The Portland daily press., 1899-07-05
o'c'ock this morning and they can b
ordered by telephone.
RIvERTON PARK,

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ordered by telephone.
RIvERToN PARK.
Eight thousand people visited River
ton park yesterday and filed every seat
in the picturesque rustic theatre and
fllled all the available space from which
a Wow of the stage could be obtained.
The natural advantages that the theatre
possesses by its location was emphatical
ly impressed on thousands of persons
yesterday because of the protection
afforded from the hot sun and the oppor-
tunity offered to watch the performances
without seat and still enjoy the shade
and the delightful perfume of the forest.
The Fadettes' concert was greatly en-
joyed and to express the pleasure that
their selections afforded the musical audi
encs it would be necessary to repeat what
has often peen spoken before. They were
simply fine yesterday. and won deserved
appreciation and applause. Germans
MINISTRIES pleased immensely. The sing
ing of the company in the overture and
chorus is equal to that of any minstrel
company of its size on the road, and the
solos were all well sung and selected
The olio contains several good and novel
specialties and the various performers
evoked constant applause. The minstrel
entertainment and concert can be en-
joyed any afternoon or evening this wesz.
MoCULLUM'S THEATRE.
Amusement lovers who enjoy seeing q
drama with story of strong interest,
the action of which is replete with ia
tense dramatic incidents, should go 20
McCullum's theatre this week where
Manager MoCullum aud his superior CON-
pany are Offering LED Astray'', Bonti-
sault's famous drama or IL they would
like play where the comedy elements
is not lacking in either quantity or quail
ty, they will be amply repaid in pleasure
and enjoyment If they visit the same
popular resort. Lied Astray'' is certain
ly great dramatic composition, posses
sing elements necessary to please an au-
dience diversified In their amusement
tastes, or social standing. The theme is
the ever beautiful one of home and love.
that always has attractions for all per-
sons. The brilliant dialogue, describing
the incidents that cast shadow over
the lives OF the principal characters, that
caused temporary estrangement be-
tween loving husband and faithful wife,
and final reconciliation appeals to
every mind of culture and refinement,
and the beautiful costumes enhance the
attractiveness of the play TO the same
GLASS; The effective dramatic situations
and climaxes have a charm forj those
whose admiration is excited In a play by
thrilling episodes, and the clever comedy
passages are sufficiently numerous to
please that portion Of play lovers who
cannot enjoy a serious drama The per-
formance Is a superior one in every re-
spect. The company appsar to much
better advantage than in any play yet
produced and comparisons with other
companies only the more foroihly im.
presses one with their great talents, that
ara SO inteliigently and discreetly exer-
cised in the enactment of this delightful
~ interesting dramn. The theatre was
crowded to the doors yesterday at both
performances, and so rapidly are tickets
selling that an early application is
necessary TO obtain good seats. The adj
vance sale is at Sawyer's, Monument
square. Matinees will be given daily.