The Portland daily press., 1894-11-09
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Rory of the Hill.

AT the Portland Theatre tomorrow
evening will be given the first presenta-
tion in this city of the romantic Irish
comedy drama. Rory of the HILL a
play dealing with the modern Irishman,
his joys. troubles and adventures, and
treating the subject matter in such a
manner as can only be done by native
of the Emerald ISLE James Connor
Roach. from whose pen several other
successful plays have emanated, is the
author of the piece, and the leading role,
Rory O'Malley, will also be essayed by
him. AS creation, Rory OF the Hip
is distinctive departure from the con-
ventional Irish drama-it passes beyond
the ordinary limitations OF such plays
and delves into the very heart of its
subject. 1t has been sententiously de-
scribed by leading critic as "The Old
Homestead in Irish, higher phrase than
which it could not receive. The sale of
seats is progressing in very gratifying
manner and from present appearances a
large audience will be in attendance to
greet Mr.. Roach and his excellent COM
pany.
The Jules Grau Opera Co.
On Monday evening next the Jules
Grau Opera company opens at the Fort
land Theatre for an engagement Of one
week. giving eight performances in all.
1t is this week playing in Bangor and,
in popular phrase has caught the
town." The repertoire announced for
next week is certainly superb, far ex-
ceiling any ever before presented in this
city by company playing at popular
prices, including as 1t does an admirable
mixture of old favorites such as Boo
caocio, The Bohemian Girl and Martha.
Tar and Tartar, The Gondoliers and Paul
Jones. Seats are now on sale at the box
Office for any of the performances.
Reward.
Last night another packed house greet
ed the performance of Fritz Stein or
Reward, at City Hall, and the applause
and encores were frequent, We ought to
especially mention the Apollo Quartette,
an organization of young singers who
do highly creditable work during the
progress of this drama. Charlie Collinsss
new songs are very taking and he has to
repeat many of them.
The commi ttee last night, owing to
tine great demand for seats, voted to
continue the play anotheranight, SO that
all who wish to see the piece and have
not bsen able toedo 80, get tickets
for Saturday a 81
80 The Elks' Ministries.
"The merry monarchs of amateur min
strelsyn will be your opinion after you
witness the elaborate production to be
given by the Portland Lodge of EIks at
Portland Theatre, November s6 and 81.
The certifl Gates for sale by the members,
Portland Theatre box Office for reserved
seats On the morning of the 18th inst,
are selling quite rapidly. The interest
felt in the rehearsals and the earnestness
which the performers evince in their
work cannot fail 10 be productive of a
grand performance Advices received
from lodges in Lewiston, Bangor, Ports
mouth and other neighboring cities, pre-
sage large attendance of out-of-town
people.
Piano Recital.
Mr.. Harvey Murray. the organist of State
st. Church, gave delightful organ re-
cital last evening at the church to many
friends. This was the programme.
Largo Handel
Algnes Serenade, Braga
TorepadoI' s. song Car men. T. Eizet
Sel@6 tiDn- LOhengro,5stE S Wagner
Leonore March--Synphony. Raft
Selectior-Faust, Gounod
Funeral March, Chopin
Pilgrims orus-Tannhauser. Wagner
Mr.. Murray's programme was admira-
bly, selected. The various numbers in
cluded compositions that have been ex-
tremely popular the world over. The
organ of the State street church is espec-
tally we'll adapted to give proper col
oring to all Of them. From the beauti-
full melody of the Largo to the grand
inspiring strains Of the Pilgrims March,
Mr.. Murray's rendering was delightful,
and an hour of greater pleasure, in a
musical sense, could hardly have been
obtained.