The Portland daily press., 1898-06-14

De Il IA O1aVOlO.
1t being Grand Floral Night at The
Jefferson tonight, great preparations have
been made. d. j. Harmon & Co., the
florists, have done their best and have
made the prettiest effects ever seen in
floral decorations. The entrance is a
great floral bower and very beautiful.
1t all makes grand feature for the first
night of opera. Prices for the evening
10, 90, 80. so cents; matinee, 20, 20 and
80 cents.
THE GEM.
Confusion was presented by Byron
Douglas and his company last evening in
manner altogether praiseworthy, the
several characters being in good hands,
as will be seen from the cast:
Mortimer Mumbleford,
Mr. Byron Douglas
| christopher Blizzard, MIR. SCOTT Cooper
| DR.. Bartholomew Jones,
MIR. Francis Byrne
Rupert Sunberry, Mr.. Walter Thomas
Inspector Muzzle, Mr.. Robert Lowe
James, Mr.. Louis +. Morrison
Rose Mumbleford, Miss Lansing Rowan
Lucretia Trickleby, Miss Agnes Proctor
V1ole Miss Virginia Proctor
Maria, Miss Myrtle May
The Baby, By Itself
The Pug, By Itself
The play may be classified under high
comedy. 1t is the story of the wife.who
wants pug dog and finally gets one
through the assistance of her uncle, depite
the protestations of her husband. AS the
NAV rr0orasSac tho doc rrotc oorPouoaol
with baby, unknown to the household,
and both afford pegs on which complioa-
tions, even multiplying, hang, becoming
at times SO serious as to jeopardize the
felicities of an entire household. In short,
1T is a potent mirth provoking produc-
ton.
There was scarcely characterization
in the cast that did not deserve the great
est credit for earnest endeavor and salts
factory attainment
EsScott Cooper's representation was n
capital bit of acting. being especially
effective in its humorous and droll touch
es. He was ever to the fore, and his
love making with Lucretia Trickleby
and the scene with Mortimer. were especi-
ally notable. Like praise Is due Miss
Proctor whose work was in every respect
strong and meritorious.
Miss Rowan acted with dash and ami
nation, with an emotional effort in the
last act which was very ccmmendable,
while Byron Douglas interpreted Morti-
mer Mumbleford with that clever blend
ing OF the serious and pathetic which is
difficult of attainment.
Much credit Is due Mr.. Byrne for his
portrayal of the doctor. His make I'D
was good and in the third act his scene
with Mortimer was admirable and called
out genuine and deserved applause.
Mr.. Morrison was conspicuous by his
cleyerness in acting the part of the SER
want and he was ably seconded by the
good work of Miss May.
Miss johnson was handsomely gowned
and made charming Violet while Mr..
Thomas was sparkling as ever
The stage setting is deserving OF a word
Of praise, many words in fact. and the
entertainment. as whole is all that could
reasonably be demanded. ass
The first matinee of the week will be
given today and the play is billed for
the entire week.
MoCULLUM'S THEATRE.
"A good-sized audience attended the per-
formances of the new Cuban war drama
The Dawn of Freedom" at MoCul-
ium' theatre, last evening, and all were
unanimous in the opinion that for a
summer production it collapsed any play
ever presented in this city. All the IA
Vorltes were given an enthusiastic recep-
tion on their first entrance, while the
liberal applause during the action of the
drama denoted the close interest and
Keen appreciation of the audience.
Inc first regular matinee of the season
Will be given today. The curtain will he
rung up promptly at 2. As D. m.
During the season matinees will be civ.
en- daily except Mondays.
Manager McCullum intends to ma1ro
these matinees just as'popular with the
ladies and children of Portland as tboso
that were given during his management
at the island. The same high standard
OF order will be maintained at his neu
theater that hasalways been feature of
the aoOullum seasons, tand ladies and