The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Al Fields Ministries.

Thursday afternoon and evening Al
Fields Ministries will appear at City hall
and the tickets are on sale at Chandler
music store. An exchange says:
Yesterday afternoon and last night
the capacity of the Capital Treatre was
tested on the occasion of two perform
ances given by the AL G. Field minstrels.
The healthfui patronage accorded each
| performance is proof positive that the
theatre-going public discern and pay
tribute to genuine merit; for certainly
no more meritorious entertainment in
the minstrel line has ever been seen here.
1t differs from other burnt-cork perform
ances in that it furnishes novelty and
fresher features each year. The talent
| enjoyed is of superior order, the jokes
| have newness that is refreshing, and
there is no obeotiona ble feature. Such
bright stars of minstrely as AL G. Field,
3. NJ Hall. Tommy Donnelly, Harry
Skunk, Billy Moore, Doc Quigley, Harry
| Howard and Eddie Koran contribute to
| the rendition of perfectly pleasing pro-
gram. Those who enjoy good negro
| comedy are sure to find ample safety in
| the saying and antics of this bevy of
| mirth-makeTs.
An Auspicious Opening.
| An audince that filled every inch of
room in the Portland Theatre, greeted
the opening performance of the engage
ment of Katherine Rober and her COM
pany last evening. Miss Rober should
feel highly complimented at the great
| reception given herself and her company.
Those present witnessed a very smooth
and highly meritorious performance of
Dumas's celebrated play, Camille" a
| performance that, we venture to say,
could not be approached by any other
| repertoire company in the country. The
support shared with the star in the hon
ors of the evening.
AS Camille, Miss Rober gave convinc-
ing proof of her great talents and versa
tility. Her rendition of the role, one
of the most difficult known to the dra-
ma, was refined and artistic throughout,
and gave evidence of careful study, as
we'll as a correct conception of the char
acter. Among the mem bers of the sup
porting cast, mention must be made of
Frank Drumeir, Justin Paige, Lillian
Mortimer, Helen Lind and Ellen Morti-
mer, for highly satisfactory portrayals OF
the several roles allotted them. James
E. McElroy made much of the comedy
part Of CASTOR. being most amusing and
effective.
Thee speciality introduced between the
second and third acts was great win
ner of laughter and applause and made
the great hit predicted for it in advance.
1t must be seen to be appreciated, words
cannot adequately describe itsand an at
tempt to do so would rob those who
have not as yet seen it of a portion of
in it at every performance.
BARLEY Campbell's picturesque COM
edy drama. "A Heroine in Rags" will
be the bill this evening. Miss Rober
will play the part of Gabrielle, flower
girl. "The 1ronmaster," dramatiza-
ton of Ohnet's celebrated novel, LIE
Maitre des FORCES, will be presented at
the first matinee oil the engagement to-
morrow afternoon. Frou Frou" is to
be the bill for the evening.
Mrs. Lowell's. Recital.
The pupils of Mrs. A bner W. Lowell
will give recital at Kotzschmar Hall
April 18th. 10. addition to the drills and
| aesthetic gymnastics many novelties will
be presented. There will be costume
Rotations by Ella Harding and Claire
Randall, as the Little Quaker" and the
"Giddy EGirl" respectively. Little Mollie
Sullivan will be seen in drapery move
ments. Musical dumbbells, introduced
in this city by Mrs. Lowell, will be a
feature. Miss Gertrude Crandall appears
in an amusing character sketch of Aunt
Tabby at the Symphony concert. A
Grecian scarf dance, will be given by
nine young ladies. The living statuary
represents neurological characters in
groups and single poses. Calcium lights
will be frequently used throughout the
evening. Reserved seats at Stock
bridges.
Return of Pauline Hall.
An announcement that has met with
many expressions of delight from our
theatre-goers Is that of the return en-
gagement of Pauline Hall and her ex-
tremely clever company at the Portland
Theatre next Monday evening. 1t has
been very seldom that Portland has wit
messed SO delightful performances as
the one given by this organization of
that charming musical con edy, "Dorcas. "
1t is a performance that is well-nigh
perfect. every member of the company
being an artist in every sense of the
word. Tickets are now ready at the box
Office and should be secured at once.
Chamber Concert,
The Misses Hale of Boston, violinist
and 'cellist, will assist in the Chamber
concert at Kotzschmar Hall, April "a.
The Boston Journal say of them at a re-
cent concert: Miss Florence Hale's
number, Concerto Militaire,' was played
with true artistic skill and in spirited
manner. Miss Josephine Hale's selections
on the cello were most pleasing. Her
| mastery over such difficult instrument
shows ner musical ability and she re-
ceived warm applause" The other
| talent, Miss Harriet Shaw, Mrs. Helen
WinsloW Potter and Miss MEG regor, need