The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SALVINI.

oAhNlNls
Alexander Salvini, son of the great Salvini,
will appear at Portland Theatre in "Don
Cesar" Monday, and "Three Guardsmen"
Tuesday night of next week. Mr. Salvini
has been seen in Portland In various COM
panles but never as star. During the past
few years he Is said to have steadily worked
his way to that eminent position and bids
fair to ta lro tho r,Iaoo that Faohtor Adamo
and Davenport have left as romantic actor.
Alexander Salvini was born in an at
mosphere of art, bred In the country of acting
and the home of the greatest artist living
his own father ard should be worthy to wear
the mantle of the great actors of romantic
drama who have lived and fourished In the
past. According to the press of other cities,
In New York he was pronounced great; ;
in Providence charming; in Boston "bril-
liant; In Philadelphia ga genius; in Buff
faio thrilling; In Detroit ''the great actor
of the generation; In Denver "an unmis-
taxable triumph"
TO ATTEND 1.-THE ARBoR DAY ENTERTAIN
MENT.
Bosworth Relief Corps have extended an
invitation to members of the Old Mems
Home and also to the ladies of the Old
Ladies' Home to attend their entertainment
Arbor Day evening. Fernald 81 Sawyer
and Henry Taylor will transport the old
ladies to and from the hall free. .Bosworth
Relief Corps never forgetitoremember those
people who are dependent upon others for
entertainment
LITTLE PUCK.
America has one actor who has achieved
fame and fortune as star and who has not
got what is now pretty generally known as
1.-THE big head" This is Frank Daniels, who
comes to the Portland Theatre this and
Thursday evenings, one of the most droll
and unctuous comedians of this generation,
and who has evinced genius for quaint
comedy work Of a higher order than is per-
missible in the farce, Little Puck" in
which he is most generally, known. He has
only the largest but the best farce comedy
company in this country. He has introduced
everything new in Little Puck"-new
music. songs, dances and funny incidents
Bessie Samson Is with Mr.. Daniels.
EMPRESS JOSEPHINE.
Mile. Rhea is one of the beautiful women
of the stage, as we'll as one of the brightest
stars in the galaxy. In the play of Jose
phine" in which she will appear at Portland
Theatre. at the matinee and evening per-
tormances, Saturday next, she has earned
many strong expressions Of approval on the
part of various critics. Her costumes will
be magnificent. She will be supported by
Mr.. William Harris as Napoleon, one of the
pes pest known Leading men in the United States.
THEODORE THoMAs's ORCHESTRA.
There is a possibility that Portland may
lister to grand concert by Theodore Thomas
and his great orchestra of sixty musicians,
with Joseffy, the celebrated pianist, and well
known vocal talent. They are going to
Canada in June to take part in a musical
festival. They will pass through Portland
and Mr. Stockbridge is considering the ad-
visibility of starting subscription for
concert by them.
PARTISAN GAIETY COMPANY.
The Partisan Gaiety Company which will
appear at Portland Theatre Friday evening,
comes here highly recommended by ex-
changes. 1t embraces twenty-four French
women who are said to be excellent In their
specialties, and the costumes are said to
be very handsome.
WEBER CLUB.
When this well know club announces that
they will give a concert or dance the public
are. assured of an evenings entertainment
which they will not regret. By the adver-
Using columns you will see that they are to
give concert and dance at City Hall
Wednesday evening, May 18th. 1t is hoped
that all who can make 1t convenient will at
tend.
NEW FLOWER QUEEN.
The cantata of the "New Flower Queen"
will be presented at the West Congregational
church this evening. Twenty-Five ladies
will take part in its production. There will
be duets, solos and also instrumental music.
The proceeds will go to the Ladies' Circle