The Portland daily press., 1898-06-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA
THE JEFFERSON.

yesterday by the fine audiences gatheren
at The Jefferson. A t the matinee, by the
kind invitation of Manager Fay, there
were a hundred and fifty Of the pupils of
the upper classes in the High school
present with their teachers. Every one
spoke of the exquisite taste shown IN the
floral decoration that added so much to
the general beauty of the theatre.
What more can we add in praise to the
opinions we expressed in yesterday S
PRESS on the opening performance of
s'Martha - The more one sees of this
company the more he is convinced of the
care shown in the selection of principals
and chorus, and the thorough drill to
which they have been subjected.
Miss Myrta French is a delight. Her
liquid notes that bubble forth so spon-
taueously, and that have such thorough
singing quality, are listened to with the
closest attention. When she, and Mr..
Walter sing, 1.-THE Last Rose of Sum
mer," the house is hushed as in a church
and when they have finished the applause
is tremendous. But there is SO much de-
licious music written for Martha and
Miss French is SO satisfactory in all of 1t
that one hears with regret the final num-
Der. The other principals and the chorus
ably assisted by the orchestra, ali fall in
to their proper places giving an ensemble
that is exceedingly pleasing to the ear.
whether that of professional musician
or a mere lover of good music. There
We're many enoores and curtain calls last
night, and at the close the introduction
of the flag causes the audience to spring
to their feet, while the national anthem
is played and sung and the curtain is
called again and again.
Tonight the last opportunity will be
afforded to hear Martha. On Friday
night, Saturday matinee, and Saturday
night Fra Diavolo will be given.
In the evening the lady guests of the
Maine Steamship company occupied
boxes. They were greatly pleased with
The jefferson and the. Andrews opera
company. The many little features in
troduced, especially the floral exhibit,
took the eye Immediately, as being new
to them, which proves The jefferson is
little programme boys had some of the
praise. Miss French was greatly admired.
The performance was over at 10. AZ,
ending with curtain call after the prin-
cipals, chorus and audience had sung the
"Star Spangled Banner -
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
Large and delighted audiences were the
rule at McCullum's theatre yesterday at
the matinee and evening performances
and all who attended were highly delight
ed with the play, the company, the thea
TIRE and the many improvements that have
Leen made generally at this resort. 1t is
not difficult 90 see that one visit to Mana
ger McCullum's new theatre max es a
regular patron of all who attend, as hun
dreds of orders for season tickets have
been taken at the box Office since Satur-
day.
The play at this resort the present
week, 1.-THE Dawn of Freedom" SURPRISES
all other productions for completeness and
attention to detail, ever given in the his
tory of local summer amusements. The
magnificent scenery and the wonderful
mechanical effects together with the cor.
rect costuming and brilliant light effects
embellish the powerful patriotic story
to such an extent that it leaves nothing
to be desired while the finished acting OF
the entire company holds the close atten.
ton of the audience from the rise until
the drop of the beautiful curtain.
The oftener one SEES thefne performance
at McCullum's theatre this week the more
difficult it becomes to choose favorite
where all the cast is so perfect Collec.
lively and individually the company i'm.
part an earnestness and dash to the per
Torrance that makes it superior enter
tainment, and to partioularize among the
members would be unfair to all. Daily
matinees's will be given during the sea.
son except Mondays. At the matinee the
play will commence at $50 and the eve
ming performance at 6.15 p. m. Cars
leave Monument square every Is minutes
between 1 and 2 O'Clock in the afternoon
and 6.45 ard 7.45 O'Clock in the evening.
The theatre cars via Broadway leave IL
rect for the theatre at and 73O O'Clock,
and will make the trips in about 80 min.
utes. Reserved seats are on sale at Steinert
q Sons music store, 517 Congress street,
and can be secured for any performance
this week or for the season.
THE GEM.
1t is really refreshing to attend such an
artistic performance as that given at the
Gem by the Byron Douglas company,
Confusion was written to please the
people; that it does SO can readily be seen.
as there is continual laughter ell through
the piece Mr.. Doughlas's company are
artists. every part in the piece is played
with nicely of detail that is seldom seen
at our home theatres.
Mr.. Douglas proposes to give our people
a series Of plays this summer that could
not be seen in New York without paving
ezorbitant prices. Each play will be a
perfect production as the author intend.
ed the piece should be played. With
Confusion" this week comedy that
pleases the people, next week "Aristocra