The Portland daily press., 1890-10-03
AND DRAMA.
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA.


Mr.. Jefferson's carefully selected company
produced Hands across the Sea-" the spec
tacular melodrama that had such success
at the Boston Museum, at Portland Theatre
last evening. The play has been seen Before
in this city, and proves as popular now as it
was then. All the great spectacular features
are very well presented here. The pictures
of country home life in England, the gam
bling hell of Nine. Vallente, the prison at
La Roquette, and finally the effective steam
ship scene, all and each reused the audience
to much enthusiasm. The various charac.
tiers were all well taken, and there should be
large audiences during the continuance of
the piece. Grimmer's orchestra furnishes
fine music. Be sure and get tickets during
the day, and thus obtain choice seats The
word Theatre" has been painted in black
and gold over the theatre entrance, making
a marked Improvement. Handsome new
aisle carpets have been put down in the au-
ditorium.
MUGGs' LANDING.
Tickets are now on sale at the Portland
Theatre box Office for "Muggs' Landing"
which will be produced next Monday and
Tuesday. Miss Pollock as Little Mugs has
been replaced by Miss Louise Hamilton, who
is pretty. vivacious, a good singer and dan
Ger. The other change of Importance is the
engagement of Jeppe Delano as Asa Beck,
the land agent Delano is good fun maker
and an addition to the cast, as he is also a
good singer and dancer. Phil W. Peters as
Soger Judson keeps the house In an uproar,
whenever he is on the stage. There are sew
eral new specialties in the way of songs and
dances, and the play is improved in several
particulars.
THE BosToNIANs.
Now is the time to secure seats for the Bos-
tonians in "Robin Hood" the great success
of the company this season. There will be
half fares and late trains on the railroads.
Evening tickets will be on sale Saturday at
Stockbridge's. "Trovatore' will be given
Saturday night, the 18th.
HAYDN oCIATIoN.
All members are urgently requested to be
present at rehearsal next Monday evening.
Bring copies CT bride of Dunscisson" and
''The Light of Asia"
THE JED PRoUTY GAR.
Tonight the Jed Prouty car will be on ex-
hibition at the Union Station. The old fur
niture and relics are all aboard this car. The
public are invited to walk in, but to make a
brief stay, as others will wish to see the rel
les as we'll as they. Don't handle the relics.
AS the car will be a subjec: of wonder
throughout the United States during the
winter, Old Jed's admirers will not fail to
visit his car of state before its departure.
AS product of Portland Drawn and brain
the big wheeler appeals irresistably to local
pride. A steady stream of callers will con-
sequently rule at the car, especially in the
evening, when it is to be Illuminated. The
Maine Central have arranged to photograph
it while at the station.
THE BIJoU.
Mr.. Frank c. Chase, the business manager
will open the Bijou to the public next Mon
day. He intends to make this theatre
pleasant place Of resort for ladies, as well as
gentlemen. A strong variety show and
screaming afterpiece will be the daily at
traction. There will be carefully selected
artists employed, and change of company
and bill every week. Ladies and children's
matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
NOTES.
The "Silent Partner" at Portland Theatre
October 9Th and 9th.
The Philharmonic have engaged Congress
Hall for their rehearsals and concerts this
season, and will hold their rehearsal there
this evening. Subscribing members are en-.
titled to admission.
There will be a grand concert given at
City Hall, Wednesday evening. October 10Th,
by the Harvard Quartette and other talent,
for the benefit of W. j. Ryan. Tickets at
St0ckbridge's.
The Philharmonic Orchestra play in Bath
on the 18th inst. Miss Ethel Hyde. daughter
Of General Thomas w. Hyde, and we'll
known in Portland society, will sing on the
4Tc OCCASION. Rehearsals are being held on
Ht aSnlay evenings Of each week in Congress