The Portland daily press., 1891-05-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SALvINI.

bALVlNL
The appearance of Alexander Salyini at
Portland Theatre next Monday and Tuesday
marks for our theatre goers a new depart
ure in stage work, In that the actors pres
ent tour will be confined entirely to romantic
plays, two of which at least have fallen into
desuetude, not from the lack of good merit.
but from the lack of interpreters. In his
younger days Edwin Booth was very fine
to tragedy entirely. Charles Fechter, Edwin
Adams and e. l.. Davenport were fine ro-
mantle actors, but these three have died and
f0r nearly generation our stage, while num-
bering many dramatic artists In other lines,
has been almost barren Of actors capable of
infusing life and vitality into those grand
old dramas which have done so much to make
the stage so attractive. At the present time
no actor has better foothold in this line than
alexander Salvini. who by reason Of his
youth, his force, his natural endowments,
can do the work required Of a romantic ac-
tor.
EMPRESS JOSEPHINE.
Tomorrow matinee and evening that YER
satile and beautiful woman, Rhea, will ap-
pear as Josephine, Empress of the French,
IN which she has appeared for two years past
in nearly every principal city of the United
States with degree of success that nothing
In her always fortunate American career has
exceeded. Josephine il strong and con-
slstent picture Of this famous historical
character. Mr.. Harris's Interpretation Of
Napoleon Is also a strong character. His
manner. makeup and general bearing Is sim.
ply reflection Of Napoleon Bonaparte. Mr.
Harris has achieved renown for his grand
performance of his part. The balance Of the
company are well trained and wherever they
have appeared this season they have been
paid tribute with the highest demonstra-
tions OF approval. The costumes and acces-
sories will be rich and handsome. Tickets
are on sale.
CHANDLER's BAND CONCERT.
The concert to be given next Tuesday by
the band will consist of popular music, So
los, "A Trip to Cushing's Island" with IL
lustrations, and, at the urgent request Of
many friends and by the kind permission of
the Maine Central Railroad Association, the
"Ratlroad Galop," representing a passage
sories Of whistle, bell, air brake, exhaust.
etc, which was received with so much de-
light on its first presentations. Ii you 20 to
the concert you will not regret it. A fine
order of dances will take up the rest OF the
evening.
ORGAN RECITAL.
The series Of charming organ recitals at
Congress square church is drawing to Its
close. The twelfth will be given tomorrow
afternoon, the last one week later The
hour for both will be 430 o'clock. Mr.. Dun
| can tomorrow will play the overture to LA
| Grande Duchesse" by Offenbach, and
Prayer" by Stradella. Mrs. +. o. Haskell,
| formerly Miss Clara Merrill. and Mr.. George
| +. Duncan will sing the duet Cruelty" and
| Mrs. Haskell will also sing solo.
PARIsIAN GAIETY COMPANY.
The Partisan Gaiety Company will appear
| at Portland Theatre tonight. The perform
| ance Is made up of the usual variety features
| by clever performers. The troupe Of French
| women In marches and dances is said to be
| brilliant feature Of the entertainment.
| NOTES.
| Little Puck drew another large aud de.
| lighted audience last night.
The Weber Club concert ana May dance &C
| City Hall next Wednesday evening will be
| an event In musical circles.
And now 1t Is reported that Victor Her
bert, Theodore Thomas's concert master,
| conducts most Of the concerts of the orches-
| ira on his tour.