The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE GEM,


"Esnsrslda" is drawing extremely
well at the Gem theatre and will I'M
doubtedly equal IL not surpass the fine
record as 10 big business, made by
"Brown's In Town." Much of the sue
cess OF this play is undoubtedly due to
the fact that 1t is unoommoply well cast.
Mr.. Barrows has part which is right
in his line, and MIR. Craig, Mr.. Farren,
John Lancaster. Lawrence Eddinger and
Alden Bass make the most of parts all
OF which are good and some of which are
unique in their way and offer opportuni-
ties for strong character acting which the
actors mentioned have not lost sight Of.
As Esmeralda the simple child of the
North Carolina pine forest, Miss Winter
does the best work Portlanders have seen
her do. In the first act in her bingham
dress and white sun bonnet she looks
wholesome and sweet and later in the
stunning costumes which Esmeralda is
made to wear, while tie parents are try
ing to force her into the gay life of Paris,
this young woman is picture OF fem
mime beauty. Next weeks attraction
will be 1.-THE Senator in which William
IL. Crane made his greatest triumph and
which Is one of the best OF modern plays.
RIvERroN PARK.
A feature of the performances given by
Germans Alabama Iroubadours at Riv-
erton Park Is the high tone and refine
ment Of the entertainment. In this re-
spect 1t Is q remarkable good show and
persons who never attend any other kind
of a performance at the theatre enjoy this
one very much. Not word or act that
can possibly be construed into anything
but. what 1t is, absolutely chaste. can be
found in the entire entertainment, and
the large attendance thus demonstrates
the public's appreciation Of this feature.
The programme that 1t presented con-
tains wealth Of novelties and amusing
oddities. Every member of the company
Is an expert dancerzand vocalist and gives
an exhibition CT buck and wing dancing
ever been seen at the Park. Many Of the
songs heard this first of the week have
been changed and much that Is new will
he witnessed by all who attend the per-
forniances to-day and tomorrow. The Fa-
dettes are giving the greatest salts faction
this week and are proving themselves to
be one CT the most popular attractions in
the city to the summer visitors. Next
week the attraction will be the New
York Vaudeville club in n programme CT
high class specialites.
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
AS the engagement of virginius draws
TO close at McCullum's theatre, the au-
diences increase in numbers and the en-
thusiasm and admiration excited by the
splendid performances become more
emphatic. From present Indications it is
judged that this production will prove
the largest financial success OF the season.
1t Is generally considered the most artis-
ito presentation that has been given this
season and Is play that appeals more
than any other to thea tire gosrs of intel
ligence and refinement.
Virginius will positively be withdrawn
Saturday night for comm encing Monday
night Manager McCullum has ready for
a production, Hal Reeds successful melo
drama entitled Human Hearts. - MIR.
MoCullum will appear in good comedy
role in this play, the part being that Of q
tramp inclined to express himself in the
most dramatic manner in all instances
and under all circumstances. Miss Mary
Drummond Hay, appointment young act
ress of this city. whose work Is rich with
promise, will make her first professional
appearance IN this city in this produc-
ton. Seats now on sale at Sawyer's.