The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-11-22
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
REU1EN GLUE.

hEUBEN GLUE.
There was a frst-rate presentation of a
frst-rate drama of the stirring, blood-ting-
ling style at Portland Theatre last night in
Reuben Glue. This is one of the PLAYS in
which there Is basis Of crime and an IN
principled villain, who is always ready to-
talk murder to the bitter end, but cautious
about committing it. Then there are the
victims of his crimes and those who are pur-
suing him. Then there is fellow out Oh an
bounds OF conventionality, loose-JolnVeu'
apparently soft-headed, but ready Win his
tongue, and fists, and revolvers, anu always
on hand when he is wanted. Such a fellow
is Reuben Glue. In the hands OF Willis Z.
Akers this character is perfectly portrayed.
The other characters of the play are well
taken, Miss Delano and Miss Belmont de-
serving special mention. There will De two
repetitions of Reuben Glue today. afternoon
and evening, and the company deserves
crowded house both times.
MONTE CRIsTo.
The attraction at the Portland Theatre,
Mondav Tuesday and Wednesday of
Thanksgiving week, will be Manager I4o-
throp's stock company in the drama of
AuObbO OAAobOs AHO Cdob Will lnOAuuO -
Gordon Edwards as Edmund Dantes, Chas.
Barringer as Nortier. and Kate Glassford as
Mercedes. The Boston Herald said of the
production at the Grand Theatre in that
city:
1.-THE drama was staged and costumed in
the fine manner usual at this popular place
of amusement, and the applause was fire.
quelt and hearty. j. Gordon Edwards in
a rnlQc 0f Edmund nanfae and COuuE de-
Monte Cristo acted with considerable vigor
and displayed great versatility. Charles
Barringer was exceedingly effective In the
character of Nortier Foulard and Solomon
Won GTipp. He has fine presence, and his
acting gives evidence of thorough knowl-
edge of stage craft. The Mercedes Of Miss
| Kate GlassfOrd was most cOmmendable ef-
| fort, and denoted a thorough training In her
| chosen profession. Mrs. William Hender-
| sons Carconte was true to the life, and as a
character bit entitled the actress to great
| praise. The comedy of William Henderson
| as Cadarousse was consistent and altogether
| pleasing. In fact the entire performance
was finished and thoroughly enjoyable"
THE BIJoU.
This afternoon will give the ladies and
children chance to attend the matinee at
this house. All the attractions are excel
lent, and in no better way can an afternoon
be passed agreeably. Tonight the last per-
Torrance Of the present bill will be given.
THE LOTUS GLEE CLUB.
The Lotus Glee Club, which will give the
third entertainment in the Popular course
Thursday evening of next week, is composed
Of George E. Devoll, first tenor; Edward E.
Long. second tenor; Charles Lewis, ! ari.
tone; Clifton Davis, basso. Mr.. Frank
J.JSglfiiith will be the accompanist. Some
/ fine recitations will be given by Miss Minnie
Marshall
STRAUSS ORCHESTRA.
Harper's Weekly says of Strauss Orches-
ira which will give two concerts in the
Stockbridge course at City Hall Saturday,
the Goth inst:
"That it is an admirably drilled body of
musicians for its peculiar work there is no
doubt. The father of Mr.. Strauss was the
father of the modern waltz, and his band
preserves all the traditions of the music to
which fifty years ago the gayest circles of
Europe and America glided and swayed
with delight. The waltz music has a singu-
lar charm"
CONGRESS SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT.
Miss Fay Davis will read among other Sc
lections. at Congress square vestry on Mon.
| day evening next, pauline Pavolovna," by
Aldrich. The Manchester IN. H. Mirror
thus alludes to her:
"As a reader Miss Davis is said to have
/ great talent She is said to possess voice
naturally adapted for her chosen work, and
| this, together with fresh, girlish presence,
| and easy bearing guarantees her success.
| In pauline Pavolovna" she is called su-
| perb, the lady infusing fire into her effort
| that at once makes her friends"
NOTES.
The last performance of the Army of the
1 Potomac" was given at City Hall last even
| ing
"Vienna" will be the subject of the first
| StOddard lecture. Tickets at Stockblidge's
Now is the time to get the tickets fol-
| Stanley's lecture at St0ckbridge's. When
1 Stanley steps on the stage of City Hall on
| the evening of January 18th, he will not see
an empty seae. Already there has been ar
immense sale. and only few good seats ar,
| left