The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
nausIc AND DRAMR-
PORTLAND THEATRE.

Despite the very unfavorable conditions
of the weather large number OF people
braved the elements ana filled the Port
land theatre to witness Ferrole's version
of s'The CIemeneeau Case which w as
presented by the Katherine Rober COM
pany The play was well staged, the cos
tunes were handsome and striking while
the incidental music and overtures fur
nished by Miss ROBBERS own orchestra
were very pleasingly rendered. Perhaps
the most effective scene was that in the
third act, when the curtain is run up
with liza the model, personated by Miss
Robcr, posing mmavAbla as marble it
self. The picturesque Surroundings all
combined to make veritable tableaux
which delighted the audience. trans
formation is soon brought about when
liza appears richly atttred in satin, with
the long heralded hat which is marvel
lous crea ion.
In action, Miss Roher fully met the re-
quirements of a difficult role At times
artless. the deoeitful and cruel, shesas-
sumed the varied phases OF the characteri'
zation with high degree of success.
This company closes its very successful
engagement in this city by two perform
ances today. The matinee bill is 'SDan-
gers OF a Great City" The evening at.
traction is Miss Dixie
THE CIRCUS GIRL.
THE Circus Grip of international fame
holding the record for long runs in Lon
don and New York, and now completing
a five weeks engagement at the Boston
Museum, requiring in its presentation
some seventy five persons, all under thu
direction of Mr.. Charles Frohman, viii
be the offering at The Jefferson theatr'
next Monday, Jan. 8. The piece is
modern musical comedy, English in con
struction, but with the scenes laid il
Paris. AS scenic production it is saiC
to present many beauties. The first act
a scene by Ernest Gros, represents Paris
ian Boulevard, with the exterior of tn
famous Cafe de la Regence in the fore
ground. In the second act there ar
three scenes; the first showing the RIM
of Driyelli S circus, by Gates & Morang
and the second and third representingsth
office of the Commissaire of Police and
French Ball Room, by Ernest Albert
The engagement promises to be one c
the interesting events of the season. III
sale of seats began yesterday mornin
and there was a great. demand. Thos
who fail to secure seats early in advane
will get left.
THE GAIETY.
Mr.. Harry Seton and his exceller
troupe of entertainers will give their las
two performances at this house this after
noon and evening. AS New Years is
popular holiday, and as Saturday is a.
ways one Of the, best show days, there
no doubt that there will be two crowde
audiences.
THE STAR COURSE.
The next entertainment in the Ste
Cour Sc will be given by Mr.. Robert
Harper of London, at City hall, Monda
evening next, on "AEIrip to Europe.
The Springfield Republican says:
"a Holiday Trip to Europe, is some
what popular in its tone, SO far as the d.
course itself is concerned, and for tht
reason is admirably suited to the TASTE
of an average audience. Mr.. Harper ha
many very interesting and instructiy
things to say about the various places
buildings ana people cOmpfenenueu
his lecture, and the audience followe
him eagerly, giving very frequent ev
ences of appreciation. The lecturer is sse
pecially fortunate in his illustration
which appear ON the screen with remark
able clearness Of outline and fidelity
detail.
MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
The Maine Symphony Orchestra. cor
posed of thirty five spicked Maine mus
clans, will give their concert in this cit
as has already been announced, Janual
18th. 1t will be their first appearance
public and they will be under the bate
Of Mr.. W. R. Chapman. Already by I'll
kindness of Mr.. Robinson, the directo
and the members of Chambers ban,
the use ofEthe band rooms Ehasgbeen give
to the orchestra where they have had fl
rehearsals, and, we are informed, tn,
the public will be surprised when tn,
listen to the admirable performance thl
will be given.
NEW YEARS RESOT uPTONS