The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE GEM THEA TIRE,

The large audience at the Gem were
very lavish.in their applause for the fine
acting of Mr.. Douglas and his company
in the great play they a'e giving this
week There are some of the most exclt-
ing climaxes in this play and they are
made the most of by the company. There
Is much of interest to the audience all
through the piece and the thread of the
play is frequently interrupted by the ap-
plause of the audience.
1t is a pleasure TO recommend such
play to our readers as we are all satisfied
that they will enjoy the entire perform
snce. Tonight is the last chance to zee
it.
Good seats can be secured for the matt
nee this afternoon and this evening.
Take a sail to the island on the Casco
Bay line steamers and take in the per-
Torrance at the Gem and be well repaid.
Steamer leaves Custom !. House wharf at
2.15 for afternoon performance at the
theatre and at Z. 80 in the evening. Get
tickets at the Casco Bay Office.
STAR COURSE ENTERTAINMENTS.
Such fine list as is arranged for the
next series to be held in City hall, open
ing with Brook and his Chicago Marine
Band, Oct. 14th, cannot fail to please all
tastes. Among the attractions will be
found some of the best talent the country
affords. The Grand Concert company
alone is well worth the price charged
for the admission season ticket to the en-
tire ten entertainments. A careful peru
sal of the illustrated prospectus will prove
to the reader what the management have
prepared for the amusement. instruction
and entertainment of their patrons.
Agents canyassing with the season tickets
report good results and large audiences
are assured.
RIvERTON PARK.
The expectations of the public regard
ing the Riverton season have been more
than realized. Judging by pass seasons
the people had a right to suppose that
ttS park would be inely..managed, that
the service of the Portland Railroad COM
pany would be excellent at all times, that
the park would be kept up. to its high
standard of other years. that artificial at
fractions would add to the natural beauty
of the place, that the cafe and in 1.-THE
casino would furnish refreshment for
the inner man, that the menu and service
there would be beyond criticism and that
the entertainments provided in the rustic
theatre would be well worth the time
occupied in attending them. The season
now has far enough advanced to prove
that everything that was expected has
been realized, and the consequence is
very natural one, namely that the people
have been riding heavily and they have
returned to sing anew the praises of the
Park and to recommend to all their
friends that they take the trip also. To-
night ends programme of especial merit
and popularity. The test of this is in
the fact that large as have been the au-
diences before sthose of this week during
the engagement of the Alabama Trouba-
dours have been the largest of the season,
and their closing entertainment tonight
will doubtless be the record breaker, for
naturally all who have not seen and heard
the Troubadours will be anxious to do
so before they leave
nous woman's orchestra now giving three
concerts daily at the park. They have
won high place in the esteem of Port
land people. During the coming week
much is promised from the Fadettes, and
they will never play to other than large
and highly pleased audiences in this city
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
"Nay Blossom" the delightful comedy
drama that Is being presented in a most
elaborate and artistic manner by Manager
McCullum and his talented company this
week, attracted two large audiences
yesterday. In fact the attendance sur
to increase much more before the stand
ing room sign will have to be displayed
at this theatre, and judging by today's
advance sale 1t will not be surprising if
it is used at both. performances. The
handsome stage settings andEsplendid act.
ing Of the whole company ELECTS frequent
applause at every performance and all
who have had the2pIeasure Aof attending
this theatre during the. week speak in
the highest praise of the entire produc-
ton. But two more chances remain to
witness this beautiful drama and enioy
the fine acting and the wonderful effects.
II you have notayet attended, ARRANGE to
do so this afternoon or evening as the
wonderful snow effect in the third act
is alone worth the trip, as it is the most