The Portland daily press., 1891-01-21

HOME TALENT COURSE.

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There was good attendance at last eve
ning's concert. but the hall should have been
as crowded as at Stoddard lecture. Those
who might have attended would have been
surprised and delighted unless they are al
ready fully cognizant of the merits of the
performers. Those who were so fortunate
as to be present were extremely pleased and
the applause was spontaneous and longcon
tinaed.
The Philharmonic Orchestra made its first
appearance this season, and Mr.. William E.
Chandler made his first public appearance as
conductor. The Orchestra numbered 80
pieces and did admirable work. The men,
bers have gained immensely in confidence
and ease since last season. and they gave
Delbrick's beautiful Loves Visions" with
an attention to shading. a delicacy of feeling,
that was highly praiseworthy and that
seemed of high professional order This
may seem extravagant but In reality is not
In Hindley's "Masqueraders" there was
good volume of sound obtained when de-
sired, with round and full tone, the va
rious effects were well brought out and the
character Of the composition thoroughly
preserved. Scraplng of strings and striding
OF brass, so common In amateur oIchestras,
were noticeable for their absence. It was
| good, satisfying music. Both these num-
bers had to be repeated. Mr.. Chandler
makes capital conductor and uses his baton
| with ease and discretion.
The other features of the evening were 10
no sense secondary to the orchestra. Miss
Allen sang several songs with that attention
to tune that is such mark of good singing,
and with that artistic finish for which she is
| noted, and was twice encored. Miss Fanny
| B. Libby, with great courage. came to the
concert after fall down stairs at her rest
dencs that famed her arm severely, and
played caprice of Wallenhauft with fine
| touch and great clearness of expression.
| She bad to give an encore. Mrs. Emma
Moseley reclted several selections with good
taste and conception of her authors mean
ing, and also shared in the encores. Mr..
Rankin's accompaniments were excellent.
PHILLIP PHILLIPS.
Next week the management. at Portland
Theatre announce the appearance of Phillip
Phillips, the noted vocalist, author and tray
eller. The following is from the CHATEAU.
qua Herald:
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noted vocalist and traveller, were intensely
interesting The cities and scenes produced
by means of the Royal Photo-Opticon, in
richness and beauty surpassed anything
ever seen by the audience. The songs were
superbly illustrated while bling inimitably
| sang. which is an entire new feature, and
| greatly enjoyed by the vast audience. The
| lecture was terse and graphic, accurately de-
| scribiDg the scenes presented on the whole.
the entertainments were worth a journey OF
| R0 milQa and Witnessed nv amphi-
theatre crowed with people"
woMEN's AUXILIARY.
This was the programme of the concert
given by the Womcn's Auxiliary Monday
evening:
Across the Dee... ....................miss IarDox
Besaing; xYs m p,r Unass
| Duet-See the Pale Moon.... .................
;......Miss Tarbox and Miss Kicker
twas ia he Charming Month Of May. -
| ................ ...................Miss Kicker
Reading. Miss chase
Miss TarSox, Miss Kicker, DR.. Nckerson, Mr..
Beckett.
KNEIsEL QUARTETTE
The concert to be given in the interest Of
| good music at the First Parish church next
| week will be one of the most epjoyoble ever
/ given In Portland. The Kneisel Quartette
Is composed of Franz Kneisel. first violin !;
Otto Roth. second violin; L. Svecenski, vi
ola. and Anton Hekking, violincello. In ad-
dition to the quartette Mr.. J. a. Ricketson,
most delightful tenor, will sing.
TWO ORPHANS.
Another excellent performance of the
"Two Orphans" was given at Portland
Theatre last evening by Lothrop's stock
company. There will be matinee today as
well as an evening performance. The spec
| ialties are excellent and include the Shep-
| dard Sisters In vocal selections; John Har-
| ney, the Irish piper; William Hafford, In
new songs; Joseph King, In club swinging,
| aud Nine. Percival in selections on the viO-
| lion. They were all received with liberal ap-
plaus,.
SEVEN AGES.
Dixey's "Seven Ages" will be given at
City Hall Wednesday evening in the Popu-
lar Course, and on Thursday evening as an
extra, outside Of the courses. His company
includes the well known and handsome
Yolande Wallace, who appeared here a
short time ago in "Evangeline," and 80 first
class people, with large assortment Of
special scene y and mechanical stage effects.
The costumes are of the finest and all the ap-
pointments will be fully equal tosthose used
In the larger cities. Seats are now for sale
for both nights of the engagement.
THE COMIC oPERErTA.
| The readers of the PRESS will remember
| that there will be given at the Church of the
| Messiah next Thursday evening a most
| agreeable performance of the comic operetta
"a Merry Company" The operetta is to be
| presented by good cast and will prove q
| most pleasing feature of the musical season.
| NOTES.
Tickets for the Boston Symphony orches-
| trail concert to be given in the Stockbridge
Course February 4th are on sale at Stock
bridges. b. t....s..
From a careful and accurate estimate it is
announced that the gross receipts OF 1.-THE
Old Homestead" during the time 1t has been
at the Academy, New York, have been over
million dollars, and that the number of peo-
pie who have witnessed 1t there has been
over two million.
Carmenclta received $500 from the Boston
Cadets and $500 from private parties for
about 10 minutes dancing last Saturday eve
ming.
In the death scene of cleopatra" Miss
Davenport will use a real snake. 1t Is a
South American anaconda, but 1t Is a young
one and perfectly harmless. The actress
has two If these little reptiles-both the
same age. She calls them Antony and Cleo
patra. aud has charmed them so they will
eat from her hand. She has grown very
fond of them and will allow no one to touch
/ them.
The Hanlon-V olter and Martinetti Eng
lish Pantomime and Novelty Company will
open brief engagement at the Boston Thea
tire, beginning next Monday. The organiza-
ton Is under the managership Of Messrs.
Rich and harris and is new to that city. Be-
sides the world famed Hanlon trapeze ar
| lists IL includes the Martinetti COMPANY in
the pantomime, "a Terrible Night" the
MontaiDe troupe In a speciality called "The
Chinese Fair" Dora Emerson, vocalist; the
Hurllnes, musical clowns; r do Rapoli, the