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



equal IL not the superior Of any play Of
comic tendencies yet written by Ameri-
can playwrights. IL has been done In
Portland before at an in-town theatre
but never ~ the suburban resorts, hence
Gem theatrs-goers have much IN store for
them this week. "1ke senator" may be
called u "typioal'' American play, not
that there are many like it but because u
treats Of characters who are common In
the life Of this country ami whom one
msy see any day without even going to
Washington where the plays scenes are
laid. Of course the t'tular iols falls to
James o. Barrows and he doubly proved
last night OF such propf were NEEDED
that his merit as character actor Is nc
greater than as comedian. For the part
of Senator Hannibal Rivers is hrimful OF
comedy. humcr and wiz, aud only q play
er possessing these essentials may at
tempt IL. Perhaps the next Important Of
the male characters is Lieutenant George
Schuyler played by john Ciaig. The
lieutenant Is handsome chap and agree
able, but the attribute hustle" has no
place in his make up, when everyone Is
at their wits ends with excitement over
the prospective passing of an important
bill through Congress. Schuyler unpas-
sively walked of the stage, telling the
impatient ladies whom he has been chat.
ting with, that he will "bring them the
news In fash 10 Mr.. Craig brought out
the dry humor OF the lieutenant In fine
fashion.
In q part which heretofore has not been
consi iesed more than sbit' Lawrence
Eddinger did brilliant piece Of nsting.
His Ling Ching. the secretary Of the
Chinese legation, was droll and showed
the initiative characteristics of the
Chinese in wonderfully realistic
msnner. Armstrong, the secretary of
state was done by James W. Bankson.
who made his first appearance with the
Barrows company. This character is
an elderly man and afforded hir. Bank
son opportunity to show his versatility,
for heretofore he has mere freqnently por-
trayed younger roles. James Dickson
scored his customary hit Is Krastus, gen.
ernl faototum to Senator Rivers. The
Austrian diplomas ana "wrscker OF
homes was George Farren and he not
only acted but "made up' the part ex-
Gently. Charles Rowan. an English
man, who is the latest addition to the
company, proved that ne Is decided
acquisition. AZ SiIas Denman, father of
the girl Senator Rivers loves, MIR. Rowan
demonstrated HIS worth as an emotional
player. Alden Bass and John Lancaster,
had important roles and made the most
of them. Florence Stone as Mrs. Adelaide
Hillary was the best of the women In the
cast. This is the sort of part In which
Miss Stone fairly shines and her gowns
were dreams of the modiste's art. f"
Mrs. Craig, Arlington and Blanche Hall
made up the remainder uf the splendid
cast. In the second act the stage was
Illuminated by large electric arches
which constituted an imposing spectacle.
"The Senator" Will run throughout the
week with daily matiness.
M'CULLUM'S THEATRE.
"Human Hearts," comedy drama in
four acts ami six sosnss, writtsn By Hal
Reid. was presented in this city for the
first time at MoCullum's theatre last
night and the production was in every
way worthy Of the theatre and It's q email
manager. 1t will easily rank with the
most notable productions given at this
popular play house, and the large au-
dience last evening, which in point of
of the season were wholly delighted with
the play and company. me scenery of
every act was decidedly siabora to and
beautiful. especially the snow scene OF thu
second acs and the second scene of the
third act representing cell floor Of a pris-
on. The story OF the Human Hearts
IN of absorbing interest and humor vies
acts. The plot Ia original and well devel-
opsd, she dialogue is brisk, the situations
and eIimaxes dramatic and often thrill.
ing and the characters strongly drawn
and natural afford every member of the
cast excellent opportunity to do good
work. BARLEY McCullum returned to the
cast last night in an impersonation of a
tramp Jem Mason and kept the audience
convulsed with laughter. 1t Is good
Part and well played by Mr.. MoCullum
whose patrons gave evidence of their
pleasure at bis return by according the
popular manager and actor decided re-
csptien on his appearance. Robert
Wayne as Tom Logan, Cross roads
blacksmith gave his usual finished per.
formance, and A. II. Stuart contributed
. fine character sketch as his father Gam
uel Logan. Thomas Reynolds mad 0
another big hit as Jimmy Logan, de-
mented boy, and j. Il. Armstrong was
as conscientious and capable as ever as
Governor Markham. Frederic Armsdale
was cleverly impersonated by Stephen
Wright and George Monserrat gave a
faithful and artistic portrayal of
'Mose," an old colored farm hand. Rob-
ert Guillard rs Wardeu Western, Joseph
Callahan as the guard Carrigan and
William Robert as Herbert Shaw wore
equal to the requirements OF the parts
and We good performance. Lisle Leigh