The Portland daily press., 1898-01-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA
ANNA HE'D,

attractions. Miss Held having proven
herself to be the greatest attraction ever
brought from Europe, and never before
in the history of the American stage has
sneh a beautiful woman and artist been
tempted to leave Paris, where she is the
idol of the French people. Managers
Brady and ZiegfeId have spared neither
time nor expense in the organization Of
the company presenting The Cat and
the Cherub," and every detail will be
given the same as during its successful
run in New York, Chicago and London.
Several other features of interest are ip-
cluded in the programme. There will be
no raise in prices. Seats are now on sale
for all three of the performances, which
are next Friday and Saturday evenings
and special children's matinee on Sat-
urday at The Jefferson.
HANLON'S sUPERBA.
There is 9 scene of activity and bustle
on the stage of The JeIesron 1heaOre 'iiis
week, where they are getting READY iot
the big production of the pantomlmlc
spectacle "Superba, f" for the week OF jan
uary 10. The Hanions claim that noun
ing that they have previously zone "lh
eouaJ this production in point OF magn1-
tude or in the ability of their specialists
or the charm of their ballets. Inc scenic
investment is gorgeous in the extreme
and many odd and marvellous illusions
have been inferpolated. The specialists
are said to be extremely talented ana
most diversified in their different Styles OIL
entertainment. The Hanlons have always
niyen us quality in their differens pro-
auctions. and we have no reason TO oouoo
that this their latest will be ruby up %
the HanIon standard The sale OF seats,
which opens Friday morning, should be
one of the largest Of the season.
COON HOLLOW.
natural pastoral drama, favored with
the breezy local color Of Tennessee life,
and perneated with the soft Southern at
mosphere of its valleys, is Romance
of Coon Hollow which will be seen at
Portland Theatre on Saturday afternoon
and evening, with wealth OF scenery
and mechanical effects, and one OF the
largest acting companies on the dramatic
stage. This pretty ideal is a mirror OF
Southern life, study of character OF
neonle who will ever interest. 10
thoughtful people there is splendid con-
struction of the characters and humof
that is not farcical, but natural and IN
fictitious. The realistic mechanical effects
used in celebrating the work add to lis
interest. The story finds its origin from
the romantic glen in East Tennessee,
known as 'sCoon Hollow" Among the
magnificent scenic effects are steamboat
race on the Mississippi at night between
the Robert E. Lee and Natchez, the boats
,iohted and under full heads of steam;
cotton compress at work, and moon
light view of Coon Hollow painted from
life. A band of plantation darkles are
seem in a wood landing place on the river,
where by moonlight they indulge in the
: songs. dances and antics that have made
the coIored race humorous factor in his
tory.
THE GAIETY.
The musical numbers at the Gaiety
last night were happily rendered. Miss
Howard,s ssDon't Let Her Lose Her
Wayn was encored, and she gave Ia
king coon song, "The Warmest Baby in
the Bunch.n Mr.. Harris ballads were
good. notably SO HSilence Was Her An
swer." The opening chorus, my Lou
isiana Son." was sung with vim ano
spirit. The comedy element fell as usua
TO HaNznan and Mack. They did gooo
work. The other turns, acts and features
xvare AZ a whole, 1shits," and the Creole
+rio won hearty applause. The company
closes its engagement here tomorrow
night.
ROSSINI CLUB CONCERT.
The following was the programme OF
the Rossini c1ua, concert yesterday morn
ings
anosDuet-Sonata op g., Beethoven
Misses Woodbury. and Chenery.
Plane Eolo-Melodie, Paderewski
Miss Mary Jordan.
Vocal Solo-9hree songs by Lynes
a, A Summer Morning
b, Melody
O. Interpretation,
Mrs. Rand.
Piano Solo-Erstes Begnen, Griee
Miss Mary Alice Cobb.
vooa, Solo-Elsa's Dream, Wagner
Mrs. True.
piano Ouartette-Ballet Music from
i"1 T,ng Manfred. Reinecke
NV 18th Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Allen
Mrs Thompson.
p;.o Solo-impromptu, Rubinsteir
Mrs. Hight.
Vocal Solo-MignoD, Haroc'o
D,.no SoloIITnsoaring Schumanl
Miss Weeks.
Vocal Solo-Ring out Wlld beiis' 10Y
request,) "ouho'
Vocal Solo-Blow, blow, thou winter