The Portland daily press., 1899-10-17

advantage. We are now reminded that
the work Of Msszrs. Wizard and Hat
away ~ officers Of tfis same Golr club
was most msrftorious and their songs
merit appreciation. The qusrtetts was
SO given az to bring the Boston contin-
gent almost 20 their feet and their enthu-
siasm throuahout the evening seemed 20
be infectious. The curtain was called
andsMr. Barnet at the eloss sppsarsd and
eraciously acknowledged the warm recep.
tion which had been given TO the pro-
ductien. The company numbers ever so
people ana the orchestra which did most
efficient work Is under the able leader
ship Of Joseph Nichols who brought for
the occasion ten men from Boston, max
Ing body Of is musicians to assist in the
work.
The musical comedy will be given at
the Jefferson during the entire week.
"THE LOBSTER"
"Tho Lobster" was served up steaming
not to large number Of people last even-
ing around Manager Garrity's festive
bcarls at the Portland theatre. 'Ths
Lobster" In himself was q host Of mirth,
and the side dishes of fun kept the audi
ence in q most enjoyable frame Of mind.
The farce comedy was dished up TO the
theatrical tasts for that kind Of q produc-
tion, and 1t proved to he most palltabie
dish at that. "Ths Lobster" Is trayesty
on suburbanites; upon that foundation,
Author Edgar Seldsn has built vehicle
which moves very smoothly. Harry Fish,
er. as Mr.. Coogan. and Joseph Carroll, as
Mr.. Doogan, divided the honors. They
have n droll way Of working together
and in some ways, they iemind one of
Barry and Fay,anu with proper handling
they will surely walk the plane these
departed favorites once trod. Miss
Salinger, as Diana Googan, was oaptivat-
ing. being young, handsome and bewitoh-
ing. Her costumes were dreams of Dress
makers designs. Miss Starr, as Iowa
Lott. was beauty In a beauty's plac :
Messrs. Hanion, Lawrence and Wills
deserve mention for their dispe nsation of
fun. Misses Barron, Marion, Woods and
Courtney added to relish Of the repast.
The Lobster" Is wholesome and refresh
ing; 1t is q production that pleases the
ladies and children and Is spread upon
the table without any nauseating odor.
To digest 'The Lobster" one should
witness the feast at the Portland theatre
tonight, tomorrow afternoon and even
ing.
W. J. RYAN'S BENEFIT.
The annual concert for the bsneht Of
Mr.. W. ]. Ryan took plaos last evening
In Y. III. c. A. hall.s The entertainment
was given by the Tremont-S vendssn com.
bination of Boston, and they were assist
ed BY MIR. &c. J. Quinn, reader. The first
number on the programme, the Battle
Song" was very finely sung by the
quartstte. while the second numter by
the Sveuessn Trio. gave to the listener
all the grades Of expression. Mr.. Quinn's
"Biks Story. was humorously given and
elicited much laughter. Miss Nichols
gave a beautiful rendition of the Faust
Fantasia and the grace and ease with
which she played her instrument were
remarkable, while her execution showed
long and careful study. The combine
tion of q quartetts with an instrum entail
trio. Is novel one and is Seldom seen
In this city. The ''Tremont" is an ex-
oeptionally weil-baIancsd quartetts and
It's members sang beautifully. OF the
Svendssn Trio, they are grand. Too
much praise cannot be lavished upon
their playing. Their artistic finish and
charming stage presence well meritei
the generous applause given them. The
combination numbers by the quar- tette
and trio were gems. the voices and instru-
mems blending in perfect harmony. 1t
was without doubt one of the best con.
oerts ever given 10 the city, and Mr.. Ryan
should count himself as fortunate in
having secured thsir services for his ben
eft.
MORRISON COMEDY COMPANY.
IL is seldom that n popular price roper
toiIe company gives such satisfaction in
this city as to be the cause Ut having
many requests for return engagement.
but such was the case when the Morri-
son Comedy company played their first
engagement here recently and the man
agement of the Portland theatre cancelled
anothsr attraction to have the Morrison
company return here for three matinees
and three nights, next Thursday, Friday
and Saturday.
Miss Allie Gerald and Eugene Pow
ers are clever pair of stars and they
have made many friends In this city
who win surely give them a big reception
Thursday.
There will be new specialties between
the acts and every play will be staged
with original scenery and effects. The
opening play viii, be the powerful and
interesting drama Blue Grass. in which
the company gave such splendid satisfac-
ton. Seats on sale this morning.
DAUGHTERS OF TIE POOR,
Daughters of the Poor" the man.
moth scenic comedy drama which Man
ager Vim. L. Keogh win soon present