The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-28

nsnipulators, and surely they have
won the title. We think 10 was one Of
the best exnibitions Of club Juggling
ever seen on any stage.
"Ths I'm psrinl four with choice ~
iecsiona bsautifuily illustrated gathered
IN their share Of the honors and fun
galore was created by the DE Elmar trio,
well known Portland boys. They were
royalty welcomed and gave an inimitable
scrobatlo aot with vein Of Rich comedy
running through %. A handsome bou-
quss Was passed 10 them over the foot
lights. The performances was . thor
oushly wholssope one and high oiss In
every respect Ths audience vas most
responsive and apprsoiative ons, aud
seemed more than satisfied.
There win be . matinee performance
today and this aggregation Of excellent
entertainers will CLOSE thsir present en-
gagement tonight.
WAY DOWN EAST.
Patrons Of the Jefferson theatre will re-
vel this week In what Is an accurate
portrayal Of real life rs they WIRES tee
homsly scenes of SWAY Down East, !"
which wss given its initial performance
last svsning before . large. thoughtful
and sympathstio audiepcs.
The play 10 truly q rural meio drama
with q tinoture Of ''ths problem" thrown
In.
The scenes are laid on New Hsmp-
shire farm where enc Anna Moore, de-
esived By . mock marriage, and fleeing
from her post with her unfortunate child,
finds home with the family OF Square
Bartistt. The son Of the Squire soon
falls In love with her. hut the whifp ring
tongue of the Village female gossips
poisops the mini of ths squire by inform.
ing him Of the wanderers misfortune.
To save the son from contamination ms
the squire thinks, the latter drives the
girl forth in the worst kind Of u north
east New England snow storm.
In her deep resentment the girl tells
the squire that at that very moment he
IL harboring the man who betrayed her
snd that man IL making love to the old
funu D nlbCc. 4uo kOus VIM Aovfo eae 80
fortunste girl for her sveriing qualities,
heroIcally follows her and rescues her
from death In the winters storm.
The squire repents In the last act and
as usual all the complications are adjust
cd to the satisfaction of every body.
Such. In brief, 10 the story Of the play
which IL set with all the vivid accessories
essential to pastoral plays. such a. the
ohurn, butter making and the farm hands
picturesquely grouped about the porch Of
the homestead. etc.
1t Is, however, IN the strong episode OF
the third act that the acme Of realism is
reaohsd. One can almost hear the wind
howl ~ Its furious blasts hurl against
tho farm house Of the square, the driven
snow. Regarding the play and its set
tings, Il 10 hardly necessary to say more,
for thsy have been long since made the
text Of sermons ana female preacher
has said, ''Evsry woman ought to hear
Way Down East ami bring every man. :"
Touching action. honors of the evening
should 20 to lorna La Pierre, who rs
Anna Moore, the deceived girl. gave "a
touching and tender Characterization,
not without winsomeness, however.
hartley McCuilum a. .ae bigoted. yet
kindly hsarted sold SQUIRE" scored one
OF his old-tine successes. On his first
appearance he was greeted with general
hand -clapping. Besides these we have In
she subordinate parts to note the manly
and earnest Improvisation BY Edward
Elsner, and q hit Of the evening was
scored by Miss Loyola O'Conner In the
rola Of the village gossip Charles A.
Burke as the town constable was good,
and we commend the work Of the In
genue Ruby Bridges. "Hi Holier, the
chore boy" was pictured true TO life by
Mr.. Heron, and tho squire's wife was In
the good hands of Marion Lester. MIR.
Fsrsman, the errAtio professor In his
quest for butterflies. was an interesting
character.
The play will be repeated each evening
during the week with matinee perform
snses ON Wednesday, ThuIsusy and Satur-
day.
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA AT THE
JEFFERSON.
Today, at the Jefferson theatre, and at
Cressey, JOKES s. Aliens where the sub
soript.on pspars are held for the accom-
IN dntion of those Of Portlsnd's music
lovers who wish to subscribe their
names for amounts placed opposits them
to secure q night of the richest musical
Offering that the United States or the
world affords, will decide the fate OF
the ventura. Portland either gets the
attraction or else 1t goes to Worcester
where the amount required has already
bean raised. The preference will be Civ
en- to Portland. however, and Ii IL sin
oersly hoped that those who are interest
ed will act quickly. 1t has been ascer-
tained Dthat "Ths Barter OF Seville
may bel had or "Faust," and the ex.
preston Of Subscribers will alone govern
this matter. Subscribers will he given
an additional privilege In choice Of seats
at desired prices. There will lie no great.
ar charge than. So so for any seat, while