The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY.

Messrs. Denman Thompson and George
W. Ryer's play of Sunshine of Paradise
Alley" was presented at The Jefferson
last evening to rather top -heavy AUDI
ence. The play is in four pictures ana
is intended to give an idea OF the hasV
side life in New York. Paradise Alley
is one of tho slums, ana Nellie McNaliy
is the Sunshine that illum1nates los
squalid precincts. There are so'he
CLEANS of wit in the piece, puU ohe play
depends for the most part on IT'S scenic
and e,ectrical effects, and the singing by
the Acme Male Quartette ana the verdi
Ladies' Quartette The stage sitting of
the first act the view of Brooklyn bridge
at night with tie silver crescent of the
moon slowly rising in the east, followed
by The steamers ablaze with light pass
inc ND the river, and the Brooklyn lights
In the distance, drew prolonged applause
and the curtain was called twice The
view of Bronx Park in the last act was
also triumph of scenic art
OF the dialogue of the play we cannot
speak in the highest terms. But the au-
dience applauded literally and they
made the quartettes repeat several of
their selections. Mr.. J. B. Martin has
deep bass voice, and he sang the old Ger
man drinking song in che first act to the
great satisfaction of his hearers. There
was some good buck and wing dancing
by MIR. j. j. Flynn. The songs "Come
in you Coons," by Miss Jusamine and
company; "Povertys KIM" by Joseph
Breil; '.I'll take care of you, grandma"
and Pumpkin Colored Coons, Z" were
all enUored. Mr.. Dyke Brooke was the
Jimmie Powers; VIM. O'Shea was James
]. O'Grady; Emma Italia, (Sunshine);
Francis Nelson was Eddie Duke, and
Lille Eldridge the Widow McNally. Little
Master Gentle was cunning Danny Wat
SGD, and his little prayer in the second
act gave him round of applause.
The play will be repeated this afternoon
and tonight. The orchestral selections
were encored last night
THE GEM.
Only two more chances to see the great
society play of "Young Mrs. Winthrop.
The fashionable audiences that have at
tended the Gem this week all testify to
the admirable performance Mr.. Douglas
and his company are giving of this
charming play. Tonight will be not only
the last performance of 'Young Mrs.
Winthrop" but the last time to see Mr..
Byron Douglas and his company this sea-
son. There is no question but they have
attained a degree of popularity among the
play going people of Portland and vicini-
ty that has never been achieved before
by any company on the island. Don't
miss the last chance to see them before
they leave for New York.
MCULLUM'S THEATRE.
The Shaughraun was witnessed by an
other large audience last evening that
completely filled the theatre and accorded
an ovation to every member of the COM
pany. The last two performances OF the
celebrated drama will be given today
and with the ending of the engagement
tonight the first season at this popular
resort will close. The Shaughraun has
proved to be the most elaborate scenic
production that Manager McCullum has
presented and all who.have not yet wit
messed it should avail themselves of these
last opportunities.
The season has been the most successful
of Manager McCullum's career both
financially and artistically, result that
is highly gratifying to the popular man.
ager who is deeply grateful TO the amuse-
ment lovers of this city for the cordial
support extended to his various produc-
lions. Elaborate preparations have been
made by the friends of the various mem
bers of the company to give them royal
farewell reception tonight and this occa-
sion bids fair to prove one of the delight
full events of the year.
RIVERTON PARK.
The Boston Comedy company has played
a very successful week at Riverton park.
The engagement closes tonight and there
will be doubtless large audience present
The people really like refined vaudeville
show, There is certain amount OF
satisfaction in drama and opera but with
a large number of people the variety OF a
good vaudeville programme furnishes just
the kind of entertainment most enjoyed.
The Riverton season has been successful
because the public has been attracted by
the variety offered there. The Fadettes
have beyond doubt been one OF the
strong attractions at the park.
The vaudeville entertainment this week
is good one and if there have been any
who have missed seeing it the last chance
should be taken advantage Of George
Austin's coredy wire act. E. g.
Trickey's talking violin, Ed Davenport's
eccentric dancing, the Clifford Sisters
superb singing and the antics of the
trained poney make up programme OF
unusual excellence.
Next week will will be the closing week
of this season. The New York Specially
company which is to furnish the specially
programme is highly spoken of.
THE BOSTON OPERA COMIOUE
COMPANY.
1t was wise move on the part of the