The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15

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LITTLE DELLA, with Wilbur Opera Co.
with the dignity .of gthe productions
Immediately following each opera the
famous Wilbur high-art living pictures
at Roster and Balls Music Hall, New
York, will be shown. These pictures are
the only ones now left on exhibition and
are case of the survival of the fittest.
The repertoire selected for this week is
as follows:
Monday, Mascotte
Tuesday, Martha
Wednesday, Fra Diavolo
Thursday, Falka
Friday, Bohemian Girl
Saturday afternoon, Royal MILDLY
Saturday evening, -
The Adamowski Qnartette.
Next Wednesday evening, under the
auspices of the Rossini Club. the dam
owskl Quartette will be heard at
Kotzschmar hall. Members of the great
Boston Symphony Orchestra. each one
an artist of ability in Europe as well
az in America, the leader a man who has
otficiated as conductor of the great orches-
ira itself. compose the qdartette.
Those who buy tickets will
be treated to an evening of thorough
musical enjoyment, such as rarely in
these days, falls to their lot. Any seat
in the hall Is good one, and the hall
itself is admirably adapted to these con-
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The Mari ne Band.
T. p. Brooke. that brilliant conductor
of the famous Chicago Marine band,
who is to be heard for the first time here,
is the youngest leader of such promi-
nence in. the country, and that he has
the correct idea of pleasing the public
with popular music, is certain. A New
York critic who looked over the pro-
gramme there, declared it pretentious
enough for all, but it is In the encore
m usic that the descriptive numbers,
popular airs and what may be called
trick pieces, are introduced. Brooke is
full of surprises and plays everything at
the right time. His players are capable
of the most superb rendition and when
they play some wel1-known street air
with fourishes and tho most brilliant
trimmings the greatest interest is
aroused.
The Creation Festival.
1t is pleasing to know that Mrs. Fell
lows's efforts for oratorio production in
this city, have been crowned with sue
cess; over 1000 seats have Teen sold and
they are still in great demand. Ii is the
largest sale of seats before an entertain
ment Mr.. Stock bridge has had for many
months.
A pleasant. feature at the performance
of dorothy by the Wilbur Opera Com
pany at Portland theatre Friday after
neon was the presentation to the popular
baritone, Mr.. f. A. CLARK, of beauti-
full basket of roses and pinks Immediately
after his magnificent rendition of the
solo. "You are Queen of my heart to-
night. The token came from several
ladies and gentlemen, who entertained
Mr.. Clark early In the week.
"o'Brien, the Contractor comes to
Portland theatre March 90 and 23,
"Other Peoples Money" ONO to Port
and theatre March Goth and 9th.
DR.. Stewart Oliver, Miss Olga Neither
sole's fance, is now with her in the West,
where he joined her after attending the
inauguration ceremonies in Washington.
1t is announced by Miss Nethersole that
their marriage will take place in London
in July.
The New York Musical Courier says:
"Miss Florence 6. Knights voice. style
and songs elected much admir- alton from
all present. She has beautiful voice,
with clear soprano quality. Her high
notes are taken with ease, and her phras
ings are musical and artistic. Miss
knight Is the retiring soprano from DR..
Meredith's church, whose place will be
filled by Mrs. Grace Haskell Farnum.
There is another story 70 be told in con-
nection with Miss Knights return to ner
home in Portland, Me. I suppose that
every one knows that Cupid loves a
shining mark and is no respector of the
musical worlds needs, so when Misa
Knight leaves Brooklyn it will be to
serve this little tyrant, as she will be
married in the fall of the year."
Eid9eford Offieers Renominated.