The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Last Stroke.


stroke for freedom which is now engag-
ing the undivided atten ton OF ouoans
and Spaniards, is the name ol nc"
melodrama produced late last season III
New York by Manager Jacob Lito'
1t jumped into immediate and amazing
popularity recently at the Boston Thea
tire and was received nightly with wild
epthusiam. Indeed, it Is said that no
suoh tremendous exhibitions of appro
val were ever before seen in Boston
theatre. The plays stirring patriotism
and it's stroug Cuban sentiment moved
the audience to vooiferous cheers on
more than one occasion. 1t is very big.
heavy and expensive scenic production.
employing strong cast headed by the
able actor, Frederic DeRelleville.
The Last Stroke will be seen at City
Hail. Friday and Saturday. Seats on
sale at Chandler S music store,
The New Eight Bells.''
In the new Right Bells, (which will
be at Portland theatre, September II
and l2th,a wonderful white horse formed
by two men is feature of the fist act,
and his antics and deep interest mani
tested In matters progressing on the
stage are very funny to see. The trick
coach is vehicle fol some merry
moments with trio of strange acting
passengers. A tum5ling turn and an
acroabtio quadrille for finish, are
among the star acts. A neat bit of Jug
Cling is introduced by one of the Byrne
A 1u;- OK h;ot,
prisons the brothers in their rooms like
squirrels in read wheel, eyokes thun-
ders of applause.
Not Guilty.
That will be the verdict rendered by
the people Tuesday morning who will
have attended the minstrel performance
of Guy Brothers, at City Hall, thisev
ming. In all of their 26 years expert
ence they have not as yet been returned
as guilty of not living up to something
they have advertised. They played in
Rochester, N. H., Saturday evening to
standing room only and will play re-
turn date there in the spring. The thea
tre-going people there speak of it as be-
ing one of the cleanest, brightest and
thoroughly up-to-date minstrel perform
ances ever given in that city. Billy Lynso
was called and recalled midst storms
of applause as was also Mr.. J. !. Herbert,
Mr.. Lyons's partner. They make one Of
the strongest cards on the stage today.
Don't forget the big parade this morn.
ing, leaving City hall at 9. Is and will
go over the following route: Congress
to Congress square, to Free, to Middle,
to Pearl, to Congress, to hall.
Shore Acres.
James A. Herne, the author Of "Shore
Acres" is constantly receiving letters
from people who have seen his play in
the different cities, and many of them
contain some very laughable suggestions.
One man wanted the author to- buy a
large clock and have Uncle Nat wind
1t up every night before he went to bed.
Another man wanted big wooden bars
placed across the doors to keep out tramps
and robbers
Mr. Herne though the funniest letter
was one from gentleman asking why
the author didn't add another act to
"Shore Aores," just to show now happy
the players would be on Christmas aay.
occasionally these letters are more seri-
GUS, and there is one in particular, which
was sent to the author from q prominent
clergyman, telling of two brothers who
had been ostranged for over 90 years,
and were united through witnessing a
performance. of "Shore Aores." Anoth-
er clergyman speaks of the play as q
beautiful sermon, and say: 1.-THE final
scene is incompatible. The Christmas
dawn clinging to the window of the old
homestead, redeemed in every SENSE ..ia
Gods benediction.n The play will be
seen at Portland theatre tonight and
tomorrow.
McCullum's Theatre.
Saturday night OF McCullum's Peaks
island theatre the curtain fell for the
company that has ever played at Nc
Cullum's popular theatre, and the most
successful season the theatre has evel
known was ended. Eevery sea,
in -, the house was occupied
and many people were Obliged to stand
The piece was q lively comedy called
CDR. BILL which was well fitted for 6
last performance. The theatre was de
corated with bunting and on each side q
the stage was placed shield bearing
the names of "Edgewood" on one, AND
"Colum bia" on the other, aad surround
ed by these clubs colors, while the tol
of the piano was piled high with mag
nificent bouquets. The members of CAM
Columbi and Edgewood occupied seat
in the front of the stage. Mis-
Andrews, ME- Hansel, Harriet StaIey
Hattie Neville, Mrs. Scott, J. r. Arm
strong, VIM. T. Garfield and Norman
CONNER were loaded with bouquets
But when BARLEY MoCullum
appeared. a large arm chair had to b.
pressed into service to hold the bouquets
which were showered upon him.
t,rrinp tho aveninO Mr. MoCullum WA,