The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


1hSonAi AMI
Last night these popular comedians ap-
peared before capital house at Portland
Theatre. Murray and Murphy are as popu-
lar as ever, and their methods of making fun
are still all the go. The Colonel Gilhooly''
of Murray is perfect in the way Of makeup,
and his fun is as contagious as it is often
spontaneous. OF uncouth nature and ap-
pearance. "Gilhooly" is a funny Irishman,
who still retains all the comical Characters
tics Of the "auld country" with many others,
added to his gait and gestures, they are pure
ly American. making altogether queer and
laugh-provoking mixture of Irish and Yam
kee wit. Mr.. Murphy appeared in the hui
morous impersonation of Jerry McGinnis."
1t goes without saying that he kept every
one In good humor and laughing at his pleas
ing sallies. These two comedians are each
a splendid foil for the comedy business of
the other. Their company gave satisfaction.
Miss Blanche Seymour is a graceful and
comedy young actress, who made a hit with
her dancing. Mr.. Young fully came up to
the mark of the ideal stage dude. The sing
ing and dancing specialties in the third act
gave great pleasure.
The Barretts. gave very delightful enter
tainment at Kavanagh Hall last night. This
programme was exceedingly well rendered:
Quartette-The Ball Of the Man In the Moon.
William Shields c. @. Price, 7. II. Gately, 7. j.
Desmond.
Recitation-Dream of Eugene Aaram. 49,. Hood
Fred l.. Dunn.
Harmonica Solo. Observation-Disclosures.
c. G. Price
Vocal s00-o Happy p PAX g.sk Day 50 carr o,,.
Miss Annie shannahan, Miss Annie Desmond.
Jere I. Davis. assisted by S. b. Common.
Observation-Disclosures Confession to Pauline.
Thomas H. Fiaherty. Lytton
Banjo Selection-The Darkies Patrol. -. Lansing
Prof. Thomas Glynn.
Vocal Solo-Ye Merry Bride. .Cumbert
Miss Minnie M. Burke.
Rectation-Selection from Ignomar .........
hMiss Nettie M. Slattery.
Vocal solo-Loves Sorrow. :....:..........Sh Shelley
Miss Bertha H. KOhling.
Recitation-W OlSey's Farewell. 5 hakespeare
John A. MCGOWAN.
Vocal Solo-I Thought Dwell in Marble
Miss Emily W. Flaherty. ''a'''
Vocal Solo-The Sailors Dream. .......... HALEY
Thomas j. Desmond.
Banjo Selecton-The March Past (by re-
quest. Dodworth
Prof. Thomas Glynn.
William Shields, G. g. Price, I. II. Gateiy, 7. ].
Desmond.
Accompanied.
Miss Fanny M. Egan.
The draperfes and furniture used at the
entertainment were from the well known
house of Atkinson.
BEN HUR.
The tableaux and readings from Ben Hur
were repeated at City Hall last evening.
The second nights performance was natur-
ally better than that of the preceding eve
ming from the greater familiarity of the per-
formers with their work. Ben Hur, by
these entertainments, is made very attrac-
tive to the ordinary spectator, which, to the
person who is well acquainted with the
story, they fix all the more important fea-
lures and incidents firmer In the mind.
SPANISH STUDENTS.
When the Spanish Students first appeared
In Portland they created-and very natural
ly so-a great furore, and for months after
wards the young people about town were en-
deayoring to perfect themselves on the guitar
and mandolin. This was a tribute to the
delightful music afforded by the Students,
Tomorrow night they will appear in the
Stockbridge Popular course and in the after
noon at special matinee which all the chill
dren are going to hear. Get tickets at Stock
bridges today. Professor Ryeson, the hui
morist, will assist at the entertainment.
MAY DAY CARNIVAL.
Bosworth Relief Corps will hold their
usual May Day Carnival at City Hall, May
LIST, afternoon and evening. Grimmer's Or
chestra will provide the music. Reserved
seats at Stockbridge's.
ONE OF THE OLD. STOCK.
The Syracuse Standard thus speaks of
Charles l.. Davis in "One Of the Old Stock"
in which he will appear at Portland Thea
tire next Monday and Tuesday:
Charles L. Davis appeared to large au-
dience last night at the Wieting in his new
play called Zone Of the Old Stock" As Mr..
Davis was seen in the character of Alvin
Joslin, which he has made very famous to
the public by repeated performances in it.
old friends and admirers were as usual de-
lighted. The new play is better than the
original and is presentedwith great deal of
pretension to scenic OBJECT. Mr.. Davis is,
however, the feature of it which seems to go,
and he certainly made his audience laugh all
last night The company gives adequate
support.
NOTES.
Don't forget Professor Rankins musical
recital at High street church Monday eve
ming.