The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.

Although the weather yesterday was
most unfavorable, two large audiences
attended McCullum's theatre to see the
magnificent production of the new Cuban
war drama ''The Dawn of Freedom
and seldom, if ever, has more enthusiasm
been displayed at any theatre in this city.
All the members of the company received
royal welcome on their first appear
ance, while tremendous applause pune
tuated the performance at frequent inter
walls, and showed that the patriotic senti-
ments expressed in this stirring drama
coincided with the views of.all present.
Mr.. Pascoe, in his scenes with Julia in
the first and second acts, was quietly
effective and manly. while his work in
the later scenes was marked by dignity
and force never heroic, but always artis-
tic. All the other members acquitted
themselves most creditably. Daily
matinees will be given the balance of the
week, commencing at $50 p. m. Large
numbers of ladies and children are sure
to attend these performances as Manager
McCullum intends to make his matinees
at Cape Cottage just as pleasant and en-
joyable as those given by him in former
seasons. Cars will leave Monument
square every Is minutes between 1 and
2 O'Clock, and the round trip tickets,
including admission to the theatre will
cost but 20 cents. The best reserved seats
ara but 10 and 20 cents extra.
THE GEM
1t is not often that lovers of bright
CHEEKY plays have such treat as that
afforded this week at the Gem by Byron
Douglass company. There is fun galore
from start to finish and the opportunity
which the play affords the cast to show
its comedy element is awaited Of to the
best advantage.
There are no dull moments to auditors
and nothing in the story to tax the
brain. The action throughout is so lively
no wonder the play maintains steady
popularity.
Miss Rowan is gowned in singularly
charming style, in fact, all the ladies'
costumes are delightful to the eye.
The celebrated scenes in the play such
and Mortimer's interview with DR..
Jones, and others, receivedHgreat favor
last evening. The III company lis doing
earnest and conscientious work, even
without the Inspiration of packed houses,
and the latter they will undoubtedly have
when weather conditions permit. There
will be matinees Thursday and Saturday
with performances every night. You
will miss decided success Of the season
| by falling to attend.
| RIVERTON PARK.
| When the Fadettes get their feet placed,
musically speaking, and the clerk of the
weather gets over the sulky spell he has
| INDUCED so long, for he cannot always
frown, the people of Portland may expect
some treats in the musical line that will
be highly appreciated. The orchestra
is company of musicians. Many of them
are soloists of reputation and their work
has already demonstrated that they will
be able to furnish entertainment that
will be highly appreciated by the music
lovers of this city. 1t is not often that
| community has the opportunity to listen
to violin solos from such a mistress of
that instrument rs is Miss Lillian
Chandler, unless it be at high priced
concert. These solos may be expected now
at any performance.
The vaudeville entertainment which is
being given this week is in the hands of
the leaders in their line, and visitors to
the park during afternoon or evening
are sure Of being we'll entertained by
them. Mile. Venus's work on the dane
ing wire is notable, while the perform
ances of Vanola are nothing short of
marvellous.
Cars leave the head of Preble street
every Is minutes and the concerts at the
park take place at 2.15, 4.50 and 7.l5,
while the vaudeville entertainment is at
8. Is and 8.15.