The Portland daily press., 1897-10-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Joseph jefferson.

Tonight Mr.. Joseph Jefferson will ap-
pear at the theatre that bears his name
in his great International success Grip
Van Wrinkle" In the dramatization. of
Irving's beautiful story every effort has
been made to bring out the character of
the vagabond Rip. in strong relief and
it could not have been placed in more
capable hands than those of Mr.. Jeffer-
son. The quaintness of manner, the
make up, the very essence of Rip are EN-
bodied in Mr.. Jeffe-son's PRESERVATION.
To show the desire of the public to see
the great comedian in the character, 1t
is enough to know that every seat in the
house has been sold for tonight.
James o'Neill.
James O'Neill, the leading romantic
actor in America today, will, during his
visit to this city this time, appear In an
elaborate revival sof the 1.-THE Dead
Heart" which play MIR. O'Neill first pro-
duced at Hooley's theatre, Chicago, i've
wears ago, Immediately after Sir Henry
Irying's production at the Lyceum thea
tire. London. "The Dead Heart was then
recognized as one of the greatest romantic
plays this country had ever seen. It's sue
cess was not only attributed to the sus-
tained interest of its absorbing plot, but
was also due to the magnificent render
ing of the chief role of Robert Landry, the
young sculptor who sacrifices his own life
in order to save that of the son of his
early love. And this in spite of the fact
that this love was the cause of his incar-
ceration in the Bastile, the terrible. French
prison so well known from the pages of
the history of the French revolution.
Costumed and romantic plays are in vogue
again which has been evidenced by the
success of 1.-THE Prisoner of Zenda" and
Under the Red Robe 1.-THE Dead
Hearts, success antedates both of these
plays as we'll as Paul Kauvar" and
other plays dealing with the French re-
volution. The scenic accessories and beau
tiful costumes are all new and have been
painted especially for the production this
year. Mr.. O'Neill will present ''The
Dead Heart at The Jefferson, Tuesday
evening and monte Cristo'' Monday
evening.
Tho Cotton King.
Virtue triumphs at least twice an act
throughout the five acts of the Cotton
King, and vice, after phenomenal exer
lions, is at last given safely in charge Of
bobby in blue. Sutton Vane, the au-
thor of 1.-THE Cotton King" is commit
tee on the writing of melodrama. He has
written them around team of acrobats,
rich chime and what not. In the
p, mt case mill machiney and especial
ly moving elevator is cast in the princi-
pal role and the result is highly satisfae-
tori Manager William A. Brady supple
mel : the talent of the author with excel
lent scenery and good company. In
conjunction with the Cotton King 200 en-
tirely new and beautiful views of the
KIondike gold regions will be shown by
the Metrograph on 240 square feet of can
vac. The play will be given Saturday
matinee and evening. Tickets now on
sale.
George Richards and Eugene Garfield in
my Boy"
The St. Louis Republican of recent date
had this to say of George Richards and
Eugene Garfield in their new play "My
Boys by William Gill: George Rich
ards and Eugene Canfield,' two come
dams who have always received a warm
welcome in St.Louis, presented their new
play "My Boys" at the Grand last night
and at once scored success. 1t is safe to
say that before the termination of their
engagement they will enroll many more
st. Louisians among their already large
number of friends. Comedies on the
style of "My Boys" are rare things on
the stage. today. The farce comedies, SO
called, have crowded the legitimate com
edians off the stage, and consequently
when bit of humor punched together in
three acts like ''My Boys" puts in an ap-
pearance, it is as refreshing as the morn
ing dew. The company. which is an all
round good one, was specially selected
Tor proper Interpretation of their respec.
live roles and render admirable support.
The ladies-siX in ber-are all I'D to-
tiate, and present charming picture.
They also possess excellent voices and
sing and act we'll. A number of refined
specialties are introduced and add to the
general amusement Richards and Can
field will present "My Boys" at The
Jefferson Saturday matinee and evening.
October 9th. Reserved seats on sale
Thursday morning at regular prices.
Maine Musical Festival
The Maine Musical Festival will soon.
be given here. The dates are October 1s.
10 and goth. The seats are On sale at
CROSBY, Jones & Allen s, where there has
been great call for them, but good ones
can still be found.
The Bangor auditorium is about ready
for the performances to be given in that
city prior to the Portland concerts. The
Commercial says: The first look into the
building gives the visitor great shock
of surprise. The cxpanse of clear floor is
the biggest In Maine, and the work is
something beautiful. The roof is heavily
trussed and the gallery is supported by