The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-10-30
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE SECOND srocKpRIDeE.

SECOND
Last night the usual large auuience was
gathered at City Hall on the OCCASION Oh tne
second Stockbridge entertainment The
concert was a good one, as any entertain
ment must be lin which Mile. De We're and
signor Campanini are performers. But the
entertainment was not remarkable one.
signor Campanini's splendid method is Of
course.la klesson in singing to many tenors
with fresher voices. but 1t is shorn Of much
of the sweetness and mellowness that so en-
chanted In the past. He sang the beautiful
romanza "Salue dinorah," from Faust, in
beautiful style, but 1t was evident, by the
storm of applause, that the mass Of the au-
dience was most delighted with his render
ing OF Brignoli's old encore song, "Good-bye.
Sweetheart, Goodbye" The duet from
Aida" which closed the concert, was sung
by Mile. De We're and himself In a manner
that win long be remembered.
Mile, De Vere's pHre, vibrant. fiexjhle
voice, with its great compass, and superb
technique, had excellent scope for display in
the SHADOW Song" from Meyeroeer's "Di-
norah," and the lady made the most of the
opportunity. She was recalled, and sang
Councils ave Maria" with violin ohligato
by Mr.. Wilczek, with much expression.
Mr.. Wilczek. the violinist, is very cana
BILE artist. He gave Vieuxtemps's "Fantasie
caprice" with capital information, fine tone.
and without any slurring of notes iu the
rapid passages. In the "Gypsey dances" of
Sarasate, the excellence of his technique
was seen. and the mad frollc of the Hungari-
ans presented with spirit. He was not so
happy in his oblgdto playing. probably be-
cause he was not so much at home as an ac-
companist. Miss Rosa Linde possesses q
contralto of fine quality, exceedingly sonor-
Gus, so much so, In fact, that in her second
encore. "In Old Madrid" she assumed NOT
only the female part, but that of the lover,
the latter with the effect of high baritone,
Mr.. Jacques Friedberger. the pianist, re.
ceived the honor of an encore after each OF
his numbers. He is an excellent young ar
tisf, and he accompanied the other perform
ers very satisfactorily.
The next entertainment will be given by
the Austrian Juvenile Band. November 14th.
THREE BLACK CLoAKs.
The operetta, Three Black Cloaks," as
given by the Aborn Company at Portland
Theatre last night, was repetition In point
of excellence of the preceding performances.
Messrs. Aborn. Wooley and Nodine, Misses
Taylor and Cushman, among the principals,
were good, the choruses were we'll sung
the orchestra capital. and the opera well
costumed. Tonight the ever attractive "Bc.
hemian Grip will probably crowd the house
THE CLOSING ORGAN RECITAL.
The attendants at the closing organ reclta
In Congress square church tomorrow after
noon, at half-past 8 O'Clock. will enjoy a fine
programme of music. Miss Sara Peakes OF
Boston will render two vocal selections. Mr.
Henry E. Duncan will play Mendessohn's
ever popular wedding march. Handel's cele.
brated Largo, Savatande by Bach, showing
broad, rich melody, cleverly supported BY
harmonious accompaniment, written in the
inimitable style of this master Of counter
point. By request, he will repeat Batste's
Prelude In d minor and Lists Consolation,
The recital will close with an anonymous til
umphal march, or more correctly speaking,
with portion only Of this march, a mutllat-
ed copy only being Ia existence. 1t is a
most pleasing and brilliant number
NOTES.
A peculiarly interesting actress Ia men,
Der of The Merchant" company, appearing
as Miss Anna Cowell.
Gounod is afflicted with heart disease. and
ne Is prohibited by his doctors from under
taking the production of great work.
The Ladies' CeciIian Q1artette has been
engaged to give a concert in the Methodist
church at Gorham. Me-, next Wednesday
evening. November 4th.
Chicago Is said to have the smartest wom-
an collector In the world. Her name is Corse
She always makes careful toilet, drives out
In a well.appointed coupe and makes it a
rule to call on bankers and millionaires i'm
mediately after they have lunched. She is
now collecting funds for the Woman's Fem
perance Union Worlds Fair fund, and is
meeting with extraordinary success. A few
years ago the same lady undertook to raise
100000 for the erection of the Temperance
Temple now being built in Chicago. She
succeeded In getting the money. She rarely
works more than three hours day collect
ing. She ought to come to Portland and
build that opera house.