The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

VIENNA.

VIENNA.
Last night large and brilliant audience
welcomed Mr.. John L. Stoddard to CITY
Hall, ON the occasion Of the first lecture In
his conrse OF illustrated description of
foreign cities and countries, and foreign in
situations that have attracted the attention
OF the whole civilized world.
Inc topic of last nights entertainment
was Vienna" 1t is generally known that
Mr.. Stoddard's lectures are largely pictorial.
with the aid of the photographers art and
the stereopticon, the architectural beauties,
the interiors of palaces, theatres and cathe-
drals, the every day life of foreign cities, and
the grand features of natural scenery are
brought with startling realistic effects be-
fore the eye, while Mr.. Stoddard's felicitous
descriptions and well rounded periods, fail
with double charm on those whose ears
enjoy the music of his voice
After few pleasant words expressive of
his pleasure at again meeting with his Port
land friends, the lecturer took up the eve
ning's theme. Mr.. Stoddard began by dis
playing the hotel Metropole, of palatlal ele-
gance. with Its corps of walters obsequlously
on the march with each new arrival. The
river Wien excited the derision of the sight
seers, who needed to be reminded of its p; S.
sibilities of volume, in the spring time, to
make them believe 1t was other than an
abandoned bed. There were exhibited In
the earlier part of the lecture views Of the
great public buildings, palaces and cathe-
drals of the city. They were all In the very
best style of art and the Illusion was perfect
AS Mr.. Stoddard says, we, in America. have
many fine buildings worthy Of any capital In
tue world, but there is an utter want of
harmony in the surroundings; splendid
| ed'fice will he seen towering to the "kies,
surrounded by squadid structures. In Wen
ma there are whole avenues, the architecture
OF which, from end to end. is perfectly har-
monious. Besides these superb specimens
OF public buildings Mr.. Stoddard's descrip-
tons of domestic and street scenes gave
touch of human interest to the passing
| sp .ctacle. A walk in one of the numerous
aud well kept parks of Vienna gave Mr..
Stoddard opportunity to compare the Wen
| nese ladies with his own country women,
with result not at all unfavorable to the
latter. But a mere catalogue of the views
would make little impression IL we gave it,
dhN opdCO COuiu uus 10 kttcu u uWSll on
each. One wishes to linger long time on
some of them such "a the interior Of the
Grand Opera, the great cathedral of st.
Stephen. A visit to the Church of the Capu-
cines naturally led to consideration of the
historic dead buried beneath, the sad story
of the life and death Of the unfortunate
young Due de Reichstadt. the son of Napo
leon the First, evidently awakening the
sympathies of the audience. Then followed
an interesting visit to Schonbrunn, the sum-
mer palace of thu imperial family. Among
the pictures which attracted greatest in
terest was that of the unfortunate Countess
for whom Archduke Rodolph met his death.
The lecturer related for his audience, with
much feeling. the story of unavailing love
and what came Of it. Some of the most
marvellous of the views were those of the
beautiful blue Danube. whose scenery Is
strongly remindful of the highlands of the
Hudson. Speaking of the people who in
habit this charming city Mr.. Stoddard gave
fascinating description of the gay and
brilliant capital, the eastern counterpart of
Paris, which it so much resembles.
The next lecture will be given January
14th, on Norway, the land of the Midnight
Sum-"
THE WHITE WINGS coLoRED CLUR.
SSspresd out your pinions,
and fly down to the box Office of the theatre
after tickets for the Wheel Club Minstrels.
"Everybody's coming" and you will make
mistake IL you don't secure your reserved
seats Saturday. Probably there will be
number of theatre parties; already several
have been arranged, and others are being
planned. Talented singers from abroad
have signifed their intention OF being pres
ent aod assisting in the entertainment You
will want to see the ''Polish warbler" Sale
of reserved seats Saturday morning.
THE COLLEEN BAwN.
Last night the last performance of 1.-THE
Long Strike" was given by the Ryan COM
blnation at Portland Theatre, but there was
good house and the actors, and the special
ty performers as well, were heartily APP
plauded
Tonight, Friday and Saturday evenings,
and Saturday matinee, the bill will be
changed and Boucicault's "Colleen Bawn,
such favorite, will be produced. In this
drama Mr.. Ryan will appear In the attrac-
tive role of Myles Ma Coppaleen. The play
Is both rich In scenic and mechanical effects
and will be placed upon the stage In Manager
Lothrop's best style.
HOME TALENT COURSE.
There was large advance sale of seats at
Chandeliers music store, yesterday, for the
Home Talent Course series of entertain
ments, and those desiring tickets should ap.
ply now while they can get good choice of
location. The first entertainment will be
given week from tonight at City Hall.
NOTES.
The second of the series of rectals given
by the Rossini Club this season will take
place today at II o'clock
A full rehearsal of the Wheel Club Min
strels will be held at Prof. Bankin's room
this evening. All who are to take part must
be present.