The Portland daily press., 1898-11-30
MUSIC AND DRamA
THE FRENCH MAID.

THE FRENCH MAID.
(. The second performance of the French
Maid drew another large audience to the
jefferson last night and all the various
musical numbers and the dances were
encored and the curtain called me
French Maid is one of the best OF all ohe
farce comedies that is to be seen on tne
stage today.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Prof, Carpenter, the worlds greatest
hypnotist, gave the second entertainments
in his series at the Portland theatre iast
night, and fairly convulsed his audience
with laughter as they looked on and wit
messed the wonderful ana marVeious
scenes in hypnotism which We're OF the
most amusing nature and many OF them
were of the most interesting description.
prof Carpenters entertainment differs
from any other ever given IN this city;
II differs from those of similar nature
inasmuoh as he never resorts to any sem
sational methods nor does he present any
feature to offend the most refined taste.
The pleasure the entertainment affords
all who attend the performances is tes-
titled to by the constant roars of laugh
ter and rounds of applause. His control
over the subjects who volunteered is
marvellous and he makes them do the
most Iudicrous and amusing things
Imaginable, causing them apparent
pleasure or pain. lat will. A special popu
lar matinee will be given this afternoon
and performances will he given every
evening and Saturday afternoon during
the week. A charm Of these entertain
ments is in the fact that they are all I'M
provised, no two being the same. Eyery
theatre .goer desiring an opportunity 60
enjoy hearty laugh should not fail 20
witness these performances Seats are
now on sale for the entire engagement.
THE COLONEL.
Indications point to crowded houses on
the evening of December and at the
Jefferson theatre on the occasion OF tne
annual benefit of the Portland lodge OF
Elks. There has been an immense sale
cssr includes vell-known local talent
and rehearsals are being held nigntiy
10 preparation for the event.
IN A PERSIAN GARDEN.
This beautiful work will be given at
Kotzschmar hall this evening where tick
cts can be procured throughout the day
today.
The musical critic of the New York
Times, MIR. VIM. ]. Henderson in speak,
ing of sin Persian Garden says: III
combines deep insight into the spirit OF
Omar, and uncommon command OF all
the resources iof lyric expression. Such
music as this deserves to be heard often,
and the oftener it is heard the better IL
will be liked, This is the greatest musl-
cal success of years; do not fail to hear lt.
A propos of the Song Cycle IN
Persian Garden'' TO be given at kotzsc n
mar Hall Wednesday evening Portland
musician remarked. The way the quar-
tette sings the lion and the lizard keep
the courts is alone worth the price OF
admission Mr.. Philip Hale considers
this an unusually strong and original
piece of writing-for marked contrasts
and wild abandon it can Dot be surpassed
The love duett between tenor and soprano
is of CREST sweetness and beauty. 1t is
hoped every seat will be filled as the con-
cefG Is Ol 50 uAh6lAftt O SiAHA ooocAs
ANDREW MACK.
When Andrew Mack comes to the Jeffer
son, Friday and Saturday evenings and
matinee Saturday, it will be his second
appearance here under the management
of Rich & Harris, one of the best known
firms in the theatrical business They
ara to control Mr.. Macls's tours for some
years to come. The new play, "The
Ragged Earl'' with which they have
equipped him this season, has proved an
enormous success, and has enabled Mr..
Mack to do such excellent work that the
critics ara more enthusiastic than ever in
comparing him TO the late 5ion Bou-
cicault Mr.. Mack, it is needless to say.
has number of new songs in "The
Ragged Earl, y all of which have proved
hits
Sale of seats commences tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
THIS WIFI, INTEREST MANY