The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.

PORTLAND THEATRE.
Phillips and McVicker will appear in the
funny farce Ambition" tonight A most
decided novelty will be presented in the ap-
pearance of Soto Sunetaro, the Japanese
Fantanisi. who is said to be most expert in
presenting the peculiar magic of his country.
Another feature of the programme will be
Sanford, Hustled and Carroll, known as the
Three Jesters"who will present a sketch re-
plete with songs and dances. Fred and Jen-
ME Mackley will also present a sketch en-
titled Temptation" which allows these
clever artists an opportunity fol dialect and
character acsing. Mr.. Tony Williams, late
comedian of the Corrinne company will ap-
pear in his limitations of prominent actors.
Mile Gilbert, remarkable vocalist, con-
cludeS the list of specialties.
Mr. Lothrop has provided these attrac-
tions for the regular dramatic season:
Billy Rice's Ministries, Two Sisters Compa-
repertoire; Stuart Robinson, Henrietta !"
Two Johns, Dockstader's Mlnstrels, Margar-
ct Mather, Mr.. Barnes of New York, Rich
and Harris, Leopolo's Comedy Company,
Mugg's Landing, Brady's After Dark"
Annie Ward Tiffany. His Nibs-The Baron,
Minnie Palmer "a Mile Minute' Compa-
ny, Leavitt's "Rentz Stanley" Lyceum
Theatre Company, Germans MiIstrels, Ben
nett and Moulton Opera Company. Cora
Tanner. Lost In New York." Work and
iels, DEVILS Mine. Kate Emmett, WAITS of
New York." Powers in "a Straight Tip"
Evans & Hoey, "ParlOr Match" Neil Bur
CESS in County Fair" j. K. Emmett in
Fritz" Gilmore's "Sea King" Niblo.
The season opens August 18th with the
"Two Sisters"
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
This week, the first three nights. solver
Twist" will be played, with Mr.. Sullivan as
Bill Skies and Miss Edith Crotus as Nancy.
The last three nights "The Galley Slave"
will be given. with Mr.. Sullivan as Sidney
Norcott and Miss Mabel Stanley as Cicely
Blaine. They are both fine dramas.
The Garden was thrchged Saturday with
people to witness the sports postponed from
the Fourth of July. 1t was gala day in every
sense of the word, and the different races
were most amusing, but the climbing of the
CREASED pole" was the climax of the fun,
and when after repeated slips little Joe
Hayes reached the S. suspended near the
top, the cheers and applause were deafening.
Huston and Smart won the wheelbarrow
race. and Page the high jump, while Private
Cain from Fort Preble won the running
jump.
THE PAVILION.
'Bessie's Secret" a beautiful domestic
comedy drama will be the play for this week.
Miss Florence Hamilton will appear as Bes-
sic, and the full strength of the company
will be in the cast. To avoid the rush seats
can be secured at Stockbridge's. Matinee
every afternoon at 8 for ladies and children.
Miss Ada Lewis, who made such hit with
Harrigan last season as the Tough Girl"
has Joined McCallum's company aud makes
her first appearance tonight.
NOTES.
Miss Eva Goodwin, the vi0linist, contem-
plates joining an:organization to be known
as the Ladies Symphony Orchestra, with
headquarters In New York.
Mr.. Augustus Thomas, the author of
Reckless Temple" is spending his vacation
on the Maine coast near Boothbay.
1t is quite probable that Messrs. Talbot
N0yes and Howard will present Cox and
Box" at Kennebunkport some time this sea-
son.
Little Corinne will open her season in
Portland.
Justin Paige takes the leading place of j.
Gordon Edwards in Mr.. Lothrops Roston
company, and received testimonial the 9TH
er evening.