The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
MoCULLUM'S THEATRE.

ticipatGd with much interest and pleasure
by the theatre-goers of this city is the
grand opening of McCullum's theatre at
Cape Cottage next Saturday afternoon
and evening, June IL. The sale of re-
served seats opened at Steinert & Son E
music store, 5l7 Congress street, yester-
day noon, and the demand was so great
that 1t was impossible to break the line
until nearly 4 O'Clock More than 900
seats were sold for. the two performances,
thus insuring a greeting to this popular
manager and his company of favorites
by an audience that will fl this new
and beautiful theatre to it's utmost Ca
pacity. The play to be presented as an
opening attraction is entitled "The Dawn
of Freedom" written by Myron Letting
WE'LL. distinguished author and actor.
The story is of the present Cuban war
and all the scenes are laid in and around
Santiago. 1t is a massive scenic and
mechanical production and will inaugu.
rate a new era in summer ADJUSTMENTS in
this city. One of the principal scenes in
the play is an Illuminated drop showing
the entrance to the harbor of Santiago
where Lisut. Hobson and his heroic COM
panions sank the Merrimac, and also
| shows correct view of MORO castle,
where the heroes are now held prisoners,
having been placed there by Admiral
Ceryera to prevent its bombardment by
our war ships. The play will be cast to
the full strength of the excellent compa.
ny engaged by Manager McCullum for
this season, all of whom are too we'll
known, being established favorites, to
require special mention.
1t is the ambition of Manager McCul-
lum to make this theatre the leading
summer amusement resort in this coun-
try and in pursuance of this object
series of productions will be ina lgurated
next Saturday that will create pride in
this new home of amusement that will
make the season as great success fnan-
c1ally as it is sure to be artistically. Mr..
McCullum will maintain the same high
standard OF order at this theatre that
made his seasons at the island SO delight
full for ladies and children and they are
sure to receive the same polite courtesy
and careful attention at Cape Cottage,
as every person connected with this thea
tire will endeavor to aid Manager McCul-
lum to surpass even his past excellent
reputation in this. respect.
SUMMER SEASON OF OPERA AT
THE JEFFERSON.
The public will undoubtedly appreciate
the effects of Manager A. j. Fay of the
Jefferson theatre in arranging for short
season of opera. He has decided to
bring to this city the Andrews Opera
company which is positively one OF the
best on the road. they will close long
engagement at. the Girard avenue theatre,
Philadelphia next Saturday night, and
the large company with all the scenery
and stage effects, etc., will be brought
direct to this city. Owing to the long
journey and the immense amount of
properties, ETC., they will not open till
Tuesday evening, June l4th, when the
big production of The Mikado will be
seen. All the newspapers in the Quaker
oipJ eFeah III VIC Alsnesb terms OF uhlS
excellent operatic organization so we ex-
pect great treat during the two weeks
stay of this company III the city.
The popular scale of prices will prevail,
allowing all a chance to enjoy pleasant
afternoon or evening. A matinee will
tie given Wednesday and Saturday at $50
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MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA