The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-16
MUSIC ANDlDRsM MA.
pYeMALIoN AND eALArEA

MUSIC ANDlDRsMA.
PYGMALIoN AND GALATEA.
The ladies Of the ''Pygmalion and Galatea''
cast, acting upon the friendly suggestions
made by Miss Zeffie Tilbury, have selected
their costumes with discrimination credita'
bic to old time players. The performance at
Portland theatre next Thursday evening,
will disclose how nicely blended are the COL
ors chosen by these young actresses, whose
comellness of face and figure the Greek cos
tune so well becomes. A notable thing
about the coming production of 'Pygmalion
and Galatea" is that many of the cast have
an established reputation for success In 9TH
er lines of effort Miss Alice Cushing (Gal-
atea) is one Of our most popular elocution-
lists; Mr.. Robert Rexdale (Agesimos) is well
known as author, poet and newspaper man
Miss Julia Staples (Cynisca) Is remembered
for her.,admirable work in "Longfellow's
Dream" given In City hall; Mr.. John A.
McGowan (Pygmalion) has played the part
many times, and always with success; Miss
Lillian Holly (Miryne) brings to her part
the benefit of public appearance as reader
Mr.. John P. WEIGH Ueucippe) is member
of the Haydns and favorite baritone singer
while the lady who plays Daphne, besides
being finished elocutionist, has had large
experience on the amatuer stage. With such
material the Players Club will undoubtedly
give performance worthy Mr.. Gilbert's
charming Greek comedy. The sale of seats
at the theatre is now going on.
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
Our Portland public should do all they can
to make the concert to be given by the Phil
harmonic Orchestra, next Wednesday even.
ing. great success. 1t is extremely credita
BILE to our citizens that they are able to fur.
nish so excellent body of players, and Mr.
W. e. Chandler, the conductor, has spared
no pains to perfect them in their art. Miss
Katherine M. Kicker, the favorite contralto,
will be the vocal soloist. with Miss Alice
Philbrook as accompanist Secure seats at
Chambers music store now
OLD JED's RETURN.
Mr.. Richard Golden is to appear at City
hall next Wednesday and Thursday even
ings in "Old Jed Prouty" accompanied by
Miss Dora Wiley, the "Sweet Singer of
Maine," and the same cast of characters
that was seen here last August. Mr.. Gold.
ems portrayal of the typical New England
tavern keeper can be readily recalled by
those who have witnessed 1t. The sale of
seats opens at Stockbridge's this morning at
$50.
A GRAND BENEFIT.
1t Is rumored that grand benefit is soon
to DO given one of the most untiring of oul
workers In the amusement line at which
great attractions will be offered. We bear
the names of Lillian Russell, the light opera
queen, Amelia Glover the delightful and
graceful skirt dancer, the charming tenor
Mockridge and grand basso Myron Whitney
mentioned in connection with the benefit.
Whatever decision may be come to the pub
lie should make the benefit bumper.
THE ORGAN RECITAL.
This will be the programme for the recital
this Saturday afternoon. commencing at 4.3C
o'clock:
Allegro, 18th Symphony. HAYDN
Violin Solo-Ave Maria. Bach G ounOd
Miss Goodwin.
Miss Kicker. "''''
Adagio Cantabiie. Sonata Pathetique) ..;...:..
Violin Soio.sarabande bee'h Rs c
Miss Goodwin.
Morning Serenade . Mcclellan
song-Beautys EYES S;. :s,;R;ct:. r
Hallelujah Chorus. Handel
The committee have completed arrange.
ments for series of organ recitals in the
fall.
THE MCGIBENY FAMILY.
Today at the matinee at 230 and the eve.
ming Pops" at 8 o'clock, the McGibeny
Family will close the Stockbridge courses OF
entertainments. An exchange says:
The Standard theatre was packed to suffo.
cation last evening with one of the most Sc
lect audiences that has gathered In Nebraska
City for many day, to listen to the enter
tainment given by the famous McGibeny
Family. The audience was highly enter
tained from the rise to the fall of the curtain
and it was with regret that they took their
departure, only wishing that the entertain
ment would last longer.
Tickets can be procured at Stockbridge's
during the day.
The Players Club presents "Pygmalion
and Galatea" at Bath next Tuesday evening,
when large party of B0wdoin students are
expected to attend.
Manager Wilson of Portland theatre, will
soon leave to enter the employ Of one Of the
Providence summer steamers as clerk. Mr.
Charles .. Tukesbury will have charge OF
the theatre in place of Mr.. Wilson. The
Lothrop stock companies will play here dur.
ing the summer and will be In charge of Mr..
Dale Armstrong.
A correspondent desires to know when the
Lydia Thompson "Dazzler" Company will
play return engagement at Portland thea
tire. We cannot answer the question by au-
thority, but think they will not be seen here
this season.
The N. e. o. P. Journal, In a report of the
concert recently given by Mt. Vernon lodge
Of this city. has the following about a we'll
known Portland singer: 1.-THE solo by Miss
Nettle May Morrison was genuine surprise
to her many friends present, who had not
realized the progress she has been making
the past year under Prof. Dement'S instruc-
ton. and she received an enthusiastic en-
core. Miss Morrison has a splendid voice of
great compass, and is without question one
OF the most promising young artists In .the
country"