The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
MUSIC AND pRAMH.
RIVERTON PARK,

| RIVERTON PARK.
yesterday was the kind of day which
peopie enjoy at Riverton. There were
many who availed themselves of the op-
portunity to see the park In all it's June
peauty, Hand to hearA and.see the various
aeeractlons that are being offered there.
ihe Fadettes yesterday gave unequalled
satisfaction. During all concerts there
was much delightl expressed and 1t found
vent in frequent and hearty applause
from the audiences. The modest demeanor
OF the members of the orchestra, their
musical talent, which shows in every Sc
lection which they perform, and the su-
per1or character of the leadership of Mrs.
N1chols,s all tend to:.make these ladies
prime favorites with the public. Their
concerts will continue to grow in popu-
iarlty throughout the summer.
Gorman's vaudeville. stars are still CIV
ing their performances and will remain
only until Saturday night. The time to
see them is growing short and it should
be remembered that they give fine en-
tertainment. Some of their features are
unparalleled in vaudeville entertain
ments in New England, if not in this
country. One should never allow Vanola
to be within easy reach and not see his
wonderful acts, particularly the balanc-
ing Of the barrel and globe, while it
would be positive loss to miss Mile.
Venus's remarkable exhibition of danc-
ing wire work and the wonderful somer-
sault which she does. Other members of
the company are equally good In their
lines. Madame Bartution never appears
but she Is greeted by hearty applause
from the lovers of music 1t is wonder
to singers that she can keep her voice so
pure and sweet and still sing in the open
air SO much, but that does not seem to
effect Its wonderful range or exquisite
sweetness of tone at all. Her presence
is also pleasing and her singing of the
Star Spangled Banner is always the sig
nal for patriotic cheers. Little Blanche
Gibbs is rightly called dainty soubrette.
Her songs are extremely amusing and
successful specimens of the "coon songs" !"
SO popular at this time, while her danc-
ing is grace itself. There should be
throngs of people at Riverton during
the remainder of this engagement.
/ THE GEM.
1t only needed favorable weather to in
sure large attendances at the Gem, and
yesterday Byron Douglas and his excel
lent company were greeted with crowds of
expectant and happy faces at both matt
nee and evening performances. In fact
noon the guests of.the Maine Steamship
company from New York with their la
dies, occupied boxes and seats on the
first floor, while In the evening the mem
bers of the medical society of the city
were conspicuous by their presence.
The company never appeared to better
advantage and the mirth and fun which
emanated from the stage permeated
every corner of the spacious house and
laughter was the order of the day from
first to final curtain. On Wednesday
evening. President Wilson of the Maine
Central and officers Of the Montauk were
interested spectators.
There Is an unusual demand for seats
for the remaining productions of Confu-
sion, and it would be we'll for every body
who desires to see this play, which is
brimful of fun, to secure their tickets
withoust dslay.
THE JEFFERSON.
The Andrews Opera Company gave their
strong performance of Martha before
large and appreciative audience at The
Jefferson last night. Both solo artists
and chorus fully confirm and strengthen
the excellent impression they made on the
opening night, and give the assurance OF
very satisfactory season of good opera
to look forward to. Tonight the charm.
ing opera Of ezra Diavolo" will be the
bill, and the opera will be repeated at the
matines Saturday and also the evening
performance tomorrow. The Philadelphia
Press said of the company's performance
of this opera:
"It was quite evident that the immense
audience present was heartily satisfied.
, The promises and expectations of the last
few weeks were realized, even by the
; performance of Fra Diayolo, which does
not require the full strength of a company
having large repertoire nor the greatest
. opportunities for the cast The chorus
Q did exceedingly good work. The ensem-
, BILE. balance and execution were almost
perfect and in entire accord with the or.
+, chestration and control of the leader,
They maintained with the. principals a
consistent spirit and blend. which car
. only make even more pretentious opera
Q successful. The scenery and costumes
were also in entire harmony, and were as
t pleasing as the other features of the per-
. formance.'
This will be the cast for Fra Diavolo:
Zerlina Miss Myra French
Lady Allcash Miss Nellie Worth1ngtor
Fra Diayolo. George Andrews
Giacomo, T. j. johnson
| Rannn c. A Parker