The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-12-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Mascot.

The Gilbert Opera Company, despite
the mild weather, struck q Christmas
frost last evening which was not mat
ter of surprise Those who were present
enjoyed hearing the old familiar airs and
choruses,| for the Mascot Is as familiar
to the present generation rs Trovatore
was to the one that preceded it, and the
Bohemian Girl to that ones predecessor.
There were several changes in the bill
last evening. Miss Ethel Balch decided
to go to Boston and spend Christmas,
and Miss Maris Zahn was sick and went
too. Miss Florence Gilbert sang the role
of Bettina, Harry Nelson was the Pippo,
James Gilbert the Lorenzo, Thomas
Callahan the Rocco. Frank Ranney the
doctor and Miss Power the princess.
The favorite song and chorus 'Wise
Men of All Ages" received double en-
core, and would have been repeated three
times il the audience had their way, and
the beautiful "Gobble. song" was also en-
cored. Gilbert as Lorenzo and Callahan
as Rocco interpreted lots of gags that
helped keep the audience warm with
laughter as the steam had apparently
been all turned off the house.
From Portland the Gilbert Opera Com
pany go to Bath, Rockland and other
places in the state.
A Black Sheep.
The popularity enjoyed by Hoyt's satir-
ical farces in this oity should induce
those intending to take in the BLACK
Sheep tonight or Wednesday evening to
secure seats In advance, which can now
be done at the Portland Theatre box
office. Otis Harlan is still Hot Stuff
and the other roles are said never to have
been SO we'll assumed as at present
Shakespeare Water Cure.
The coming production of this brilliant
play is under the auspices of young
peoples society connected with one of
Portland's churches. Besides seeing one
of the best and most complete perfor-
mances of the season, those who attend
Kotzschmar hall on the evening of De-
cember s1st will have the satisfaction of
feeling that their money has gone for
some charitable church work. Remem-
Der that all seats are one price, and are on
sale at Stookbridge's.
The picture of the characters in the
Shakespeare Water Cure are being taken
and finished by Mr.. Smaller Cushing.
and will be on exhibition later in the
week.
Pinafora
H. M. S. Pinafore by oompa ny of rs
people will doubtless pack City Hall to
overlooking Christmas day afternoon and
evening. For light opera Pinafore has
proven one of the most popular and STAN
dard, and at present is being played all
over New England. Those that saw the
charming opera two years ago under the
able arrangement of Mr.. Jas. A. Mont
gomery, will remember the elegant scenic
effects of the whole production, notably
the moonlight scene at the opening of
the second act. Christmas day it will be
the same with improvement Owing to
thu popular prices there has already been
a brisk demand for seats, and we advise
you to call early at Chandlers music
store and secure your seats. The follow
ing mem bers of the Sheridan Rifles will
execute a drill at the performance:
Sergt. 7. j. Nestor, Corp. A. A. Shorty,
privates 7. M. Keegan, WI. Quinn, F.W.
Welsh, ID. .Lawler.
Pistol.
Remember that good seats still remain
at Cressey, Jones & Allen, IS for the
opera of Pistol, to be given at Kotzschmar
hall, Friday and Saturday. There isn't a
poor seat in Kotzschmar hall and by
buying a.ticket needed help will. be CIV
en- to. the children sssward of the hospital.
Stockbridge Dates.
Peary, Deem Der 2sth Kellar, January
18th; Ondriecke, January Goth; KEENAN,,
February 10th; Talmage, February 10th;
Hawiian Band, February Goth; Jerry,
March 18th; Bell Ringers, March 25th !;
Mills. April. Sth Grand Opera, middle
of April. Course tickets now on sale for
ten entertainments. The tickets for Peary
are selling well. Mr.. Peary's story will
be an interesting one. He is Cape
Elizabeth boy and his friends will doubt
less crowd the house.