The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-06

pos9eeeoe q sort OF chic personality That
appeals particularly to femininity, at
the same time blessing the masculine
gender. In the Little Host she is first
seen In male attire. a style of dress
which she wears with a grace pre-emi-
nently her own. Later on she dons the
habiliments Of her own sex by way OF
contrast. The play is laughing play,
set to the prettiest music. Its sole aim
is to afford pleasant moments and in
that aim 1t is said to succeed most ad-
mirably
Seats now on sale
SuPERBA.
'Superba, changed in most particu-
lars, but in the main similar TO the same
spectacle that has pleased our theatre
goers the last fsw years, should be appre-
ciated by large and attentive audiences at
the Jefferson theatre next week. where
1t commences for a weeks stay with
Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
The Hanlon Brothers have added new
features, new scenery, costumes and bal
let's, also a number OF talented specialists
whose unique turns are a revelation
in novelty. They are masters in ire sort
of stage craft that spectacular plays re-
quire There is seemingly nothing too
difficult for them to accomplish and so
the result is one surprise after another
in rapid and oftentlmes startling success.
sion. There is every evidence that "Su-
perha" win do very big business Seats
s,,. on GALA &a,,nrr0xu ,,.o..rfr,
BROTHER FOR BROTHER.
Brother for Brother will be seen at
Portland theatre the first three nights
next week. and Tuesday aud Wednes-
day afternoons. One thing instrumental
In bringing about Its success Is that there
oan be no "sticks" or dummies" engaged
in its portrayal. Every part Is q speak
ing one, requiring an Interpretation such
as only an experienced and thorough act
or or acress is capable of giving. The COM
pany to render the play here is under the
management of the widely known amrse-
inent caterer, Mr.. Thomas II. Davis. Many
of the artists who were seen in the first
American production when the play had
its long and successful run at the Star
theatre, New York. two seasons ago, are
with the company. The other members OF
the cast are competent and clever people
and the management asserts that the play
will be better staged and more artistically
rendered than ever before.
I Reserved seats for the entire engagement
go ON sale tomorrow morning.
NOTES.
Mime. Games, as the countess in Mar
rIage Of Blgaro," was bewitchingly beau
tiful in elegant gowns designed for her
by her husband. Julian Story, and her
stateliness OF deneanor and patrician
manner typided to perfection the grand
dame. her purity and sweetness Of voice
wer as satisfying as ever in this role, and
the com bination of melody and manners
made an artistic ensemble of great at
Effectiveness.
The discovery that the District Of CO.
lumbia has no law against theatrical
performances on Sunday has been fol-
loved by the opening of several second
class houses on Sunday nights. 1t is ex-
pected that Congress will put stop to
that enrly next season.
At the Paris Amhigu, Regime Martial
hated a rival actress, Marie Gonfroy, who
was growing fat. Regime, with alniable
mien, promised to give Marie drug that
would make her slim, but inadvertently
gave instead well-nigh fatally poison
Gus dose. One was in hospital at last
accounts and the other in a Jail.
Digby Bell has abandoned the field of
serious drama. taken to bankruptcy pro-
oeedings to rid himself of debts amount
ing TO s26, 600, raised $4,000 by u benefit
performance in Chicago, and is ready
to return TO comic opera. Laura Joyoe
bell will go into vaudeville with wig
and Gown" comedietta which the late
Rosina Nokes once used.
Anna Held win be put ON a farce called
" papa's Vie. -
10 good sized a3d seemingly satisfied
audience Al Re, yes's bul lesque company
closed their three nights engag ment at
the Portland theatre last evening.