The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-30
MUSIC AND DBAMR
PORTLAND THEATRE.

Rarely, if ever before, has repertoire
company had so large an audience OF It's
opening matinee as that which greeted
the katherine Rober company at the
Portland theatre yesterday. 1t was not
merely standing room oniy,'' but diff
Guilty was experienced in getting even a
vantage ground. Doris was the play,
and it was successfully repeated to the
highest satisfaction Of the crowd.
In the evening IA Heroine in Rags
was presented to Z very large audience,
and called forth unbounded enthusiasm.
This play has been given il Portland
several times, but never to such good ad-
vantage. It was most effectively staged
throughout with special seen ic settings,
which the company carries with it
notably SO the cathedral scene with the
burning inn ana Gabrieth under the pro-
lection Of the Madonna The murder and
court scenes are also worthy of special
note.
The action was very meritorious. Miss
Rober in the role of the flower glrl'' was
of course the central figure, and her sue
cess was d signal one. Her customes were
catchy and she passed from the naive
and lighter phases of characterization to
those involving pathos and strong emotion
with oonsummate skill. mir. Ritchiesin the
leading male role of Jean La Crosse did O
clever piece of acting. Mr.. Healey's i'm
personation was rather quaint, while Mr..
Driscol was the villain in make up and
acted the part well. The supporting cast
were applauded most vigorously and VIM.
Healey and Maud Scott were obliged to
respond to several encores.
Augustin Daley's version of "Pink
Dominoes" will be presented at today IS
matinee and will be followed by ''The
Paymaster. tonight.
Tomorrow night at the presentation of
1.-THE Clemenceau Case,'' Miss Rober will
wear hit which is wonderful creation.
It is made of 81 ostrich feathers and
there are but two like it in the country ,one
in the possession OF Lillian Russell, the
other belonging to Miss Jensen. Miss
Rober has collarette and dress to match
the latter is made of yellow brooade
satin with a dainty lining Of satin
throughout, and altogether her costume
on this occasion will be accounted a
most attractive feature of the entertain
ment.
MARGARET MATHER.
Another fine house greeted Miss Mathe1
To- I'd
"Cymbeline. We can add little to what
we said Of the presentation of the play by
the company in yesterdays issue. The
audience was thoroughly delighted with
the beautiful scenes that were constantly
unfolded, scenes that gave better idea OF
Britain in the early days than much ex-
tensiv9 reading could have done, and
these scenes were emphasized by cos.
TUNES, decorations and music absolutely
correct, taken from patterns in the Brit
ish museum and elsewhere.
Miss Mather. as Imogen, was warm ly
applauded, and repeatedly called TO the
front after her principal scenes. Mr..
Wolfe's Posthumous was received with
great favor, and he was accorded hearty
burst Of applause at the close of the scene
with Iachimo when the latter answers
him that he has achieved the ruin OF
Imogen. Mr.. Lynn Pratt deserves good
word for his earnest work as Pisairio, the
confidential servant of Posthumous. In
the first act, in Philario's house at Rome
there is introduced very appropriate
dance, cleverly given.
1t is to he hoped that, before long, Mis-
Mather may again be seen in Portland il
some Of the plays in which she has wor
so much reputation in the past, anj
which, would afford as good chance fol
scenic display as Cymbeline.
THE HOUSE PARTY.
Another large and fashionable house
welcomed the second performance o.
1.-THE House Party at Kotzschmar hal
last evening, and from the laughter and
applause it was evident that Mr.. and
Mrs. Whitehouse's play has made a
marked hit. Mr.. and Mrs. Whitehouse,
the Messrs. Barrows, Mr.. Leroy Hight.
Misses Allen, Carpenter and MCMILLAN,
and Mr.. Louis Dutton, each and every
one were at their best, and whether in
the lines of the play or in their musical
numbers, gave the greatest pleasure. The
attractive decorations, and the brilliant
audience, all tended to make the occasion
one to be long remembered. The las
performance will be given tonight ant
tho fact that the proceeds are to go to 81
worthy charity will doubtless pack thu
house. Reserved seats are for sale 8
Greasy, Jones & Aliens.
ss..I here will be great auction sale O
posters tonight at the House Party be
tween the acts. Poster collectors shoult
not miss this opportunity even thougl
they have already attended the play OF
e previous night. Those who have no
yet taken in the House party shout,
ask their friends about it ana secure thei
seats at once. This is tho last night an,
there are still a number of good seats +
be had.
THE GAIETY.
Tonight the benefit for MIR Googins, tn