The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-02-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
BARRY AND FAY.

BARRY AND FAY.
Tonight Barry and Fay will appear in
"McKennas Filtration" AS csricaturists of
the funny side of everyday city character.
both artists are unequalled. Barry is comi-
cal from the trousers In his boot legs to his
head with such funny shake. Fay. as an
opposite, in his peculiar. quiet and droll way
makas the finer arts of history ana grammar
a thing quite easy for a self-made man to ac-
quire. On the stage. at one time, they can
draw tears or laughter to the most serious
face. The play is we'll suited to show their
versatility, and is full of situations to laugh
able to comprehend without seeing. The
fun is fast and furious all the way through.
Incidental to the piece the original and pref
ty music is decided attraction. The sing
Ing and dancing by four very attractive
young ladies, whose merit lies In the fact
that they really are handsome. neat in figure
and posse sed Of talent. The balance of the
company is made up of clever character ar
lists, of well known fame. New scenery
and original effects make it simply perfect
entertainment.
TENTH sToCKBRIDGE.
Thursday night the tenth Stockbridge en-
tertainment will be given at City Hall by
the Boston Symphony Orchestra of Boston,
Herr Nikisch conductor. There will be IS
performers, and the programme will be one
OF the finest ever presented here. Mr.. HEX
king will be the soloist, instead OF Mr.. Lo-
effier, who is i'll. The programme follows:
Symphony In b tat No. Uncommon. .Schumann
= Andante I'm POGO maestoso.
Allegro motto vivace.
LarghettO. ScheTZ0.
Allegro animate grazioSa. ]
mi@or Ana senerzo from symphony IN
Solo for 'celIo-O Cara Memorial .Seryais
Mr. Hekking.
Danse Macabre.: .Saint-Saens
Vospiel die Meistersinger". ............. Wagner
Tickets can be obtained at Stockbridge's.
o'DAY. THE ALDERMAN.
Last evening the Lothrop stock company
appeared at Portland Theatre in very fun
skit entitled "O'Day, the Alderman, for one
performance only. Sam E. Ryan. in the
title role, was as funny as possible. Charles
Burnham, from his entrance on the stage I'M
til the curtain drops, was continually Great
ing the heartiest of laughter. while John
Phillips and Addie Phillips had good come
dy situations. The company will return
Thursday and play the "Hidden Hand" that
evening, Friday and Saturday.
NOTES.
Hoyts successful play, 1.-THE Brass Mon
key" will be at Portland Theatre Tuesday.
February 10th, for one night only.
IL is reported that Rabbi SCHNEIDER and S.
3. Alexander are writing play for Nine.
Rhea. The drama will deal with the high
est type Of Jewish character.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall go to the Hollis
street, Boston, Monday, February 9Th. and
Squire" During their second week "Ail
for Her" will be the attraction on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and We'd
out the balance Of the week.
The drama, .'Out in the Streets" given at
the Grange Hall. Duck Pond, by members Of
Westbro0k Grange on Saturday evening last,
was decided success. All parts were ably
supported. The droll speeches of Darkey
Pete kept the audience convulsed with
laughter. The "Cullud Bredren from MORT
Callina" delighted all by their plantation
melodies.