The Portland daily press., 1891-04-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


SAAAAHO IdEATRE
Fert was presented at Portland theatre
70 excellent audiences yesterday, and fully
realized all that was expected of It, AS
fert, the wait. subjected to a cruel padrone.
MISS Katherine Rober was very strong. Max
freeman was capital representative Of the
faithful Dick. Fayette WEIGH. who was seen
mere IN specialties week ago, was a first
rate "gem'man Of COLOR" Mr.. Adolphus Liy-
ermore; Addie Phillips made hit as Kath-
leen OReilly with her songs; while Charles
oarringer as Edgar Whitcomb. j. K. Keane
as Tom Bromley. John Phillips as the organ
grinder, Charles Burnham as the millionaire
and the other characters, were all good. The
specialists were all well received.
The Lothrop Stock Company, headed by
ID. Gordon Edwards, played in Rockland last
night to a large audience, and will arrive
here this forenoon and will produce the
"Huntress of the Mississippi" tonight at
Portland theatre.
Tomorrow night the company will make
their farewell appearance to Portland au-
dience. The specialties will be retained and
Mr.. Hafford will continue to delight Port
land audiences with his fetching ballads.
a AAASOcD A0o WAL EitO LILO OdIuIouclbldQ
dance fos the last time Saturday night.
1t will also be the last opportunity to see
Annie Mcveigb, Mcdowell. Clemens, Miss
Tucker, Charles Henderson, Mr.. Chace,
Mrs. Henderson, Mr.. Kingdom and the rest.
Popular prices will prevail.
PRIMROSE AND WEST.
This celebrated minstrel organization drew
two splendid audiences at City hall yesterday
afternoon and evening. The grand opening
scene in which the rows on rows of minstrels
are seen dressed in elegant court dress,
makes very striking picture. All the prin-
cipal features of the entertainment, as pub.
lished In the PRESS, were given in very good
shape. George Primrose. Lewis Dockstader.
West, Powers, Quinn and the Big Four, were
all there and kept the audience in good hui
NOR from beginning to end of the perform
ances. Primrose and Vests Minstrels are
always sure Of good house here.
THE GILMORE CONCERT.
The oath and 25th, Friday and Saturday of
next week. at both matinee and evening, the
celebrated Gilmore's band will be heard at
City hall. The vocal sololsts will be Seniors
Campanini, Spigaroli and Sartori, Miss Ida
Klein, Nine. Natal and Miss Annie Mantell,
and Miss Maud Powell. violin virtuso, will
appear.
ORGAN RECITAL.
The attendants at the organ recital In Con.
gress squire church tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock will have great enjoyment. Mr..
Duncan will play Schuberts lovely Moment
Musical and several other pieces on the or
gan. assisted by Miss Alice T.. Philbrook and
Mrs. I. 81. johnson on the piano. He will
play the Allegro Vivace from Mendel-
ssohn's Reformation Symphony and Raff's
Leonore March. These two numbers will
be charming feature Of the occasion. Mr..
Geo. F. Duncan will sing two selections,
which will show qualities of his fine voice.
BENNETT AND MoULToN.
This popular opera company will appear
at Portland theatre every night next week.
Misses Dressler, Vincent and Scott will be
the three principal ladies in the company,
and Messrs. Armand. Wolff and Wooley the
three leading gentlemen.
SHIP Alloy!
Tickets are now procurable at Stock
bridges for "Ship Alloy" be produced at
City hall next Monday and Tuesday,
A Boston exchange says:
There was not vacant seat in the house.
while the standing room space was filled to
Its utmost extent. From the time the box
office opened, from 8 a. m, the lobby was
filled with the surging crowd. who pushed
and Jostled toward the box Office, each one
endeavoring to obtain seats.
DELIGHTFUL CONCERT.
There was very large audience at Chest
nut street church last evening and the follow
ing beautiful programme was much enjoyed:
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In the Flower Garden. .Merkei
oASoAs w allace
Mr.. Tobey Of Dover, N. H., was the pian-
ist and gave great pleasure by his skillful
playing.
Mr.. Harvey S. Murray was accompanist
and as usual gave complete satisfaction.