The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
AFTER DARK.


When Shaw and Ellis ran the old Portland
theatre, James Arnold and Frank Curtis
were seen to their advantage In after
Dark" and the melo drama was then very
effectively presented. "After Dark" was
given at Portland theatre again last night
The chief attraction in it is the three boxing
rounds between Corbett, the Californian,
and DAILY, and the set-to between Kelly and
Murphy, The Californian is a pleasant
looking fellow, tall with long stretch of
arms, quick in motion, and the rounds be-
tween him and DAILY were short, but good.
Kelly and Murphy made lots of fun, espec-
tally when one knocked the other through
the door. The pugilists were warmly ap.
plauded ana recalled.
The eccentric comedians, Sweeney and
Ryland, caught on and received their share
of public appreciation.
In the play Mr.. Harry Meredith, as OLD
ris, were quite good. The other performers
do not call for special mention. The scene
~ was good, particularly the Elysian con-
cert salo0n-where the signs "Baccarat.
Prince of Wales Rules" and Keno In the
Meeting" and There is Rest for the Wea-
ry' on the appearance of the police-and
London by night. The play will be repeated
tonight.
THE STEPDAUGHTER.
Annie Ward Tiffany will present 1.-THE
Stepdaughter" at Portland Theatre next
Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and
evening. The Boston Herald Of last Tues
day said
Annie Ward Tiffany was given an enthus-
iastic reception at the Grand Opera House
last evening, when she appeared In her great
success GEESE 81 last season, The Stepdaughser."
| the favorable judgment expressed In these
| columns last year. The drama is strong, in
teresting and entertaining, and affords the
star many and good opportunities for acting
Of kind which but few actresses attempt.
Miss Tiffany was given kindly reception,
and throughout the action of the drama was
applauded frequently and heartily. She re-
neWed her former success, and the week at
the Grand Opera House should show good
piece was we'll staged. The engagement is
for this week only"
ORGAN RECITAL.
There will be large and fashionable at
| tendance on the organ recital at Congress
square church next Saturday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock. Mr.. Duncan's mastery organ
playing won him many admirers last season,
and Miss Rice is one of the best contralto
singers.in the state.
NOTES.
"His Nibs, the Baron" will be seen at
Portland theatre Monday and Tuesday
next.
"a Cure for the Blues" will be played at
the Portland theatre by the I'll. M. Pitt Ora
matte Company, November and g.
Lately the Broadway Theatre Company of
New York, was seen at Portland theatre in
"Mr. Barnes Of New York" In October the
celebrated Lyceum theatre company will be
seen In "Men and Women" and the A. M.
Palmer Madison Square theatre company In
1.-THE Merchant"
Joseph Kainz, the celebrated German ac-
tor, who was formerly great favorite of
King Ludwig of Bavaria. has sailed for New
York on the Columbia.
Mrs. Brown-POtter has been engaged 60
tour the United States. beginning in Novem-
Der.
Mrs. and Mrs. Kendall sailed for America
yesterday.
James O'Neil will be seen at Portland
theatre Wednesday and Thursday, Septem-
Der Both and October LIST. MIR. George g. Ty-
Ter, his advance agent, is at the Falmouth,
Mr.. O'Neil's support is said to be unusually
strong, and embraces twenty-five people,