The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

Almost entirely rearranged and greatly
improved, the brothers Byrne will bring
Eight Bells to Portland Theater next
Friday and Saturday. This popular pro-
duction has been on the road several years
al its success has been remarkable, and
now in its bright new clothes, fit is des-
tined to another long life. While many
of it's big features still remain, there are
a number of new ones and the old
Eight Bells" is scarcely recognizable.
Among the principal favorite old feat
ures is the revolving ship scene, which
is probably the most popular and attrae-
tive in the production. There is much
that is new about this also. There are a
number of new specialties. The aero
battle work has not been displaced, for
there is an abundance of it, and in a very
attractive and entertaining form. The
aorobatio troupe is complete in every par
ticular and their work muchE of which is
entirely new, is remarkable. The scenery
is entirely new, and exceedingly unique
McCulIum's Theatre.
This is to be a week of fun at BARLEY
MeCullum's theater and Mrs. Pacheeo' S
roaring three act farce comedy had its
opening presentation last night. Old fa-
vorites were reinforced by four new clever
members from New York theatrical
boards and altogether the cast was an ac-
ceptable one.
Another notable feature was the intro
duction between the acts of musical
specialties by Messrs. Hatch and Skill
ings, who caught the fancy of the audi
ence.
The object of the plot can be described
in four words-"It is to laugh''--and the
ambition of the playwright has been
realized Mr.. McCullum, in the role of
the bewildered Gen. Stanhope. starts the
hall of humor and keeps 1T going on to
the final curtain, being ably seconded by
Mr.. Pascoe, the "II cog" and disguised
son, who rises to the demands of the
ludicrous situations with consummate
skill.
| Mr.. Connors does a clever piece of act
| ing as the doctor" and the supporting
male cast was commercially filled. Miss
Reynolds acted with her usual vim and
earnestness, being effective in the weep.
ing scene, while in the laughing scene
| the honors were carried off by Miss Bal
| lou, who made most favorable impress
| sion. Miss Winter was excellent in he1
approximations, while Miss Stevenson
| deserves praise for her work. The play
wac we'll received and is deserving of lib.
eral patronage.
Brigham's Concert Orchestra.
The opening entertainments by the Harry
4. Brigham Concert Orchestra at Riverton
were attended yesterday by large audi.
ences. The programme for this week Is
sure to draw large crowds because of its
novel and artistic features. The orchestra
is heard in an up to date programme OF
| high class selections and musical novel
| ties. While the work of the orchestra
| alone is musical treat it is supplemented
and enhanced by an array of vocal selec
| tions, introducing popular ballads, de
| scriptive and character songs and dances
| Madame Barut, the prima donna
| soprano, renders her solos in very pleas
| ing manner, and shows herself to possess
| a voice that is remarkable for high range
and wonderful sweetness. La Petite
Blanche is surely a dainty soubrette, and
| in her work as a character vocalist and
dancer she shows much that is original
and bright. The Brigham concert com.
pany renders as bright a programme as
| can be desired, and the audiences of yes
terday were delighted from the start to
the finish.
G. Il. A s. Field nav