The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA
RIvERTON PARK.

What makes Riley and Hughes attract
so much attention at Riyerton this week
is the fact that they are such natural
delineators of negro character. The native
born oolored people could net better affect
the oddities of their race. 1t is not sure
whether James Gaylor is Dutchman
or not. If not he is great 1mltator, and
his comedy sketches are capitally done.
As for Tommy Hayes his dexterity with
ungainly musical instruments. which he
makes do duty as "bones" is something
to be marveIIed at. Other specialists are
equally good, and the lover of variety en-
tertainment may promise himself good
time if he takes in the Riyerton theatre
tbs week.
The man who needs hearty laugh.
who knows how much more it doeth good
than medicine viii miss it if be fails to
see and hear IAN Uptown Flat The
title does not give an idea of the sport
that there is in the piece.
The concerts By The Fadettes continue
to draw large numbers of those who love
music to the park, and there is always d
treat in store whenever Mrs. Nichols
raises her baton.
THE GEM
'Sinless Sinners" as presented at the
Gem theatre by Byron Douglass compa-
ny is rapidly making it's way to public
favor, and last evening it was greeted by
large and warmly enthusiastic audi
ence. 1t is an excellent summer play
which keeps its auditors in the best of
mood by its witty and brilliant dialogue
and broadly humorous situations, which
never degenerate into farce.
The rough edges incident to first pro-
ent members of the cast catch the spirit
Of the playwright and body forth the
characters in most pleasing manner.
The speciality features in the masquerade
scene seem to appeal to the tests of a large
number of people and the grotesque
makeup Of the dancers brings smile to
the face Of every one.
Last night the cast was at its best and
exceedingly happy in their respective
parts and the success of the play is pro-
nounced one. Matinees Thursdays and
Saturdays with nightly performances the
entire week.
A SOLDIERS SWEETHEART.
GA Soldiers Sweetheart was enjoyed
By two large audiences yesterday and the
many fine scenes and climaxes were
greeted with enthusiastic applause The
play in bound to prove a great popular
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thrilling situation and foroible, dramatic
denouements. The comedy is chaste, re-
freshizg and abundant, while the dialogue
is natural and brilliant. The characters
have been wisely allotted among the
different members of the splendid COM
pany and all are interpreted in an intelli-
gent and conscientious manner
The entire production is one that should
be witnessed by every theatre-g oer in
Portland and that it will be accorded the
most liberal patronage is guaranteed by
the many expressions of satisfaction heard
on every hand from those who have been
fortunate enough to attend Reserved
seats are now on sale at Steinert & Sons,
5i7 Congress street, and patrons are ad-
vised that it would be wise to secure seats
at once.
NOTES.
The eighth annual piano recital by the
pupils of Miss Anna Wiley, will be given
Friday evening at the Gospel Mission
hall. The programme will present adj
vanced and Juvenile scholars in quartettes
duets and solos from the best composers
and will be interspersed with readings,
violin solos and selections by the Emerson
Male quartette.
TRIED THE BICYCLE TRACK.