The Portland daily press., 1895-11-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
louis Morrison Tonight.

Tonight Mr.. Lewis Morrison will ap-
pear at City hall in "Faust' supported
by Miss Florence Roberts, Mr.. White
Whittlesy and strong company.
In these days when so much cheap clap
trap is served up in the dramatic line,
it is positive delight to have the privi-
lege of seeing such a splendid drama as
Faust" interpreted in the most admi-
rable way in which this company does it.
Mr.. Morrison is an actor of the old
school and his impersonation of this most
difficult role has achieved national repu-
tation till his name has become syn
onym for Mephisto.
1T is not often that newspaper is
called upon editorially to speak of an act
or, but this is what the New York Sun
did of Lewis Morrison, complimenting
him highly ON his performance Of Mephis
to in Faust.
The staging of the piece is little short
of phenomenal The scenery and me-
chanieal effects arc exceedingly strong.
Electricity plays a prominent part lin
the production 1t is eminently spectacu-
lar, but at the same time notable for SUI
periror dramatic and artistic worth. 1t is
sensational only where sensational is
perfectly legitimate in conjunction with
his satanic majesty.
Such production is worthy of, and
should receive the heartiest kind of
support from Portland people Plenty of
good aisle seats still remain unsold at
Stockbridges and they should be secured
early in the day.
A story has been started, and given
some credence, that Mr.. Morrison will
not assume the part of Mephisto, but that
it Will be taken by an understudy. The
story is entirely false. The contract calls
for Mr.. Morrison, and he will certainly
be seen in his famous creation at City
Hall tonight.
Cumberland Rowing Association.
The Cumberland Rowing Association
City Hall last evening. From to 81
O'Clock the American Cadet Band gave
one of their delightful concerts of popular
airs. This was follow ed by well
arranged order of fifteen dances. The
concert programme follow s:
March-Boston Press Club, Robinson
Medley Overture-Gleanings, Il. Boyer
Potpourri-Tar's Farewell, Schlepergrell
Cornet Solo-Selected, (Lusifahr),
racteristique-Little Kinkies,
NJ. Tobias
p-Impatience, Weigand
After the concert was over, one hundred
couples marched on to the floor for the
dance. An order of sixteen dances was
thoroughly enjoyed. Mr.. Patrick f.
Foley was floor director, with Charles A.
Merrill assistant, and these aids: E. P.
Feeney, W. S. Merrill, j. f. O'Day, R.
j. jacobs, P. F. McDonough, F. j.
T. NJ. Joyce and J. A. Woods
This was the efficient committee of |
arrangements: IT, e. Quinn, E. P. |
Feeney, F. J. Merrill P. +. Foley, and
g. A. Merrill.
Old Lavender
Mr. Harrigan had good audience last |
night and gave another fine representa-
ton of 'Old Lavender. 70 The curtain
was called at the close of each act, and
the songs were all encored. Mr.. Mart
Henly. the genial manager for Mr.. Harri
gan, was warmly welcomed by old friends
and theatre-goers, who remembered him
as the manager of many fine entertain
ments given here Mr.. Henly married
Marietta Ravel, the celebrated danseuse
and pantomimist, who delighted
audiences here twenty years ago.
Given's Concert.
Tickets should be secured now for
Giyen's Concert to be presented at City
hall next Monday evening The seats are
selling we'll at Chandler's music store
and those who apply now will get the
best ones The talent engaged is super
ior and fine concert may be expected.
The Stockbridge Course.
Tickets should be secured for the Stock
bridge course now. All who have not
called for their seats must do so at once
so that Mr. Stockbridge can have every
thing in readiness for the opening enter
tainment to be given by Paderewski,
C1ct