The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA
The Colonel.

the first time on any stage the stirring
comedy drama in four acts, the produc-
ton of Mr. NJ H. Manning of this city,
entitled 1.-THE Colonel" The scene is
laid at San Louis ranch, the home of a
cattle king, thrifty son of the Emerald
Isle. His daughter Winnie arrives home
accompanied with school friend, Goldie,
who is recognized by the Colonel as one
whom as a baby he had rescued from
drowning, and is in fact sister of Car
roll Vaughan. She is sought in marriage
by both Vaughan and dashing army
officer. A quarrel ensues in which through
the Vaccinations of one Greathouse,
Pittsburg is killed and the crime is
fastened upon Vaughan. The sentence of
the court is that Vaughan shall marry
the Colonel's daughter, who poses as
Pittsburg's widow, and the Lieutenant
at last secures the hand of Goldie.
Around the story are interviewer thrilling
-tuations, pleasant parlor scenes and
humorous incidents. Mr.. Pascoe in the
role of Carroll Vaughan, was finished
and forceful in his acting. Mr.. WEIGH as
the Colonel, was natural, rollicking,
and in every way acceptable. Miss
Morreau as Goldie was easy in manner,
pleasing in voice and personated the
leading female role with grace and vi
vacity. The supporting company made
up as it was of talented amateurs, was
far above the average usually presented
on the boards, and VIII ere the acting of
all was so except onally good it is I'M
necessary to specialize. AS whole the
play was admirably staged, and one of
the notable features was the opportunity
given for the introduction of several
musical numbers admirably rendered by
Mr.. WEIGH and Miss Twigg. The Colonel
l. one of the most elaborate and success
1ul amateur productions ever given in
the city and that such was the verdict
of the audience was evident from the
manifestations of approval when the per-
formance ended. The following was the
cast of characters:
Carroll Vaughan, "high grade
cowboy, w. H. Pascoe
Lieut.. McElroy, his son, G. b. Dawson
JAS Greenhouse, a cattleman, H A. Allen
OH Wheeler, {; '''rustler, E. Havenor
Nm. Evans, a miner, E. J. Mitchell
Wheels, 1t don't work, - B. Callan
The Judge, J. d. Randall
Jem Stewart, r. burlington
Pittsburg, Z. 7. Smith
Clerk, T Mitchell
Code, Jem Stewards girl,
Bernadette Morreau
Win lie, the Colonel's daughter,
Mamie Twigg
Rosie, the Colonel's wife,
Nellie, Monte Pearl
%. Lawrence Street Church Enterta N
The entertainment to be given by the
U. M. Club for the benefit of the build
ing fund of the St. Lawrence ST. church
will take place at the old church vestry
tomorrow evening at o'clock The
ladies who will appear are excellent
condolences and they will give most
amusing and delightful entertainment.
Grand Concert and Recital.
There was a good advance sale of seats
at Stockbridge's yesterday for the grand
recital and concert to be given by the
quartette from the Boston Symphony
chestra and Mr.. Heinrich Schuecker,
the harpist, assisted by Miss Florence G.
Knight, soprano, Mr.. George Griffin,
tenor, and Mr.. R. L. Whitcomb, reader,
Wednesday evening, May Goth, at City
hall. Get seats early.
Stranger in New York.
Hoyt's latest and greatest success, "a
Stranger in New York; will be seen at
Portland theatre Friday and Saturday
evenings and Saturday matinee. Harry
O'Connor, who made such success as
Willard Strong in "a Trip to China
town. will head the carefully selected
organization. The tickets are in great
demand.
The story of the piece is most ludicrous,
telling, as it does, how Cumming Swift
has invited his Chicago friend, L. Collier
Downe, to visit him in New York and
spend night at the French Ball. He is
suddenly called away to Philadelphia on
business, and leaves letter for Downe to
present to his New York club friend.
Wright limit. Downe drops the letter
on the floor, and a stranger in New York
finds it and decides that he should deliv-
er it to the man to whom it is addres sed.
He does SO and Wright limit at once
recognizes him as l. Collier Downe, and
introduces him to friends Then arise
the complications, for Wright limit re-
fuses to allow the stranger to explain. In
the second act comes the scene of a
private room at the French Ball. 1.
Collier Downe and his friend, Cumming
Swift, appear and decide that it will not
do to disclose the mistake, but it is shown
that l. Collier Downe's wife is suspicious
and has come to New York, employing
detective and fake society leader to trace
her husband. Complications follow fast
and fun wakes furious. T. Collier Downe
tries to respond every time his name is
called. but has no opportunity as 'sthe
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