The Portland daily press., 1891-03-19
MUSIC And DRAMA.
CHARITY RAIL-.

The Charity Ball. the joint production of
Belasco and De Mile. and decided success
when brought out at Frohman's New York
Lyceum, was produced at Portland theatre
last evening by one of Mr.. Frohman's com
panies. The Charity Ball is in four acts and
deals with society. 1t takes its name from
the swell event of the season in the metropo-
lis and Is mingling of pathos and comedy,
and the comedy is much better than the pa
thos. The two characters that stood out
last evening with marked distinction were
Miss Ethel Greybrooke as the dashing Mrs.
De Peyster, and Mr.. Lon Stevens as Judge
Knox. They were natural ia manner and
played with spirit. Mr.. Boyd Putnam as
the rector of ST. Mildred's has a fine stage
presence, but he adopts stage tone of voice
which is artificial and dIsagreable. Mr..
Herman did not make of the character of
Dick Van Buren, all that he might. but was
acceptable. Mr.. Walter Thomas as Alex,
and Miss 'ryree as Bess were very good.
Miss Ruth Carpenter was sufficiently well
bred not to be two impassioned Ann Kru-
ger, under the most trying circumstances,
and Miss Frances Gaunt was quite a meek
Phyllis Lee. Little Master Vaughan as
Cain, "a thing of shreds and patches" was
an effective feature eff the play, and pretty
scene was produced when Phillis rocks him
to sleep In the freight. Mr.. Merrum Bruce
was very fair Franklin Kruger and Miss
Logan pleasing Mrs. Van Buren,. One
scene in the play is somewhat reminiscent of
"The Henrietta; !" the one where Van Buren,
the stock broker, falls dead from heart dis
ease owing to the strain his nerves have
been put to, just as in the latter play, the
man who attempts to control the street
drops dead. the stock speculations having
affected them so they cannot withstand any
shock. In the one play the death is under
stood to have taken place; in the other it oc-
ours on the stage.
The piece was very handsomely costumed
and well staged. The house was crowded
with very large and apparently we'll
pleased audience.
THE BLACK FLAG.
Lothrop's Stock Company played in San
ford last nigh, but will return tonight for a
three night and matinee engagement at the
Portland theatre In Henry Petitt's celebrst-
ed drama. "The Black Flag" This play is
one that has not been played here for years,
If at all, and it will do doubt prove interest
Ing The scenes are laid In England, one OF
tqem being representation of the convict
settlement on the Isle Of Portland, Mr..
Edwards will be seen in strong character
role. that of the principal figure Harry Lyn-
don. Miss Kate Glassford has strong piece
of character acting to do in the part of Ned,
the waif, through whose efforts wrongs are
righted and the innocent saved from an igno.
minious punishment.
The vaudeville feature, so much admired
this week, will be given. embracing Ned
West, the eccentric comedian. AL. Lakin,
the boy violinist, Quigley and Connors, the
ballad singers, and last, but not least, Morris
Cronin, the Indian club manipulation This
man is marvel and those who have seen
him In his unapproachable act are enthus-
iastic In his praise.
ATTRACTIVE VAUDEVILLE CO.
A vaudeville company of high standing
has been engaged for next week, and several
very attractive features will be introduced
between the acts of the dramas produced.
The company includes Miss Mabel Hudson
She made her success as a vocalist with Gus
Hills company in the London theatre, and
was later with the Kiralfy's, and and she
shared honors with Carmencita at Roster
and Biai's. New York. The other members
are John Dewey, Fayette WEIGH and Carl
Emil Baggesen, the Danish contortionist,
who is prime favorite on the Pacific coast
He was with Barnum for years and the crlti-
cisms Of his work have been very favorable.
The Lothrop Stock Company will produce
Led Astray" and american Born" next
week.
MUSICAL.
A choice Musicale under the auspices of
The Ready Ten, was given at the residence
of Rev. j. G. Merrill last evening. Each ar
fist was at her best aud received most
hearty encore. The following was the bro.
gramme:
Piano Solo-Mazurka De Concert. Kahl
Miss McGregor.
Miss Chase.
Mrs. Morrison.
Violin Solo-Seranade ..........G, w. Marston
Miss Goodwin.
Readipg-Selected. .........................
Miss Chase.
SONG Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Merrill
Violin Meditation. .:........F ranconier
Miss Goodwin.
ReadinR-Selected. ....u......''''.'s''''s.
Miss Chase.
Song-Answers, with violin obligato.: ..;;.;;:
Observation-Disclosures. ....s...''A. u hopyn
Mrs. Morrison.
THE NEXT ORGAN RECITAL.
The fifth organ recital at Congress square
church will be given next Saturday at $50
O'Clock. To the charm Of Mr.. Duncan's or.
gan music, which properly holds the first
place, Will be added the attraction of Miss
knights voice and Miss Goodwin's violin.
dns sae VIII be' therefore. q steady increase