The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12

Chicago last SEASON and ahe unanimously
favorable reception accorded IL by the
critics and public OF both citisR Ii is
said to 5e repiete with strong dramatic
situations and thrilling olimaxes, and
the scenic embsffishment is declared 10
surpass In magnitude and beauty any
similar presentation ever given III Ameri-
On. There ara In all sixteen mammoth
scenes, representing Rs many different
OF design and artistic execution The
engagomsnt at the Jefferson u for two
nights only.
"TuE EVIL EYE
Running the entire. gsmut of stage
creation from Grand Opera and grand
ballet to farce and song and dance; from
my stifyinR scenes of enchantmens In n
castle far above the Rhine TO q village in
the lowlands Of Holland; from the grave
to gay; from one thing to another, In
such swift progress that the enhanced
mind of the spectators remembers naught
else Of ordinary life than to give natural
expression to his approval is Charles II.
Yale's latest and greatest creation 'The
Evil Eye" or the Many Merry mishaps
of Midland tine Weird Wonderful Wander
ings OF Nod.
Everyone who has been mystified by
beds turning into stoves. portrait hanging
upon walls laughing. ctying, using band
keschief and all the dear old familiar
tricks Of Humpty Dumpty, certainly
ought to appreciate and epjay some OF the
mechanical marvels of sThe Evil Eye"
1.-THE Evil Rye win appear at the Jeifer-
son theatre Saturday afternoon and even
ing.
THE DEERING COURSE.
Miss S. Marcia Craft, who is to sing at
the first CONCERT in the Deering course.
is a dramatic soprano with "A voice of
wide range and thrilling quality that
win surely make her famous. Miss Craft
not only possesses a remarkable voice but
demonstrates to her auaisnce that every
selection has been carefully studied and
In this way Is able TO convey TO her lis
teners the true imports OF the meaning Of
each of her widely varying numbers
Miss Craft Will be assisted by Miss
Norma "a. Rookhold, who has rich con-
tralto voice and Is one of California's
most promising singers.
THE LOBSTER.
tfThe Lobster" that widely advertised
farce-comedy which will be seen at the
Portland theatre three nights commence
ing Monday. October 10th, and Tor We'd
nesday matinee, and In which Fisher and
Carroll, the oomioal Celtic comedians are
being starred with phenomenal success,
is another offering from the gifted pen of
Edgar. Seldsn. under whose management
the tour Is conducted. !. Not only Is the
play claimed to be the funniest ever, "
tut the unusually large and we'll known
supporting company, is said to be one of
the strongest brought together Tor the
Interpretation of a work of this kind,
Fisher and Carroll have long been known
as entertainers of the first order Law
renee and Harrington ars known to every.
one as "The Original Bowery Boy ana
Girl. ana make their first appearance In
farce-comedy inter several seasons with
Tony Pastor, at his own theatre. Wills
and Barron are another popular farcical
duo and have long been favorites. Seats
on sale Saturday.
Pa ONOGRAPH ENTERTAINMENTS.
Tonight under the auspices of Thatcher
Relief Corps, photograph entertain
ment will be given ut the Post hall. A
most enjoyable programme has been ar
ranged aud following ali Will be dance.
Tickets for sale by members and at the
door.
RYAN'S BENEFIT CONCERT.
The annual concert for the benent of
Mr.. W. j. Ryan bids fair to be most
enjoyable one-and~ue expect to see
packed house. 1t viii be given at the
Y. n. G. A. hall, Monday evening, Oct.
16, and of the Tremont-Syendsen comhi-
nation the Worcester Telegram. says:
Encores were the rule with the large
audience In Mechanics hall to hear the
concert by the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS combi-
nation. The concsrt was of the highest
grade and finest OF the couise There
were eleven numbers on the programme,
but the demands of the audience
Enlightened 1t out to more than twice
that number The selections by the trio
and quartette were highly popular with
the audience. wh3ch was not only large.
but representative of the best society OF
Worcester.
HALE AN HOUR 40 UNDERWOOD.
II you are going out to Underwood to-
dinner do not forget that the cars run
mers quickly than before. You now
make tre trip from Elm street to the
Casino in Just thirty minutes, where 1t
tDok forty two minutes before. The mo-
tormen have to look sharp to be on time
but they rarely fall behind. The track
Is very smooth and tine cars go along
with an easy, pleasant motion. Theye
moonlight evenings are grand opportuni-