The Portland daily press., 1895-11-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
A Heroine in Rags.


Two fine audiences, both in regard to
size and character, assembled in Portland
theatre yesterday at the matinee and eve
ming performances. At the matinee Miss
Rober added to the good impression she
created in "Our Kitty Monday evening,
and was seen in the evening in a drama
in five acts entitled GA Heroine in
Rags The play is too long for the
little of value that is contained in it. The
first act could be comprised into three to
great advantage. Miss Rober as Gabrielle.
the flower girl, makes a very natural and
attractive scene in her confession of her
love for Jean in the first act, and displays
much power in the trial scene where she
exhibits the depth of her devotion for her
lover. OF course virtue triumphs at last,
and vice is exposed and pays the penalty.
Miss Grace Hamilton made very
effective scene of the murder where she
reveals to Lormon, the murderer, that he
is in her power. Mr.. Edwards was good
as Jean, and Mr.. Weber pleased as
Reame, the village poet, who sighed for
Gabrielle in vain. Mr.. flanagan was
acceptable as the old soldier, and the
other characters were we'll taken. The
curtain was several times called.
At the matinee today, "The Little
Detective" will be given, and at night
ssWhite Lies. -
Old Lavender.
Speaking of Edward Harrigan. who will
be seen at Portland Theatre next Mon
day and Tuesday in cold Lavender,
an exchange sa VS.: edward Harrigan,
who has not visited Providence in sew
eral years, began half week engage
ment at the Providence, the 2Sth, and
was welcomed by large audience at the
opening performance. The plays select
ed for this engagement were Old Laven-
der, Monday and Tuesday evenings, and
My Son Dan, Wednesd ay afternoon and
evening The comedian did very good
work and sang several songs in his inim-
liable and pleasing manner. The star
was surrounded by good company with
Dan Collier, Dave Blaham, Jr, and
Jane Burnby in the cast.
Tho Stockbridge Course.
The London Era lately said: "M Pad
erewski fully relied on the adherence of
his old admirers, and the popularity of
the Polish pianist continues to be as
great as ever The receipts were 81 ,0S7,
the largest sum ever taken at any |
piano-forte recital in this country, so it |
has been stated, but on the occasion a
recital by Robinstein brought in nearly |
the same amount. M. Paderewski's |
frso IF ic foy |
In some of his best qualities as mu-
stefan it is impossible to surpass the
gifted Pole. In his playing Of Chopin's
music there is a charm which must be |
felt by all who hear him. His reception |
at ST. Jamess hall on Tuesday was the
most enthusiastic ever known"
Padsre wski will appear at, and open
the Stockbridge course November 21st, |
and play at a matinee the next after
noon. The tickets are selling rapidly at
Stockbridge's.
The Drummer Boy.
The second performance of 'sThe Drum
mer Boy at City Hall, last evening. re.
suited in very large audience By noon |
all but about rs of the reserved seats had |
been sold. Of course on second per-
Torrance, tho waits were shorter. their
was greater confidence shown by the
actors in their parts and there was more
life and spirit infused into the acting. |
"The tableaux, which were so effective
the first night, were even more SO than
last night. The groupings are well done,
and the fresh young faces add much to
the realism of the pictures. The music
is all good. In fact the merits of this old
war play must be great for it to so inter-
est the public SO many years.
The excellent acting of Mr.. Nail and
his son Harry, with that of the local
The play will be repeated tonight Be
sure and get seats at Williamson's.
The Greatest Hustlers of the Present
cage.
Arrangements are under way to have
the wallpaper removed from the walls
on the interior of City Hall in order to
will want to see the young and favorite
soubrette, Miss Lillian Kennedy, in ga
Midnight Forlic.'' Hundreds of appli-
cations have already been made for re-
served seats The advance agent for
merly connected with one of the leading
Chicago newspapers. is momentarily ex-
pected to arrive.
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