The Portland daily press., 1890-01-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
LoNGrELLow's DREAM.


Last evening. on the invitation of Mr..
Henry Redngton Browne, the author of
Longfellow's Dream, representatives of the
various city papers witnessed seven of the
principal scenes of the Dream, at the vestry
of the Church Of the Messiah. The first
scene was the Death of Kwosind (Mr. Ar
thur Redman), at the hands of the Puk
Wudjies, or little IDdians, in which the lit
tie ones have pretty pantomimic perform
ance, and then lie In wait with pine cones
(the only weapon which has any effect,) to
kill Kwasind. The curse scene from Pando-
IA with Miss Alice Cushing as Pandora, and
Mr.. John A. MCGOWAN as Epimetheus) fol-
lowed, in which both showed themselves
possessed of much dramatic talent The
third scene was the Salem Witch, and the
part was given in such fine manner that
we predict that it will be one of the most
taking characterizations of the piece. Hy-
polite (Mr. Arthur Dennis and the Gypsies
eight young ladies' was pleasing scene,
full of spirit and good acting. Giles and
Martha Corey, on their way to execution,
and bound in chains, was the next scene, a
sad representation Of the idea of witchcraft.
which possessed our Puritan ancestors. The
reception OF Columbus (Mr. M. G.. Mer-
rilD by Queen Isabella Miss George Ford,
was well carried out, and was followed by
the reception Of the Queen of Sheba miss
Addie Heatb) at King Solomon's (Mr j. B.
Moore) court.
The costumes in all the scenes are very
pretty, although in the last they are the
most brilliant. the Queen being decorated
with jewels of different kinds by her firing
women in full lvew of the audience, while
the Kings costume conforms strictly to bib
lical authority. All the different scenes
were greatly enjoyed by those present.
After the representations were over, the
members of the press, by invitation of Mr..
Browne, adjourned to IGrewer's cafe, where
a delicious collation. was partaken of, served
in Mr.. Growers best style.
ENGLISH HAND.B BELL RINGERS.
Seats should now be secured for the per-
Torrance to be given in the Stockbridge
course next Wednesday evening, by the eel
ebrated Royal Hand-Bell Ringers. The mu-
sic that emanates from their carrilion Of sill
yer bells is delicious, and it is given in an ar
tistic style that cannot be surpassed by any
musical organization. Half fares and spe-
cial trains on railroads will be provided.
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA.
Speaking Of "Hands Across the Sea-" to
be produced at Portland Theatre next week,
the Philadelphia Inquirer says:
The stirring incidents and the complete
representation of Hands Across the Sea-
at the Grand won renewed appreciation from
Ine uptown section OF the play-g0ins public.
The great ship scene has been greatly en-
larged upon since the previous presentation
of the play. There Is always glorious ex-
panson Of heroic feeling in the breasts Of
the spectators during the triumph of the he,
no on the British ship. and the enthusiasm
with which this part Of the play was receiv-
ed last night. was no exception to the rule.
There are many exciting climaxes in the
contest between the villains and the hero
ines of the play, and they proved particular
ly effective at the Grand last night. Edna
Carey as Lillian Melford, and William II.
Wallis as Dick Melford, were admirable in
the principal roles. John Blackstone, the
comedian, made his peculiar humor very en-
joyable in his role of Tom Bassett.