The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Shore Acres.

Shore Acres.
Last evening that delightful comedy |
drama of ''Shore Acres" that has for
several seasons past been seen in Port |
land and always drawn the largest and
en- ct Portland theatre with Mr.. George
W. Wilson in the role Of Uncle Nath'l,
the part that Mr.. Herne, the author-act-
or, has made famous. Last night there
was a splendid audience in attendance
and all the main features OF the play
received the same deserved recognition
and were warmly applauded.
Mr.. George. Wilson's assumption OF
Uncle NathI is worthy the repute of this
excellent artist. Mr.. Wilson is no strang-
or to Portland audiences, but has always
been q favorite here from the time OF
his first appearance several years ago in
"The Guv'nor." In his Interpretation
of Uncle Nath'l, he follows quite
closely the methods and even the pro-
nunoiation that marked Mr.. Herne's
Characterization, more especially in the
serious and pathetic scenes, but in the
purely comic situations-notably the
diuner party-while he followed out
Herne's business he was really funnier
than Herne. On the other hand in the
scene where. U Uncle. Nath'l tells to Martin
how his father lost his life, there was
rugged manliness, a touching pathos
abous Hsxne that Wilson doesn't quite
convey, although he is strong In the
sceue and gets around OF applause for the
sincerity and faithfulness of his acting.
In the lighthouse scene Mr.. Wilson was
very STRONG and the curtain was called.
Vhe other members Of the cast were
very good, several of them being iden-
titled with their various parts. The
dinner scene, as usual, proved particu-
Larry taking feature and kept the audi
encs con vulsed. The piece was well
stnged. II will be repeated tonight and
viii draw another great crowd.
Guy Brothers Ministries.
Guy Brothers Minstrels is an organi-
nation that Is familiar to most of the
cities Of the country, but never before
last evening. had been seen in Portland.
A good street parade was given yester-
day noon, and in the evening there was
a first-rate audience gathered at City
hall to listen to. the music and enjoy
their comicalities. We can say right
here that the performance was excellent
from beginning to end. Six Of the COM
pany belong the Guy family, and they
are drst-rate artists. Arthur Guy pleas
ing especially in his "Co. B and cor
net solo," The other members of the
troupe were fully equal to all demands
made uponssthen,. Ed Heating has a
misted to the Deep admirably. receiv-
ing three enoores. In the specialties,
which were all good, we should particu-
lary refer to Vanerson and Mcdonald on
the horizontal bars. Charles, Albert and
Edwin Guy as the marble statues and
Billy Lyons and Herbert John insthe
impersonations.
n the Guy Brothers come this way
again they will findsthe' reputation they
have made will stand them in good
stead.
Eight Bells.
That sparkling bit Of mirtb, music,
dancing and gymnastics known as
Eight Bells" will be presented at
Portland Theatre, September II and ~.
In Eight Bells. as everybody knows, or
should know by this time, the Brothers
Byrne have an excellent medium for the
display Of their peculiar talents. I'm
proved in many ways, and with the in
PRODUCTION of much new business, this
odd mixture of pantomime, gymnastics,
comedy and speciality pretends to nc
higher mission than that of making a
merry performance and this it accom-.
plishes in perfect. style. Dating from the
opening scene to the drop Of the curtain,
there is not moment in which some OF
the numerous cast are not occupied In
rendering matters pleasant for the au.
dience.
Magician Kellar has undoubted claim
to the title of the most advanced student
of Oriental occultism and indoor magic
of any magician in the world. During
his engagement In this city he Will ex-
ploit some of the most marvellous claims
of the theosophists ofsIndia, and will
materialize men and women out of thil
air. in the glare of big electric light
His programme this year is replete will
startling phenomena. He will be at CITY
hall, Monday evening, September IA, for
one right only. Arrangements hav'
been made by Mr.. Stock bridge for cleo
ton returns to be read from the stage
Seats on sale at Stockbridge's this morn
ing.
"a Night inSNew York"
After an absence of nearly two years
Jolly Nellie McHenry 10 billed for re
turn engag ement at Portland theatr
next Monday and Tuesday when sh
Will appear in new NAV described as al