The Portland daily press., 1899-07-25

RrvRR4oN pARK.


eormsr's operate COMPANY, genuine
novelty in summer anusementS com
nsnced q week's engagement at Kiverton
Pork yesssriay afternoon before the iarR-
est Monaay matinee audience OF the sea-
son, followed by another audience IN the
evening that filled every sent In the I'M
msuHe amphitheatre and left hundreds
standirg at the back OF thn seats The
entsrte ument takes tho form Of an
operntil comedy entitled tIhe 6yrsy
Festiv H. and was sivon yesterday vita
the fo..owing caste
The slqais, W. +. Ryder
Chew Ter, II =. Austin
Robe %, W h. Grimke
Jaca %, n. b. Cantor
A. X j. Protectro, Thomas Stubhs
Suzanne, the Marquis's daughter.
Francis LAMAR
Lola, jane Mcclure
Celestela, Edith Welies
Marcnioness, Kate Griffith
The story Of 1.-THE Gypsy Festival is
amusing, The music tuneful and catchy.
and ns sung yesterday afternoon and
evening 1t furnished one OF thu very best
entertainments ever given at Riserton.
1t might be said that tbs plot sugges +
"Ermiaie." but for that 1t Is only the
more enjoyable. A brief synopsis Ia as
follows; The Marquis has hethrothed his
daughter Susanne, to the son Of an old
friend. This prospective husband Is expect
Ell at the chateau OF the Marquis, and an
entertainments has been planned for his
reception. SIEVE. ! guests are present and
oil awaiting for the coming Of tho young
viscnunt. when Roberto and jacques, two
trAmps. arrive. jacques has learned of
the expected visit OF the visoount and as
no enc had seen him since he WAS a
small boy. Roberto introduces himself
as the expected guest and his story con-
corning his appearance having the ap-
pearance OF truth he is instantly intro
duced TO his intended bride, TO whom he
applies himself most ardently.ssxHe is
so well treated, however, that his con-
science rsvolts against the isnoble part
he is playing. and he coDfesses to the
Marquis and his daughter his true iden-
tity. He proves to be of noble descent,
however, and as Suzanne has fallen DIES
uerately in love with him, oil ends hap
PLY. The comedy element Is supplied
friend of the family, for the Marchioness,
who is always getting lost that she may
be found by her sweetheart WI Ryder
as the Marquis sang and act.d the part
with vigor and discretion, and his su-
perb baritone voice was heard in several
numbers to the best advantage, while his
singing of the ballad, "The Green Fields
of Virginia" won deserved encoEe. III.
5. Austin possesses powerful and well
developed bass voice, that he uses to good
advantage In the concerted numbers and
his topical song was one of the hits OF
the performance w.. II. Grinke has one
of the most pleasing tenor voices heard
here for long time, and acted the part
of Roberto as well as he sung 1T. His
rendering of the ballad "Yo," was one
OF the gems OF the performance. U. ID.
Cantor, is comedian of original meth
DDS, and kept the audience eonvulsed
with laughter during the entire time he
was on the stage.
Frances LaAiarr, the soprano, has
pleasing voice. an attractive appearances,
and fascinating presence, and sang and
acted her part in fine style. jane Nc
Clurs was satisfactory as Lola. and in
the doll ast looked pretty and danced
gracefully. Edith Welies's coon songs
were received by the audience with
every evidence of favor, and Stellar Lee,
O pretty girl and clever dancer, scored
decided hit in an interpolated song and
dance. The costumes were pretty and
appropriate, and the large audiences
agreed with one consent that 1t was the
best show of the season.
The Fadettes were at their best and
won several deserved encores. Riverton
is certain to be crowded every afternoon
and evening this week.
GEM THEA TIRE.