The Portland daily press., 1891-01-15

WHEEL CLUB SrINsrRELs.

WHEEL CLUB MINSTRELS.
The entertainment of last evening was an
unqualified success whether measured by
the standard of the former efforts of the
Wheel Club in the same direction or by that
OF the work of professionals. The crowded
house which greeted the boys had evidently
come with the anticipation of being afforded
an evening Of high hilarity and they were
not disappointed. From start to finish the
performance went with a snap and go which
gave evidence of many rehearsals and much
hard work.
The performance consisted of the orthodox
first part. showing when the curtain rose
semi-circle of black dress coats, knee
breeches, wigs and blackened faces, which
lowered in the form of pyramid, the apex
being formed by diminutive member of
the club perched upon bicycle. Mr.. Jehn
Calvin Stevens acted as interlocutor, while
Messrs. Mitchell, Howard, Warren. Holland.
Pierce, Moore, Berry and Mcdowell occu-
pied the ends. The jests were many, merry
and new. The songs were all excellently
rendered and received many encores, the eff
forts of Messrs. Howard and Welch being
received with especial favor. A stIikingly
| arranged finale entitled "The Kullured Fo'
Hundred" terminated this portion of the
| performance.
| The second part was devoted to series of
| fine specialties, beginning with several Sc
lections by the Imperial Mandolin and Gui-
| tar Club. This was followed by an exhibit
tion of fencing by Professor Benz and Mr.. G.
s. Benson. which called forth admiring APP
plause. That Same Old Lime Kiln Band
then occupied the stage and fairly convulsed
the audience with their grotesque makeups
aud extraordinary antics. Professor G.. R.
Lee gave an exhibition Of club swinging In
his accustomed finished style. Messrs. Bar
mum and Glynn introduced musical sketch.
Our Quartette had an impromptu and ex.
ceedingly informal rehearsal, and Professor
Grimmer's orchestra played IAN Evening
with the Wheel Club"
The "Fall Meet OBJ de Darktown Wheel
Club" which constituted the third part, wa:
characterized by striking costumes and fine
singing The particular hit of the evening
perhaps, was MI. Elliot G. MitchelPs topical
song. They're After Me-" which called
forth meritorious encores and was wildly
applauded.
A very attractive programme, the work of
Mr.. j. C. Stevens, gave the order of events.
Much of the success Of the performance was
undoubtedly due the careful musical direc-
ton of Mr.. F. S. Rankin
The boys are to be congratulated for the
success which their efforts have found, both
In the pleasure afforded their audience and
financial results reverting to the club.
4 nathan 10 oudianaa ia aeeurQd
| evening.
LOTHROP'S STOCK COMPANY.
Ten, twenty and thirty cents will be the
prices and "The Two Orphans" the magnets
| to draw the public to the Portland Theatre
next week, Manager Lothrop having ar
ranged for return Of his stock company.
headed by Mr.. Sam E. Ryan and Miss Cath
| crime Rober, supported by Max Freeman,
| Charles Burnham, j. I. Fannin, John Phil
lips, Miss Julia Porter, Miss Hattie Morris
and the popular soubrette, Miss Addie Phil
| lips. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
matinee and evening, "The Two Orphans"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, matinee
and evening. new Irish drama. In both
plays every artist of the favorite company
will appear. The novelty of introducing va
riety turns between the acts will again be
introduced by strong and recognized artists
UNION COURSE.
The central attraction in the Union Course
entertainment to be given at Woodfords
next Monday evening, January 10th, will be
Mr.. }. Williams Macy, humorist and buffo
basso of New York. Mr.. Macy is one of the
most popular humorists on the stage and his
songs are gems Of the buffo school. While
| his selections are rendered In an irresistibly
funny manner they are entirely free from
that barshness or buffoonery in which so
many humorists indulge. He will be assist
ed by the following well known musicians /:
| Charles G. Richards, violin w. E. Chandler,
clarinet; Frank Moore, cornet. ane James A.
Balm, pianist and accompanist.
HOME TALENT COURSE.
The first entertainment In the Home Tai
emit Course will be given at City Hall TO-
night by the Cecilian Ladies' Quartette, as
fine musical organization as can be found
in the country. Portland has been treated
| to several female quartettes in the past sea-
sons composed of good, well trained voices,
but not so remarkable that it was necessary
| to 60 out of town for them when we have
| such fine quartette at home. Let our peo-
pie show that they are really possessed Of
| good musical knowledge and taste and pat
ronize this concert.
INsHIvoGUE.
This piece will be presented at Portland
Theatre tomorrow and Saturday evenings,
with Mr.. j. S. Murphy in the leading role.
Mr.. Murphy is well known to our theatre 60
ers as a delineator of Irish character and has
always been ably supported on former Wis
its. "Inshivogue" is an Irish comedy drama
and the singing, dancing and specialties in
troduced are said to be first class Miss Lot
tie Winnett, who assumes the leading female
part, has received high commentator for
her artistic impersonation.
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