The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-21
uUSiC AND DRAMR.
HERMANN.

1862. 1t was also under the direction OF
Carl Hermann that he mastered his pro-
fession, and with him visited the prlncl-
pal cities of Europe and South America.
When he had reached the age of twenty he
had to interrupt his tour and return TO
France for military duty. In three years
he rose to the rank of sergeant-maJor
When quitting the service he at once took
up the task of mystifying the public.
His illusions are new and startling, and
have flavor of originality about them
that is unique and unsurpassed; he has
several new illusions that have caused uni
yersal comment the most mystifying being
"Elexir Vitae a mans head cut off in
full view of the audience; this is said to
be the most startling and realistic illus
ion ever performed by magician. In
palming he is universally admitted to be
superior to Hermann the Great, while his
tricks with cards are beyond understand
ing. His part of the performance is
brilliant one. There are twenty members
in the company. and everyone of them
have been with the Hermann's for many
years. The spectacular dances with which
Adelaide Hermann varies the programme
Of magic have won her fame all over the
globe. The great show will be seen
Friday night, Saturday and Saturday
matinee at the Jefferson Theatre. Seats
are now on sale.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Two nights, with Saturday matinee,
commencing tomorrow, Stowe q 20. s
mammoth Uncle Toms Cabin will be.the
attraction. 1t is seldom such large COM
pany visits Portland, and it is sHfe to say
that Uncle Tom will be greeted as warm
ly as ever. The company numbers forty
persons carries, two brass bands, orchestra
etc. The cast is said to he large and
capable one, composed of actors of ability.
Many new and novel featuresssare intro
duced, giving true description of the
sunny south in slavery days; quaint
negro songs, the inimitable music sheet,
buck aud wing dancing quartettes,
numerous musical acts, and many feat
ures never before introduced, including
handsomely ccstumed cake walk, in
which the entire audience act as Judge;
also the latest New York and Boston sue
cess.
THE GEM.
The new opera chairs for the Gem
theatre at Peaks island, have come and
workmen are putting them in their
places. They are very handsome and the
patrons of the new theatre will find
them as comfortable seats as there are in
any theatre in the world. The orchestra
stalls, of which there are six ON each
side of the theatre, will have six hand
some willow chairs in each STALL These
chairs were made expressly for this thea
tire by Boston firm. Over the entrance
of each stall there will be the insignia of
each officer of the United States navy
from admiral down to lieutenant. The
scenery. which is being painted by
Chicago firm of scenic painters recon-
mended by Col. Wood, the architect Of
the theatre. will ba ready about the first
of May. The drop curtain will be
beauty. The centre will bear a scene in
Casco Bay, while the border will be a
fish net caught up by ropes and lines.
The design was furnished by Mr.. G. NJ.
Hathaway, the well.known artist of this
city. MIR. Thomas ]. Briggs has leased
the large and handsome rooms each side
of the lobby and will serve his celebrated
ice cream and dainty lunches not only
to the patterns of the theatre. but to all
the visitors to the island who desire
nice lunch served in best manner.
PRISONER OF ZENDA.
There were two large audience at the
and the other at the evening performance.
The audience was thoroughly delighted
and the applause was of the heartiest
character.
ROSSINI CLUB CONCERT.
The spring concert to be given
by the Rossini club, at Kotzschmar hall
at four O'Clock to-day, will include many
delightful numbers interpreted by the best
performers of the society. Tickets can be
obtained from the members and at the
d cor.
This will be the programme:
OoluInark-OVeruuTe 10 SdkunGala.
Piano Quartette-Mrs. Smith, Mrs.
Allen, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. John
son.
Arthur Foote-"Come live with me
and be my love. -
Vocal Duet-Miss Clementine Varney,
Miss Elizabeth King.
Acknowledgements OPP. 90, No. 1.
Piano Solo-Miss Edith G. Irickey
George i. Osgood-Words by Eugene
Field
The Rock-a-by Lady from Hush-a-by |
Street.
Vocal Quartette-Mrs. Palmer, Miss |
Rogers, Miss Halves, Miss King.
McKenzie'-Spring Song
Vocal Solo'-Miss Martha G. B. Hawes
McDowell-Piano Solo;
., At an old Tryeting place.
b, In Autumn.
Miss Mary Florence Cheney, |
housekeeping Song.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Florence Knight Palmer |!
nit .Variationen.
Piano Duo-Miss Philbrook, Mrs. Smith.
SCENES FROM DICKENS.
This evening and tomorrow evening
of Darich bouCa Of tho E;,,4