The Portland daily press., 1898-09-07

which we all know and whose perform
Her work with her sister in the vaude-
vile team is capital, and will doubtless
be regarded as the feature of the Boston
Comedy company's work here. Other
members of the company give good en-
tertainment, and the company will rank
as one of the best of the season.
THE GEM THEA TIRE.
This beautiful September weather with
long evenings makes the trip to the ISL
and very enjoyable. and once thefe no
pleasanter place can be found than tne
Gem theatre and its splendid perform
ance of Brownson. Howard's most popular
comedy "Young Mrs. Winthrop" The
story of this play is one that appeals to
the hearts of every true man and woman
and makes the world better for the good
il does to the whole human family.
Mr.. Douglas does superb piece of act
ing as Douglas Winthrop, the man who
absorbed in business, neglects his wife
and child. But he is brought to see his
mistake through the good advice Of his
mother and the family lawyer.
The ladies in this play have an oppor-
tunity to wear some of the most elegant
dresses ever sesn ON the stage here or
elsewhere. The costume worn by Miss
Agnes Proctor cost many hundreds Of
dollars, and every lady should see them.
This will be the last week of Mr.. Douglas
and his excellent company and there is
no play to which they can be seen to so
goof advantage as in the production of
"Young Mrs. Winthrop
Every body is looking forward to the
favorite operas that the Boston Comic
Opera company are to bring out ct the
Gem, beginning next Monday night
These operas will be given with full
chours and orchestra. The principals are
among the best known singers in the pro-
fession. Secure your tickets at the Casco
Bay ticket office.
McCCLLUM'S THEA TIRE.
Manager McCullum has presented u
number of splendid attractions at his
popular theatre this season that have been
most unqualihedly endorsed by the
amusement loving public of this city, but
it is safe to say that his production of
Dion Boucicault's famous Irish comedy
drama "The Shaughraun," ec1ipses mot
only aHhi previous efforts, hut rivals in
the,extent and magniticencs of7the scenic
display any ever given in this city. 1t
was Manager McCuIlurn's Intention to
continuehis season at Cape Cottage until
October 1st, but several of tho prominent
and most popular members of the compa-
ny have received their 'tcall'' to join
the different companies that they have
been engaged for ths next season and
rather than take any chances with q
strange company, the season will close
at McCullum's theatre next Saturday
night. Manager McCullum certainly
acted with his customary good judgment
when he reserved this production OF
I"The Shaughraun" for the last week.
| The theatre was crowded to the doors
Monday and last night it was again too
small to accommodate all who wished to
gain admission. Already it is the talk of
the town., and the indications are the
season will close in blaze of glory. The
production of s,The Shaughraun" is
equally as interesting from dramatic
as it is from q scenic point of view.
Naturally the chief interest Is in MIR. Nc
i Cullum's representation of "Conn, q
part he has not been seen in here for
eight years, yet generally known to be
| the great Characterization that first
brought him into prominence and estab-
lished him on the road to success at the
island. His work in this role the present
week shows that he is still in touch with
all the requirements of the part and the
performance has lost none OF its old-time
charm, a. OF the II special scenes that
have been made especially for this PRO-
duction only the greatest praise is due.
''Snil-a, beg" in the fret got. the ruins
of st. Bridget's Abbey. in The second act
and .sThe Coots' Nest,'' in the third act,
are al surprisingly beautiful and are
alone worthy of visit and price of adj
mission to the theatre. The advance sale
indicates that everyone is anxious to
have choice eeats for this attraction, and
the sale is very large for the entire week.
Tickets can be secured at Steinert &
Sons, and should be obtained without
any delay.