The Portland daily press., 1898-07-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TIE GEM THEATRE.

Vances bne plays grow more interesting
and it is only necessary to announce what
is to be played the coming week for the
people to engage all the available seats.
Mr.. Douglas has secured from the author,
Henry Guy Carleton, the right to play
his beautiful comedy. The Butterflies,
and the people of Portland will have an
opportunity to see this play which set the
people of New York wild when it was
brought out at the Empire theatre with
Mr.. John Drew and Miss Maude Adams
in the leading roles. The play of the
Butterflies is considered one of the clever
est of MIR. Carleton comedies. it deals
with the lighter phases of life in the
efforts of young man to cut swath In
society without having the wealth to back
it up, but who is finally brought to his
senses by his guardian who is one of the
cold, practical men of the world and real
ICES that some rigid measures must be
taken to bring the young man to realize
more practical and financial state Of
life. There are many delightful and con-
f1icting incidents in the play, all of which
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there is petty undercurrent of love In
terest in the play which eventually ends
in bringing the right parties together
after many trying and amusing situa-
tions. The Butterflies will be put on the
stage with all the care that has character
lied all of Mr.. Douglass productions.
Elegant scenery and handsome dresses
will he seen in this play. The cast:
Frederick Ossian, Mr.. Byron Douglas
Andrew Strong, (his friend)
Mr.. francis Byrne
to pay, Mr. Scott Cooper
Darlington, (his son, Mr.. Walter Thomas
Roscoe Bilser, (who has q soft heart)
Mr.. Robert Lowe
Coddle, (butler to Green),
Mr.. Charles Giblyn
Servant, Mr.. j. Lester Wallaek
Miriam. Miss Lansing Rowan
Mrs Beverly strout- Dodge,
Suzanne Elsie, daughter of Green),
Miss Myrtle May
Mrs. Ossian, (mother of Frederick),
Miss Virginia johnson
RIyERTON PARK.
A company of high-class novelty enter
tanners are Germans Cosmopolitans,
who provide the programme at Riverton
park, during the coming week, appearing
every afternoon and evening. Each in
dividual versatile member of this organi
cation is alone enough to attract special
attention on any stage. Superlative will
be found the wonderful displays of club
juggling of Derenda and Breen, the
matchless manipulators of Indian clubs.
Other features are black-face speciality
artists, Adams and Goss; the Marshall
children, the petite character artists,
violinists, vocalists and dancers; Higgins
and Leslie, the grotesque aerial comedi-
ans, introducing their knockabout special
ty; and John Goss the famous champion
trick and juggling bone soloist of the
world, who Juggles and manipulates the
bones in every conceivable manner.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon the Fadettes, the orchestra of young
ladies' who give concerts three times each
day at the park. Their music has called
forth unqualified praise from every mu-
sieian who has heard them this season,
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join in the universal compliments which
are bestowed upon them. The young
ladies make fine appearance, and they
play up to the best standard. Visitors
to the park should make point to hear
them on every possible occasion.
McCULLUM'S>T THEA IRE.
Commencing tonight and continuing.
every evening this week with daily matt
nees beginning Tuesday Manager Nc
Cullum and his talented company
will present the successful farce
comedy entitled "Mixed Pickles"
This will be an innovation in sum-
mer theatricals. Although the Nc
Cullum company have appeared in almost
every kind Of drama this is their first ap-
pearance in farce. "Mixed Pickles." is
very funny play, with no particular plot,
but it abounds in funny situations,
ridiculous scenes and bright, witty re-
partee. 1t is wholly free from horse play
and totally devoid of suggestive stu
ations. 1t is farce of the order of
Charley's Aunt, My Friend From India,
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constructed for laughing purposes only
and that it can be depended on to fulfill
it's mission we have but to cite the fact
that 1T has been successfully presented on
the road for the past six SEASONS All the
members have exceptionally good parts
and their success in the comedy characters
the past week would indicate that there
would be no dull moments during the
coming performance A fact that will
undoubtedly prove a factor in this week. S
attendance is the announcement that
Miss Estelle Dale will create the leading
female part. This young and handsome
actress has given the patrons hint of
a rare treat by her artistic work in previ-
Gus productions and that she can be de.
pended on for a genuine surprise in the
forthcoming play is the opinion of every
one who has enjoyed her delightful i'm
presentations in other plays. Mr.. Pascoe
will assume the light comedy role and
performance up to his usual high stan
dard of merit, only you laugh instead of
sympathize, may be anticipated. Mr..