The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-01-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Lillian Kennedy.

MISS Lillian Kennedy anu Her company
commence their engagement OF four
performances, three evenings and
matinee on Saturday. This and Saturday
evenings the play to be presented is
"She Couldn't Marry Three" comedy
drama the scene of which is laid in the
most picturesque county in all England,
Cornwall. The stage settings OF the play
are said to be on scale of great magnifi-
ceuce. while the mechanical effects,
notably the railroad tunnel in the last
act. are realistic in the extreme. Miss
Kennedy's impersonation of the heroine,
Ress Brandon, has become celebrated
as an extremely strong and virile piece
of acting Her supporting company will
be found competent in every role, from
the principals to the auxiliaries. 10
morrow evening " A Daughter of Dixie"
will be seen for the first time in this
city, Miss Kennedy playing the leading
role. Saturday afternoon the bill will
be changed again, "A Midnight Frollc"
forming the attraction.
In Old Kentucky.
ain Old Kentucky" the successful
American melodrama which scored such
a hit in Boston this season, where 1T ran
TO big business at the largest playhouse
in the metropolis-The Boston Theatre
for 10 weeks, comes to the Portland
Theatre next Monday and Tuesday even
iues With all it's wealth of scenic in
yestiture, it's exciting race scene, It's
merry little pickaninnies, it's many
touches of nature, rarely met with IN the
latter-day drama and its delightful story
life in the beautiful blue grass coun-
try of Kentucky. il is without question
one of the strongest dramatic attractions
of the season. Its many new and orlg1-
nal features will prove most enjoyable
TO all lovers of the drama in this city.
The original company will appear here
headed by Laura Burt and Forest
Robinson.
Freddy's Aunt.
aFreddy's Aunt is three-act comedy
which will receive it's first presentation
Portland at the yestry of the New Church
on High street tomorrow evening. 1t is
satire on the tobacco habit, and is sure
to make hit. Help along good
charity by being present.
Notes.
Mrs. Julia Marlowe-Taber appeared as
Beatrice in Much Ado,n at the Hollis
street, Boston, Tuesday night. MI. Bry-
ant, of the Journal, says she was sweet
| and effective in some OF the scenes, pul
gives the impression that she is not vet
an ideal Beatrice. Mr.. Taber was exceed
ingly good as Orlando, the best work he
has done since his Malvol1o.
The new pianist, Stavenhagen and
'cellist Gerardy, appeared in concert in
Boston, Tuesday. Philip Hale says OF
Stavenhagen: he showed strength
neve, effeminate; brilliancy that was
never deli berately sensational. In the
charm of his Interpretation, one forgets
the occasional flimsiness OF the compos-
er's thought. Admirable, wholly adj
mirahle, was the playing OF the pieces by
List; delight that was genuine; that
is to be remembered without doubt, or
ance is, indeed, an eventful date in the
annals of our local music" OF Master
Gerardy. he SAYS: Master Gerardy
PLAYED with a seriousness, an apprecia-
ton of dynamics, and mature musical
understanding that many full grown
master of technique might we'll envy.
| Men and brethren, this is no infant
| phenomenon. This is we'll equipped
cellist, who is a born musician"
Mr.. e. E Roses drama Captain Paul"
which had such a successful run at the
new Castle Square Theatre. Boston, has
gone on the road, and will be seen in
Portland in February, under the direc-
| ton of Rufus Somerby.
The first night of the production of
| r9.Tha Drapo0n'S Daughter u at the
| Castle Square, last Monday night, was
a great event. The house was packed.
| Miss Beaudet was never seen to better
advantage. "The Dragoon's Daughter"
is better known as Herve's LA Belle
Poulet."
1.-THE Tornado" Lincoln j. Carter's
magnificent scenic production will be
| the attraction at the Portland Theatre
| Wednesday and Thursday evenings of
next week. The sale Of seats opens at
| the box office tomorrow morning.