The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-20

made very decided hit and are giving
good satisfaction is an undeniable iact.
This little lady has won the hearts of her
patrons by olsver work. She has mag
netio presence and holds the attention
no matter what line she portrays, ana
she is equally good in all. Her Support
lend her valuable aid, and there are no
sticks. 1t is the most versatile company
that has ever appeared in the Opera
House. The plays are well staged wlun
special scenery"
THE JEFFERSON.
Mr. Hennessy Leroyle made his reap
pearance in this city at the Jefferson last
night and with his company presented
Edward Owings Townes play entitled
.Other Peoples Money" The play is
no stranger to the Portland stage, and the
central figure about whom the fun centres
is the elderly and somewhat frisky and
conniving stock broker, personated by
Mr.. Leroyle.. His portraiture is decided ly
clever; his makeup, facial expressions
and humorous action have lost none of
their old time popularity.
The supporting cast has been strength
ened since the last presentation in this
city and from lighter point of view Mrs.
Totten as the clerk and Miss Lottie Ward
as Hopper's wife and Miss Devere as the
daughter should be favorably noticed.
Miss Trunuell's beauty serves her in
good stead and it is supplemented by
pleasing action. The play will be re-
peated at the Jefferson tonight and the
vein of fun which runs through the pro-
duction from start to finish makes it
worthy of liberal patronage.
STAR COURSE CONCERT.
There was good audience present at
City hall last night to hear the entertain
ment given by the John Thomas concert
company, consisting of the following ar
lists: Mr.. John Thomas, humorist; Mrs.
Annie Webster Thomas, violin virtuoso !;
Master Henry Donlan, boy soprano; Mr..
Walter A. Pick, pianist. The program me
was as follows:
Piano Solo-SaltaTells, Mattel
Walter Pick.
Peculiar People
AT Home,
At School,
John Thomas.
Song-L' Estasi, Ardite
Master Henry Donlan.
Violin Solo-Fausr fantasia, Sarasati
Annie Webster Thomas.
Peculiar People
In Society,
In Debate,
John Thomas.
| Song-Dreams, Gray
Master Henry Donlan.
Violin Solo-Rhapsodie Hongroise,
| Hauser
Annie Webster Thomas.
Peculiar People-In General
John Thomas.
Duet-Aye Maria, Gounod
Annie Webster Thomas and Henry Dom
Ian.
A man who can make an audience
Iaug is always welcome. Mr.. Thomas
hes evidently made q study of the art,
for he goes somewhat off the beaten track
and presents features Of a novel and at
tractive character. He has a mobile and
expressive face, distinct enunciation,
ard understands the value of pose and
gesture. Last night he devoted his ener-
gies to portraying the oddities to be no.
ticed in people whom one meets every
day, and his efforts were crowned with
signal success. The audience were evil
IDENTIFY much pleased by his apt mimicry,
and clamored for more each time he APP
peared.
Young Master. Donlan, the boy soprano,
who has appeared here in concert once
or twice before, sings with all the aplomb
of an old stager. His voice is sweet and
of rather exceptional range, and he has
all the tricks of the average prima
donna, including full grown 'swob-
ble'' He was vigorously applauded.
The instrumental numbers by Mrs.
Thomas and Mr.. Pick, were also well re-
ceived.
WHEEL CLUB MINSTRELS.
The leading local production Of the
winter will be the Portland Wheel Club
black and tan Ministries, and SO far as
to be given by home talent in The Jeffer-
son. Every endeavor is being put forth
| to make the event and the show memo
rable.
| In the first part. the circle will wear
rich and striking costumes and the sup
porting chorus will be large and harmoni-
GUS. Mr. Callahan is director in chief,
and declares that the show will surpass
any similar entertainment ever arranged
here. AS one of the features, is may be
mentioned that a startling skeleton dance,
with four of the well-known members OF
the club as impersonators, is being re.
hearsed and the participants ale even now
dieting in order to be in proper trim.
There will be an up-to-date 'rag talk, .
and other taking features. Advance tick
cts are now on sale by wheel club mem.
bers. The dates, February 18th and 5th,
at The Jefferson.
KATE CLAYTON.
One of the attraction at the Jefferson
next weak will be Kate Claxton in the
drama which she has made famous The
Two Orphans" who is booked to appear
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Sale
of seats opens Monday and regular price
will prevail
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