The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-04

an especial feature Of 10 being the sing
ling Elm southern Tennessee, f" by the
scxtstte The jokes were nearly all new
and the comic songs Of Mr. Spencer and
Mr. Iatoine were up-to-iate.
sAsieep In the Deep was well sung by
Mr. Shadriek. and Mr.. Abbott rendered
''She lie My Girl" in an acceptable mon
nsr.
Patrons are sure 10 be more than salts
led with the pleasure that the PERFORM
ance affords and the weeks business
should and probably will be the lest of
thu season. Matinee and evening per-
formances will be given daily the re-
maindsr OF the week.
M'CULLUM's THEATRE.
Unstinted praise must be given 10
Manager McCullum and every member Of
his company for the magnificent produo-
tton and performance of Dion Bouoi-
cnult's celebrated comedy drama Lied
Astray," given at McCullum's theatre
last evening and TO be continued every
afternoon and evening during ths re-
mainder of this week. It is appropriate
right here to say that persons who are
In doubt about where to seek for their
amusement today will derive the greatest
pleasure from witnessing this perform
ance. as 1t is one of the best productions
from dramatic standpoint that Mana
ger McCullum has ever given here. The
attendance last night was the largest of
any Monday evening since the opening
and the audience included several large
and fashionable theatre parties. LED
Astray" was accorded the unanimous
praise of every person present and the
approval demonstrated in frequent APP
| plause and outbursts OF laughter clearly
denoted it's emphatic success. The story
is one that appeals to the whole human
family. The dialogue is brilliant and
forceful anu the characters strongly drawn
and natural. The atmosphere of the
play is one of refinement and delioacy
and the comedy element is not lacking,
constant flashes of wit often relieving
the sombreness of the intense dramatic
scenes and provoking laughter just in
time to avert tear. The company APP
peared to much the best advantage of the
season. The scenery was magnificent,
appropriate and evoked general admira-
| ton. The costumes were Of the most
beautiful design and costly fabric and
gave positive delight to the feminine
portion of the audience. Mr.. James
Horne and Mr.. James Bankson made
their first appearance with the company
this season in last nights production
and the latter was presented with beau
tiful bouquet by his admirers. Both were
excellent in the roles of George DE
Lesparre and Mount Gosline respectfully
and were accorded a liberal share of the
applause. Miss Lottie Linthicum, made
her Portland debut as Suzanne O'Hara
and her acting and appearance justified
the praise aud glowing terms that have
been printed in the announcements of her
engagement. Misss Leigh as Armande
Chandoce WAS seen in the best role that
she has appeared in for a long time and
her work in the exacting role was of the
highest order of merit Dignifed, grace
full and thoroughly oonservant with every
requirement. of the character she was oon-
| vincing and effective and the strong
emotional scenes were enacted with an
intelligence and discretion such as few
artists exercise. Robert Wayne as Rud-
olph Chandoce created most decided
impression. His acting was manly,
vigorous and in all ways praiseworthy
and his enunciation was a veritable
treat. Space forbids a detailed mention
OF each artist, suffice TO say that collec-
lively their performance last evening JUS
titled all the praise that has been Accord
ed 1t and all acquitted themselves with
great credit, and much pleasure to the
audience. 1t is play that is worthy of
the most liberal patronage and willgun-
doubtedly attract full houses when its
merits become generally known. Matt
nee and evening performances will be
given every day. and reserved seats can
be obtained at Sawyer's, Monument
square.
BURLESQUE AT LONG ISLAND.
The new Granite Spring theatre at
Long island under the management of
Geo. IL. Turner of New York, opens
Thursday when the Big European Bur-
lesque company will be the at.
road all the season and is composed of
twenty well-known performers, and with
fifteen pretty girls, bright costumes and
splendid effects. they give performance
Of builesque and vaudeville that is live.
ly from start to finish.
Coupon tickets on the Harpswell line
are good for admission to the theatre.
A special boat will leave Harps well
Steamboat wharf, Portland pier. every
evening at 1880, returning after the per-
formance.
Reserved seats ON sale at Harpswell
Steam boat office Wednesday morning at
o'clock, and they can be ordered by tele-
| phone.
KoTZSCRMAR BENEFIT.
Mr.. W. II. Stookbridge, for the execu-
tive committee, gives this notice: Mem
hers of the Kotsschmar Jubilee chorus,
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