The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
Sacred Concert.

Chandler's band gave another sacred
concert at Portland theatre last night to
an audience that was delighted with their
finished playing. 1t seems strange that it
should be necessary to chide music lovers
for not packing the house as they should
do on these occasions. The features OF the
evening were Miss Webb's violin solos,
and the trombone and piccolo solos by
Alessrs. Welcome and Jacobson. Miss
Webb is most delightful yiolinist. Her
bowling is firm and graceful, the tone she
produces from her instrument is adj
mirable, and she possesses a thorough
technique. Mr.. Welcome is one of the
best trombone soloists we know. His in
strument is most difficult one, but he
handles it with as much ease as if it was
one of the simplest. 1t is delight to
hear him. Mr.. jacobson has few equals
either as u fiutest or piccolo player. He
makes the piccolo almost human and his
variations are given with the freedom OF
the bird. 1t was delightful concert.
This was the programme:
March from Summer Nights Dream,
Mendelssohn
Overture-Morning, Noon and
Nigh in Vienna, Suppe
Piccolo Solo-Pol1a Brilliante, Cox
Mr.. jacobson.
INTERCHANGEABLE, Gung1
Violin Solo-Austrian Hymn, with
Variations, Leonard
Miss Webb.
Idyl-The Forge in the Forest, Michaelis
(Synopsis-Night-Mo Morning, By the Brook,
Morning Prayer, The Forge.)
Tttr bn
Trombone Solo-Waldesgesprach!
Schebelik
Mr.. Welcome.
Fantasia on the Chimes of Nor
mandy, Planquette
Violin Solo-Romance ct Gavotte de
Mignon, Sarasati
(a( Departed Days (by requestl Loui
lb) Traumeri (by request), Schumann
Introduction and Bridal Chorus
from Bird Act of Lohengrln, Wagner.
The sages.
The Sages, who are among the leading
opponents of the science of hypnotism,
will be at Portland theatre all this week.
That the performances are strictly origi-
nal and unlike all others of this nature
is conceded by all who have ever seen
them. They are particularly fascinating
for the ladies, combining rich amount
of thrilling climaxes, seemingly impene-
trable mysteries, and spontaneous laugh
ter. They have received the strongest
endorsement of prominent clergymen,
physicians, dentists, scientists, professors
and the leading people, wherever present.
ed. Hundreds attend the performances
over and over, who rarely go to a theatre.
The seeker of knowledge, the profound
philosopher, and the man who is simply
looking for a jolly good time are alike
pleased, entertained and sent home happy.
OF the Sages, the Philadelphia Times
said:
lone of the most interesting entertain
ments that has been given in years was
given at the Park Theatre by Mr.. and
Mrs. Sage in their practical demonstra
ton of the science of hypnotism. The
house was absolutely packed, many pay
ing to stand in the aisles. Those in the
audience who were skeptic on their ar
rival left with belief in the wonderful
science that the Sages are doing SO much
to prove. About 40 gentlemen voIun-i
subjects, and to clearly demonstrate that
they were not hired their names, resi-
dences and occupations were in most
cases given to the audience"
Recital and Concert.
The appearance of the Hoffman Quar-
tette, supporting Mr.. Heinrich Schneider,
Miss Florence G.. Knight and Mr.. George
H. Griffen, in a concert at City hall,
Wednesday evening, will be a notable
event in local musical circles. Mr..
Schneider is musician of great ability
whose brilliant playing has won him
wide and enviable reputation. Miss
Knights temperance on the concert
stage here will be a cause of qualification
to a host of friends, and Mr.. Griffen's
numbers are sure to give great pleasure.
Mr.. Whitcomb is too well-known as
reader to need any introduction to Port
land people.
Edison's Latest.
Edison's new picture machine will be
worked by Newton Beers at his dramatic
recitals at City hall next Thursday and
Friday evenings, where he appears in
Trowbridge's great comedy Roger the
Vagabond, and Tennyso1l's idyl of the
sea "Enoch Arden under the auspices of
Ligonia Lodge, No. 5, l. o. o. F.
Tickets for the entertainment are on sale
at Cressey, Jones & Aliens and also by
members of Ligon ia lodge.
Ar. Newton Beers takes upon himself
as great task as Leland T. Powers, the
great impersonator, when he attempts
Trowbridge's masterpiece "The Vaga-
bonds. - The Springfield Republican says
'sMr. Beers is an artist of national repu-
tation, and his characterization of The
Vagabonds' was enthusiastically received
by the large audience present. He not
only recited the play from memory but
also possessed the remarkable power of so
changing his voice and action as to
differentiate, as he proceeded, the various
personalities of each character in the
story. This gift made his entertainment
intensely interesting to all present.
Notes.
Mr.. McCallum is expected in New York
Nav 29th He will make I'D his company