The Portland daily press., 1898-10-12

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irons and the public.
The seats will be reserved by seotions
land not by numbers, those holding the
HIGHEST priced tickets, being assigned TO
the most desirable seats, until such time
as CITY hall is ready, when the regular
system will be pursued. Season and
single tickets will continue on sale at
Steinerts until 5 p. M, friday, a1ler
which at Auditorium only. See adver'
tisement in amusement column.
| CLEOPATRA.
| Americas premier actor Of heroic parus'
Melbourne Mcdowell, accompanied Dy
that talented young actress, blanohe
! Walsh, will be seen at The Jefferson Tor
three nights, beginning next Monday
night, in revival of Fanny Davenport s
great production of ANTHONY and Cleo-
patra" and ella Tosca." This may DO
looked upon as rather an important event
in theatrical circles, nd-it is fair to pre-
sumo that the sale of seats will 90 at
| lively rate. In the Sardou play "Cleo.
bpasra'' all dramatic power is brought
lfinto action, 1.-THE result Is one OF the
most enjoyable presentations of the stage.
LA Tosoa" will be mounted in style
magnificent. The COM
pany is very strong. and it goes without
saying that the stage pictures and EN-
bellishments down to the smallest detail,
will be as complete as possible Mr.. Mac
DoWell will be seen in his original part
Fof Scarpia. He is the premier actor OF
lheroio parts of the American stage. OF
the play. nothing more can be said but
that7it is,the. best tfortfuhat great French
playwright, Victorien Sardou, has given
to thespublic.
"Antony and Cleopatra" will be pre-
sented on Monday and Tuesday and Ella
Tosca on Wednesday.
RYAN'S TESTIMONIAL CONCERT.
From the advance sale of seats to the
W. J. Ryan testimonial concert it is safe
to presume that the auditorium of the
new Y. NJ. @. A. hall villa be taxed to
it's utmost on the evening Of Monday,
October II.
The excellent programme secured by
Mr. Ryan for. his annual concert this year
surpasses in every respect those of previ-
Gus seasons. The Imperial Qnartette Of
Boston, which furnishes the major part
artists of recognized merit, each member
FLEEING a specialist in some particular line.
Their execution Is superb and they have
been greeted everywhere with crowded
houses. Ths Imperials furnish most
popular and enjoyable entertainment and
unsurpassed by any club on the road.
There are plenty of good seats left and
may be secured at .Cressey, Jones &
Aliens, Congress street.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Work is being rushed on the improve
ments to the Portland theatre and when
it's doors are thrown open to the public
next Monday evening this city will have
another place of amusement of which it
may be proud. No expense has been
spared to make this old play house both
cosy and attractive and as it will be run
of the popular priced plan, playing only
the best attractions at prices within the
means of every lover of amusements 1t
seems as though successful season is
assured. Mr.. Alexander finished the new
drop curtain yesterday and it is equally
as handsome as any curtain at either of
the other theatres. He is now engaged
on new conservatory scene that when
finished will be most attractive. The
decorators have now commenced to work
nights on the walls and ceiling and the
upholsterers finished their labors on the
seats y Yesterday. A great deal vel remains
to be done before the opening night but
each department promises to finish by
Saturday night. For ar opening attrac-
ton the management has secured the
charming and talented souhrette, Miss
katherine Rober, supported by COM
pany of artists that are heralded as the
best that this favorite has ever had. On
the opening night Miss Rober will pro-
duce Annie Pixlsy's great success, 1.-The
Deacon's Daughter Among other
plays to be presented during the week are
Lolita S successes, "Musette" and "Bob,
also 1.-THE Great Diamond Robbery"
o new war drama entitled "Spain Sur
render '.The Lady Of Lyons. The
Three Twin s. and several Others never
before presented in this city at popular
prices. Reserved seats for this engage
ment go on sale at the box Office this
morning at nine O'Clock. Daily matinees
will ne given during the engagement
commencing Tuesday.
CUT YOUR COUPON.