The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Pavilion.

s'Nance and Jess" is a clean, touching
and natural melodrama and is in the
hands of those who know well how to
infuse into it pathos enough to maintain
the interest from the rise to the fall of
the curtain. Particularly strong is the
''Jack Yeuletu'' of James Horne, and the
dual role of ''Nance'' and "Jess'' of
Florence Hamilton is an honest delinea-
ton. Little Irene, as Exit" of course,
shares in the honors, and the rest of the
company, as usual, are good. The scenic
arrangements and stage settings are far
ahead of anything we have had this sea-
son; and passing word of commenda-
ton is due the gentlemanly and efficient
scenic artist and stage manager, Mr.. Guy
Pickman, who, by the way, is playing
'Jim Dodge in manner which shows
him to be anything but novice. You
ment.
Old Jed Prouty,
'Old jedi drew another large audience
last evening to Portland theatre, and Mr..
Golden and Miss Wiley, as on the even
ing previous, were warmly encored in
their special hits. The company also re-
ceived warm recognition. The souvenir
spoon business was quite an idea.
12P. M.
Jennie Yeamans is one of the brightest
and most effective actresses on the light
comedy stage today. She has pleasing
personnel, good voice, and dances with
skill. In her new musical comedy, s12
P. M she is said to have wide field
for the display of her talents. Her sup
port-Frank Williams's company-em-
braces many actors of position and abili-
ty, ALT Hampton and Dan Hart in partic-
ular. The advertisement gives all the
names. Tomorrow night the piece will
have it's initial representation at Portland
theatre.
Vernona Jarbeau.
Vernona Jarbeau is an actress and
singer of known ability, who has been
identified with many of the musical and
burlesque successes of the day. She has
now provided herself with a musical
comedy called Starlight of which
much is expected. There are many funny
situations in the piece, beautiful cos
tunes, gavotte danced by beautiful
girls, and much delightful music. She
will be seen with her company at Port
land theatre Friday and Saturday even
ings and Saturday matinee.
Notes.
Salvini and Manager W. NJ. Wilkison
recently returned from an extended tour
of England, France and Italy. Their
trip combined business with pleasure.
In London they were banqueted by
Henry Irving and Miss Terry, were the
guests of Nine. Patti for few days at
her Craig-y-Nos Castle, spent week
with the elder Salvini at his villa on the
hills of Fiesole, near Florence, and in
Paris were entertained by Coquelin, of
the Coincide Franchise. They brought
back the sketches for the production of
the new romantic play, "The Heir of
Grammont." Mr.. Salvini will appear in
the Stockbridge course next winter, not
next week, as printed Saturday.
Nine. Marchesi, the celebrated Paris
music teacher, who has trained score
of prima donna. is not noted for the
courteousness of her manners. In the
CldSSfOO1u Sll6 is abrupt duu udISl III her
treatment of unpromising pupils and the
following anecdote of her brusque ways
is not the first of the kind brought home
by American girls who have crossed the
water to study under her: On young
American woman who appeared before
her attired in a gown that shocked her
sense of color. Nine. Marchesi vented
her displeasure by saying: what do
Won mean by coming into nv class with
such dress? 1t is horribly inharmoni-
Gus and as bad as your voice." Over
come by the savage criticism the luck
less offender burst into tears and left the
room, vowing that she would never re-
turn. This sort of thing must be rough
on Madame's pupils. but it has the adj
vantage of fortifying them for appearing
before an unfavorable audience, and it
has to be borne with, for Nine. Marchesi
is without peer in her line of instruc
ton. Many Maine girls including several
from Portland, have been her pupils.
Overburderned Stock Car.