The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-20
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE srocknRrpaE COURSES

THE SToCKBRIDGE COURSES.
If Bostonian was offered such a wealth
of sterling attractions as Stockbridge offers
In his courses, for the same money, he would
think he had got the earth" For example,
there are two festival concerts in the regular
course, given by the Boston Symphony Or
chestra of sixty musicians, and conducted by
Herr Nickisch, the new conductor from
Leipzig. The Bostonians. 65 artists, with
all the great operate favorites, and a full
orchestra, chorus and special scenery; the
Emma Abbott Opera Company, 70 artists,
who appear under like conditions to the Bos-
tonians; ,Hermann's the, great magician and
Stoddard in three new illustrated lectures.
These are seven, or less than half Of the en-
tertainments in the course. A good course
seat is four dollars, or 81 cents and enter
tainment. Given singly in any other city a
good seat couldn't be procured for the least
expensive Of, any Of these entertainments,
say the Stoddard lectures, for less than sew
enty-fve cents, while an. orchestra stall
wOnld run up to $3.50 in price. And yet nine
other excellent entertainments are Thrown
in by Mr. Stockbridge bringing the even
ing's entertainment on the regular course
tickets down to fifteen cents, almost the
price of admission to dime museum. Is it
any wonder then that people are willing to
bid extra at an auction sale for choice of
seats. especially when in Boston for SYM
phony Orchestra rehearsal concerts choice
of seats brought 500 premium. Tickets for
the Pops and Matinees are procurable on
just as advantageous terms as the Regulars.
HELD BY THE ENEMY.
"Held by the Enemy" is coming here again
next Saturday at Portland Theatre. Since
its last production here 1t has been materi-
ally changed for the better. The war pic
lures are more vivid and truthful than ever,
the dialogue bright and sparkling and the
scenic effects all that the most exacting can
require. This play is very strong one, we'll
out of the much-worn path of modern eff
forts. 1t has been favorably received
throughout the country and is deservedly
popular, while thereompany presenting it Is
composed of the best of people. There are
no particular stars, but each individual fills
his or her allotted Part, giving an evenness
to the entirety.
EvANGELINE.
EVaDgellue Win ltS TWO score OF AcaQt-
an maidens, its merry but miserable ruffians,
its demur heroin, its dashing hero, Its Dutch
captain, its Irish policeman, its lone fisher
man, its canning notary, its coquettish cha
peron, in fact "Evangeline" with all its glo-
rious halo of stage triumph, magnificent
scenery, superb costumes and dazzling bril-
liant effects, will be seen at Portland Thea
tire Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of next
week. George K. Fortesque will play Cath
crime, as of old, and none other than James
s. Motif will fill the role of the lone fisher
man. Peter F. Daily, the favorite comedian.
will play LIE Blanc, while two exceptionally
talented and beautiful young ladies. in the
parts of Gabriel and Evangeline, will make
their first appearance in burlesare. As sing
ers, as well as actresses, both Marie Bart
lett and Yolande Wallace have. already
achieved wide success. and great deal is
expected of them in their new departure.
The chorus is especially fine. the majority Of
them having been secured this summer in
Chicago. which is the greatest stage conser-
vatory for burlesque in America.
A "Stuffed Dog" drew another pleased au-
dience to Portland Theatre last evening.