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

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ovnressions of pleasure were heard on
avery hand and the universal exclamation
"Oh / If we only had an opera house of the
same beauty and convenience" The hall
lights up beautifully and its acoustic prop
critics are excellent. 1t is a pleasure to
enjoy comfortable, yes, luxurious. seat
and not to feel cramped or as IL one was
intruding on the space that rightfullv ha-
longs to his neighbor. When the curtain
was raised, at few minutes past eight
o'clock, the Haydn Association was 70.
vealed occupying seats at the rear of the
stage. with the Philharmonic orchestra in
the front A ripple of applause passed
through the audience, which Increased 70 n
warm welcome as Mr.. w. e. Chandler.
conductor OF the Philharmonics, stepped
to the conductors stand and took nm his
baton. The orchestra rendered the ovar.
ture to Norma" and "Vislons of Lowe
Waltzes" for their part of the entertain
ment, with precision and good taste. Tine
fine quality and training of the voices of
the Cecilian Quartette. Miss Brown. Mrs.
Haskell. Miss and Mrs. Morrison, were ex.
emplihed in their delight full rendering of
Mornings Legends" and they were
recalled.
For the third number the Haydns gave
Lift up your heads" from the messiah. ("
AS their veteran conductor. for whom the
beautiful hall is named, Mr.. Herman
Kotzschmar. appeared, his presence was
the signal for storm Of applause and he
was compelled to acknowledge the affec-
tionate welcome several times before the
applause ceased. Then the Handel chorus
was given in the manner that has made Mr..
Kotzschmar so well known throughout the
country as one of the best drill masters.
The audience insisted on an encore and
were favored with most beautiful thing
by Sir Arthur Sullivan, full of solemnity
and majesty that made deep impression.
One OF the striking features of 1.-THE chorus
work in this number was the piannissimo.
An instrumental quartette from the
Rossini Club, composed of Mrs. j. P.
Thompson, Miss Blanchard, Mrs. A. M.
Smith AID Mrs. johnson, gave fine exhi-
bition Of technique in their playing of the
Rheinbsrger "Tarmletts," while double
quartette from the same society, composed
of Misses Alice Wood, Florence Knight,
Lucy Pennell, Annie Stockbridge, Katie
Kicker, Mrs. Goudy. Mrs. Morrison and
Miss Morrison. sang with great dignity
and much religious fervor LISTS so
SalutGris." The Singers Club, conducted
by Mr.. Harvey I. Murray and composed
of the leading choirs of the city, gave a
superb Interpretation to Faning's
vikings" The attack was so certain,
the voices so clear and musical and the
rhythms so perfect, the presentation was
full OF the life and dash of the sea. An
enthusiastic encore produced a recall. This
society also gave Gaul's "Daybreak" with
excellent effect. The Haydn Quartette-
Misses knight and Kicker. Harry F. Merrill
and DR.. Nickerson-sang Leslie's 'sLulla-
by OF Life" exquisitely and for an encore
MY love Is like a red, red rose." The
concert ended with the glorious 'sHallelu-
jah Chorus" by the Haydns sung grandly
as they always sing it.
The house was ushered last evening by
Messrs. Rafters. Brown, Burgess, Holden
and ellison. Mr.. Dyer of the city treasur-
er's Office. officiated in the ticket Office and
Mr. Gray in the coat room. The pro-
grammes. by Mr.. Charles Paine, will be
souveniers of the occasion, were hand
somely printed on heavy white card board
and bore an excellent photograph Of Mr..
Kotzschmar by Lamson.
THE MERCHANT
The second and last performance of The
Merchant was given at Portland theatre
last evening to an audience of about the
same Size as that of the evening previous.
Inc performance ran smoothly and did not
differ materially from that of Monday.
Mr.. Hatch, as the professor should be
noticed for he gives very good interpre-
tation Of the role.
THE STOCK BROKER.
Tonight The Stock Broker, a musical
farce-comedy will be presented at Port
land theatre. The Lynn paper-where the
piece was first produced last week-says
the play is productive of more laughter
than signs, and on the whole seems pleased
with It, The company is said to be good
one.
MEN AND WOMEN.
This is one Of the strongest plays that
has been put on the boards the past sea-
son In New York and Boston. The scenes
are intensely realistic. made so by the fine
acting Of the company. While the COM
pany that has been playing the piece in
Boston has gone back to New York, Mr..
Frohman sends another of his companies
here with the piece, aud as Mr.. Frohman
never does his work poorly 1t is certain he
has all confidence In the company he will
send to Portland. The play has engrossed
the attention Of Boston and New York
society. especially the lawyers and brokers
who declare the scene In the residence of
President Cohen we'll nigh perfect. Seats
now on sale.
MIDNIGHT ALARM.
This thrilling sensational drama is a
corker from the word go, and fairly bristles
all through with opportunities for the
artist to get in his ''fne Italian hand" and
bring down the house" in the good old
orthodox style. The scene OF the struggle
with the villain, the midnight alarm and
the flight Of the engine to the fire was
where the gentle gallery god got on tiptoe
and frantically endeavored to turn himself
inside out In his desire to express his de-
light with the thrilling situation. To be
seen at Portland theatre Friday and
Saturday.
AUSTRIAN JUVENILE BAND.
This organization, like that of the Strauss
Orchestra. can be seen and heard only on
this tour. except by trip to Europe. 1t is
now. however. brought to the doors of the
music lovers of America. who are thus en-
abled at every day cost to lcome In contact
with band Of juveniles every one OF
whom is veritable musical phenomenon,
and who, taken together, constitute an or
ganization without d peer Of Its kind any,
where on this globe. These boys have just
arrived in New York where they made a
great hit, and will appear in the Stock
bridge course Saturday evening next aid
at an extra matinee that day. Miss Glover
will sing at the concerts.
NOTES.
Be sure and get seats now for the Kneisal
concerts. They are en- sale at Stockbrldge's.