BY Myra Goodwin, to be given We'd
nesday and Thursday. The Boston Journal
says: with merry laugh, sunny face
and a sprightly dance the maid Of the ever
twinkling feet who this week is to be the
leading attraction at the Park Theatre. APP
ptdIou upJH tnc NIhSe ldSL night MISS MY
IA Goodwin. young Boston lady, Is
pleasing little actress In her particular line,
and has chosen bright and inoffensive SUBJ
ject to diate upon, with many good jokes
and wholesome fun to cause hearty laugh"
NOTES.
Get seats at once for the next Stockbridge
entertainment Mrs. Shaw. the whistler,
and Miss Lauriet Chase will appear.
The many friends of II. b. L0nsdale will
be Glad tn lparn that hp is huSinpSS MANAGER
OF the Little Lord Fauntleroy company.