The Portland daily press., 1896-11-12
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Hi Henry's Minstrels.

Inc EhllaQelphlR RrPSS says OF II
Henry's Minstrels: "The usual first
part performance showed the COM
pany to possess many fine singers, and
the solos and quartettes were all Literally
applauded and many of them had to be
repeated. The orchestra of solo must
clans was particularly fine, and the first
part stage setting, consisting mostly OF
heavy plush and velvet sdrapery, was
particularly gorgeous. The performance
was made up of the general minstrel
style of entertainment, including the
mirthful musings of Arthur Deming;
Frank e. McNish, the origiusal ''silence
and fun man; Master Joseph Williams.
the phenomenal boy Soprano; the Won
derful Crawford Brothers. 2ymnasts; the
unique Mexican Ballad Club, and many
other special features. A beautiful stage
picture was presented by the marching
skillfully execute. /" Another much ap-
plauded feature was a series of groups
of bronze statuary. The Minstrels will
be at the Portland theatre tonight.
AT the french Bail.
Manager Tukesbury announces for
Saturday matinee and evening at Port
land theatre the engagement of Fanny
Rice, that clever little artist, who had
the distinction of being chosen by Mr..
Joseph Jefferson as one Of the ten repre-
sentative stars, to form that famous all
star cast, which toured the country be-
tween ths.dates of May 4th and 30th last,
In a gorgeously equipped special train,
presenting one performance only in prin.
Opal cities Cat $500 per seat) Of sheri-
dams immortal comedy 1.-THE Rivals. !"
When Miss Rice appears bore at the head
of her own company, which is strong
one, she will be seen in her latest and
greatest laughing success AT the
French Ball, with all its novel features.
which is described as veritable volcano
of merrime MT and music.
The Bride of Seville.
That charming little operatta "The
Bride of Seville'' that gave so mu Oh
pleasure last season will be presented at
City hall under the auspices of the
Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving
afternoon and evening. Reserved seats
are on sale at Stock BRIDGES.
The Kotzschmar Lecturc-Recitals.
The FIRST In the series of musical lecture
reoitals, under the auspices of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Kotzsohmar will take
place at Kotzschmar hall at s O'Clock to
night. These lecture-reuitals will close
by ten O'Clock. The artists who will
illustrate the lectures, vosally and In
strumentally, are among the best known
musicians, Miss Florence Leach Of
this city who is one of Mr.. Loefler's, the
concert master of the Boston Symphony
orchestra. favorite violin pupils, Misses
Florence Knight and Minnie Plummer
Messrs. Day and Harry Merrill vocalists
and Miss Philbrook pianist. These re
nitals will be one of the musical event,
of the season. The audiences will b.
very large and musical and its shoult
be secured at once at Stockbridge's or Al
the door of the hall this evening.
Ladies' Aid Course.
Dc sure ana GET elckeGs Iof une auIul ira
BILE course of entertainments to be gtveI
at City hall by the Ladies' Aid Of St
Lawrence street church. just see thu
talent: The great bnsso, Arthur Beres
ford and company; Jessie Couthoui, tn
popular reader an company; the AlbioI
Male gu Tart cite assisted by Miss L. Nor
ola Croft Of Riverside, CAL, as pianist
Leland Powers, the wonderful imper
senator; aud finally, the original Nash
vile Jubilee singers.
Notes.
Among the dates at Portland tbeatr,
are Oonory and Fox, 90, 81; Herald
Square Comedians %; Stuart Robson
U.s. a6; Mrs. Ponderbury's Past, preceded
by the eurtain-raiser, Mr.. G,lman's Wed.
ding, 30; Chilnmie Fadden, 30, December
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