The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-10-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
A ROYAL PASS.

ROYAL PASS.
MIR. George G. Staley made his appearance
at Portland theatre last evening in "a Royal
Pass" The play is bright and entertaining
and affords chance for the display OF pic
turesque Swiss and Russian costumes, and
an Illustration of the severity OF the police,
rules of the latter country. The character
Of Andreas Heffer. aSwiss guide. which Mr..
Staley assumes, has the lions share of the
business of the piece, and his merry DISPOSE
ton and opportune arrival in time to circum-
vent every scheme concocted by 1.-THE villain
GUS JarrawitZ to prosecute the unfortunate
Ivan Zotoff and obtain possession, not only
Of his estates but his wife as we'll. win favor
with the audience and call.forth unbounded
applause for the light hearted German lad.
Mr.. Staley also strengthened his reputation
as vocalist by interesting selections, which
were loudly encored. especially my Hearts
Delight" and Little Rogues Asleep" His
jodling is excellent. The piece is we'll cast.
Charles j. Edmunds as the designing Jar
rawitz played the part with strong dramatic
force. and Miss Blair as Loris. spy in the
service of Jarrawitz. was excellent. The
remainder of the cast was in good hands,
and the whole proved to be one Of the bright
est and most entertaining plays of its class
given here this season. Royal Pass will be
given this afternoon for the benefit of ladies
and children, and the closing performance
will be given this evening. A most pleasing
entertainment can be confidently assured to
all who attend.
WILLIAM j. RYAN's BENEFIT.
Thara shOuld ha a liharol Y1atropa0a Of Tho
concert to be given in aid of VIM. ]. Ryan,
the young blind man, next Wednesday eve
ming. The Howard Quartette will sing, Miss
Lufkin plays the cornet, and Mill Ida Flor
ence will read. Reserved seats at Stock
bridges.
THE STRAUSS CONCERTS.
Strauss and his harmonious band will be
heard in this city November Goth, afternoon
and evening. Herr Strauss is a peculiar
conductor. He evidently enjoys his work,
aud his pleasure is quickly impaired to his
audience. Not only are his arms employed,
but at times his whole body seems to be
swaying in the rhythmic measure of the
| music, which is given with such precision
aud perfect melody that it almost appears to
emanate from the magic baton which he
madipulates with such skill and vgor. The
sale of seats will begin at Stockbridge's this
morning.
DARK SECRET.
Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday even
ings this successful melodrama, which has
gained such reputation for its realistic
stage pictures, will be produced at Portland
theatre. The piece is famous for its water
hun fop hoin0 xuhi vuif
the surrounding scenery gives truthfulness
to the presentation which is almost perfect.
George Hosmer participates in regatta and
launch under full head of steam heigh-
tens the effect.
THE BIJoU.
Another large audience witnessed the per-
Torrance at the Bijou theatre last evening.
Sam Archer. in his funny specialties, Miss
Blanche. Arkwright, the male impersonator,
the Welches, Morton and Coleman, and AL
Grant. were received with favor. George
Leslie and Minnie Collins are whole show.
The entertainment of the evening opens
with one act farce, "a Load of Wood"
and closes with "The Dutch Shoemaker,
Don't forget the matinee today.
THE THIRD sTocKBRIDGE.
Get tickets now for the third Stockbridge,
which will be given at City hall next Thurs
day evening. The Louisville Journal says !:
M Musin received an ovation at every
appearance. He is masterful performer,
more brilliant and vigorous than Sarasati.
His execution is perfect. He gave as lis
opening number CARNATIONS on Hadyn's
Theme" which brought forth storm of APP
plause. The "Moise Prayer and Bravoura
Variations" produced on a single string,
was an exquisite rendering that was also en-
Enthusiastically recognized. In all respects,
after NJ. Musin, Nine. Tanner was the sue
cess of the evening, and her wonderful exc
cution, her clear, beautiful runs, her delicate
staccato, brought the house to her feet She
sang, beside the Artot number, the Proch
air and variations and an sencore, which she
concluded with marvellous clear e. 10 her
number with M. Musin she was somewhat
handicapped, for violin can never take the
place of flute in duets"