The Portland daily press., 1898-11-07
Mus;c AND DRAMa
JOE OFT.


There are few eccentric comedians VINO
have earned more deserving place III
the public esteem than jos OFT, therefore,
his appearance in a new play is aiWays
looked to with more than ordinary inuer;
est Mr. OFT has secured in LOOKING
foI Trouble farce comedy such as gise
him special opportunities for Ghe oispios
of those quaint methods which nave lna9 &c
his work stand alone. His engagelllie1nuoo y
at the Jefferson next Iuesoay anu ~
nesday. He recently began his sixIis an
mai STARRING tour in this new farce
comedy which promises to add stu iur-
Their to his already splendid reputation.
In organizing his company ioF enis se &c
son Mr.. OFT and his manager, oeorge =
Campbell, assisted by business manager,
Joseph P. Harris. have ezerIlSeu i sne
most rigid care in order that each men,
Der should contribute an equal snare "
the unotious lnerriment. Some OF the
hiohes5 maid talent has been drawn upon
With a view of guaranteeing to the audi
euce such a feast of fun and music as is
demanded in these days, wnen the pubhc
is so frequently asked TO patronlze IN
worthy entertainments. Looking for
Trouble has the right sort of ring and
inasm UGH as it is in good hands, with a
deserving comic actor at the helm, 1t
ought to prove very desirable property.
The management of the jefferson thea
tire has had special wire put IN their
theatre and engaged an operator for next
Tuesday evening when the election return
will he received and read from the stage.
"CHANFRAU."
Mr.. Henry Chanfrau will present his
famous sensational comedy drama, Kit,
the Arkansas Traveller" at the Portland
theatre for two nights and Tuesday mat
inse, commencing this evening,
Mr.. Chanfrau is an actor with rare ex-
perience and ability and his interpreta-
ton of "Kit, Back woodsman, and
afterwards IA Southern Gentleman of
Wealth, - is said to be a capital piece OF
character acting, and has won the COM
nendation of critics in the big cities in
which he has appeared. Mr.. Chanfrau
hes raised the character of Kit ReddingA
to a high plane of personality, bringing
it up to the same lsyel to which Joseph
Jefferson has elevated Rip Van Wrinkle, :"
and is as distinctive a character in its
western phase as Denman Ihom pson
"Josh Whitcomb'' is in Its New England
protraiture. Reserved seats are on sale
at the box office
THE BON-TON BURLESQUERS.
The famous "Ron-To Buriesquers"
will be the attraction at the Portland
theatre Thursday. Friday and Saturday
of this eek with special Saturday mat
inee. This organization is considered
representative one, all the members are
artists in their respective lines and Sc
lected with view to the requirements OF
all the parts called for by the author.
Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow
morning at the box office.
RUBINSTEIN STRING QUARTET.
After the music festival the Portland
people are evidently in mood to enjoy
the recital given by the "Rubinstein
String Quartet" next Wednesday after.
noon at 2 80 in Kotzschniar hall. 1t goes
without saying that this will be one OF
the chief events in the musical line this
season and should draw large and repre-
sentative audiences TO Kotzschmar bali
next Wednesday afternoon. The Rubin
stein String Quartet is made up OF such
we'll known musicians as Mr.. Frank
L, Callahan, first violin, =. ]. Flanagan,
second violin, Fred A. Given, viola, and
Mr. Carl Osterberp of New York. cello.
The programme will be exceptionally III
teresting owing to the fact that these tall
ented artists will be heard in the follow
ing concert numbers:
Fueue. Bach
a, Love Song, Jonas
b. Rondo, Won Weber
Reading-The Sorrow of Rohat, Anon
Louise Callahan O'NeiI.
Quartet OPP. is, Beethoven
Allegro con brio.
Adagio.
Scherzo.
Allegro.
Reading, Selected
Andante (for 'cello) Brahms
Mr.. Carl Osterberg.
q. Cradle Song, voigt
b. March Militaire, Schuber
Reserved seats rs cents and 30 cent
at Cressey, Jones & Aliens.
IN OLD KENTUCKY.
SIN Old Kentucky" for five years has
gone on playing engagements every
where, and it is now in the
sixth year of its care r. 1t
comes to the Jefferson Friday and
Saturday evenings and matinee on Satur-
iey and it needs not the endorsements
from other cities, nor the puffery of the adj
vance agent. 1t is established in pop uIar
favor here and elsewhere, and it is suffi-
cient to say that it will be presented ty
Manager Jacob Lift with the original
company and with entirely new scenery
gotten up for this seasons tour. 1t is a
sharp dramatic and intense story with
intelligent, consistent and distinct char
acters, and clean and reasonable plot.
sharp contrasts. strong racing feature
and score of amusing and excellently
trained pickaninnies.
THE FADETTES.
The many friends of the Fadettes will
be delighted to know that they will have
an opportunity Of hearing them again
at the Auditorium, November 10th and
18th, under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Aid of the Church of the Messiah. Seven
booths will be arranged in the prismatic
oolors of the rainbow. Among other at
fractions will be the Curio room for all
interested in the antique.
INTERNATIONAL STEAMSHIP co.