The Portland daily press., 1898-08-03
MUSIC AND DRAMa.
M'CULLUM'S THEATRE.

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The walls of McCullum's theatre fairly
shook with the applause which came from
at least one thousand auditors who were
kindled to the highest enthusiasm over
the patriot sentiments which came
from behind the footlights during the
presentation of the Ensign. 1t is gala
week at this resort, and deservedly SO,
for 1t is many day since the playgoers
of the city have been treated to SO elabor-
ate production. The scenic effects are
wonderful and the gun deck and spar
deck of the San Jacinto. with menaclng
guns and all the naval machinery are
truly realistic and inspiring. Last even
ing as the curtain fell on the third act
the applause was deafening and respon-
siye audience vigorously insisted on Its
being raised five distinct times.
The grand scene in the second act is
extremely sensational and feature of the
play in which MIR. Pascoe, Mr.. Garfield
and Mr. MoCullum do bit of most etfec-
tive work.
1t is not often in naval drama that
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bright as these worn by this company
and they enhance the brilliancy of every
scene. Little Mabel Telleferro charms
all by her grace and ease, while every
honor should 60 to Mr.. Pascoe for his
dash and energy. Mr.. McCulium Is
strong in his role and Mr.. Granyille's
make up as President Lincoln ia perfect.
Mr.. Garfield acts the villianous officer
to perfection, while Mr.. Bankson makes
most excellent midshipman. Mr.
Wright, Mr.. Armstrong ana Mr.. Con-
niers fully met the requirements of their
roles and all the ladies are pleasing and
true to their characters.
The play has made the hit of tho season
and the large crowds in attendance must
be gratif wing to the management, attest
ing as they do he public appreciation of
Mr.. McCullum's great efforts to offer
plays of current interest even though they
involve such hard labor in the prepara-
ton of elaborate and suitable stage set
tings.
THE GEM.
One of the busiest places In town is the
office of the Oasco Bay steamboat COM
pany on Custom House wharf. 1t is
here that the tickets are sold for the Gem
theatre and there is hardly minute in
the day but some one is there after tick
cts for one Of the performances to be given
there Besides the sale for the regular
matinees and evening performances this
week people are already engaging their
seats for the great Shakesperian pro-
duction GAS You Like It, which will
be given the week of August 10Th. Moth
ing like it has ever been seen here be-
fore, and an order placed at the ticket
office now will be sure to get a good seat
Il will be we'll to do this at once and
then there will be no occasion to say, II
was unable to go as the seats were all
sold.''
Mr.. Douglas is presenting to the citi-
zens of Portland this week one of those
strong emotional dramas that arouse
the audience to the highest point Of en-
thusiasm. Last night there were times
when Mr.. Douglas held the audience
spell bound by his superb oharacteriza-
ton of the highwayman, Capt. Swift,
who is masquerading under falfe colors.
Miss Agnes Proctor, who is always
good no matter what part she plays. has
in the character of Miss Seabrook, an
opportunity to show her abilities in an
emotional part. In the scene with Mr..
Douglas where she discloses her identity
to him she is very strong. The ladies
will have a chance to see some moro of
her magnificent gowns. Nothing like
these dresses were ever seen here before
The stage settings this week are re-
markably good. The exterior scene in
the second act is a beautiful picture.
Mr.. Eberle, the stage manager, and the
scenic artist, have shown themselves to
be masters Of the art of stage produc-
tions.
I The play is now running smoothly and
all lovers should not fail to see Mr..
Douglas and his company in play just
suited to them. Secure seats as soon as
possible for the matinees and evening
performances at Casco Bay steamboat
ticket Office Custom House wharf.
RIVERTON PARK.
The decision of the public on the enter
tainment at Riverton park is each week
awaited with considerable interest by
those who are connected with the resort
in any way. In the case of German S
comedians it was instantly and emphati-
cally favorable. No company could SOON
er win the plaudits of the public.
Perhaps the greatest favorite of the
week will be Frank Clayton. He is ex-
tremely funny. His stories and jokes
never fail to raise laugh, while his
musical instruments are the most oddly
conceived.
Clayton's cclfaborators are all of first
class material The La Males seem to be
ready to dare anything, and the come
DIV portion in their last act never fails to
amuse all portions of the audience. The
Lynn sisters are most graceful little
girls. They sing extremely well. too.
and their dancing is the very poetry OF
motion. These girls should be seen by