The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-28
MUSIC AND DIR AMA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.

"Lynnwood," one Of the Union Square
theatres most pronounced successes was
brought out at Portland Theatre last
evening by DR.. Lothrop's Boston Stock Com
pany, with Miss Ethel Tucker and Fl. Percy
Meldon in the Leading roles. There was
large audience preseat and the different
favorites were greeted with long continued
applause. as they stepped upon the STAGE, .,
"Lynnwood" is tale OF the war. Lucille
Carlisle, daughter Of Judge Carlisle. typical
Kentuckiau, loves Victor Blanchard,
Federal officer, although engaged to Dudley
Middleton. Confederate. Middleton, hates
Edwin Carlisle, Lucille's brother, who is
colonel of the regiment of which Middleton
Is Northumberland. because Edwin was
elected to that position instead of himself.
Victor is wounded and taken prisoner, and
accidentally carried to Carlisle's house with
cut knowing who lives there. Here Lucille
and he discover each other. Lucille ack-
nowledges her love for him and determines
to secure his liberty. While she is absent
her brother returns and recognizes Victor
as man who once struck him and escaped.
He taunts him to fight. Victor won't because
he is Lucille's brother. A scufle ensues
and Middleton coming in unseen, stabs
Edwin to death and escapes without betray-
Ing his presence. But there was an unseen
witness, an English war correspondent who
eventually brings the murderer to Justice,
and clears Victor of the accusation of hay
Ing killed the brother of the woman he loved.
As Victor Mr.. Meldon was strong and Inn
FASHIONED, commanding the deep interest
n mil 80 hte
was most ably seconded by Miss Tucker as
Lucille, who possesses an agreeable voice,
graceful. easy stage presence and much
force. Mr.. Frank ID. Melville was good as
Edwin Carlisle, Mr.. Kirke was splendid
Middleton, Mr.. Wilkes was very amusing as
Carter. the war correspondent, Mr.. Edwin
Barry was polished Judge Carlisle, Miss
Josie Lavoy was bright and lively as Gay,
and Miss Mollie Wood was good as Kate
Wilworth. The other characters were we'll
taken. The piece was very well staged, and
the striking situations Illuminated by the
lime-light were very effective. The piece
will be repeated tonight.
THE WILD WEST.
Showers cannot keep people from Long
Island especially with such card as the
"Wild West" Mustang Ned does one of
the best trick riding acts ever seen here;
vaulting his horse at full speed, standing on
his head with the horse on the run, and In
fact there is no end to what he won't do with
the trained horse he has. Curley Ed is a
great favorite with every one, young and
old. Take advantage of the pleasant
weather and bring the children to see this.
the best of all Wild West shows. Each Of
the boys has had an experience that is
worth hearing, and is willing to talk to ALL
Come and see them. Take Casco Bay Line.
Ask for cupons for the wild West"
THE PAVILION.
Lady Audley" Is on for this week at
Manager McCallum's theatre and, judging
from the favorable comments heard upon Its
first presentations at the matinee and eve
ming performance yesterday, 1t is sure to be
a success. Miss Hamilton as Lady Audley
was all that could be desired. She looked
and acted the part to perfection. Her
costumes were elegant and. like her acting,
much admired. Mr.. P. J. McCallum as Luke
Marks appeared in line somewhat opposite
to what he usually does and as is character
istic of him played it excellently. The sup
poit by the rest Of the company was fine as
also were the new specialties. The staging
was the best ever seen on the sland and
the fire scene most realistic.