The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-07
MUSIC AND DR. a MA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.


"Rosedale" was the attraction at Portland
Theatre last night and the old play, in the
attendance, showed 1t had lost none Of its
| power to charm. Many of those who took
such enjoyment In 1t when James Arnold,
Matt Snyder, Lizzie May Ulmer, Frank
Curtis, Mrs. Preston and others ass umed
the principal characters at the old Portland
Museum, were present last evening to take
in once more the.old familiar scenes.
The play was very well staged under the
direction of Mr.. Meldon-and this can truth
fully be said of all the pieces brought out at
this house. The drawing room at Rosedale
Manor. the old room In the east wing, the
gypsy camp, and the ball room, were pretty
and attractive. Mr.. Meldon was at his best
as Elliott Gray, while Mr.. J. f. Kirke made
an excellent. realistic Miles McKenna. and
divided the honors with him. Miss Ethel
Tucker was extremely pleasing and natural
as Rosa Leigh. She dressed the part pretti-
ly, was graceful and the scenes with Elliot
Gray where she binds up his sprained arm,
and the one where she teaches him the old
lullaby
Lord Bateman was gentleman"
were artistic, natural and earned as they
deserved marked applause. The camp scene
was so effective that the principals were
called before the curtain. The other charac-
tiers were fairly taken. We think we hazard
nothing in saying that "Rosedale" is worthy
crowded audiences during its run.
BOYS AND GIRLS
Songs of the loveliest; dances of the fun
niest; comedy of the most original and
startling, are the ingredients which Author
| John j. Mentally has infused into his latest
musical farce comedy "Boys and Girls"
| which is to be produced In a lavish manner
by the well known theatrical firm, Messrs.
Rich & Harris The plot of "Boys and
Girls" sets forth in the merriest manner the
fad and craze for athleticism. That the
comedy shall be perfectly presented, Messrs.
Rich & Harris have actually gone so far as
to engage the renowned European comedians
and pantomimists. the Leopolds, who will
| introduce many startling and eccentric acts,
| such as have never been attempted. Besides
these we'll known grotesque comedians, there
are In the cast the charming and popular
May and Flora Irwin, Ignatio Martinetti,
VIM. B. Wood, formerly of Wood and
Shepard, Georgia Lake, Sadie Kirby, Julian
Mitchell, James A. Sturgis, Blanche Howard
and Laura j.. Russell. The idea of "Boys
and Girls" is to create hilarious fun.
PAVILION THEATRE.
Members of both boards Of the city gov
eminent and board Of engineers Of the fire
department attended at this house in a body
last evening, and all seemed much pleased at
the excellence of the performance. Twice
during the play Manager MaCallum was
presented with handsome bouquets from his
| friends among the cottagers, who are much
pleased with his success In giving them first
class entertainments. The manager earnest
| ly requests all to secure their seats In adj
vance atStockbridge's as only two more days
| remain in which to see London by Night"
THE WILD WEST SHOW.
This big exhibition still continues to draw
the people towards Long Island. Every day
the attractions are enough to amuse every
one and the shooting. riding, ETC., is a card
that is bound to make the amusement public
come to the island.