The Portland daily press., 1897-03-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Other PEOPLES Money.

Imitation In these days is the bane OF
the stage. Not that imitation of art 10
to be discouraged far be it from us to
convey such impression. VIVA the thea
tre-g Ger has right to expect is that
impure, shallow and artificial standards
shall not be foisted upon him under the
plea that prevailing methods must be ad-
hered to. True art not fnfrequently
Demonstrates itself in the spontaneous
originality of true artist. Ihe great
dramatic masters of the Fast have been,
rs rule, each for himself an originator.
IN "Other Peoples Money" which is to
De presented at Portland theatre Friday
aud Saturday. March % and 81. and Sat
urday matinee. MIR. Hennessy Leroyle
has succeeded in building up the lead
ing role Of the comedy, a thoroughly
original and healthy standard. The in
oredulous may scoff, andsdoubt success
full deviation from beaten paths, but the
doubter, under the spell of Mr.. Leroyle's
art becomes first believer and after
ward all euthusiastio admirer of the
splendid work done by him. The press
and public every whore, during his pres
emit successful tour have been oIced to
pass to his credit generous and un-
qualified tribute of praise.
hurry and Murphy.
Mr.. j. s. hurry, who directs the des-
TIMES of hurry & Murphy's Comedians
while not at all surerstitious, admits
that OH the evening the nrticlrs of agree
ment were signed to form the company
be started down town a little uncertain
what to do. To catch q car he walked
to the corner. just then it began to rain
and a very large man intent on saving
new silk hat from the effects of the
weather, jostled against him and Mr..
hurry wenu into the gutter, striking his
foot against some object which, on ex-
animation, proved to be horseshoe Of
the largest size. MIR. hurry forgot his
train, carried the horseshoe home, the
company was organized and opened for
the season. At the opening performance
colored man was the first to present
his ticket at the door and coal black
cat walked on the stage during the first
act. Now you couldn't convince the gent
al manager If you tried that hurry and
Murphy's Comedians were not born I'M
der lucky star. They will be seen at
Portland theatre. Tuesday evening,
March 30th.
Tufts College Glee Club.
Those who had the pleasure of hearing
Tufts College Glee, Mandolin and Guitar
clubs W hen they gave concert in this
city some time ago will wish to hear
them again. They are highly spoken of
this season for their excellent work.
Tickets can be procured. at Cressey, Jones
g. Aliens.
Organ Recital.
This Will be the programme of Mr.. W.
h. Oarter's recital at st. Iuke's catha-
dral this afternoon, beginning at
o'clock:
Marohe Funebre and Chant Seraphique,
Guilmant
Sampson and Delilah. Saint saen
prsludesand Fusue lin D., A. W. Bach
Andante in @, Batiste
Largo, Handel
These recitals are free, and all are vel
come.
y. \. M l.. "A. MINISTRIES.
The members of the Catholic Young
Mems Literary Association are making
extensive preparations for their minstrel
performance whch is to be presented at
City hall Fast Day afternoon and eve
ming. The new songs and up-to-date
jokes will be especially attractive and in
addition many new and novel features
will be introduced into the performance
Notes.
The Octoroons received their last repre-
sentation yesterday afternoon and owe
ming. 1t wasn't very good weather but
there were fair audiences that we're much
delighted with their songs and dances.
The other evening at one of the theatres
In Chicago two gentlemen were very
much annoyed by the hat of lady d.
rectly in front OF them. 1t was a mag
nificent structure-of the very latest design
and it was impossible to see around or
through it's plumage. The gentlemen
made many remarks in polite terms on
the subject, but they only resulted in
defiant toss of the head and settled look
of determination Oh the face of the wear
err. At last one of the men, after calling
the attention of his neighbors go that
Done would be startled, broke the head
of parlor match and exploded 1T on the
floor. The slight odor was sufficient for
his purpose, and he Immediately began a
series of remarks about the smell of burn
ing feathers. 1t was amusing to hote the
varying expressions on the lady IS face.
First, a startled look, which changed
into one Of deep concern, and she began
moving unaasily in her seat. At last.
up went her hands, and the obnoxious
hat wa removed, 'amid the smiling
plaudits of the interested spectators.
When she found it uninJured her face
flushed with anger, but she made no at
tempt to replace it, and the gentlemen
were permitted to enjoy the balance of
the play, for which they had paid good
money.
Women's Clubs Confer Together.
Waterville. March 24.-.The Skowhegan
Woman s club was entertained nv the