The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Hawaii.

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auspices of the Athletic Association
were, in one way, superior to those
given in City Hall earlier in the season,
and that was the advantage possessed by
a regular theatre stage over hall stage
in properly presenting a spectacular
piece. Hawaii depends largely for it's
success upon the Picturesque groupings
and ouher stage effects, and those re-
ceived excellent display yesterday. The
calcium light was used to great advan-
taae, and the stage pictures, especially
the final tableau, were made highly effec-
tive.
All the characters repeated their for
mar successes, Mr.. Elliott Mitchell as
Molatue, Mr. Carroll Warren as the Fiji
ambassador, Mr.. Orr as the British,
Mr.. Hannaford as the German, Mr.. E.W.
Kalertas the Chinese ambassadors, Mr..
Harry Rounds Rev. Mr.. Simulate, Mr..
Charles Barrows as Alosh, Mr.. John c.
Stevens as Capt. Parke, ana last but by
no means least, Mr.. John p. WEIGH as the
Queen, were warmly received and gener-
ousIy applauded. Mr.. Kalor took his part
in is minutes notice and acquitted him
self like veteran. Mr.. Dixon was queen
of the ballet as usual, and received
beautiful floral tribute. The ballet and
the hula-hula dancers were vigorously
encored.
All the principal musical numbers had
to be repeated. A new and very pretty
song and chorus, "Wine, Wine." in the
first act proved great addition to the
musical features of the extravaganza.
The Love boys brought down the house
as before, and in fact, the entire pro-
duction went off with great spirit and
applause. The curtain was called at the
end of the first act.
Uncle Toms Cabin.
That Potentially popular play, Uncle
TOMS Cabin" comes to the Portland
theatre tomorrow for two performances,
matinee and evening. The company is
under the management of A. r. Slower.
Mr.. Slower was a resident of this city
many years ago. leaving here to become
connected with an Uncle Tom" COIN
pany. He soon became proprietor of
company himself, and it is said that
given more performances of the famous
play than all others Gem bined. In his 40
years. connection with the theatrical
business he has almost always been at
the head of an Uncle Tom show, and is
Familiarity known in the profession as
Unole Tom Slower. Many actors who
have since made national regulations
started in the business with him. If his
"reminiscences and adventures could be
published in book form they would be of
great interest. 1t is said that there is
not a town or city of more than 1000 in
hahitants in the United States and Can
ada il which he has not given one or
more performances of either Uncle Toms
Cabin or rTen Nights in Bar Room,
for south of Mason and Dixon's line
Uncle Tom is rasely played even at this
late day. a
A Temperance Town.
Of the dozen or more successful come
dies that have come from the pen of Mr.
Chas. II .Hoyt, none is more popular in
this city than !" A Temperance Town,
which comes to Portland Theatre next
Tuesday evening. The play made an in
slant hit when first presented here after
it's phenomenal run at the Park Theatre,
Boston, two years ago, and it's return
visits have always drawn immense au-
diences. In the present company are
many who have heen in the cast since its
very first performance, among them W.
EFF. Maggie and Miss Kate TART. Tickets
are now ready at the box Office.
The Great Black Crook.
Saturday matinee and evening the
Black crook will be seen at City hall
with small army of experienced dane.
ers from premiere to ballet girl, arrayed
in magnificent and costly apparel, new
and elaborate scenery enhancing music
and numerous entertaining specialties,
contributed by renowned artists, the
production promises in every way, to be
a great attraction to the play-aoers OF
this city. Three new ballots have heen
specially arranged, which, from their
brilliancy, have created great enthusi-
asm. The grand march of the fair ANA
zonian guards. arrayed in glittering ar
nor, will only come second in magnifl-
cence and attractiveness to the sparkling
evolutions of the dancers. The unique
specialties introduced will include a ia
nous quartette OF French eccentric
dancers, whose remarkable performance
has everywhere evoked enthusiasm, the
other European artists being Rexo and
Reno, from the Cirque Cisinelli, St. Pc
tersburg.
McDowell's today. Half fare on railroads
to all holding Black Crook tickets.