The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JACK AND THE BEANsTALK.

The coming of Klaw and Erlanger's
famous extravaganza, Jack and the
Beanstalk' to the jefferson Theatre the
first half of neyt week will be looked
upon,a affording one of the most inter-
esting events in the history of the local
stage. This remarkable combination OIL
I'D ectacle and extravaganza mas peoh
widely heralded through its long ana reo-
ord breaking engagements III oos'on'
New York and other cities. lndeeo us
first seasons tour was limited to engage
ments In but three or four cities, While
last season it's travels were confined to
the principal of the larger cities. Messfs.
Klaw and Erlanger have yielded to the
insisteut demands of the local managers
throughout the country, ana nave ar
ranped a comprehensive tour Of the East,
Tho Soptb and the middle West. The
Metropolitan engagements will be limited
IN n few weeks in each city. 1t is almost
sunerfuous to say that Jack and the
BeanstaIk'' is the work of Barnet and
Sloane, and was produced originally py
the Boston Cadets. Klaw and Erlapger
saw its possibilities, purchased it. gave IL
the richest investiture of scenery, COS
tune and mounting ever enjoyed by any
similar production, engaged the services
of the cream of the profession In e1era'"
ganza. brought together chorus anu
ballet. every member of which laid claim
tn unusual charm of face and figure, anu
gained their reward by playing to sucn
receipts as are seldom heard OF even lH
these DAYS of mann moth productions. LII
the engagement here, materially the saino
CORPS of principals that has been loeh0l-
fed with "Jaok' from the beginning
will be seen. The few changes that nase
been made have served to add TO the W.
cal strength of the organization. Louise
II epner, q charming comedienne, anu 1ne
possessor of a cultivated voice, will be
ssen as "Jack." Marie Celeste, sprlght-
" and ohio. will be "Quite contra airy
Mary" and Molly Lynch will resume
her place as ''Miss Muffett. " The comedy
element will be supplied by Harry Kelly,
Ross Snow, H. G. Blaney, Henry Loone,
III. III, MOFS6, OdA l9hhCl oAS& Ss-~~'
The scores of pretty girls in the choruses
and ballets will be in evidence, led by
the original eight pretty maids. The
engagement here is certain to be hailed as
affording the extreme event of the season.
A matinee performance will be given
Wednesday afternoon. 1t will be advis-
able to note the date of the sale of seats,
which is Thursday next at a. m.
THE GAIETY.
The Gaiety reopened its doors last night
to a good audience. We are not able to
extend our notice this morning. We can
only say that the house has been prettily
decorated, the management has provid-
ed a good vaudeville show that evidently
gave great satisfaction to the audience
and that will prove a drawing card
The band called attention to the new
place of amusement as 1t passed through
the streets yestetdray and provided good.
lively music. Be sure and give the man.
agement cordial support for they desire
to please the public.
COMIC OPERA AT PEAKS ISLAND.
The Boston Opera Comique company
a new organization under the direction
of Mr.. Philip Robson, opened at the Gem
theatre last night, before a good sized
house, and the impression made was
highly favorable. The organization has
strange to say, singers in its fold, which
is pleasant to record in these days of de
generated opera The Pirates of Penzanct
was given last evening and it did no
appear to tax the capabilities. of the com
pany in the least. Miss Elsie Currier al
Mabel made an instantaneous hit. Mis-
Lea Remonde was a strong and plct
uresque Ruth, and Mr.. j. Z. McDevit
displayed a voice of rare sweetness ant
power in the role of Frederick. Th'
comedy was in able hands. Mr.. Dodt
as General Stanley and Thomas Gala
CHAN as the Police Sergeant, made ever.
point in an irresistible manner. 1t
really a strong singing company and W
predict that it will improve our acquain
lance. All lovers of good music, vel
sung. should hear this company TIL
week. the Pirates will be repeated thi
aftsrnoon and evening. Chimes Wednes
daf and Thursday.
RIvERTON PARK.
Notwithstanding the cool temperatur
Riverton loses none of it's charm. A larg
audience was present yesterday Afternoon
and almost every seat was occupied las
evening.
The New York Speciality company, thu
attraction for this, the last week, is really
about the strongest bill that has beer
seen at the beautiful park this sum
mer.
1t has been said that this company wa
made up of favorites and one can wei
believe it after witnessing the entertain,
ment that was given twice Monday.
The Fadettes outdid themselves in theil
concert selections and were repeatedly re-
called.
Too Bad to Lose.
An English gentleman was staying with