The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-24

TIN GEN.

Ine occasions nave been rare indeed
that the Gem theatre has presented SO
brilliant scene as last night when it
was visited by a large body Of the Knight
Telnplars from Boston, IL was their night
and q red letter one In the history Of the
resort. 10 say that the auditorium con-
tained large audience inndequately de-
scribes II. The house was packed, the
overflow from bslow completely nlling
the gallery above.
The audience was not only magnificent
In numbers but unreserved IN enthusl-
assn. Every member of the company re-
ceived salvo OF applause individually,
and collectively. They were made to re-
spond to curtain call at the close Of the
third act In which Florence Stone and
Mr.. Craig do such effectivs work. Maude
Winter and Helen Tracy. the late acqui-
sitions to the company have been most
enthusiastically received and the fayora-
BILE impression which the cast made on
the opening night seems TO grow stronger
a. the season advances. Today's matinee
production OF 1.-THE Wife, and thoss who
have not seen IL will do well to attend. 81
RIvERToN PARK.
The opportunities offered today at
Riverton park to see the wonderful per-
forpauce of Bud Snyder, the expert trick
bicycle rider, and to enjoy the violin
Xz4I&4k vi buo taleltttu hilQAa fAAoEt .
shouts be taken advantage of by all who
have not seen these brilliant and 'skillful-
~ executed specialties. Both acts have
mado decided hit this week and have
de1ighted the patrons to as great an ex-
tent as any feature ever seen there
Frank Clayton and The Eloyds. are all
favorites and by their clever contribution
10 the programme this week have made
many new friends. The Fadeotes grow
IN popular favor daily and every selection
rendered is generally applauded to the
echo. Next week he New York Speciality
company will appear at Riverton. Each
artist with this combination represents
the best in their respective departments
of vaudeville Comedy rules the major
ity wishes of the public, and this is we'll
represented. Music and song has Its
place in the programme; fents of balance
ing and wonderful juggling on the slack
wire are performed as easily as on the
solid earth. Monolosue witticisms and
sayings are always expected and are also
included. The electric stereopticon, with
its illustrated songs, is always of inter
est. The sensational and daring In aero
baltic feats and world s record breakers in
this line Will be seen. Taken all In all
to- entertainment will he especially att
t.artiye and one OF the best yet seen al
R'serton.
M'CULLUM'S THEATRE.
The largest audience since the opening
.light witnessed "AlabamR" at MoCul-
tum's theatre last evening. In the audi
ence were fifty members of the Catholic
Total Abstinence society, and several
prominent social and literary clubs of the
city. Mr. McCullum and Miss Leigh
were presented with beautiful bouquets
and the performance was greatly enjoyed.
but two more chances remain for
amusement lovers TO witness this entrdnc-
ing play.
Commencing Monday evening Manager
McCullum and his talented company will
present most laughable comedy entitled
Three Hats. :, This comedy was adapted
from the French by Mr.. Arthur Shirley,
the distinguished English dramatist,
and enjoyed a continuous run of three
hundred nights In London and was pro-
duced in this country with brilliant ar
tistio and financial results The story OF
Is told in the most brilliant and spark :
ling dialogue. 1t will be week of fun
that no one should miss and tickets
should be obtained early. Reserved seats
are now on sale at Sawyer's for the en-
tire engagement.
KOTZSOHMAR JUBILEE.
IL Is not an every day occurrence for a
man In any profession to round out a
full half century of active labor anu
Portland should turn out enmAS6e 10 hon
or it's popular musician, Hermann
Kotzschmar, on the occasion of his jubi.
lee, June so. MIR. Kotzschmar is not only
the senior musician in Portland both in
years of service aud professional stand
inS-he also stands at the head of the
whole musical profession in Maine, an
henored leader. While out of the state,
in every part of the union, the name of
Kotzschnsr is synomomous with the pro-
gress Of music away up here in the, north
est corner of New England, and in fact
the only name among us which can
boast much more than q local reputation
Certificates for sale by mem bers Of the
chorus. These can be exchanged at Cres-
soy, Jones 81 Aliens this morning. The
regular sale opens Monday morning. June
a6. Half fare on tine railroads to all hold.
ing jubilee tickets. Tickets good to re-
turn July 1.
PIANO RECITAL.
A delightful programme has besn pre-
pared for the recital to be given Monday
evening, June Goth, at Y NJ. g. A. hall,
by the pupils of Miss Anna G. Willy.
There will be quartsttes, trios. solos aud
music for two pianos. Among the stellar
attractions will be Miss Annie Hamilton,
soprano, and Miss Amy Richards, reader.
Complimentary tickets can he obtained
g. -. H. q 1T IL