The Portland daily press., 1891-08-17
MUSIC AND DR. MA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.


The plot Of the play, 1.-THE Two Sisters"
to be produced Friday and Saturday, is as
simple as that of the 1.-THE Old Homestead"
but amply equal to the task of upholding
weighty popular favor The success of a
play of this kind does not depend upon its
dramatic surprises, its metaphysical studies.
or even the rhetorical flights Of its charac-
tiers. 1t obtains its need Of warm recogni-
tion from Its. intense human interest. The
people In front OF the curtain know that
dramas OF the same type are being enacted
hourly around them. 1t may be that
they have participated In such themselves.
The throb of the pulse of the piece can be
felt beating against the swelling of their
own hearts. The touches of nature through
out make the whole body of spectators akin
with its healthy motif 1t seems like the life
story OF some near and dear neighbor, and
therefore obtains the effectionate interest of
an audience. This arises from the warm hui
manity Of the piece, and so the play goes on,
taking with 1t the attention, the love and the
enthusiasm of the spectators.
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
This week, commencing today, the Fitz-
gibbon family, five in number, will appear
sor the first time at this place. They will be
seen in the musical comedy, "Eerie Ora
ham" the miniature Maggie Cline, introduc-
ing'all OF the most catchy songs of the day
Magrew and Arnold will appear as the Irish
congressman In songs and dances. Charles
Colby with his talking heads will be pleas
Ing feature. The champion lady swimmer
will be seen In the tank in new acts, also
Miss Lille Beckwith, the champion child
swimmer, only nine years of age, will APP
pear. They will give exhibitions on the 2.15
trip every day and at the tank at II, 245 and
p. m. The old familiar faces Of Punch
and Judy will be seen this week once more
to the delight of all the children as well as
the older ones. Professor Colby will COM
mence constructing his mammoth air ship
today. This balloon when finished will be
largest air ship ever made.
PAVILION THEATRE.
Manager McCallum offers big bill this
week at his cosy island theatre. In addition
to the laughable comedy, "Muggs." In which
Mr.. McCallum has very funny character,
one of his best parts, In fact. the olio will be
especially attractive. Miss Emma Pollock,
who plays the leading part, will join her
charming sister. Evelyn. In new songs and
dances, and there will be in addition num-
Der of new faces In excellent specialtles. The
Pavilion has never been so well managed or
so well patr0nized as this season. The pub
lie appreciation of Manager McCallum's ef-
forts is shown In succession of crowded
houses nightly.
WILD WEST.
The people that attend the "Wild West
exhibition are highly pleased with the excel
lent entertainment provided. Old and
young alike witness this exhibition of from
tier life. depicted as it is by the cowboys and
Captain Nettie Littell The Indian chief
gives an unsurpassed representation of the
horse thief. The horses. with their branded
TANKS, came In for their share of attention.
While this weather holds you should take
advantage of 1t and visit the great show.
Take Casco Bay boats and ask for wild
West" coupons.