The Portland daily press., 1890-07-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE PORTLAND THEATRE.

THE PORTLAND THEATRE.
"The Green Hills of Ireland" is full of ex-
citing incidents attendant upon the yillainy
of manager of landed estate, which he is
desirous of possessing. FL. Percy Meldon
appears at his best as General Nolan, an ed
ucated lrishman, beset by the villainies Of
Simon Michen, the "beetle." Miss Gather
inc Rober does full justice to the character
of Margaret Nolan, a faithful wife, and the
comedy acting of Miss Josie Dewey, Neal
Powers and Frank d. Melville keep the au-
dience in the best Of humor. The play
abounds in the witty sayings so characters
tic of the Celtic race. and compares very IA
vorably with dramas of its kind. The spe-
cialties are highly appreciated.
Two very strong dramas are announced for
the coming week at the Portland Theatre,
with Manager Lothrop's grand stock eompa-
ny In the cast. The opening play, tha very
successful melc-drama, "The California De-
tective," Is most powerful creation, depict
ing scenes aud incidents In the life Of not
ed detective, whose reputation Is world wide
The play is rich in scenic effects. among
which may be mentioned realistic fire
scene,-with attendant rescuiDg Of life from
a burning building-a scene In John Morri-
sey's gambling establishment, and a seepe In
character Of Joe Blossom, the detective, has
been assigned to Mr.. III. Percy Medon, who,
in his pursuit of the villains Of the play, and
his endeavors to thwart t.em In their dsrep-
utable designs, assumes several effective DIS
guises. Miss Katherine R0ber as Blanche
Holmes, the orange girl, has a character
which fits her like glove Miss Josie De-
voy and Mr. Frank ID. Melville. will provide
considerable amusement in the two rOllick-
ing character parts allotted them. The clos
inc NIGHTS Of the NPQk tho rOmanffa
"The Man from Texas" will hold the boards.
CONCERT AT THE OTTAWA.
There will be delightful concert given at
the Ottawa House. CushiDg's Island, on
Tuesday evening next. when Miss Bertha
Behreus, the talented young violinist from
New York, will appear. assisted by Miss An
ME Greeley, vocalist, and Miss MeGregOr,
pianist. There will also be recltations by
Miss Pollard Of Chicago, who is highly
spoken Of. boat will leave for the city af-
ter the concert. and 1t is hoped the many
Portland friends Of the artists will be pres
ent on the occasion.
THE PAVILION.
The Pavilion draws good houses nightly.
and the various actors receive many tokens
of the high appreciation of the audiences
Saturday is an excellent day In which TO Wis
it the islands, and no place Is more worthy
Of attention than the Pavilion.
NOTES.
Bronson Howard has entered into a mana
gerial cepartnership with Charles Wyndham
In London.
Mr.. Charles MacGeachey telegraphs from
Bucksport, Me-, that Miss Dora Wiley will
| positively join the "Old Jed Prouty" cOmpa-
| ny next season.
Wilson Barrett and Miss Eastlake returned
| to "Merre England" by City Of New York
| on Wednesday. The, rest oil Mr.. Barrett's s
| company go by the Gallia.
| Mr. Marcus Mayt has severed his business
| connection with Mr.. Henry L. Abbey, and
| will in future devote his talents 10 the Amer
| ican end of Mayer, Pashford & Abud.
While we have in America real burglars,
real prize fighters and a couple of sal thieves
on the stage, Berlin manager has gone us
| one better by producing melo-drama called
"rhe Executioner of Berlin" for the title
roll of which he engaged the real govern
ment execuuoner. Emperor Wilhelm, how
| ever, nipped the enterprise In the oud before
| he started on his Norwegian trip, Dy forbid
| ding the cheerful official from turning into a
| real actor. HOch!
Miss Agnes Huntington Is to nave thea
| tire built for her in London by the Baroness
| Burdett-C Coutts. But II Is mucn easier iOr
| that camel to take the difficult passage
| through the needles eye than to tnd suita'
| BILE theatre site In London. Meanwhile an
oryonSement has beeu made with George Ed
wards ~ the Gaiety, whose new theatre in
| Cranhonrna street, near the empire, Is all
settled for. and the building will be erected
At once Miss Huntington will be the first
Iessee. all agreements have been signed to
| the effect, and she takes possession as soon
as her American tour Is completed.