The Portland daily press., 1898-06-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA
THE GEM.

1t is questionable if Byron Douglas
finds play which better than "Aristoc-
racy" brings to the fore the good all
round qualities of his company. 10 be
sure, MIR. Scott Cooper and Miss Agnes
Proctor are capable of sustaining more
important roles, but in their respective
parts they give a glimpse of their dra-
matte strength and reveal the artistic
power within.
Every member makes the most OF the
opportunity offered and shows to good
advantage. Notably so, Miss Rowan,
who, superbly gowned throughout the
play, reaches a lofty height of intensity
in the developments of the third act and
gives a most commendable piece of emo
tional acting Mr.. Byrne, who, by the
way, was advertently omitted in a previ-
Gus review of Aristocracy, interpreUs Stuy-
vesant Lawrence in a finished. earnest
and conscientious manner. His scene
with the mother and Virginia in the
last act is graceful and strong bit Of
work. Virginia Johnson's role keeps her
well to the centre of the stage and charm
ingly does she acouit herself. 1t is not
surprising that the ladies are rushing
to the matinees, for great indeed must
be the attraction to them which the beau
tiful, rich, and dainty gowns afford.
With such action, such costumes and
such striking scenic effects and stage
settings there is good ground for the as
sertion that Aristocracy is destined to be
looked back upon as among the most
decided successes of the season. But
few performances remain and they de-
serve the most liberal patronage. 1t
would be well for every one to secure
seats in advance for a rush is certain
from now on to the closing curtain OF
the week.
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
1.-THE Old, Old Story - the delightful
society drama that Manager McCullum
offers as an attraction at his new theatre
this week, was witnessed by two more |
large audiences yesterday, and the YER
dict of all attending coinoided with THAT |
expressed by patrons earlier in the week,
viz: that 1t is one Of the most enjoyable |
plays and tells one of the most delight |
ful stories, that has been presented in this
city in long time. Numerically tine
audiences have increased with each per-
Torrance, proving that the amusement
lovers of Portland appreciate good play
when presented by such splendid COM
pany as McCullum's and accord it liberal
patronage. The success that has attend
ed the daily matinees Except Monday,
is SO satisfactory to the management
that this policy will continue during
the season. The number of ladies and
children at this resort increases daily
ana il is rapidly becoming the popular
place of amusement among this portion
OF local play goers. Friday afternoon
$50 agents and various employees of the
Union Mutual Life Insurance company
will attend the performance. Saturday
afternoon the Women's Literary Union
OF Maine enjoy banquet at the Casino
and 200 seats have been reserved for them
at the theatre. Chandeliers band will give
. a grand concert in the theatre Sunday af-
ternoon assisted by quartette and solo.
ist. A fine programme will be presented.
Matinee performances at this theatre COM
mence at $50 p. NJ, and the evenings at
SIS. The theatre cars leave direct for
the McCu luln via Broadway at P. m,
and $50 p. III. These cars have the right
of way and make the through trip in
30 minutes Reserved Iseats are on sale
at Steinert & Sons, SIT Congress street,
for the entire engagement. Ten carpen-
ters commenced work after the play last
night and worked all night building
special scenery for next weeks produc-
ton, which is sure to create sensation.
RIVERTON PARK.
1.-THE way enjoy going to Riverton I"
sa gentleman yesterday, sis to take
my wife at about O'Clock or there
abouts, go out before the crowds begin to
assem- BILE, take supper at the cafe, and
then sit OF the piazza with my wife,
smoke cigar, wait and see the people
come, and about 8 O'Clock come home,
refreshed and invigorated by the pure air
and pleased with the beauty of the place.
Whtn a days work is over I know of
nothing more restful. than this ride and
the enjoyment of this handsome park. "
That programme Strikes good many
people favorably, through it is doubtful
if many would be willing to come home
until they have heard the Fadettes and
seen the entertainment given by the
minstrel troupe in the theatre.
saTo the great majority of people. how
ever, the concerts and the entertain
ments by the various companies will be
the objective point of the Riverton trip.