The Portland daily press., 1895-10-31
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Salyini.

Most all local theatre-goers are aDtici
pating with Lleasure the forthcoming ap-
pearance of Alexander Salvini. THE
Three Guardsmen" in which he will ap
pear, is rafting play of its kind. Youth
pulses though it, spirit, courage, audao-
ity, wit and swords, these are the ele-
ments if not the characters of the play.
Although, until recently, Dumas works
have been looked upon as books, only
for boys, they are now viewed with the
critical analysis of good taste. Ii this
has been the verdict on Dumas books,
there is no reason why his plays should
not be accepted seriously, although most
of them are not serious. The principal
characters will be in the hands of such
well-known artists as Adelaide Fitz
Allen, Albert Bruening, +. M. Paget,
J. M. Francoeur, Norman Cormiers,
Edmund Day, and Lulu Klein. Mr.. Sal
vini will of course appear as the ever
popular D Artagnan. The play will be
mounted with all the elaborate scenic
effects, costumes, and armorial accessor-
les, precisely as seen in the New York
production. Tickets on sale at Stock
bridges this morning.
katherine Rober.
A week of popular entertainments wi IL
be given the coming week at Portland
theatre when Miss Katherine Rober will
appear in repertoire made up mainly
Of comedy drama, and supported by
good company Miss Rober is this Week
completing the most successful tour OF
Manager Lothrop's theatres ever made by
her and when she finishes her perform
ances in Portland it will be to continue
her travels through New England and the
Middle States, playing eng agements at
all principal points.
Popular prices are to prevail for the
ten entertainme nts at Portland theatre,
the season beginning next Monday, Nov.
4th. Besides the evening performances
there will be four dime matinees, the
first of which will be given Wednesday
afternoon 1t would be we'll to secure
seats for evening performances in ad-
vance, which can be done now at the box
Office
The Drummer Boy.
For several seaso ms in the past that
thrilling war drama fThe Drummer
Boy drew crowded audiences to City
hall. This year it will be revived under
the auspices of Shepley Camp. S. of ",
assisted by Bosworth and Thatcher posts
6. A. r., the Reliefs and the Ladies'
Aid of Shepley Camp. Mr.. f. A. Neil
of Chicago comes here expressly to play
the part of Uncle Joe, while Master
Harry will assume the role of the drum
mer boy. a great feature will be 1.-The
Vacant Chair sung by Miss Henrietta
D. Rice Chandler will furnish special
music The sale of seats opened excel
lently at Williamson's drug store, corner
of Free and Congress SITS. yesterday.
The Srockbridge Course.
The Stockbridge course opens Nov. 21st
with the great pianist Paderewski, and
a matinee will be given by him Nov. 22d
at City hall While in Bristol, Pader-
ewski received letter from lady, the
wife of a prominent bishop, saying she
had an aged invalid friend whose infirmi-
ties barred her from the possibility of
ever hearing the prince of music at a
crowded concert, and asking if private
interview would be possible. The lady
was an ardent lover Of music, her means
were limited, and his time was valuable.
Gould it be arrangedP On receipt of the
letter, Paderew ski Immediately INSTRUCT
cd that an appointment be made for the
next morning at II O'Clock. The invalid
was received with kindest sympathy, and
she listened while the poet played till
her heartfelt emotions found vent in
tears. A story has been circulated to the
effect that Paderewski sec ffed at the sug-
gestion of such an interview. making the
request the subject of joke in Paris
saloons This is absolutely untrue and
arises from malicious gossip. On the
contrary, he speaks of the hour spent
playing for the sufferer as one OF the
most sympathetic of his life.
Notes.
A literary and musical entertainment
will be given at the Free church. Stew
ems Plains avenue, Thursday evening,
Oct. 81, beginning at s o'clock. Dun
hams Orchestra will furnish music.
Miss Ida King TarboX, Miss Annie
Weeks Mr. Charles jackson will sing
and Miss Bertha Frost will give q plano
solo. Readings will be given by gifted
elocutionists of Deering.