The Portland daily press., 1893-02-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Ullie Akerstrom.

When Miss Ullie Akerstrom, the bright
and winsome little actress, made her first
appearance in Portland last seasonal
though she was no stranger to the state
she created decided impression. She
was so original and had SO many little
gifts at her fingers ends that she jumped
into popular favor at once. Last night
she made her appearance at Portland
Theatre in ''Miss Rora,'' play eminent
ly fitted to display her abilities In it
she is actress, equestrienne and dancer,
and pleases in all. She has with her her
trained horse Gyp., and her appearance
on horseback creates decided furore.
Miss Akerstrom was encored again and
again. She is supported by an excellent
company, and they gave a very even and
satisfactory performance. Miss Aker-
strom was presented beautiful bouquet,
John Brennan and Frank G. Mack were
great in their dances.
Tonight Miss Akerstrom and company
will present IA Little Busybody."
The Haydn Concert.
Notwithstanding the storm, there was
an excellent attendance at Kotzschmar
Hall last evening, to hear the Haydns in
a miscellaneous concert. The pro-
gramme, as published in yesterdays
PRESS, was fully carried out, and if the
audience had been allowed their own
way every number would have been re-,
peated The choruses in particular re-
ceived splendid treatment, and we might
single out the ''Miller's Wooing," (which
the Singers Club has given SO admirably
on a former occasion, for it's splendid
shading. The Tuscan Folk Song" by
Mrs. Fellows and Miss Rice, Miss Rice's
solo, s'Oh, Promise Me- Miss Aliens
pilgrims of the Night" Mr.. Merrill''s
solo, 'Mavourneen," and the duet by
DR.. Nickerson and Miss Rice, all gave
great pleasure.
Powell, the Magician.
The Memphis Appeal, which will be
quickly recognized as one of the best
papers in the South, says of Powell, the
magician, who will appear at Portland
Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Powell is necromancer who is more
than simply clever. He captured his au-
dience last night not only by his wonder
full tricks of juggling, but by his inimita-
BILE manner and pleasing refinement =
Powell will be assisted by Mile. Vera
and Hilton, the grotesaue.
Concert at st. Lukes.
The concert to be given at ST. Luke's-
parish house tonight will be a delightful
affair. The Kinder Symphony, which
has been carefully rehearsed, will be
produced under the auspices of Mr.. Car
ter, the organist of the cathedral. The
entrance to the parish house is from
Park street.
Heinrich Concert.
The concert by the blind tenor, Mr..
William Heinrich, at Kotzschmar Hall,
tomorrow evening, is worthy Of the at
tention of all musicians. Mr.. Heinrich
bears high reputation as singer, and
he will be assisted by Howard Ticknor,
the favorite Boston reader, and Miss
Cobb, accompanist.
Notes.
The tickets for the Elks' benefit go on
sale Friday next, at 8 a. M, at Portland
Theatre. Each person will be limited to
six tickets for each performance.
Alexander Salvini is presenting the
standard romances at the Grand Opera
House in Chicago, for an extended en-
gagement, to a series of crowded houses.
With the advent of young Salvini, the
old time plays of Hugo, D'Ennery and
Dumas have become a fad. They were
never before given such elaborate pro-
auctions, and since Fechter there has not
been an actor who has been the typical
Don Caesar de Bazan, or the adventurous
Gascony youth, DTArtagnan. A strong
effort is being made by New England
managers to have Salvini visit this sec
ton before beginning his New York en-
gagenent, where he will remain the rest
of the season. 1t is to be hoped he will
be seen in Portland.