The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-07
NUS,C AND DRAMH-
WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK.

WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK.
Mr. James O'Neill's second night at the
Jefferson was another rich treat in the
linz of stirring drama. His audience,
though a little larger than that when
greeted him in Virginius, Wednesday eve
ming. was not up to what the quality of
the performance deserved. 1t was an eu-
thusiastic audience, however, and Mr.
O'Neill and his we'll balanced company
were given o hearty reception
This was the first production in Port
land of Mr.. Joseph Hatton's popular
drama, whose plot relates to the time ana
scenes of the French revolution. Inc
costumes and scenery were all In perleoO
accord with that historic period. MI
O'NeiIls natural adaptation 10 the pai'
of Henri Lavelle, Count de Fourhiec'
French cavalier opposing the reigu u
Robespierre and the revolutionary trlou-
nal. was apparent from the time ne hrso
anpeared in Pierre Grapin's Lion o'Or'
haIf-exhausted after long chase by MS
enemies till the curtain was ruDg down
ON the scene of his departure from Farls
as the disguised custodian OF his falthlui
bride whom he had saved from the
ouillotiue. The duel between the Count
and his half-brother. the enYious, piot-
ting, blood thirsty Deputy Grehauvai
(Mr Breese) was one of the most reaiis'.o
acts ever embodied in drama. Especlai-
ly worthy of praise was Mr. y Neiii
dual part when, disguised as the deputy
he was conducting the bureau OF inquiry
assuming the arrogance of the real deputy
and at intervals revealing his own
ohiyalrous tender-hearted nature.
Miss Minnie Radcliffe, Miss Louise,
Collins. Mr.. Breese, AIR. bingham, MIR.
Hartley and Mr. Dixon came in for the
most fulsome praise, though the nero
support was remarkably fine in every de-
tail.
The play, though Astounding in thrill
ing incidents, is devoid Of the narrowing
details which usually go to make up
drama who's. plot is laid in the bloody
period of the French revolution.
ETHE GEISHA.
The above comic opera success forms a
bright and agreeable entertainment from
beginning to end. Its well written dia'
logue is humorous and clever; the lyrics
of the best and the music is as sparkling
and melodious as one could desire. Japan
ese in construction, the story shows thai
the singing and dancing girls at the "Tes
House of Ten. Thousand joys" entertain
visitors over there just as their sisters en-
tertain visitors in other countries where
stronger beverages are supplied. Unlike
many Of the extravaganzas or musica
comedies there is a pretty and coheren
story running through the play, which IL
shown in two acts, the first being thu
"Tea House of Ten Thousand joys; the
second, Chry santhemum Fete in the
Palace Gardens. The humor of the
dialogue and the diverting situations keeI
the audience in continual laughter and
the bright and pleasing melodies evoke
the heartiest applause. A most import
ant feature Of the entertainment is the
delightful scenery and the beautiful dress
es The first scene representing tea
house is extremely pretty, but it is ont
snone by the lovely and rich chrysanthe-
nam blooms in the palace gardens which
harmonic in the most charming manner
with the dresses of "The Geisha." The
chorus effects are particularly good and
the singing is of the highest class The
Geisha will appear at the Jefferson
Theatre tonight and Saturday AMI spec
ial matinee will be given on Saturday.
THE STAR COURSE.
Now is the time to secure seats for the
Star Course ut 81. Steinert aud Sons.
Brooke's band and Miss Sybil Sammis,
vocalist, opsn the course.
Mr.. Brooke is young, talented and am
bilious in the highest degree. Young as
he may be, however, he is undoubtedly
the greatest conductor before the public
for presenting music to the great mass of
those who love alike the exquisite charm
Of the not too abundant classic and the
rollicking cheerfulness Of the popular air.
His talent is shown in originality Of con-
ception, extraordinary production of
effects which bring to light many new
beauties even in music which is familiar
to all, and in introducing novel features
and surprises, which keep his audience
not only on the crest of delight, but also
or the verge of constant expectancy. Ii
these particulars Mr.. Brooke has no par
allelamong American conductors
His band is composed of the very bes
musicians throughout equal to all TIL
requirements his fancy may dictate. 1t i
peerless organization in all points. a M
characterized by unapimity and energ.
that is astonishing.
A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
OF all the successes that Hoyt-and Nc
Kee have written, "a Stranger in New
York; is one of the greatest. Very.fev
in fact have left such favorable impress