The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-30
MUSIC AND DRAMH.
MILE. RHEA.

g. Mile. Rhea, than whom there no better
lady of the camelias, made her appear
ance at the Jefferson last evening as
Camille to the great delight of all who
enjoy most finished and artistic presen
tatior. Mile Rhea speaks, as is we'll
known, with marked accent but as her
audience was SO familiar with the play
that was matter that gave them little
concern. From the entree in the first
act where she is full of vivacity, the typi-
cal Frenchwoman of the demi monde, who
lives her butterfly life without care for
the morrow, to the terribly realistic DEATH
bed, that so stirs the spectator in his
inmost soul, Mile. Rhea held the closest
attention OF the audience. In the seems
with Monsiur Duval in which he pleads
to Camille to give up his son Mile. Rhea
exhibited a pathetic dignity that was
very touching. In all the love scenes with
Armand she WAS very sweet and tender,
and throughout the play her mobile face
Mile. Rhea was warmly applauded in
all of the great scenes AMI the curtain
was called after every act. Her costumes
as can be imagined were superb.
Mr.. William Harris was patural and
effective as Monsieur Duval, especially
in the scene with Camille when he pleads
for his son. Mr.. Harrison L. Wolfe act
ed the part of Armand with much force
and Mr.. franklin A. Miles was good
Count de Varville. The other characters
were acceptable. The play was well
staged.
Camille will be given at the matinee
today and should draw great house.
Everyone will want to see Mile. Rhea in
HFrou- Frou" tonight.
THE GEISHA.
For brightness of spectacle, live illness
and lightness of action as well as interest
ing and entertaining singing "The
Geisha" is assured to meet with approval
of our citizens. This is the play that has
been meeting with such great success
everywhere it has been produced. 1t is
story of tea house in Japan, where the
Geisha girls ara paid to entertain foreign
ers who visit the land of chrysanthemums
by singing and dancing and serving tea.
Every attention will be given to the en-
vironment of 1.-THE Geisha' when it is
produced at The Jefferson next Monday
and Tuesday evenings, Nov. and 2.
Reserved seats went on sale yesterday
morning at nine O'Clock and there was a
large advance sale.
PORTLAND THEATER.
The moments passed quicklyslast night
to large audience at the Portland thea
tire as the pretty music ofssMaritana was
unfolded by the Waite Opera company.
1t is deservedly a popular opera as it
bubbles over with sparkling airs and
swinging choruses. There was no defect
in the playing and the production was
generally given without; blemmish.
Miss Sargent in the role scoredra sig.
nal success She acted with spirit and
sung in clear voice with good expression,
being especially effective in Joy of My
Hearts Desire "Secnes That Are
Brightest and N the duet in the first
act with WALDO and in the closing act
with Smith.
Miss Taylor's strong number was,
In the Mansions of the Blessed and
Let Me Like Soldier Die, was effec-
lively rendered by [Smith. Waldo
Happy Days Gone By" was capital'y
sung. The entire cast did good work
and altogether the presentation was
among the best offered.b this excellent
organization. Repertoire for today,
matinee, Fra Diavolo; evening, Olivette.