The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-31
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TIE JEFFERSON.

There was large attendance at The
jefferson last evening and it was evsr:T
whit as appreciative as that Of Thurs
Gay. s'Her Majesty the Cook, ls no0
likely to lose favor with Portland auol-
ences; as the boys say. 1t is all rlgne'
The Doherty sisters fairly danced bneni-
selves into the hearts of the auolenoe
their exhibition of jig dancing anu oaAe
walking would admit of comparison 0iie
world over. Lena Hibbon ana '1fey
Dappa. daughters of Bessie Bonehlll, TIE
renowned English vocalist, in their sing
ing and dancing speciality, entitled
''Brass Buttons, F" made decided hit.
Miss Dorothy Drew was very clever. Mr..
Monroe as Her Majesty. was as funny as
over. He will convulse the audiences again
this afternoon and evening.
MAMMOTH CoNCERTlAT CITY HALL
A new era of events has fast developed
in musical entertainments and instru-
ments. The mandolin, banjo and guitar.
formerly used by the few, are at present
noticeably popular. Daily, accomplished
ladies and gentlemen are seen carrying
these Instruments at rehearsal for the
mammoth concert to be given at City
hall, Friday night. January 9th. 1t is
surprising to see the vast number OF per-
formers that can be assembled. An OBJ
server present remarked that no city
outside Portland can produce SO many
good performers. Secure reserved seats
for this popular concert at Hawes's
music store, Ala Congress street.
VAUDEVILLE ENTERTAINMENT.
There was another large and delighted
audience at KotzschInar hall last eve
ming. All the features of the vaudeville
entertainment that gave SO much pleas
ure the night previous were warmly APP
plauded. The various ladies and gentle
men whose artistic efforts gave SO much
pleasure are to be congratulated, ana
Mr.. A. r. Wright, the manager, deserves
a good word for the great success that
good management makes for show.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.
This afternoon and evening all classes
of people, theatre goers as we'll as churcn
people, will have the opportunity OF see
ing and hearing at City hall the smallest
and without doubt one of the cleverest
child artists in the United States in the
person of Baby Clifford, impersonating
little Eva. The baby is but four years
old, and is said to play the part admira-
blv. Her little brother Frank Is said to
be equally clever. There will be many
other strong attractions including the
a alabama quartette.
If YOU wish to spend pleasant even
IN t fail to see Uncle Toms Cabin
Co advance sales have already been
iars. Ind there should not be a vacant
SCAT in the hall Matinee at 30 p. H.
evening at p. m. Proceeds for the
families of the sufferers by the Portland,
GETTYSBURG.
No amusement event of the season has
aroused more interest among local thea
tere-goers than the coming benefit in aid
of the monument fund of Thatcher Post,
No. III g. A. R., that occurs at the Fort
land theatre next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The story deals with events and charac-
tiers of the late rebellion. Still, it is not
all of war and its attendant horrors. 1t
tells of q love story, Northern man hay-
ing found favor with a Virginia girl, and
incidentally her cousin, Northern girl.
having fallen in love with young Con-
federate soldier. There is fighting in it,
of course, with battlefields, besieged cities
mine EXPLOSIONS lots of uniformed troops
and similar military incidents that make
Fora re
sentiment and romance. Ihs acting COM
pany, headed by the author, Frank Camp
hell. is a large one embracing twenty
neople and is pronounced to be of superior
dramatic strength. The reserved seat sale
commences at the box Office this morning
at nine O'Clock and lively demand is
anticipated.
The REAL WIDOW BROWN.
"The Real Widow Brown" received its
second presentation at the Portland
theatre last evening and it went smoothly
with good deal of vim; snap and
sparkle. 1t is one of the best comedy at.
fractions that has appeared at this theatre
during the present season and deserves
the best of patronage. There are many
features worth of the warmest commenda-
ton. The girls have remarkably good
voices and Miss Ste5son's rendition of the
'sPatti Valse Song won hearty plaudits.
Then there is the tumbling of Frank E.
Gillette and the soubrette work of Miss
Dell Lincoln, also the song and dance
acts of the Martiere sisters, all of which
are vaudeville turns decidedly meritorious.
Miss Delano is sprightly and an acquisi.
tion to any company, and gave the parasol
daIce in taking aDd graceful manner.
A double faced ballet by four girls of the
company was little out of the ordinary
and proved an attractive act
This excellent company will close its
engagement today and they deserve a
crowded audience at both matinee and
evening performance.
FUNERAL OF MOSES 6. PALMER.
The funeral of Moses G. Palmer took