The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Bennett and MouIton.

As purveyors Of comedy dramas pro-
duosd WITH minute attention to detail
By players in every way qualified TO nj
the characters they assume, the Bennett
8 MouIten Company CAD certainly claim
prestige over other repertoire companies.
Their engagement at Portland ineatre
the past week has been the most success
full both financially and artistically. Of
any similar organization, and the de-
mapd for seats for the second week of
their engagement has been most flatter-
Inv. Not only is the company very
clever one in every respect, but the ar
tistic senory and equipment which they
carry add much to the adjournment of the
stage and the general attractiveness of
their performances.
This illustrated songs, Hal Kings Dio-
rama and all the specialfies, some of
which are exceedingly artistic. also lend
much charm to the entertainment. while
the orchestra Is one of the best ever
heard here.
For the present and last week Of their
stay the following repertoire will be Off
cred, several OF the plays being placed
on the list by request:
Monday Matinee, Chimney Corner
Monday Evening. The Embassy Ball
Tuesday Matinee, Mol Pitchei
Tuesday Evening.
Wednesday, Matinee Embassy Ball
Wednesday Eevuing, The Beliemere O''Se
Thursday Matinee,
All the Comforts of Home
Thursday Evening.
MoKennas Filtration
Friday Matinee. The Bellemere Case
Eridoy Evening. The Arabian Nights
Saturday Matinee, McKenna's Filtration
Saturday Evening, struggle Ior AlIe.
The Parada.
The Parada, which is to be given I'M
der the auspices of the ladies of the Con-
gress Square Union. bids fair to be one
of the most beautiful performances ever
given in our city. 1t is pure spectac-
ular drama. having no connecting plot,
through the three acts. The first scene
opens In Fairyland, with charming little
dancing fairies in the grotto; the second
scene shows the Gypsies' camp, with
characteristic dancing and singing; whils
the third gives promise Of much greater
mngnifcence, with Moorish palace, for
its luxurious background and the dances
by the Corsieans, Castilinns, and OF
the beautiful Colonial Gayutte. Captain
Eddy, from New York, with two aasis-
tants, is in town drilling and arranging
the various dances, and as Captain Eddy
has had much experience in this sort OF
work it will no doubt he carried out in
a most charming manner. There is
much good material to work with in our
city.
The centenary of Schubert will be
celebrated on Thursday afternoon by the
Rossini club at Kotzsohmar hall. A fine
Schubert programme will be given.
The Fast Mail will be seen at Portland
theatre. Monday and Tuesday, February
and 2. Jim the PeDman, Feb. and 4.
Sydney Grundy's 'tsexag ainst sex"
play, "Sowing the Wind" will hold
the boards of Portland theatre, Saturday,
February 6.
Rehearsals for the new opera. King
Cophetua," words by Mr.. Leroy Hight,
music by Mr.. Harry Mcclellan, Of Bath,
have commenced, end been received
with enthusiasm. The opera will he
given the last Of February for the benefit
Of the Maine General Hospital.
Haydn Assooiation.-zzthisa evening OF
Kotzschlnar hall. Meeting of the board
of Government MT O'Clock. Regular
rehearsal at 745. Music, "The Crea-
tion."