The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
MUSIC AND DRAME.
MoCULLUM's THEATRE.

Manager MCCullunk Is certainty usbl-
fed in anticipating large audiences this
week, for his production of "a Flag
of Truce" is one that is entirely salts
factory from every standpoint. AS
dramatic composition it is superior to
any drama that he has presented this
season, while the Interpretation that the
company gives of its various characters
is artistic and enjoyable. "a fiag Oh
Truce" is domestic comedy drama Win
a military atmosphere, occasioned oy 1he
enlistment of two brothers in the Union
army, but the war element in the play Is
descriptive rather than reallstio' Inere
are a number of strong dramatic scenes
In the play, notably the one between the
two brothers in the third act, imperson-
ated by Mr.. Pascoe and Mr.. Wright, that
are splendidly done, and never fails to
excite the closest attention and arouse
the greatest enthusiasm. Miss Leigh is
also seen to good advantage in quiet,
emotion role while Miss Ingram, and Mr..
REYNOLDS, are most pleasing in the light
comedy roles, there several scenes being
enacted with grace and dash that
makes them prime favorites. Little Katie
"a great attraction for the ladies and chill
dren, and render a dainty and clever i'm
personation as little Eddie. The atten-
dance yesterday was larger than usual
for Tuesday and the increase is attributed
70 the large number Of strangers in the
pity this week, many of them visiting
McCullum's, theatre last night. The ad-
vance sale for tonight is the largest for
several weeks and a very large audience
Is assured. Work Is now being carried
On night and day at McCullum's theatre
for, the elaborate scenic production Of
"The Shaughraun, that is to be the at
traction next week. 1t is not necessary
to tell the amusement lovers of Portland
the great success that Manager McCul-
lum has achieved in this famous drama.
It is generally conceded to be the most
popular play he ever presented, and his
impsrsonation of Con, in this piece is
considered the most enjoyable of all his
fine characterizations. "The Shaughraun"
will receive the most complete production
1t was ever given in Portland next week.
Seventeen different scenes are being
built for it. and the play has been in con-
slant rehearsal for the past two weeks
The tickets are now on sale for this pro-
duotiou and already there has been a con-.
siderable demand for seats. They can be
secured in advance at eSteinert Il Som 8
music store, SIT Congress street. where
they are also on sale for all the remaining
performances this week. ssts
RIvERTON PARK
One does not have to be born musician
to appreciate the music of the Fadettes.
They appeal to every person who loves
music whether he can produce particle
himself or not. This is one ut the strong
points Of this orchestra. Their music is
of SO good character and is SO well per-
formed as to arouse the interest and en-
thusiasm of those w.o cannot play a
single instrument, as we'll as those who
are expert in the same lines as the young
ladies themselves.
The Boston Novelty company is making
a great hit. Most of the programme will
find ready applause waiting from all
those who attend. 1t is of kind that
for the most part hits everybody. The
Floyds, for example, have no tired audi
tors while they are performing. Mrs.
BIoyd is a most charming little woman
personally She creates favorable ia
preston the moment she appears upon
the Stage and her act is carried on SO we'll
as to keep the good impression up to the
highest notch. The professors skill in
sleight of hand tricks is well-known in
Portland, for he has been at Riverton
every year since it opened, and he has
often been called upon to come here for
private affairs. The MORO castle
mystery is a new thing. The box in
which the transfer is SO suddenly made Is
one of his own manufacture, made from
drawings from his own pencil and there
is no other like it in the world. Some
people think they know just exactly
how this trick is done, because they know
how others do tricks OF similar nature.
but this is entirely different ana is per-
fectly mystifying.
THE GEM THEATRE
1t is just as we predicted, when the
Iron Master was booked week at the
Gem that 1t would catch on with the
play -goers of Portland. There is every
thing to be said in favor of the play. 1t
10 bright in dialogue and just enough of
the emotional to interest the audience
Mr. Douglas is seen at his best in the part
Of PHILIPPE. Dublay, the Iron Master. At
times he is as gentle as woman and at
others he makes one fairly cringe at his
display of anger. The situations ara often
powerful ana are met by each and
every member of the compa ny in an
artistic manner. Touches of pathos,
delicate shades of humor bring
tears and smiles inyoluntarily We should
advise all lovers of the emotional
drama to see this charming play. 1t
has been decided to keep the Gem thea
tire open one week longer than was in
tended when the season opened. The
people who enjoy the best stage produo-
lions at a medium price wish to seq the
Gem opened to the public as long as the
westher will admit. Next week 'Par-
son Jim,'' very strong play. will be
given. The last week OF the dramatic
season "Young Mrs. Winthrop will be
given. Tickets are now on sale for al
Lnree plays at the Casco Bay steamboat
,Er1,nv,o ofSoa Gustorn Houce wharf