The Portland daily press., 1898-12-22
MUSIC AND DRAMA
THE JEFFERSON.

L
yesterdays bill at the Jefferson when
"The Great Rudolph Mystery" and 'Lady
Audley's Secret were presented by Geo
W. Wilson and the Boston Ideal STOCK
company. The specialties came in fof
rounds of genuine applause as usual
This afternoon Benefit has been an'
nounced fo1 the orphan homes, inoluu-
ing the ST. Elizabeth asylum on f1isn
street and the homes in Deerlng' any
the children of these different instlputlons
have been invited to attend.
That great mirth-provoker your
Uncle Dudley is the matinee onering
and in the evening "a Messenger from
Jarvis Section.
THF JEFFERsoNs AT THE JET
FERSON.
At the jefferson theatre, Christmas
matinee and night, the Jefferson comedy
oomrany will appear in Rip Van
WinkIe." 1t will introduce to the public
four of Joseph Jefferson's sous, Thomas,
William, Joseph and Charles. This ought
to be one of the events Of the season.
These young men have been playing In
the leading cities of America, namely
Pittsburg, Chicago, St. Louis, Washing
ton and Boston, with the greatest sue
cess. Thomas Jefferson, who is to play
his fathers part Of Rip Van Wi nkle. is
said to resemble his father in manner,
walk, look and gesture. His pathos
touches the hearts of his auditors with
the same feeling that characterizes the
elder Jefferson S performance. These
young men have with the consent OF their
father started boldly for themselves and
if all reports be true, will uphold the
name of jefferson for time to come.
Reserved seats on sale tomorrow at 10 q.
M.
A COUNTRY MERCHANT.
In "a Country Merchant might be
mentioned Tim Coughlin with his r1ch
Irish brogue. in songs and dances; the
child prodigy Marie Jensen, in negro
melodies which she punctuates with her
original steps; the comical antics OF Tn
Country Merchant quartette; the
1udicrous experiences of The Rube Irlo;
the deep bass of Mr.. DAILY; the brilliant
soprano of Miss Dorothy Alden, and the
old man song and dance of Mr.. CoWles,
which in itself is troat, once seen, never
forgotten. This attraction will commence
an engagement at Portland theatre next
Monday, opening with a special Christi
mas matinee Monday afternoon and con-
tinuing for three nights and Wednesday
matinee. Reserved seats for the entire en-
gagement go on sale this morning at the
box office.
THE VAUDEVILLE AMATEUR
The vaudeville form of entertainment
has come to be one of the most popular
of modern theatrical attractions. Proba-
bly, because it is varied in character and
in some of its features If not all, will
meet thu taste and demand of everyone.
Moreover you can drop in any time with
out missing the connection. But the
vaudeville in amateur theatricals is some.
thing specially novel since these have
heretofore bsen confined to straight plays
and comic opera. No one should miss
the opportunity therefore, of taking in
the amateur vaudeville performance at
Kotzschmar hall Thursday and Friday
evenings, Dec. Goth and 3]th.
Clever speeialities. fetching coon songs,
taking dances. up to date music, original
short play and opera burlesque. Don't
forget the dates and make your plans ac-
sordingly. Reserved seats only IS cents,
whole house reserved. Remember the
object. The proceeds win go to swell the
relief fund for the benefit of the sufferers
from the wreck of the steamer Portland.
NOTES.
Alderman Rounds has rendered
Thatcher post the use of the Portland
theatre for one week TO assist the post in
raising money for the monument fund.
The veterans viii only be required to pay
the actual expenses of running the thea
tre for that time. Alderman Rounds will
secure as an attraction that week the
stirring war drama of .Getty sburg.