The Portland daily press., 1898-10-06
THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

on the arrival of Gadski in that city to
sing at this great musical festival SAYS
"She will sing at the grand event of
| Tit rs lay night, when the eyes of all the
musicians of America will he turnsd in
auiringly toward Bangor to see what
success there is for the opening of the
Maine Festival of 1898.
| For it is this season that is the test OF
endurance for the festival plan. The first
festival went off with q blaze OF glory
that was almost hysterical Everything
was sue -ess. The audiences were I'm !.
mense and the music was good. "ha'
more did anyone want? ,+h
Now comes the second festival, WIN
bigger artists and programmes fully Twice.
as interesting, and this is to be tins gause
| of our ability to support the greaeeso i9
| of America Rangor will not be unequai
| to the task, and will take her place where
| SHE belongs, amongst the leaders, as
center of cultivation. az,
Gadski-a wonderful woman, with a
more wonderful voice, will sing at every
| performance of The festival.
Gadski will also sing in Portland az
every concert next week. We wish to
again advise our readers that If they do
not get their tickets at Cressey, Jones
Aliens now they will not be able at the
last moment to secure any, for not only
Portland people, but people throughout
the whole western part of the State, are
interested in the affair.
THE RYAN CONCERT.
"A musical treat is in store for lovers of
stringed instrument music, when the an
nual testimonial concert to W. j. Ryan
takes place in the new Y. NJ. G. A. hall,
Oct. II. AS special feature of the con-
cert Mr.. Ryan has secured the Imperial
Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Qunrtette of
Boston. This famous musical club has
appeared before audiences in all tho large
cities of the country, and in every place
have received highly complimentary press
notices. The Atchison RDaily Champion
in their account of the concert in that
city says:
"The concert by the Imperial Quartette
was very fine. The instrumental music
was of high grade, so perfectly rendered
that but little choice could be made be-
tween the selections"
"a GREAT ATTRACTION COMING"
dEAO hD bI 1h1 l. "A OAAA = -
KATHARINE ROBER.
Supported by an exceptional strong
company of artists, Katharine Rober will
open the Portland Theatre the week of
Oct. II in an entire new production OF
great New York successes. The event Is
one that has been looked forward to by
our many theatre goers and admirers of
Miss Rober, and no doubt will be greeted
by packed house, as this great attraction
certainly deserves, as 1T has the endorse
ment of the entire press of the country.
The plays are full of sensational situa-
lions, startling olirnaxes, as well as full
of up-to-dats speoialties, and prices will
be popular-l0. 20, 80 CENTS
A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
Harry Conner has proved an ideal
comedian in "a Stranger in New York, -
even surprising the record which he made
for himself in IA Trip4to kChinatown. !"
in this country and in Australia. His
new specialities will be found to be up-to-
date and funny from. the word 60. Anna
Boyd we'll remembered for her work as
the widow in ga Trip. to chinatown,
Florence Lillian Wickes, the Chicago So
ciety beauty. who went onsthe stage and
made sensation as an actress, Harry
Gilfoil, George A. Beane. Arthur Pacie
and ali the other original fayorites will
be seen in their best characters. Every.
thing In the way of scenery and costum-
ing will be found to be new, and specially
prepared for this season. Seats are now
on sale, and judging from the call during
the past week the engagement will be the
most successful that any Hoyt comedy
has ever had in this city. This company
will appear here at the Jefferson theatre
next Tuesday and Wednesday.
CHAMBER MUSIC.
The Chamber Music Trio, which was
organized last spring, has resumed its
reg ular rehearsals. Mr.. Given succeeds
MT. Cousens as violinist. but the other
two bers, Mr.. Jones violoncellist,
and Mr.. True, pianist, are the same as
last season. 1t is planned to give three
public recitals this SEASON, introducing
several works new to the Portland public.
The dates have not yet been arranged.
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