The Portland daily press., 1889-03-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


HI oTOWAWAY.
heaiism In melo-dramas knows no end.
Hew forms OF 1t are constantly appearing.
In The Stowaway," an English melo-drama
tnat mas met with great success in other cit
les particularly in New York, at Niblo's and
aiso at the Boston Theatre. which
VIII De given its first performance in
rortiand, on next Thursday evening. at the
ioruand Theatre, there will be dramatic
scene ON yachts deck, safe burglary by
genuine experts, and two or three other cpl
sodes OF an uncommon nature. 1.-THE Stow
away projectors hold out promise of an in
'erestlng melo-dramatic tale, interpreted by
capable actors. The piece is from the pen Of
lom Craven. well known English writer,
and was first acted in London about four
years ago. 1t has since been constantly
paved In England, where 1t is said to be
very, popular. Jacob Lift and Thomas 81
Davis, who control its present tour, made 1t
known In America Sept nth, at the Walnut
street Theatre, Philadelphia. Helen Wea-
tnersby, one of the four Weathersby girls,
is the leading actress of the company, and
lively Marion Elmore plays the part Of
London newsboy. Joseph Slator, a forceful
young actor; Mark Lynch, who was with
Mrs: Langtry last season; Harry Hawk, an
oid-tiEe comedian; Lewis Baker, Fenwick
als
| tious and handsome woman, Leonora Brad
| ley, are IN the cast. Sale of seats Monday.
Y. NJ. C. A. COURSE.
| The next entertainment of this course, on
March 9th, will undoubtedly be one of the
most delightful of the season. Wherever
the Boston Ideal Banjo, Mandolin and Gui-
tar Club have appeared before the public,
they have had large and appreciative audi
ences and won the highest praise. To add
to the attractions offered by the club, the
committee have secured the talented and
charming reader, Miss Fay Davis, who never
talls 70 please all who have the privilege Of
hearing her. Do not fail to secure seats at
once for this entertainment.
| LADIES AID.
A very pleasant entertainment was given
at Mystic Ball last evening, lby the Ladies'
Aid Society The vocal and instrumental
music was excellent, while Mr.. ANDREW
| gave great pleasure.
| CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR COURSE
The first entertainment in the Christian
Endeayor course will be given at the Second
Parish church, Monday evening, by the
Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Mr.. Duncan,
and Miss Florence knight, soloist. Every
body who heard the orchestra at their first
appearance in Mechanics Hall will want to
ssspd gsab s and 4se who Ala
at Stockbridge's. Philharmonic course
| tickets will also admit.
THE sToCKBRIDGE ENTERTAINMENTS
The twelfth regular Stockbridge will take
place March 18th, and be given by Miss Cou
thoui and the Ruggles Street Quartette The
next popular course entertainment will be
given March 7th, and be an evening of glees
and ballads, by Miss Alice May Bates, So
prano; Miss Nellie Evans, contralto; Mr..
w. II. Fessenden, tenor: Mr.. Lon F. Brine,
baritone; Miss Belle Betsford, volinist; Mr.
Leon Reach, pianist. Miss Evans is a ma
tive of North Wales, who has sung with
great success in her own country, and who is
the recipient of many encomiums from the
English press. She makes her first appear
ance 10 America with this organization. The
evening will close with the last act of .slSona-
'lGmoutd," sung by all the artists, and given
with appropriate costumes and scenery.
HARRY wEBB's TESTIMONIAL.
There was a large audience at City Hall,
last evening, to listen to the admirable con-
cert given by the First Regiment Band and
Orpheus Quartette, complimentary to Mr..
Harry Webb. The programme, as published
in the PRESS, was carried out most effective
ly. The order of dances that followed was
much enjoyed by all present.
NOTES.
w. II. Crane has secured for his starring
tour next season "The Balloon" a comedy
now running at the Strand Theatre. london.
G. Leslie Allen and Viola Allen will leave
the Boston Museum at the end of the pres
ent season.