The Portland daily press., 1891-10-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
CONCERT IN CITY HALL.

CONCERT IN CITY HALL.
Ths second concert under the auspices OF the
Portland Commercial Association was given last
evening and was highly appreciated by the large
crowd present. The playing OF the orchestra
was fine, the excellent leadership Of Mr.. Chandler
being very apparent In the mastery manner in
which the pieces were rendered. 1t is unueces-
sary to speak of the vocal selections, for when
did the members of the Haydn Quartette sing
otherwise than well? The solos OF the Misses
knlgn6 ana Kicker were highly enjoyable. Miss
Alice Philbrook accompanied the soloists In her
usual fine style.
RENTz-sANTLEY.
A crowded house greeted the Rentz santley
troupe at the theatre last evening" and it is need
ess to say the greater part OF the audience were
men. The costumes were to certain extent
magnificent and the original stage settings were
good. For the specialtfes, Mile. Harbeck, who
expert Whitley and Leonard original ie irish
character artists, are inimitable. Willie Mat
thews Is capital negro and his dancing brought
down the house in each instance. The burlesque
"The Nautch Girl,n is brilliantly eostumed and
gives opportunity for some good dancing, etc.
pany.
THE FOURTH ORGAN RECITAL.
Mr.. Henry Z. Duncau's fourth organ recital at
Congress Square church will be given on Satur-
day afternoon at $50 o'clock. He will play the
Adagio Cantabile from Beethoven's Septette,
seven orchestral Instruments. The organ ar
rangement follows the orchestral score very
closely ana brings out the tone c0l,oring with re-
sign. LISTS Consolation" one Of this masters
few compositions for the organ will have its first
minor BY Edward Batiste. one of the most cele-
brated organists OF the French capital. Miss
Boston, VIII charmingiy render two vocal numbers.
ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME.
Seats for "An the Comforts of Home" to appear
at Portland Theatre Saturday evening, are hay-
ing large sale. The first production Of this sue
cessful comedy in this city has special interest
one Of the prinascipal female roles is assumed by
ming her way to the front ranks in her profession.
DORA WILEY IN VERA.
Miss Dora Wiley will doubtless be greeted by
large houses at Portland Theatre next week.
There are not a few Portland people who would
| go to hear her sing alone, and to see her In
assisted by clever company. viii be an adj.
tional attraction that should fill the theatre each
| evening.
THR DIVIDE MUsN CONCERT,
Divide Musil needs no notice other than the
mention of his name and the announcement of
the time and place of the sale of seats to insure
crowded house. OF another member of the COM
pany the New York World says:
| Nine. Tanner was the success OF the evening
next to M. Musin. and her wonderful execution,
brought the house to her feet. She sang, beside
the Artot number, the Proch air and variations
and Ian, an encore, which she concluded with mar
Sale of seats opens at stockbrdge's Saturday
at o'clock.
CONCERT BY PORTLAND TALENT.
The following concert programme will be rem
dered this evening by Portland talent in Town
Hall. Cape Elizabeth, under the auspices Of the
High School alumni:
Piano Solo-Minuet. .............,,...De lahaye
Miss Florence M. Best,
Illustrated Ann ffn