The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA
pARsoN JIM.

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aing. and an appreoiative one as WELL Iof
the curtain was called at the end OF eaon
act This was no more than just, Ior JUG
play is one of the best seen on the SUN
Jner boards. The interest Is susoaiheo
throughout and the lines which tell tne
story are read in manner to enlist at-
tention at the start, and there Is no6
dull moment up to the very finish.
In the main the charactefizatlons are
exceptionally good, and Mr.. Francis
Byrne's impersonation Of the scapegrace
nenhew will long be remembered. 1t
was we'll worthy of this very capable
actor and another evidence of the broad
range of his dramatic ability. The audi
snce recognized his artistic wor k in the
second act last night. and he should have
shared with Mr.. Douglas the compliment
Of the curtain call and boldly stepped TO
the foot lights and bowed his acknowl-
Judgments. This is just what was ex'
pected of him.
Mr.. Barranger's acting was m ost sa.ls'
flying, and his voice was pleaingly modu
lated. Miss Myrtle Mays contribution
deserves special mention. her cu0e
ways were ingratiating and she was
sprightliness and viyacity itself. one
showed her excellent soubrette qualities.
She was ably seconded by ME- WaliacK
and Mr.. Allison made most excellehe
detective. Full justice was done to all
the other characters, leading and other
wise, and it is enough to say that they
fell into such competent hands as those OF
MFR. Douglas, Miss Rowan, MIR. Cooper
and Miss Proctor, and the rest of the cast
If the playgoers of the city fully ap
preciate what good play Parson jim is,
and how well it is being a'ted, there will
be no vacant seats at the Gem during the
remaining matinee and evening perform
ances of the week.
THE JEFFERSON.
Fay Bros. g. Hosford play The Nancy
Hanks for their opening attraction,
Saturday matinee and night, September
8. Incidental to the comedy the follow
ing musical numbers will be introduced
by the members of the company:
Cinderella, Josie Hart
III tell you what to buy me, Lille Allyn
(Act I'D
Miss Manhattan of New York Town,
Lille Allyn
He ,ert' My was ~ood to me, Lille Allyn
The Girl from j is, George DeLong
Spectible Cullud Lazy, duet and cake
Walk DeLong and Williams
(Act IT'D
Mr.. johnson, Don't Get Gay,
Josie hart
Hone Dance, George Lingard
Latest limitations of the Prince,
Lille Ally 4
Maiden's Sea Trip, Lille Allyn
Nv Sweetest Girl, Taylor Williams
Nam zelle Marie, (song and dance,
Josie Hart, Ollie Lowe and Geo. DE Long
The Jefferson has been newly decorated
and will present most elegant appear
ance and as the above company is what
is called IAN all laughing show" this
is most popular with the public and we
predict a large attendance. Regular
house prices will be charged. Seats on
sale today.
UNDER THE RED ROBE.
The unanimous verdict on the first pro-
duction of 'tUnder the Red Robe" when
it was produced at the Empire theatre,
New York, by Mr.. Charles Frohman's
company, was "a most effective and
thrilling play and that Stanley Wey-
mans fascinating romance of the days OF
Richelieu had come to stay. 1t certainly
received q most enthusiastic welcome.
That noted gambler and duelllst Till de
Berault, who, condemned to death, Is yet
promised life by Cardinal Richolieu if he
will capture certain Count de Coche-
foret, an enemy to the King, will be
,,layed by William Morris who has made
this role peculiarly his own, playins 1t as
he does with fine fervor and feeling. The
shame and modification the man feels
when be realizes the ignominy of his
position, a spy setting out to accomplish
his purpose by working upon the creduilty
of two women, are Expressed by Mr
Morris with fine strength and keen
emotional force. Hir impersonation is at
all times gallant, manly and spirited.
The company supporting MIR. Morris Is
one of the largest, strongest and most
complete now playing in the large cities
throughout the United States, while the
scenery and costumes are those used
during the phenomenal run of the play at
the Empire theatre, New York. AT the
jefferson Monday, September o. and
matinee.
RIVERTON PARK.
The people are going to Riverton this
week. You will have no occasion to re.
greet it if you join the throng. 1t is one
of the most captivating weeks in the en-
tire history Of amusement enterprises at
the park. Mrs. Nichols is displaying the
same rare intelligence in the selections of
her programmes, always giving the people
a treat at every appearance of her
orchestra, as has bean the case ever since
the season opened. This week is an ex-
ceptionaI ons in the entertainment line.
aside from the pleasure that is derived
from the concerts by the Fadettes. The
Merry Makers are d specially superior or.