The Portland daily press., 1898-09-28
MUSIC AND DRAMH.
A VIRGINIA ooURrsHIp TONIGHT.

Mr.. Crane will take possession of the
stage of the jefferson Theatre this even
ing. when he will be seen in his success
full comedy, "a Virginia Courtship.
The sale of seats has been very heavy, IN
fact the advance sale is the heaviest OIL
the season, and that means a. orowdeu
house. The production of the play VIII
be the same as that which was gotten up
for its New York engagement Inc HIso
act shows the house of Rooert, ar
fax, Virginia, and is a handsome lnSerl :
or. in light colors. The second act shows
the home of the intrepid MAJOR DICK
Fairfax, and is in dark colors. Inc last
act shows Lovers Gate, az tne break OF
morn, with the sun coming up over the
nine clad Virginia hills. The old
fashioned costumes worn are decidedly
picturesque. In tho presentation Mr..
Crane will be the Major FAirfax; Miss
Oliver. Nine. Robert; Mr.. Hale. the Cap
tain Tom; Miss Haswell, the Prudence
Robert; and Mr.. Putnam, the roysteri ng
young scamp Jack Neville.
FAUST.
Year by year the number of representa-
tive American actors are gradually DIM
inishing, until now there are but
few left, and they are verging toward The
great majority. Mr.. Lewis Morrison,
who is recognized as one of the most
talented actors of this generation, an
nounces this season, his last in the ardu-
GUS character of Mephisto in Faust, :"
a creation made by him many years ago,
and one which stands today without an
equal in theatrical history. This cold,
soothing, relentless fiend, who sacrifices
virtue. honesty, truth and int gritty to
satiate his own diabolical maliguity,
will visit us this season to make his fare
we'll. Mr.. Morrison is always welcome
visitor here even if he does play the devil
with US.
The Portland Volunteer companies
will attend this production in body,
accompanied by their officers.
Like the national bird with which age
deals SO lightly, Goethe's sublime ro-
nance, Faust with the paradoxical
distinction of being old, yet new returns
to the scenes of former triumphs, imbued
with fresh vigor and animated by
rejuyenated atmosphere that envelopes
the entire production. Since the last Wis
1T here, extensive alterations have been
made in the play, which while in no way
detracting from the main theme, yet SO
completely alter the entire environment
that it is like an entirely new produc-
iton. An absolutely new scenic inyesti-
ture with amazing electrical effects. to-
gether with an exceptionally talented
company added to the presence of the
great and only Lewis Morrison himself,
who positively appears at every perform
mace, are adjuncts rarely united, and tes-
tify TO the merit of the production. This
presentation is the acknowledged peer of
all former efforts, and combines all the
elements of artistic refinement coupled
with spectacular elabora tion of world
renowned classic. The date is next Fri
day at the Jefferson.
SHORE ACRES.
The turkey dinners served in "Shore
Acres cost on an average 500 dollars
week, and as the two sShore Acres"
companies have played this piece over
thres hundred weeks, nearly two thou
sand dollars have been spent on this
toothsome bird. Think. of it; two thoa-
sand dollars worth of turkeys and cram
berry sauce No wonder the actors rebel
when they see the name on bill of fare.
When they play matinee and night, as
they will do at the Jefferson on Saturday,
October /, they have two doses of it. 1t
is said many actors envy the Shore Acres
company, but the members of Mr..
Herne's organization find it hard to I'M
derstand why.
THE BALLET GIRL.
ga notable event" has become a stereo-
typed expression in announcing amuse-
ment attractions, but the announcement
of the production of Edward Fl. Rice s
latest success, "The Ballet Girl in this
city during next month may be truly
classed as event of more than ordinary
Importance. The original company. with
all the gorgeous surroundings which
characterized the production in Boston
for 80 nights last season, will be seen at
the jefferson Theatre Monday and Tues
day of next week.
COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.
The Hatch and Skillin complimentary
concert is progressing we'll The large
orchestra of forty-five pieces, composed
of first and second violins, violas. cello.
trombones, double BASES, corDets, clar1-
nets and flutes, combined with first. sec
ond and third mandolins, guitars and
bandolas, under the leadership of Fred A..
Given, promise, with the rest of the tai
emit, a novel musical treat to all who at
tend.
NOTES.
The last time the late Fanny Daven-
port appeared in Portland was on Christ
mas eve and night last year. The first
night Fedora" was the bill, and the
second night LA Tosca."
LADIES' GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Some of the ladies of the Golf club will
serve tea to the members of the club and
men friends at the club house in the at