The Portland daily press., 1894-02-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA
Hoss 8 Hoss.

It was only about six years ago that
Willie Collier was call boy in DAILY S
theatre, New York. Today he is known
throughout the length and breadth OF
this country; has earned a sobriquet of
his own, The quaint comedian; and is
the star of one of the best companies OF
comedians ever gathered together His
talent was discovered by Manager Rus
sell of the-fanious @City Directory" and
in this clever skit Collier made his first
great hit, and was soon playing the lead
manager" He made his part a broad
burlesque of Austin DAILY and became
famous in New York in night, his
impersonation taking the town by storm.
Golfers next venture was when he,
in conjunction with the lamented
Charlie Reed, started starring in Hoss
and Hossn under the management of W.
H .Smyth. After the death of Mr.. Reed,
Collier continued in the piece as the sole
star. The piece scored instant success
when first produced and has ever since
been recognized as one of the greatest
ulEUu pIOtOhO46 Ou olO iOeAHs
Tomorrow and Saturday evenings and
Saturday matinee, at the Portland
theatre will be the last time that Mr..
Collier will be seen as Judge Willie
Hoss" in this city, as he will produce
later in the season in Philadelphia the
new comedy GA Back Number" written
for him by Mr.. e. e. Kidder.
Razzle Dazzle.
This funny skit comes to the Portland
theatre next Monday and Tuesday eve-
nings. It will be presented by Rice and
Barton's company of comedians and
specialists. The piece is said to be an
original comical fun picture, framed in
frame of musical selections, written in
two ENHANCEMENT and one happy finale
Among the company are George w. Rice,
J.K. Mellen and frankie Haines.
Injured Innocents.
Last night the dress rehearsal of In
jured Innocents was given in City hall
and proved a great success. 1t gave
assurance to the gentlemen who have
officiated SO earnestly and faithfully as
heads of the various departments, that
the public performances will capture the
town. The pictures of the different
characters in the cast, placed in Owen,
Moore & Co. window, have attracted
great crowds. The advance sale has been
enormous and those who fail to get seats
now at Stock BRIDGES for the perform
ance tonight will probably fail to see the
extravaganza. Many of the ladies are
going without hats and those who do not
dare to do this will wear small, close
bonnets.
Maine Central Ball.
The fifth annual concert and ball OF
the Maine Central Railroad Relief Asso-
citation will occur atCity hall Wednesday
EVENING" Feb. Observation-Disclosures
from to $50. The following talent will
take part Temple Quartette of Boston;
Charles Follen Adams (Yawcop Strauss),
reader; william H. Minot, whistler;
Gilbert's Orchestra. The grand march
will begin at $50, followed by a fine
order of dances. Tickets to Portland and
return for sale at all stations on Maine
Central Railroad at one fare for the
round trip A special train will leave
Portland at a. m., February Is, for
Bangor and way stations connecting for
Bath and Lewiston.
Slivinski.
The New York Morning Advertiser
speaking of Slivinski;s concert in that
city said:
The charm Of Mr.. .Slivinski's playing to
us Yesterday was in ais Interpretation of
Tschaikowsky's noble concerto in b mi
nor. His really sympathetic. nature was
shown Immediately when his touch,
pedaiing, shading of the tones, gave the
opening strains, cathedral-like i'll their
grandeur, purely orchestral tint in
their color The piano became the peer
of the orchestra. He gave new mean
ing to the concerto.
The tickets for the concerts to be given
in City hall next Monday and Tuesday
are on sale at Stock BRIDGES.
Notes.
"Charley's Aunt" which is now in its
sixth week at the Columbia theatre,