The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Jefferson.

The Jefferson
The Jefferson is now fairly launched
and the amusement going public will
doubtless make it great success. There
seems to be Misrepresentation of some
people as to evening dress. 1t is not ex-
pected that people will go to the theatre
attlred any differently from those who
patronize such places of amusement
elsewhere. There will doubtless be some
who will dress especially for the theatre,
and great number who will go in morn
ing and street costume. The theatre is
built for the great public, not for any
particular set or class OF people.
Last night there was another very
large audience for the second night of
Mr.. Wilson and his able company in
Half @ King" and the laughter and ap-
plause was constant. In fact, in many
respects, the second night was better cal
culated to thoroughly enjoy the per-
Torrance since the strain that comes with
all the excitements of the opening of
new house, and especially a house like
The Jefferson, were absent
Allo1hN0 lCGblllO VI UHC
last evening, as well as the night previ-
Gus, was the distribution of the beauti-
full souvenir programmes by two cute
little colored boys, standing ON cushions,
to the audience as they passed the en-
trance. The beautiful palms and tropical
plants still remain in position, giving
such refined air to the house and it is
to be hoped will be allowed to remain.
The Paris Doll.
DeKoven and Smiths new comedy,
The Paris DOLL was given its initial
performance Monday evening before
crowded house. The production was
under the stage management of Max
Freeman, and was witnessed by Messrs.
Reginald DeKoven and Harry B. Smith,
the authors. The play will be success.
The story relates the adventure of a
strolling actress, who has double in the
person of a young woman about to mar
ry duke. The large number of comic
situations that arise give ''The Paris
DolP' its features. Verona Jarbeau plays
a triple role-those of Columbine, the
actress; Cerese, the heiress, and CASTOR,
the heiress's brother. She took advan-
tage of abundant opportunities for clever
work. There are three strong comedy
parts-Doscolo, the mountebank; Pot
chouli, matrimonial agent for marrying
rich girls to poor noblemen, and the
Duke, superannuated roue. Messrs.
Wayne, Plunkett and Bradshaw are the
Sweet Inniscarra.
Portland people have asked the manage
ment of the new theatre if Mr.. Chauncey
Olcott could be induced to sing "Plain
Molly o." during the coming engage
ment. Mr.. Fay WI re to Mr.. Olcott and
yesterday afternoon received reply that
he would be very glad to sing the ballad.
He has sent to New York for the orches-
tration and this will be ready so he can
sing the song Saturday night.
Riyerton Park.
1t is we'll to remember that this is the
last week of the present entertainment
season at Riverton Park and this fact
coupled with charming weather will
doubtless insure continued crowded audi
ences at the remaining performances of
the Reed Birds This excellent minstrel
and vaudeville company is growing in
public appreciation and those who have
listened to the catchy music, and seen
the graceful dancing, feel we'll repaid for
the trip to the park. The man with the
'big jaw" holds in his mouth one end of
a wire across which a good sized man
walks and this is only one of the notable
features Of this up-to-date show-which
everybody should see before the closing
night.
A Breezy Time.
Manager Tewksbury should be congrat-
ulated on securing SO good an attraction
for Portland theatre On Sept. go, as Fitz
and Websters "a Breezy Time"
Wherever this company have appeared
thus far this season the press and public
have spoken highly of their performance.
Miss Kathryn Webster has made name
with the leading companies, and today is
said to be one of the few socalled "Queen
of Soubrettes'' who can successfully act !,
sing, dance and play exceptionally we'll
many different musical instruments, four
qualifications possessed by few, which
have contributed to her high standing
in profession of clever people. e. B.
Fitz, as a comedian, is equally as clever
as Miss Webster, and never fails to please
his audience. The company supporting
these artists is composed of experienced
and clever people selected for their vari-
GUS capabilities from the best people in
the profession.
Ryan's Concert.
The Imperial Mixed quartette which
will play at W. J. Ryan's benefit, is COM
posed of the following members: Miss
f. G. O'Callagher, soprano; Miss S. A.
Galbraith, contralto; Mr.. J. J. Griffin,
tenor, Mr.. J. j. Phinn, basso.
Notes.
One gentleman of more than mature
years, when asked Tuesday night how he
liked The Jefferson, replied that he was
going to take new lease of life. buy
some good clothes and go to the theatre
as much as possible.