The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Ihe Star Gazer.

ADfHfS OIL IAfCe-COm6uy III tAls Clty
well remember the clever comedy work
dome by Joe OFT, "The Only one." in the
SDaZzler," when that popular skit was
recognized az the leading attraction of
it's kind on the road. Everything that
he said OF did was uttered or presented
In such a droll, deliberate way as to
reach the very height of the ridiculous.
His entrance, his dances, his songs, par
ticularly those of two famous compost
tions, "Only One," and "Turn Over, y
were masterpieces of humor, and won
him well deserved popularity. This sea-
son Mr.. OFT has even better opportunities
fer the display of his talents as a come
dian in his successful new farce. comedy.
The Star Gazer," which has proved to
be one of the very Jew genuine success
es OF the present theatrical season. Fri
day and Saturday evenings anG Saturday,
afternoon Of this week Mr. OFT and his
company are to play an engagement at
the Portland Theatre. the sale of seats
for which opens at the boxoffice this
morning.
MeIba Concert.
The grand concert to be given by Mme
Melba at City Hall, March 9TH, will in
troduce to Portland musical audience
the lady who. at the present day, holds
the topmost position of the worlds 70.
calists. The New York Times said of
her. Mature has gifted Mime. Melba
with one of the loveliest voices that ev-
er issued from human throat. 1t is
simply delicious in its fullness, richness
and purity" The New York Telegram
Say. "She is unquestionably, indubita-
bly,. the greatest vocal virtuoso on the
operatic stage today We take pleasure
this morning in giving the programme
of the concert:
Quartet in A Major, Op. IS, No. 5,
Beethoven
Allegro, Menuetto, Anapte Cantablle,
Allegro.
Adamowski Quartette.
Recitattve and Air-"She alone
charmeth my sadness" (Irene),
Gounod
Mr.. Watkin Mills.
Aria from Lies Huguenots," Meyerbeer
Nine. Melba.
Air from La Giooonda," Ponchielli
Miss EGmands.
Solo for violin, Rondo Cappriccioso,
49, Saint-Saens
Mr.. T. Adamowski. a 4 !,
Mad Scene from Lucia" Donizetti
tFlute 0bligaUo, Mons. Mole d. "
Nine. Melba.
Spinning Song, a M Hollantler
Adamowski Quartet. a
Ave Maria. .Gounod
(Solo violin, Mr.. T. Adamowski.
Nine. Melba.
Aria-"o ruddier than the cherry"
from "Acis and Galatea." Handel
Mr.. Watkin Mills.
Duet from MefistofeIe,n Boito
Nine. Melba and Miss Edmands
(a) Serenade, Haydn
(b) Scherzo, Stanford
Adamowski Quartette.
italian Opera.
Tonight the Italian opera season will
begin at the Mechanics Building, Bos-
ton. "The Huguenots" will be the open
ing opera, with many of the greatest ar
lists in the cast. The excitement has
been great in advance, and the sale of
seats has been phenomenal. All who
intend going had better apply for tick
cts in advance. M
Islands across the Sean had it's two
performances at Portland Theatre, Sat
urday. Miss Hope Of Boston took Mrs
Reeves's place in the evening.
The members of Forest City Club, L.
LA, 632, wish to correct the impression
that they have any connection whatever
with the Lyceuln Theatre, which is be-
ing run In the city.
The regular rehearsal of the HAYDEN
Association Light of Asia this evening.
AS the concert viii occur The secon d
week of. March, a full attendance is
urged. Aa,s5 ~ II lava ~, r 80. +