The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
MUSIC AND DRAMR.
THE GEM.

podU company ONCE on CuSuoih Ao"oo
wharf. The opening play Will be "Dlplo'
macy" play that ran for months IN
New York and Boston when nrst pro-
duced in this country and which Is now
revived and having great patronage In
New York. MIR. Byron Douglass and his
splendid company of Frohmap artists will
be seen in the play, and it will be pro-
duced with fine scenery, costumes and
other accessories.
MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
The concert and matinee, to be given in
this city on Wedne sday, June Sth at The
Jefferson by the Maine Symphony orches.
ira, is an event which is likely to arouse
more than ordinary enthusiasm. The
"war songs" will be one of the most en-
joyable features of the performances. A
verse from each of the different national
songs will be taken, the whole forming a
perfectly harmonious medley, with stage
settings after the manner Of Sousa's
famous "Trooping Of the Colors," now
creating such furore throughout the
country. There will be an effective dis.
play of colors and grouping of the flags
OF the nations by a number OF young
ladies, suitably costumed. This, with
certain other details reserved for sur
prise, will be made most impressive and
charming feature.
The performance, by the orchestra, of
Bsethoyen's superb Fifth symphony, will
preoede the war songs. The great bari
tone, Mr. Gwilym Miles, and the distin-
guished harpist, Miss Harriet A Shaw,
will also appear in their respective solos.
Certificates are now exchangable at the
box office Of the theatre.
CORSE PAXTON COMPANY.
Tomorrow the long engagement of the
Corse Payton company will close at The
jefferson, so that but four more perform
anoes will be given. Last night was
called Dewey night, and in honor Of the
distinguished naval hero. every lady was
presented a souvenir silver spoon. The
Galley Slave had fine representation.
This afternoon will be ''newsboys, after
noon, Mr.. Payton having generally invit-
ed the boys to seats in the gallery.
Ten Nights in a Bar Room" will be the
play. The evening will be Jubilee"
night and "Two Nights in Rome" will
be the bill. Saturday Filtration" will
be produced at the matinee and 1.-THE
Plunger" in the evening.
UNDER THE PALMS.
At the West End M. e. church Wednes-
day evening. grand chorus of So voices
produced the tuneful oantata entitled
Under the Palms, assisted by Mrs. A. G..
Owen, Miss Lillian H. Rose, Miss Flor
enoe @. ST. John, Miss Edna Barbour,
Miss Inez Johnston, Miss Ella Thomp-
son. sopranos; Miss Louise knight, Mrs
Mabel P. Andrews, Miss Maud Goodwin.
Miss Sadie Carter, contraltos, Chester
W. Doten, DR.. W. q. Kimball, +. Jack
son, tenors; Fred jackson of Westbrosk,
basso Patriotic songs and solos were
interpreted during the cantata. Mr..
Julius E, Ward was musical director, and
there was large audience who enjoyed
the cantata exceedingly.
PIANO RECITAL.
Mr.. Rankin gave one ofihis verxe1rter-
esting recitals last evening at the Clayfer
school.
Miss Helen J. Foster was the pupil
pianiste, and proved most delightful
player. Her technique was equal to every
difficulty which the compositions present.
ed, and in phasing and tone color Miss
Foster was delightful. The beautiful
management of the pedal was especially
noticeable. The programm was Us fol-
lows:
Bach:
Prelude in O.
Invention in G.
Beethoven,
Sonata, Op. IA, No. l,AlIegro, Ale
grsto, Rondo
Sohuman,
Ayeu, On. 9
Bunte Blatter, OPP. 90, No. 8
Reitsr,
Basatelle in 6.
Grieg,
Poem Eroique, Op. 43,No. 5
Voglein. OPP. 4S, No. 4
Sehmetterling. OPP. 48, No. !
Chopin,
Valse. On, a. No Q
Jensen,
Serenade
Moszkowski,
Polonafse, OPP. II
BIG ATTENDANCE AT JEFFERSON.
The attendance At the Jefferson last
Night was the largest in the history of the
theatre. At the matinee this afternoon
news boys are invited to be present and
ehe evening will be a grand jubilee when
the Maine monument chorus of one hun
drsd voices will sing.
OPENING McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
The opening Of. McCullum's theatre at
Cage Cottage will occur Saturday after
noon and evening, June IL, when a new
play Just produced by Mr.. McC ullum in
Philadelphia entitled "The Dawn of
Freedom," will be presented. The nlav
made such popular success when given
u Philadelphia that Mr.. McCulIum was