The Portland daily press., 1895-05-03
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Friends.


One of the leading dramatic events of
the season is the second engagement at
the Portland Theatre this and tomorrow
evenings Of the comedydrama. Friends"
Friends" is legitimate comedy drama,
pure and simple. Its story holds the
deepest interest of an audience through.
out its four powerful acts. The characters
seem like old friends. whom we laugh
with, sympathize with and finally glory
with their triumphs. Edwin Milton
Royle, Lucius Henderson, Harry Allen
and Selena Fetter-RoyIe nave established
themselves as firm favorites here and as
they ar again to be seen in their origi-
nal roles warm greeting undoubtedly
awaits them. The new names in the
cast embrace some we'll known to theatre
goers notably those of H. A. Weaver. one
of the best character actors on the
| American stage, prominent for years
with Modjeska, Booth and Barrett,
Crane and other leading stars; Adolph
Jackson, for several years leading man
with Chas. Frohman's companies; and
Esther Williams, formerly leading lady
with Maude Granger and Jeffreys Lewis.
Zoe Halbert, Louise Wakelee and F. M.
Kelly are still playing the parts they
created. Since last seen here Mr.. Royle,
the talented young author-actor. has
made several changes in the play, un-
noticeable, perhaps, to the casual OBJ
server, but tending. nevertheless, to per-
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two performances to be given here are
the 765th and 766th of the play, SO that
we are assured most finished produc.
tion.
William Barry.
The mention of William Barry's name
brings back instantly memories of some
of the best Irish character creations that
the American stage has known. He is
said to be today without rival for the
premier position in his special line. We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings of next
week Mr.. Barry and his company are to
present at the Portland Theatre his lat
est and greatest success, sIhe Rising
Generation.
Aristocracy.
IT is delightful evenings entertain
nient that is promised at City Hall on
next Monday evening when "Aristoc-
racy" will be presented by a superb cast
of New York players. The author of
1.-The Henrietta.,n Shenandoah" and
Aristocracy,n has warm place in the
hearts of play goers everywhere and
"Aristocracy" is said to be his master
piece. A better selection of an attraction
for Manager Mitchell's benefit could not
have been made and the public should
see to it that the house is rouser. Mr..
Mitchell has worked increasingly to give
us all the leading attractions and at
great risk and expense. There ought not
to be vacant seat in the house. Chand-
leI's full band will give half hours
concert before the play. 1t is great
programme for the reasonable prices
charged. No one who loves what is best
in the dramatic art can afford to miss
"Aristocracy." Seats are now ready at
Center & McDowelIs.
Notes.
In the piano recital in the second act
of Friends" Mr.. Henderson will use
Steinway Grand piano from the ware
rooms OF the M. Steinert company.
ssEva Fay gave her last exhib bition at
Portland theatre to a good audience
last night. The performance was in the
same line as that of Wednesday night.
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