The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

JED PRoUTY.
"What is all the excitement at City Hall
Hall this evening"" said gentleman, as he
gazed at the great crowd that filed the corri-
dor of city building and besieged the ticket
office last night sit is caused" said a by
stander, "by Richard Golden. who produces
old Jed Prouty' this evening"" And it was
a crowd. at is wonderful" said Bobby
Richardson-who takes the part of the old
fiddler in Joshua Whitcomb"-to the
writer, show these plays like Jed Prouty'
and Joshua Whitcomb' catch on to the
public. They seem to fill a want, theatri-
cally. and the more the public see of them
the more of them they want to see." Aud so
it would seem, for City Hall was packed.
Every seat was taken, the window seats
were invaded, the rear of the hall and even
far up the aisles all standing room was occu-
pied. 1t was an audience fully In sympathy
with the star and his company, and they
laughed and applauded to the echo.
jed Prouty" has been played In Portland
several times by Mr.. Golden and his charac-
terization of the old landlord of Prouty Tay-
eru, Is quite familiar to our theatre goers.
He plays the part with great JUNCTION, does
not overact, and invests the character with a
peculiar humor that is very enjoyable. Not
only are most Of the characters in the play
drawn from life, they are costumed in the
dresses worn in Bucksport when old Prouty
kept the tavern there. One of the most
agreeable features of the play is Miss Dora
Wiley's presentation of Martha Giddens,
with her delightful singing of "The Ferry
man" and "The Old Bureau Drawer" and
Mr.. T. P. Riggs. the we'll known Bangor
| tenor, in the dual role of Lige, Prouty's son,
| aud Hanley Wooster, distinguished actor
| There were encores and calls for the curtain
and every one left the house thoroughly sat-
| isfed. We should not omit to state that the
support was very good.
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
The "Pirates" is well presented and well
| staged. Miss Bessie Gray as Mabel is seen
at her best and is heartily received. As
Ruth Miss Germon sustains her we'll earned
reputation, while Misses Terry, Carey and
Osborne made pleasing appearance as the
trio Of younger daughters. Mr.. Nodine is
very acceptable in the role of Frederick, and
Jerry Slattery is a distinguished looking
major general. Don Fielding makes good
Pirate King, and Pete Lang is heard to good
huNdubdgt as Sduu6i. OuaTleS OSDOrne
| makes all laugh as the sergeant.
Next week, commencing Monday, the com.
pany will sing Pinafore for the first two
days, and for the.last four days Erminie.
Take the Garden steamers. foot of Exchange
street.
PAVILION THEATRE.
The afternoon and evening performances
of Stricken Blind" yesterday, were wit
messed by large and enthusiastic audiences.
All seemed much pleased with the very fine
style in which the piece is put on the stage
Mr.. McCallum as Isaacs, the Jew, has made
a great hit and his ''hie like hegal" always
| comes in SO timely that 1t never fails to win
laugh. Tonight will be the last .chance to
see this play, ard, as many of the seats are
now sold, those anxious to secure good seats
should go early to Chambers music store,
where they are for sale Matinee every af-
tern0on. Take Casco Bay steamers.
NOTES.
| The Weber Club will have a supper and
| give concert at the Ottawa the latter part
| of next week.
The sale of seats for the performance to be
given by Germans Minstels next Wednes-
day,wil begin at Portland Theatre box office
this morning.
Little Lord Fauntleroy" will be given at
City Hall Sept. II and 10.