The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-01-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE SEVEN AGES.

AAn . I1N AUhSs
City hall was packed last night, the fact
that Dixey, whose "Adonis" had left such
pleasant Impressions here, would produce
his new burlesque of "The Seven Ages" and
tnat Portland girl, Miss Yolande Wal
lace, would take principal part, being sufi-
Gent to call an audience together from near
and far. 1.-THE Seven Ages" is burlesque
built upon the Shakesperian lines, devoted
to the seven ages Of man from babyhood to
the oblivonist. Berthe Van Loo. rich young
man, has dream in the Van Loo mansion,
New YORK. and In this dream the statue Of
Shakespeare comes to life, descends from his
pedestal, and enters into a conversation,
which Is enlivened by many glass Of sack.
The bard advises BERTHE that In imagination
he can live over again the seven glorious
ages, in which his noble ancestor has gone
through previous to passing into that deep
silence whose "signal Is the knell and re-
quiem." Then follows Berries supposed
entrance upon life as a baby In perambu-
lator, followed successfully by the same in
dividual as the school-boy, lover, soldier.
judge, aged veteran and obliylonist Each
condition of life is eplivened by songs and
dances, and each introduced by Miss Carrie
E. Perkins, after the fashion OF the Greek
chorus. who explains what is to come.
Compared with "Adonis" for fun. snap
and life, THE Seven Ages" does not bear
comparison. Its dialogue is fiat and 1t is
rather spun out. 1t is true 1t labors under
great disadvantages on City hal stage, with
the noise of the banging Of scenery, and the
grotesque effect produced by the lime light
when 1t strikes pretty girls nose and
leaves the rest Of her in shallow. These
things only serve to make the public regret
the lack Of proper opera house. The sing
Ing by the Clipper quartette was capital. and
formed one Of the best features Of the enter
tainment
Mr.. Dixey was admirable In ea,h Of the
seven stages. As the baby in the perambu-
lat0r, he was extremely funny. But 1t is In
the "Lover" age that he and his company
were particularly attractive. This was
very pretty scene. introducing many grace
full figures, dainty costumes and charming
actresses. The minuet that was introduced
into this act was very effective and called
forth considerable applause. Mr.. Dixey's
dancing in this scene was, perhaps, the most
graceful that has been seen here for long
time. In the justice court scene, d. L. Don,
as Van Mulligan, was immense. exhibiting
some Of the most unaccountable antics.
There was good bit Of acting, too, on the
part Of Mr.. Gresham, as the tramp. In the
last scene, that of the aged grandfather. Mr..
Dixey gave very effective personation of
old age in legitimate comedy.
Miss Y0lande Wallace was warmly re-
ceived and presented with handsome bas-
ket Of flowers after her song. She looked
charmingly and did some very neat work in 4
her attentions to her grandfather In the last
act. In this scene charming lullaby Is sung
by Miss Dorothy Gray, which was eEcored.
and the little Phoebe was very cuuningly
personated by a child actress. During the
burlesque some neat dancing was done by
Miss Mae Branson.
The piece was handsomely costumed. 1t
will be repeated in the Stockbridge Popular
course tonight
BARRY AND FAY.
Those very successful opponents of the re-
fined Irish-American characters, Mr.. Will
lam Barry and Hugh Fay are now playing
most successful series of engagements among
tu6 lodutuB Cltico VI tuC COuutAy' hwy oAo
In need Of no ecialintroduction to our peo-
die. Their ability as entertainers Is too well
known. They will appear for their engage
ment ensuring at the Portland theatre Feb
ruary Sd and 4th in "McKenna's Irritation"
As caricaturists of the funny side Of every
day city characterers both artists are I'M
equaled. Barry is comical from the trous-
ers In his boot legs to his head with such
funny shake. Fay as an opposite in his Pc
culiar, quiet and droll way makes the finer
arts Of history and grammar, thing quite
easy for self made man to acquire. On the
stage at one time time they can draw tears
of laughter to the most serious face. The
play Is well suited to show their versatility,
and is full of situations too laughable to
comprehend without seeing. The fun is fast
and furious all the way through.
Incidental to the piece, original and pretty
music is decided attraction. The singing
and dancing by four very attractive young
ladies whose merit lies In the fact that they
really very handsome, neat In figure, and
possessed of talent. The balance of the
company Is made up of clever character ar
fists Of we'll known fame. New scenery and
original effects make it simply perfect en-
tertainment.
HOME TALENT COURSE.
All our readers who have attended the pre-
vious concerts given in the Home Talent
Course at City hall, will wish to be present
Friday evening. when the Schubert Male
Quartette will be the attraction, assisted by
Mrs. Florence Gardner. soprano; Mr.. Bar.
nard, tenor; Mr.. WEIGH, baritone; Miss
Anna Wiley, pianist; Miss Lylian Holley,
reader. Mr.. jacobson, flute and Mr.. Rankin,
accompanist. The following will be the pro-
gramme:
Quartette-Westward Schneider
Schubert Qua tette.
Plcc0l0 Solo-Mazurka Brliante. Ferrazzl
Mr.. j. N, jacobson.
Song Etelka Waltz. "A. Murio Cell
Mrs. Florence Gardner.
Reading Lady Maude's Oath. ................
Miss Lylian Holley.
Song-The Light that Is Mine. .............. Bohm
Mr.: Herbert w. Barnard, Jr.
Piano SOlO-Tarantelle. ............. .MOSZkOwSki
Miss Auna G. Wiley.
Song-Out on the Deep (by requestl ....'....L ohr
Mr.. John T. WEIGH.
gu artette-Ine Nlgnt.. ........Abt
Schubert Quartette.
Flute Solo-Sona inc op 388. Popp
Mr.. 7. N. jacobson.
Song. Give Me My Own Again. .Schlesinger
Mrs. Florence Gardner.
Piano Solo-Rgoletto. ............ ..........Liszt
Miss Anna G. Wiley.
Song-SunSet' ,:.......: .....buck
Mr.. John p. WEIGH. ~
Reading Selected. .........................
Miss Lylian Holley,