The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-08

afternoon and evening for one week
commencing Monday. and the company
may be anticipated to be first class in
every feature. Manager German is uns
/ occasionally the most successful caterer
IN the patrons Of sum mer theatres and
bis experience has taught him to know
what Is most suited to the public taste.
He has given this company his own name
because be considers 1t the best one he
has ofganized. Good singing, pleasing
dtncing, clever ncrohatic feats and other
novelties are contained In the programme,
that Is further enhanced BY the brilliant
concerts OF the Fadettes at every per-
Torrance.
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
Lied Astray' received Its last two pre-.
sentations at McCuilum's theatre today.
The play has given the greatest measure
OF satisfaction and the company appear
ing In 1t have achieved pronounced in-
dividual successes. The audiences have
been the largest of ths season and conss-
quently Manager McCullum is elated
with favor thus Indicated. This after
moon the local coal dealers with their
office force and ladies, enjoy their annu-
al outing at Caps Cottage park and will
occupy seats In the orchestra at the matt
nee performance to ths number OF 75.Ss 4
Monday night "The Kings Musketeers''
Is TO begin a weeks engagement and
considering fhat this production has BEEN
awaited withsa steadily Increasing inter
est patrons are advised to secure seats as
early as possible to avoid Disappointment,
especially for Monday nights perform
aIice. OF the production 1t can be an
ticipated as the most magnificent event
that ever occurred during a sum mer sea.
son In his city. Mr.. McCullum has staked
all his hopes for q financial success this
season on this production and as the time
for tine production draws nigh he is care
fully studying eveyy detail and constantly
making improvements in the scenery and
the Cuisines" of the play, that his pa
irons may be impressed with the COM
pleteness and extent OF the presentation
and In further hopes that Its success will
be instantaneous and emphatic. The
production will cost near one thousand
dollars before the curtain goes up Mon
day night and to get q good idea of what
this means in the way OF scenery and cos
TUNES one has only to know that 1t Is al
most twice as much as it COST TO give the
Ensign" last season that Is still remem-
bered as remarkably great production.
The play closely follows the novel and ii
Is Vne Desb romantic drama ever written.
The admiration known as the Salyini
version is the one to be seen next week
and this Is considered the best OF any OF
the several versions. Reserved seats can
be obtained at n'Sawyer's. So many
clubs have been formed to attend these
performances that Ind ividuals had best
engage their tickets at once.
GRANITE sPKING THEATRE.
The European Sensational Buriesquers
gave their second performance az the
Long Island Casino last evening to a
much larger crowd than ON the opening
night. This company is bound to please
all classes and the cheap prices OF admis-
sion gives all chance to witness this
entertainment. Tickets can be had at
Harpswell Steamboat oompany's office, in
Portland, boats leaving Portland: pier at
1.S0, 6.10 and $50 p. IN. daily. There
will be a matinee this afternoon. Ladies
and children in search of an afternoons
pleasure can take the l. 80 boat and see
the European sensation, enjoy a hearty
laugh and get home in time for supper
Next week the famous Bon Ton Bur-
lesquers will hold sway at the Casino.
and new and varied attractions will
follow In rapid succession.