The Portland daily press., 1896-05-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Rose sydeIrs London Bellies.

lent company at the Opera House last
evening, and those present literally en-
ioyed hurricane of fun. 1t was almost
a continuous performance and certainly
was continuous in the merriment it pro-
duoed. Miss Sydell is buxom young
lady with pretty face, and she is very
bright and vivacious upon the stage. She
wore beautiful costumes and sang her
songs with remarkable expression and
appropriate action. Every member of
the company was up to date and her
singing and dancing were warmly ap-
piauded. 1hos. Leo and Jessie Chapman
did great turn in "The Enchanted
Faun," while the comedy of Campbell
and Shepp was one of the features OF the
performance. They are without any
doubt the best knockabont team eyer seen
here. There are no loafers in the show,
but everybody works from start TO fin
ish, and if they don't earn their salaries
1t isn't their fault Everybody was de-
lighted with the performance ard II the
company should play return date they
hould surely tax the capacity of the
house" The company will be seen at
Portland theatre tonight, and Saturday
matinee and evening.
The Harris Comedy Company.
Of the Harris company, which is to ap-
pear at City Hall for one week begin
hing Monday, the Lewiston Journal says:
s'The Harris Comedy Company opened
at the Opera House last night before 9
full house. The play was Struck Gas.
which gave the company plenty OF OPP
portunity to show their ability. Mr:
Harris as "Jack Forester" was easy and
graceful, although the part did not give
him much chance to do what we think
he can. Jessie Harcourt in the soubrette
part was full of life and she injected a
lot of ginger into the play by her AMI
mated work. Gussie Hart gave an excel
lent portrayal of her role and her singing
and conversation were exceedingly funny.
The balance of the company was all that
one could wish for. The orchestra Is
strong feature, rendering some very
pleasing selections, and is in many re-
spects the best orchestra that has been
here this season.
Tickets can be obtained at Stookbridges
Sousa's Band.
Be sure and get tickets today for the
grand concerts to be given by Sousa's
band at City Hall Saturday aftern DON
and evening. Every one who has ever
heard this peerless organization under
the baton of the wizard Sousa will at
tend and induce some Of their friends to
go. How can they stay away9 No better
band music has ever been heard in Port
land than will be heard Saturday. The
programme will suit all classes of people,
and the encore pieces, of which the gen.
ial Sousa always furnishes whatever his
beloved public wants, will comprise the
and everyone know what that means
In addition TO the band soloists the or
ganization is accompanied this year by
Miss Myrta French one Of the best con-
cert sopranos in America, and Miss Nor
tina Johnston v.olinist. The band will
play for one selection Miss Nellie Nc
Gregor's Maine Central march. This is
great compliment to the young com
poser. f&
Retrospective Party.
At thu Retrospective Party to be giver
By the ladies of the Williston Missionary
Society this evening, May s, the follow
ing interesting programme will be rem
dered:
Song, Three Brothers
Piano and Violin Duet,
Miss Idolyn Doten and Mr.. Clarence
Doten
Piano Solo, Miss Marion Pratt
Recitation. Miss Hattie Lorina
Drum Solo, Master Shepley Beal;
Vocal Solo, Miss Maude Coombt
Cornet Solo with Piano ompania-
ment,
Mr.. Alfred Whitmore and Miss Ida Howe
Reading, Miss Jennie Reyn oltli
Song, Three Brother.
Cornet and FlEts Duet with piano ac-
companime mt,
MIR. Whitimore, E. Burbank and Har
old A. Loring.
Recitation.
Drum Solo, Master Shepley BealG
Vocal Solo, Miss jennie Hayes
Piano Solo, Mr.. Harold A. Lorine
Vocal Solo, Miss Maude Coombs
Notes.
The comedy "Mr. Bob" which was Civ
en- by the High school pupils last month
in very successful manner, will be re.
psated in the assembly room of the High
school building, Friday evening, May Is.
Stockbridge course tickets can be eA.
changed for Sousa matinee tickets if de.
sired.