The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE MERCHANT,


Manager Wilson has been fortunate in
securing one of the reigning comedy sue
cesses of the day for Monday aud Tuesday
evenings of next week and assures the
patrons of the Portland Theatre that the
comedy-drama "The Merchant"-which is
the attraction to be presented-is one Of the
best plays and company of players that he
has booked for the entire season. The
play Is society drama and of the highest
grade OF the theatric art. 1t is now on its
second and last week at the fremont Theatre.
Boston, and comes here direct from that city.
with positively the same cast and scenic APP
pointmants which are meeting with such
favor in Boston. The theatre ought to be
filed with audiences representing the very
best element OF the play goers of this city.
MEN AND WOMEN.
The proposed revival of Sardou's "Diplo-
Macy" which had been promised by Chas.
Frohman's company for this week. at the
Columbia Theatre. Boston, has been de.
clared 'off" the large business being done
by "Men and Women" and the increasing
desire to see that play. having decided the
management to make no change Of bill for
the remainder OF the visit of Mr.. Frohman' s
meritorious players. "Men and Women
will be seen at Portland Theatre Nov. 18th.
The theatrical public must be sure and see
this play. The same actors are promised
who are performing in Boston. The acting
In the piece is well nigh perfection.
AUSTRIAN JUVENILE BAND.
Tickets are on sale for the next Stock
bridge concert, Nov. 10Th. The Austrian
Juvenile Band will prove the attraction.
They are a complete novelty. because they
play the characteristic music of their country,
as only lads with all the enthusiasm
q youth, can perform It. The
whether of the national dances. folk songs,
ballads or symphonies, require certain
wildness, pathos and rhythm that only a
native can give. while the celebrated and
widely-beloved Austrian (VIenna) waltzes,
gal0ps, polkas and operate selections, must
be permeated by the light ripple of laughter
quaint humor and unfagging gaiety of their
home
KNEIsEL oUARTETTE.
The first concert will be given Nov. 10Th al
Kotzschmar Hall. The quartette has begun
Its winter work Ia Boston and is playing
with more than usual brilliancy The
musical papers refer to their concerts with
highest praise. There is a chance to secure
few more seats by adding your names to
the subscription list to be found at Stock
bridges. The chorus OF these concerts will
be greatly enhanced from the fact that they
will be given in the new Kotzschmar Hall.
X. G. e. CONCERT.
The concert given under the auspices of
Highland Castle, K. g. E., at Rossini Hall
last evening, was not very largely attended
but the audience was very enthusiastic, and
encored Mr.. ii. F. Merrill's bass solo. and
the duet by Miss Knight and DIR. Nickerson.
The programme has been published.
KOTZsCHNAR HALL
The tickets, including reserved seats, for
the dedication of Ko,zschmar Hall, will be
on sale at Stockbridge's Saturday morning
at o'clock. The Haydn Association, Ros-
SIM Club, Singers Club, Philharmonic
Orchestra, Haydn and Cecilian quartettes
will participate.
w. J. Florence has signed contract to
star with Frank Goodwin next season.
Frederic De Belleville will play the hero
in "Thermidor" after j. Forbes Robertson
leaves the cast to return to England. Mr..
De Belleville will be seen here next week in
men and Women"
The most important theatrical news in
Germany Is the sailing for America, Oct
23d and 24th.of 100 members of the COM
pany and staff of the famous MeiniDger
Court Theatre. The artistic triumphs of
this company will be reproduced at the
rhalia In New York.
w. j. Ryan's concert was we'll attended
last night and much enjoyed.
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