The Portland daily press., 1893-10-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Vendetta.


The Vendetta, which will be seen at
Portland Theatre tonight, is said to be
melodrama full of startling Incidents
and situations, with much scenic dis
play. The Monte Carlo scene, the out
break of the prisoners at Toulon, and
the collision at sea, in which the search
light is employed, are all said to be very
attractive.
The Testimonial Concert. &eg
Tomorrow evening the testimonial con-
cert to Misses Knight, Kicker and Phil
brook will take place at City Hall. Be-
sides the large number of our own citi-
gems who will honor the occasion with
their presence, there will be many promi-
nent people who will attend from all
parts of the State. Tickets should be
obtained once.
The Nabob.
Laughter will be in order when Hen
shaw and Ten Brock come with their
new collection of laughables in "The
New Nabobs" at Portland Theater to-
morrow night. There's always fun when
they strike town and they leave smiles
when they depart. This season Manager
James L. Lederer promises many new
features and also announces it as the
last and farewell tour of Henshaw and
Ten Brock as farceurs Next season
they will appear in a new COMIC opera.
With the present company OF Nabobs
will be seen all new faces, including Sam
Collins, Edith Newton and May Jordan.
New songs, new dances and new speclall-
ties will make up the potpourri that Will
please the audiences
The Fencing Master.
De Koeven's delightful opera 1.-The
Fencing Mastern which has drawn such
delighted audiences to the Hollis St.
Theatre, Boston, SO many nights lately,
will he seen at Portland Theatre, sump-
tuously staged and employing the full
force of eighty people at the Friday
night, Saturday matinee and Saturday
night performances. The Boston Journal
says:
"An enthusiastic and crowded house
welcomed Laura Schimer Mapleson.on her
first appearance. The great name and
fame which this popular prima donna
has won abroad, had raised expectations
to a high pitch The public expected a
great deal, and, it may truly be sald,
thew got even more than they expected.
1t must honestly be admitted that her
vocal execution is faultless, and the ease
with which she sings is perfectly captl..
waiting. The neatness and elegance OF
her style, combined with the absolute
purity and Sweetness of her voice and
Mt al, unclaimed
her an artist Of the first rank. The
range of her voice is extraordinary, en-
bracing full compass of two and half
octaves. Her personal appearance is
both beautiful and fascinating. she was
born to sing and act, and does both with
forms the act of speaking Her voice
flows as freely as birds. The middle
tones are full of sweetness and simplicity,
and the high tones are brilliant and
sparkling"
@Spider and Fly" went off in much bet
ter shape last night than the night
previous. The audience was much small
en-, but quite generous OF applause.
willie Leonard. the young Texan mill
ionaire, whose recent exploits OF
prodigality as member of the Casino
Company and the green angeP of the
chorus girls have made his affairs town
talk in New York has joined the Fay
Templeton Opera company. He will ap-
pear as a soldier and attendant on the
Marquis De Ponisable in Madame
Favart" at the Park theatre, Brooklyn.
He applied for a position just before the
dress rehearsal yesterday His elegant
attire and agreeable manners made quite
an impression Cd Manager Towers, and
civilian Graham was engaged for the
chorus. He was on hand promptly Mon,
day morning and signed contract at s1S
per week
Marie Wainwright has brought an
action for limited divorce against Louis
James, the actor, in the Supreme Court.
The case was on the calendar OF the
special term of the Supreme Court. Part
/, before Justice 'Brien Monday morn
ing. Lawyer Clifford, who appeared for
Mrs. James, declined to furnish any par
tioulars in regard to the case before it
was called. 1t had not been reached up
to 3 O. clock in the afternoon. 1t is I'M
derstood that Mr.. James makes no defence
to the action.