The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-08-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
McCauum,s Theatre.

1t is doubtful ifsthe people sof Portland
have ever seen grander production than
that of Lost Paradise as it was presented
Mt McCallum's theatre at Peaks last
night One cannot form the slightest
idea of the truly magnificent manner in
which this play was presented unless they
see- 1T for themselves. 1t was thought
that some of the plays heretofore given
could not be surpassed, but this week is
SO far in advance of anything ever given
that those who saw the piece last evening
opened their eyes in astonishment and
wonder. The play is the strongest ever
put on any stage and the mounting is sim
ply superb. The company gave a smooth
performance, as they had played the piece
an entire season and everyone Of them
proved themselves artists of the highest
order sMiss Bingham, as Margaret
Knowlton, was simply charming and
gave a performance that does her great
credit and goes to prove that she is the
oleverest leading lady eyer seen on the
island. TooImuch cannot be said of the
Reuben Warner of Mr. VIM III. Pascoe.
This clever young actor gave ione of the
most artistic and. strongest performances
ever seen on the theatre stage Every part
that Mr.. Buchanan has played this season
, has been played in such a manner as to
stamp him as one of the cleyerest actors
Mr.. McCallum has eyerahad His portray
al of Billy Hopkins last night was indeed
wonderful He together with Miss Leigh
as Cinders, Miss Ingram as Polly and Mr..
Horne as Bob Appleton kept the audience
in roars. In short they are equally good
in their respective roles. Great praise is
due Messrs. Conniers, Bingham and Gum
mings in their separate parts, as they
were an unusually good, in fact every
member of the company We're at their
best. Mr. BROKER, the scenic artist, and
Mr.. Carey, the stage carpenter, have GER
tainly outdone themselves ins.regard to
scenery and stage effects. The mill scene
in the second act is one of the grandest
ever produced and reflects great credit Oh
both of these gentlemen.
James b. Mackie.
Has it been your good fortune to see
Mr.. James B. Mackie, the fayorite young
comedian, in his musical comedy,
9'Grimes' Cellar Door?'' If not, dom
fail to avail yourself of the opportunity Oh
next Monday and Tuesday evenings,
Aug 10th and goth, at Portland Theatre,
and he will show you how much fun and
jollity Gamble worked from a cellar door.
As 'Grimesey Me Boy, :" for four seasons
with Hoyt's Bunch Of Keys" Company,
he danced and sang his way into the
hearts of large audiences all over the
country He is dancing and singing YET
in his new character of Chilly Crimes y
as no one but Jams B. Mackie can dance
and sing. His new piece gives him great
scope fer his versatile talents, and he has
placed himself on standing with oul
finest comedians. Mr.. Mackie knows the
value of good frame to a fine picture,
and has surrounded himself with a care
fully selected company Of artists The
entertainment is full of music and dane
ing from the start to the finish. Pass
the evening with Billy Grimes and you
will go home feeling the better for it.
Notes.
Among the numerous ATTRACTIONS
worthy Of credit that will appear in this
city the coming season is clever Joe Oti
and his capable company in "The Stal
Gazer. "