The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-02-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE GOLDEN GIANT.

nrst opportunity ever offered In this city to
witness clay M. Greene's drama, "The Gold
en- Giant" Mckee Rankin was not the
author OF the play but the delineator of the
principal character. Jack Mason. The piece
was first produced at the Fifth Avenue
theatre, in New York. where 1t had a long
run and scored signal success.
The scene of the drama Is laid In the min
Ing camp near the Golden Giant Mine. J.
Gordan Edwards gives a very realistic por-
trayal OF Jack Mason, a gambler, who event.
ually turns out to be the hero of the play and
aids materially in Fighting the wrongs por-
trayed In the drama. Mr. James X. Keane,
who scored such brilliant success In the
part Of the Indian in the "Octoroon" plays
the role of Alex Fairfax. the Golden Giant,
great acceptations. Miss Kate, Glassford
was seen as Ethel Fairfax, part that IL
well adapted to her. Mr.. William Hender.
son as Flynn, was very successful. The
other characters were we'll taken.
The play will be given at the matinee this
afternoon and at the eveaing performance.
The success OF this company this week will
no doubt ensure large audiences this week
The Galley Slave will be given Monday.
Miss Annie McVeigh made quite hit as
Bessie and was presented handsome bou-
| quet
This was the cast of characters for the
Golden Giant"
Jack Mason, a gambler. .......J. Gordan Edwards
| Alex Fairfax, the Golden Giant. James K Keane
Duncan LIE Moyne. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS G. Chase
Max Wayne. ........-............ Francis Kingdom
BlADy........ dustin Page
Flynn. VIM. Henderson
WAYNE, 1QQef0rd
BESSIE annie Weigh
ORGAN RECITAL.
Mr.. Henry E. Duncan will give his second
organ recital in Congress Square church to-
morrow AFTERNOON at half-past three o'clock
The fine organ, the beautiful church, the
skill Of the player. the songs of Mrs. Nor
rison will all make an entertainment most en-
joyable. II the day is favorable one we shall
expect to see large and delighted audience.
The programme will be as follows:
Ofertoire "a fat. Batiste
Selection from "fhe Hugenots" Meyerbeer
s0ns-Salv' Mar Mrs. Morrison ''Mercadante
sonrmT6e n Last syb% dprd Mozart
Mrs. Morrison. '''''U''''"n
Swedish Wedding March. ...........u..So derman
Gloria mass In fat Farmer
at the third recital. March 7tb, Mr.. w.
II. Stockbridge will be the soloist.
PERFORMING ANIMALS.
Miss Nettie Morris and her performing
troupe OF Is ponies, 35 dogs and goats will
be at City hall March 9th, It'll. 9th and 10th.
The Boston Herald says:
The beautiful ponies and dogs, presided
over by Miss Nettie Morris are delighting
large audiences In Boston. When 1t is taken
Into consideration that these diminutive spec
linens Of the equine kind are Shetland and
East Indian animals naturally of stubborn
and wilful disposition, the feats performed
by them are most remarkable.
CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT.
The young peoples Christian Social Union
will give an entertainment in. the vestry of
the Universalist church, Deering, this even
ing when the pleasing drama entitled "Out
of the Shadow" will be presented in three
cast. Cast of characters:
Frederick Waldemar, a manufacturer, ..........
Mr.. Percy Walker |
Johann homonon' an outcast and sx-c 1
Myron Arnold, Isabel 8 father. =. Frank Walker
Capt lkendrick Arnold her brother,..; John Neal
Isabal, Waldemar's wife. :. Miss Alma Fellows
Edith adopted daughter. ....: Mrs. Nettie Riley
Music will be furnished by the Weatbrook
parlor orchestra.
"The Twelve Temptations a spectacular
drama, will be at Portland theatre Friday
Saturday next s-a
The Portland Male Quartette. assisted by
Miss Annie Buzzel aud bennett, the reader,
will give an extra concert at the M. e. church
course, Gorham, this evening.
Inc choir singers Of Portland, have formed
an organization to be known as the Singers
club. The object is to practice together for
mutual Improvement and sing choruses by
leading composers which could not be at.
tempted by musicians without special train:
ing.
Miss Annie Clark's benefit at the Museum
tonight will mark the first presentation in
Boston Of "The Opera Gate," a present New
York success.
1t is reported from Chicago that Stuart
Robson will be married in April to Miss
Mary Waldron his leading lady.
Mr.. Booth will join Barrett on Monday
night and they will play together for the rest
Of the engagement at the Broadway theatre,
New York. Next week will be divided be-
| tween the Merchant of Venice" to be played
| on the first three evenings and Saturday af.
| tern0on and "Julius Cesar to be PLAYED
Thursday and Friday evenings. AS Mr..
Booth does not act twice on the same day
Mr.. Rarrett will give Francesca da Rimini''
on SATURDAY. night