The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
uusiC AND DRAMA
A COUNTRY MERCHANT.


Nearly every theatre goer in Portland
knows Charles Cowles who with capa
Bile company assisting him will present
Mckee Rankin's beautiful play, GA
County Merchant at the Portland thea
tire Friday and Saturday evenings ant
Saturday matinee. 1t is said that there
have been many improvements made il
the play since last seen here which Fare
sure to win much approval. MIR. Cowlel
impersonation of Eben Baxter has wor
him many admirers. Popular prices viii
be the rule. Seats are now on sale.
COMPLEMENTARY CONCERT.
The Complimentary concert to be ten
dered Miss Lizzie NJ. Brown, at Second
Parish church tonight by the choir, will
prove delightful to all musical people.
The concert will begin at O'Clock.
The talent appearing at the concert will
be Misses Lizzie NJ. Brown, soprano
Mrs Chas. Il. Baker, alto; Mr.. Frank
Gray, tenor; and Mr.. Chas. E. Baker,
bass, with Mr.. Will Cousens, violinist,
and Mr.. Walter Smith and Grace Hard-
ing, accompanist. This win be the pro-
gramne:
DsPearsaIl, Who shall Win by Lady Fair
Denza Cali Me Back
Tenor Solo, Mr.. Gray.
Vein oil Solo, Mr.. Cousens.
Revignani, Flower Song
soprano Solo, Miss Brown.
Ambrose, A Madrigal
Bass Solo, Mr.. Baker.
Lane Wilson, AT Dewey Morn
Duet, Miss Brown and Mrs. Baker.
Obertass. Mazurka
Violin Solo, Mr.. Cousens.
Massenet, Gavotte-Manon Lescaut
Soprano Solo, Miss Brown.
Bohr, Slumber Song
Quartette.
CONCERT AT CONGRESS SQUARE
CHURCH.
In Congress Square church next Monday
evening most delightful concert will
be given under the auspices of the Y. P.
G. U. Miss Craft always attracts lovers
of good music. Mr.. U. S. Kerr, basso,
the successor to Myron w. Whitney in the
Columbia Avenue church, Boston, Use at
tracing great attention by his wonderful
voice and ability. Miss Stafford will be
the reader and many desire to hear her
as she is one of the best. Mr.. Frank L.
Rankin is on the programme for two
organ solos He will be The accompanist.
GRIMES CELLAR DOOR,
New songs, new medleys. new gags,
new business ard new lines give a fresh
ness to ''Grimes Cellar Door and those
who have seen the piece will find much
in it to entertain and interest them.
Louise Sanford makes lively and pleas
ing Pandora. The rest of the company
contribute much to the pleasure of the
performance. On the whole it is said the
piece has never been better given. and
those who enjoy hearty laugh will dc
well to see "Grimes' Cellar Door, y
James B. Mackie and his farce comedy
company OF. singers and comedians will
appear at Portland theatre tonight. Popu.
ar prices of Is, 25, IS and 60 cents will
prevail. Seats are now on sale at the box
Office.
STAR COURSE.
The next entertainment in the Portland
Star course will occur on Saturday eve
ming at City hall, when the Redpath
Grand Concert company is to appear.
The company comprises the following
artists: Clementine De We're, soprano
Clara Murray, harpist; Arthur Beresford,
lass; Paul Listermann, violinist; Ro.
mualdo Sapio, musical director.
Paul Listemann may virtually lay
claim to his talents by Inheritance, being
the son Of. the famous yiolinist, Bernhard
Listemann. He is an artist of great
merit, His playing is finished and care
ful, and his tone clear-cut and vigorous.
1t is in no wise an exaggeration to say
that his solos are among the finest in
selection and execution. Despite his
young years he is already capable of TAX
ing high rank with the great masters
OF his chosen instrument.
NOTES.
The Cincinnati Comm ercial Tribune
says: ''It will doubtless he surprise
TO the admirers Of Nine. Blauvelt to know
that this IS her farewell season on the
American concert stage