The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JED PROuTY.

JED PRoUTY.
Last night. at City Hall, the old, familiar
Jed made his appearance to a large audience.
Richard Golden's Jed Prouty is one of the
most delicious bits of character before us TO-
day. 1t lies in the molten gold strata with
some of Jefferson's masterpieces. Dick does
not claim creation in Uncle Jed, but an ex-
act reproduction of just such Maine char
acter In actual life, and while imitation is
not the highest aim in art, when brought to
such unapproachable perfection, it is just as
deep study. The simple loveableness and
homespun poetry Mr.. Golden pictures in the
dear old man comes like breath from
field OF daisies 10 shop-worn soul. He is
strong enough in this part to divide hopors
pleasantly with everybody. from the tax col
lector to the little snow-bird." In the last
act Dick does most characteristic old man
dance. Nobody but perfect master of step
dancing could accomplish 1t. The hating.
difficult shuttle, every step showing the lost
knack OF an old dancer, is capital, and when
little Mile Smiths inspiring hornpipe
wakes up the smolderlng fire in the old man
and limbers his stiffening joints. it is easy to
tell who taught the "little snow-bird" all
those Intricate steps. Dora Wiley, the
Sweet Singer of Maine." elevates the part
of martha" by her bright comedy and beau
tiful voice. She sings her ballads SO simply
and honestly that every nearer settles back
In his seat TO listen with pleasure. Every
note is as clear as a bell. and every word as
plain as pikestaff," Everybody was de-
lighted last night Everyone who hasn't
been should not tail to go tonight and see the
champion fire bucket company and hear the
champion choir of Hancock county. Re-
member that half fare is given to all holding
Jed Prouty tickets on the Maine Central,
Grand Trunk and Rochester, and there is a
special train on the latter road. The play is
well costumed and the support is good.
THE BURGLAR.
The Burglar" to be produced at Portland
Theatre tomorrow, Saturday and Saturday
matinee. is an application of "Editha's
Burglar" In its larger and stronger form,
little Editha retains prominent place. Her
part Is to be enacted this week by the clever
juvenile actress, Vallie Egar. She is a re.
markably bright and graceful child, who
seems to have been born for the stage. In
her acting there is no trace OF artificiality
nor the slightest vestige of parroty training.
Mr.. A. S. Lipman will be seen In his power
full assumption of the Burglar, a part that he
has played upwards of 500 times. 1t is an
exceptionally strong piece of acting. without
being stilted. extravagant or unnatural All
the characters will be In the hands of COM
petent people, ii. Corson Clarke, W. J.
Cousta, Miss Helen Ottolengui, Miss Hattie
Shell, being assigned to more or less import
ant roles. While intensely dramatic, the
story of the play is not an extravaganza one
and sparkling vein of comedy relieves the
more som bre scenes.
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
There was not large audience at Congress
Hall last evening, such as the Philharmonic
Orchestra deserved, but the men were in full
accord with their conductor, Mr.. W. E.
Chandler, and lots of musicians were in the
assemblage. The various numbers received
excellent treatment, noticeably the ballet
music from Faust" the iKela bella waltz.
and the favorite "Masqueraders." Portions
of the selections from mariana" were very
well executed. and SO with Lavallee's over
ture, sThe King" The solo for French
horn, with clarinet obligato by Messrs. Ty-
Ter and Torrey, was very creditaple to both.
MT. CuanueE was presented beautiful baS-
ket of flowers. Miss Katherine Kicker sang
"Protestation" finely, and was accompanied
delightfully."- by Miss Goodwin on the violin
and Miss Phllbro0k on the piano. The la
dies were encored and had to respond.
PYGMALIoN AND GALATEA.
This evening will occur the fashionable
event of the week at Portland Theatre,
"Pygmalion and Galatea," as presented by
the Players Club. This charming Greek
comedy has been favorite in the repertoire
of all artists Of note In the dramatic world.
The costumes worn by Miss Alice A. Cush-
ing, Miss Julia d. Staples, Miss Lillian Hol-
ly and Miss Marie Clason are very beautiful
and effective. Adding to the interest of the
play, features will be interpolated by Mr..
Rexdale as Agesimos and Mr.. WEIGH as Leu
cippe. Those who have not secured seats at
the box office should do so early in the day.
PORTLAND SINGERS.
The Portland Singers will give their first
public concert at Pine street church tomor-
row evening. Mr.. Harvey S. Murray is the
conductor, and Miss Rice. Mr.. Stockbridge
and Mr.. FollanSbee will be the soloists.
| Tickets are for sale at Clark's book storo, w.
| 81. Usher's and Eta M. Owens.
NOTES.
The sale of seats for the presentation of
ALLOW Me, Madame" and the operetta,
BOX and Cox" will take place at Rossini
| Hall, Friday afternoon, at o'clock The
| number of tickets to be sold will be limited
to 250 The proceeds of the entertainment