The Portland daily press., 1899-04-07


fun and frenzied frelio from beginning
to end, but not blush-raising syllable.
The play is by Edgar Smith and Louis
De Lange. the pretty musical numbers
being the joint contribution of W L.
Francis and Thomas Chilvers, 1.-The
Little Host will he seen at the Jeffer-
son tonight and tomorrow matinee and
evening. Seats now on sale.
HANLON'S SUPhRBA.
One Of the treats that will be seen
shortly in this city Is Hanlon's Superha,
which comes on Monday evening, April
10th for weeks visit to the Jefferson
theatre, with Wednesday and Saturday
matinees.
'sSuperba" Is a fanciful creation, but
has much in it that appeals to those who
like even the most tangible forms OF
ent rtainment, as 1t embraces many of
the most amusing features ound In all
classes of the lighter forms of amuse
ment, and the best element seen in ex-
travaganza, burIesque, spectacle and pam
tomimes, are thus seen in sort OF pot
pouri Perhaps the strongest feature OF
the Hanlons's productions is their strange
Invention of mechanical tricks, for in
this regard they are unsurpassed. In fact
they have no competitors nor even imi-
tators in this line of work and panto-
mime in European cities seems TO have
degenerated owing Terhaps TO the absence
of theiofi ginators. I his year its additional
attractions are the three Powers Broth
ers, expert and humorous bicyclists;
Heloise Edupoint, "a monologuist; shed .
mans Dog Circus and wonderful high
diving dog Blossom" and Charlie Guy.
er, the clever clown.
BROTAkR FOR BROTHER.
An old French proverb Daively states
'Ethat everything comes to him who
waits" fitting illustration OF this adj
mirable adsge Is presented in the sp-
pearance at Portland theatre the first
tn ee days next week of that highly sue
.sful drama OF English life. "brott er
for Brother which is unq ue,tionably
ore of the most popular plays on the
lew dramatic performances whore power
is not impaire by time. Like the record
of a we'll spent life age only seems to
add renewed lustre to its beauty. The
play, which is undoubtedly Frank Har'
yeys greatest effort is now In its sixth
season in the English provinces and its
fourth season in America, to say nothing
of the long runs at the Star theatre, New
York, and der Majesty s theatre, London.
One of the prime factors in Its success
NAV be attributed to the fact OF its char
acters being such clearly outlined per-
sonations
The situations are not strained or affect
ed. Each climax is succeeded by anoth-
or infinitely superior to its predecessor.
Additionally, the dialogue Is clean and
pure, the action brisk and thoroughly
dramatic while the moral Of its simple,
yet vividly interesting story appeals to
every honest heart. The company TO por-
ay the play here is said to be composed
of most excellent material and the pre-
sentation will be In every way more per
feet and acceLtabls than any previous
represen tation ever given. Reserved
seats for this engagement go on sale Fri
da y morning.
NOTES.
John B. Mason, the actor, who married
Marion Manola, filed pit tit on In bank
ruptcy in New York, Wednesday, with
liabiiitie. S29 48S and no assets. Among
the creditors are ca thomas, Portland,
IS, orr, mouey loaned.