The Portland daily press., 1890-07-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE ADELpHIAN CONCERT.

t1G AOELPHlAN NONCEhT.
The Adelphian Concert Company present
ed delightful programme last evening at
Golden Cross hall, Peaks Island, and were
very warmly received. The concert was
opened with Cowan's Bridal Chorus" rem
dered with fine effect by quartette of mixed
voices. Mr.. Lewis E. Smith, the popular
baritone, gave as a solo "The Song That
Reached My Heart" and his fine voice was
perhaps never heard to better advantage.
Misses Pierce and Morrison were very happy
90 their duett ''The Bridesmaids" their
voices blending beautifully. and Mr.. Robert
Rexdale, the poet and novelist, demonstrated
that an author can read his own works to the
entertainment of the public. The felicitous
incidents in his poem entitled ''The Drummer
of Damascus" were all graphically portray
ed, and for his second number he read "The
Burning of Terlinden." new poem of con-
siderable dramatic strength. Miss Addie
Pierce has a soprano voice of much sweet
ness and fexibility, and her solo, "Fleeting
Days." was exquisitely rendered. The read
ing of ''Dandy Jim's Dream" by Miss Geor-
gle A. Rogers, was an effective piece of work
and taking feature.
In the second part of the programme Miss
Nettie May Morrison was down for sole,
"The Ferryman," and her splendid contralto
voice, full of musical surprises, was revela-
ton even to those who so much admired her
as Buttercup. The presence in the audience
Of Miss Dora Wiley. the prima donna, and
author of "The Ferryman," lent added inter-
est to Miss Morrison's number. Mr.. Paul j.
Lidback's pleasing tenor was heard to good
advantage in Marguerite" and the
song received a fine rendition at his hands.
Other numbers were Rockets Christmas"
spirited reading by Miss Rogers, and "The
Carnovale" and "Good Evening by quar-
tette composed of Misses Pierce and Morri-
son, Messrs. Lidback and Smith. The ac-
compartments by Miss Mile Higgins were
very finely played.
The audience included many well-known
| musical people, and their appreciation of the
| company was manifest in the very generous
| applause bestowed, while the Adelphians
| were equally generous in the matter of en-
cores. They give concert at Fryeburg next
week before the Chatauqua societies, and
| are to appear at the Ottawa. Cushing's ISL
and, at an early date.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
The sensational and romantic drama, "The
Man from Texas" had its initial presenta.
ton at the theatre last evening. The au-
| dience was large and decidedly enthusiastic.
| The characters Of the drama were in the
hands of the members of the favorite stock
company, who, in several of the most excit.
| ing scenes, were accorded round upon round OF
applause. The specialties served to introduce
Frank d. Melville, the popular comedian, lin
his mastery limitations. Miss Josie Dewey in
popular songs. and Dan Dyer. a resident OF
Cape Elizabeth, who made his debut and a
| big hit in his solos on the mouth harmonica.
PAVILION THEATRE.
At the Pavilion Theatre, Peaks Island, the
pleasing Irish comedy. Kathleen" will
prove one Of the best attractions of the sea.
son. The company all take their parts we'll
and Mr.. McCallum as Terrence O'Moore de-
lights all who see him. Miss Carrie Jen-
| nings at the matinees gives excellent read
| ings. Seats may be secured at Chambers.
Casco Bay steamers should be taken.
| GARDEN OPERA HOUSE.
| At Greenwood Garden today will be a
| grand complimentary day for the children to
| witness little Louise Pendleton in Lord
Fauntleroy. This will give the little ones a
| fine chance to witness this beautiful play.
Miss is a taking card every evening. The
new dance hall is becoming very popular,
with Harry Webb as director and prompter.
There is dancing every evening. Take Gar
den steamers, foot of Exchange street.
SUNDAY CONCERT AT GREENWOOD GARDEN.
This will be the programme played by
Chambers Band at Greenwood Garden Sun
day, July 9th: