The Portland daily press., 1898-10-11
MUSIC AND pRAMR-
A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.

A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
Harry Conner is host in himself, ana
the songs which he introduces In tne
course of IA Stranger in New 1orA'
are pronounced even greater hits tnah
those which were such well reneihpereu
features of "a Trip to Chinatown.
Anna Boyd will also be remempereu ny
tbeater eoers for her work as the Woo"
in IA Tr;r, to Chinatown" In the lead
ing female character in "A oeraheer ="
New York" she has unlimited opporo"-
mites. Harry Gllfoil George A. neano'
Arthur Paoie and all the other favorltes,
will he seen in their original characters
which have been amplified since the piece
WAS sesn in Portland, while one OF the
novelties will be the presence OF Lillian
Woke the Chicago society beauty, whose
adoption of the stage made such sensa-
tion in the Western metropolis.
All the scenery and costumes for the
rroduetion this season will be found to
he entirely new and of that same ele-
oanoe which has characterized previous
productions by Hoyt and Mckee.
The comedy will be seen at The Jeffer-
son tonight and Wednesday night. s
WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES.
In "What Happened to JONES'" which
comes to The Jefferson Friday and Sat
urday, George H. Broadhurst has given
the public a legitimate successor TO
"Charley's Aunt" The amusing situa-
lions of the farcs never pail on one, and
people In New York who have seen II the
second and third time enjoy it as mucn
as on the first occasion. The manage
ment announce that during its four
months stay in the metropolis fully
$50. 600 people saw and laughed at the
misfortunes that befsll "Jones.
STAR COURSE CHANGE.
Having been officially notified that the
repairs at City hall will not be completed
in time for the Star Course opening on
the 14th, the management have arranged
to give the concert by Brooke's Marine
Band of Chicago In the Auditorium
where the same prices will prevail ana
everything possible be done for the COM
fort and convenience of Star Course pa
irons and the public.
The seats will be reserved by sections
and not by numbers, those holding the
highest priced tickets, beitg assigned TO
the most desirable seats, until such time
as City hall is ready, when the regular
system will be pursued. Season and
single tickets will continue On sale at
Steinert's until p. m, Friday, after
which at Auditorium only. See adyer-
tisement in amusement column.
PORTLAND THEA TIRE.
This popular play house will again be
opened to the public on Monday evening"
October II. During the past few weeks
large force of carpenters. painters, paper
hangers. electricians, and scenic artlsts
have been busily engaged renoyating and
improving the interior of this theatre,
and on the occasion of its opening Port
land amusement lovers will find that the
new lessee has provided them with
popular priced theatre that for attractive
ness and comfort it would be difficult to
surpass Every square inch OF the interior
of the theatre has been improved from the
back wall of the stage to the front door,
and an idea of the beauty and attractive
ness of the interior will bs given when
the box Office is opened on Wednesday
morning for the sale of reserved seats for
the opening night. The first attraction in
the new Portland theatre will be the
charming soubrette ana local favorite,
Miss Katherine Rober. Supported by an
excellent company of clever artists she
will present series of successful plays
that have never before been seen In this
city at popular prices. The play for the
opening night is to he "The Deacon's
Daughter" made famous by Annie Pix
ley and known as one of her greatest sue
cesses. Other plays to he presented will
be Lotta's comedies "Musette" and
Bob" A new war drama entitled
"Spain's Surrender" will be produced,
and a new comedy entitled "The Three
Twins" "The Lady of Lyons" 'tShe
Couldn't Marry Three" "The Great
Diamond Robbery" and other notable
successes are included in the repertoire.
Matinees gill be given daily commencing
Tuesday and reserved seats for any per
Torrance during the engagement can be