The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22

very clever coutortlonfhta efokou muoa
laughter and applause. MARROW and
Plunkett. old favorftos In this city, were
given cordial reception and contributed
a fine comedy act, enlivened by some first
class banjo playing and good singing.
Their laughing song was one OF the big
hits Of the show and won the most APP
piause bestowed upon any one feature.
1t would be to the benefit Of the perform
anoe and the pleasure of the patrons If
this team were given another place on
the bill as many persons leave before the
last act that would enjoy this one. Per-
formances viii be given every afternoon
and evening during the week.
TUE PRIVATE SECRETARY.
In strong contrast with tbs gloom in
duoed by heavy fog outside was the
rolllcking piece produced last evening
at the Gem theatre when the Private,Sec-
rotary was given It's initial presentation
of the week. There was a constant
laugh on nll sides from the beginning
of the play to the final curtain and that
the audience enjoyed the funny situations
was In evidence throughout the per-
formanco. OF course every playgoef is
familiar with the details OF the story and
around 1t are associated memories of
William Gillette, Ian Robertson and
many lesser lights. Full as the play Is of
SO many possibilities along the line OF
dr1ll, quaint action it was surely no
easy task for a COMPANY made up as MIR.
Barrows's is to essay the production,
and that they did SO well is all the more
to their credit.
| Mr. Barrows was in the role of MIR.
Cattermola, the peppery, irascible East
Indian merchant. and the part was just
In his line and he was seen to good adj
vantage. Mr.. Jack Craig has shown his
great versatility on many occasions dur
| Ing the present season, and he is to be
commended for the measure of SUCCESS
which he achieved last night as the Pr.
vate Secretary. At times he%showed
JUNCTION in his Interpretation Of very
different pant requiring peculiar kind
of dramatic talent which has been the
lot of but few men to possess. MIR.
Bankson was the Nephew. and while We
think he failed at times In his attempt
to keep up the disguise AS he masouerades
as Rev. Robert Spaulding, still his work
for this most part was good. MIR. Morri-
sons make-np as the Bond street tailor,
was excellent and be met every require
ment Of his part. Mr.. Eddinger and Mr.
Lancaster made good every time and
passing to the female cast, little is to be
said, for the burden of this play is on the
shoulders of the male contingent, save
In one instance, Miss Ann Warrington,
as the spinster and chaperon, with O
penchant for spiritualism and q dear
friend OF the family Of the reverend gem
tleman, outs quite = figure in the play,
and her arduous role was well taken.
Miss Linthioum and Miss Winter made
charming giddy girls, while Miss Stani-
ford and Miss Eddinger were very salts
factory. The play will be repeated at the
matinees and evening performances dur
ing the week and sesS can be secured at
the office of the Casoo Bay Steamboat
company, Custom House wharf
THE MAINE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
The people of Maine have another trent
before them. in hearing Richard Bur-
meister, the wonderful pianist and favor
lite pupil of Brauz L.szt His interpre-
tation of ais masters great works is
great enough attraction Of itself, to I'LL
any auditorium in the country. At the
Festival, MIR. Burmeister will be heard
In the beautiful Liszt Concerto, f Minor
Pathetic. This concerto was ar
ranged and orchestrated for piano and
orchestra by MIR. Burmeister, himself.
He will be also heard in the charming
and delicate prelude and Nocturne'' by
Chopin, and in L,stz's arrangement of
"Santa's Ballad" from wagneis' opera,
1.-The Flying Dutchman." This will be
Mr.. Burmeister's first appearance in
Maine.
We certainly need no introduction to
Hans KronoId, the New York violincel.
list, who will appear as soloist with the
orchestra in Peppers charming "Suite
for Violincello.''
Mime. Charlotte Maconda will be well
coined once more with enthusiasm by the
people of Maine, as will also tho favorite
baritone. Mr.. CIV ilym Miles. Miss Bride.
well, Miss Cushing. and Nine Coleman;
Mr.. Pollock. MIR. Wesdan. and MIR.
Walker are among the foremost singers
of America. Added to these will be our
own Maine singers.
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