The Portland daily press., 1895-01-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Tornado.

1.-THE Tornado" is play that depends
upcn It's scenic effects for success, and
those are excellent. The tornado that
closes the first act is vivid realization
of a western blizzard; the scene in the
second act representing the deck OF
steamer and the rescue is quite realistic,
and the scene where the boat is alone
upon the sea with the representation OF
th Q sweeping waves brought forth ire
mendous applause. Then there a
representation of a dissecting room,
sufficiently terrible to please lovers of
the horrible. The audience last night
was delighted with these scenic effects,
and had the curtain raised again and
again. The play will be repeated to-
night.
Alvin Josln. ~
Alvin Joslin, with Charles L. Davis
himself in the title role, will be the at
traction at the Portland Theatre next
Saturday evening. Skillfully inter-
woven with the sensationalism so plentl-
full in the play there is much that is
realistic. setting off the many stirring
situations more effectually and adding
a refreshing amount of the natural to the
entire plot. The adventures Of Uncle
Alvin the big-hearted and unsuspicious
old farmer, in the Bowery concert halls
and other dens that formerly fiourished
in New York are portrayed by Mr.. Davis
in an inimitable MANNER Many familiar
localities in New York and number of
strongly drawn characters add greatly
to the realistic effects Of the piece.
Ross and Hoss.
The production of Hoss and Hoss"
which comes to the Portland Theater
next Monday and Tuesday evenings is
said to be far ahead of any farce
comedy on the road this season. The
company to present the clever skit is
composed of some of the best farce
comedy talent in America, and those
who enjoy hearty laughter induced by
funny situations and dialogue, singing
and dancing, will be sure to make it a
point to attend these performances. The
convulsing court room scene, the ludi-
crous jury and the famous Bowery dance
still remain as prominent features. Seats
will be on sale commencing this morn
ing.
Freddy's Aunt.
Tonight "Freddy's Aunt" preceded
by the delightful play "Sunset," will
be repeated by the Jeffersonians. This
club gave most meritorions produc-
ton last Friday evening at the New
Church, and were such surprise to
the audience that by request the per-
Torrance tonight will be repeated. Re
member the club is working for charity,
and do not fail to be in attendance.
Boston is to have another new theatre.
1t will be built on the profits of "Snore
Acres.n miner & Herne will be the
firm name of the proprietors OF the ne W
venture. Congressman Henry G. Miner,
the well known New York theatrical
manager, and James A. Herne, author
of aShore Acres,n will be equal part
ner in the firm The new theatre will
be used for the sole production of plays
written by Mr.. Herne. The theatre Will
be opened by new play of Mr. Herne'a,
decentralization of Helen Gardeners " An
will be similar to the Fifth Avenue,
with roof garden on top, and will seat
about 1000 people There is ample time
to build and open it by October.
Mr.. Ysaye, the world famous vioinist,
is to be heard for the last time in Bos-
ton at the Boston Theatre next Sunday
evening, when he will have the assis-
lance of an orchestra of 40 pieces under
the direction of L. Adamowsk1.