The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA-
PORTLAND THEATRE.

anticipated with considerable Interest," w
the greatssmass Of amusement lovers Vi
this city will occur tonight Wheh
the Portland theatre, rehovatea anu
improved. AND Transformed into mooei
and comfortable playhouse, IS TO %
opened as oular priced theatre. IL Is
the intention If the management ~ ooh'
duct this house on plan that Will per-
nit play -goers to enjoy the best OF roper
toire and light opera companies, together
with farce comedy, vaudeville ana ex-
trayaganza at the same prices as are In
vogue in the larger cities. The improve
ments made in the theatre are most ex-
tepsiye. and so complete has been the
transformation that former patrons will be
unable to recognize any OF the old defects
that were subjects Of criticism during
past seasons. Light, and we'll blended
colors prevail throughout the house. The
ceiling is new and painted in ivory white
ornamented with we'll executed designs
in the center and deep border done in
salmon and olive tints. The balcony walls
are done in olive while the walls of the
auditorium are finished in salmon tint
with ivory white the prevailing color OF
the balcony ceiling ard woodwork. The
balcony front is finished i'll white and
gold and the proscenium arch is hand
somely done in olive tipts with hand
some design in lighter color running all
around it. lhe drop curtain is one OF the
handsomest in any Of the local theatres
and equalled only by the work OF the best
artists. 1t is from the brush OF Mr. Max
Alexandra, scenic artist at the Gem
Theatre this summer. Mr.. Alexandra has
also been painting aslarge stock of scenery
for the stage and in this department the
improvements are as pronounced as in
any part of the theatre. The dressing
rooms have all been reprinted and re-
furnished, new floors laia, and everything
possible donesfor the comfort of those on
whom the public most depend for IAN en-.
joyable performance. The attraction for
the opening week is to be the popular
star and local 1avorite, Miss Katherine
Rober, supported by An excellent COM
pany, presenting q series of comedies and
dramas that have not been seen before in
this.city at popular prices. The play to
be presented the opening night is n refined
comedy drama entitled "The Deacon's
Daughter written expressly for Annie
Pixley by the distinguished author and
dramatist, Mr. Archibald Gunter.
THE HEART OF MARYLAND.
The welcome announcement is made
that we are again to have the appearance
upon our stage at the Jefferson theatre,
Friday night and Saturday afternoon and
evening, David Belascos "The Heart of
Maryland, which upon the occasion of
its first engagement here last season was
witnessed by an uninterrupted succession
of crowded and fashionable audiences.
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.
To that portion of the theatre going
community who still retain some appre-
citation for good plays and good acting,
the announcement of the appearance of
Melbourne Mcdowell accompanied by
Blanoh Walsh in Fanny Davenport's pro-
duction of Sardou's great play Antony
and CLEOPATRA" at the Jefferson for three
nights beginning this evening is sure
to excite pleasurable anticipation.
Among the scenes of panoramic design
accompanying the action of the play, are
the bark of Venus sailing on the Cyndus
River, upon which occurs the meeting
of Cleopatra and her soldier lover Antony
the Palace Rameses, the Terrace of Mem
phis, the Palace of Actium, thu Temple
of Isis, and the ante-chamber of Alexan-
dria in which Antony dies and Cleopatra
commits suicide.
Owing to the unusually large demand
for seats for the performance of Cleopatra
the management has decided to play that
piece during all three nights of the en-.
gagement.
MR.. RYAN'S CONCERT.
The concert to be given for Mr.. ". J.
Ryan at the new Y. M. G. A. hall to-
night by the Imperial Mandolin
and Guitar quartette, is deserving of
liberal patronage not only because the
proceeds are to aid worthy young man
in completing his musical education but
because the enter tainment will be we'll |
worth the price of admission.
This will be the programme:
Quartette, Overture, "Nebucodonezor.
Verdi |
Two Mandolins, Mandola and GUITAR
Vocal Solo, ''The Holy City," Adams |
Mr.. j. j. Griffin
Banjo Solo, "Grand Concert Waltz
Henning |
Mr.. William A. Cole
Vocal Solo. "Dream of Paradise"
Gray |
Miss Burke
Mandolin Duet, "Fille du Regiment.
William Foden
Mrs. Fannie Thompson, Sig Carlo
Carciotto
Vocal Duet, ooh Haste, Crimson Morn
ing" Donizetti |
Messrs ]. J. Griffin, Fl. E. MozeuIous
Mandola Solo, Sweetest Story Ever
Told, Stultz |
Mr.. P. H. Foley
Baritone Solo. stYeoman Wedding Song,''
r.. Cowintonski |
Mr.. Fl. E. Mozelulous.
By request W. j. Ryan will play a !
harmonica solo with his own pianolac-