The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

tsehnsaus wffeh osussd sssuins surprise
considering hsr age and limited reFied
Of training.
Pnrtland's artistic cello player. Mr.. o.
terbsrg was especially good In his solo
: Caprice HonRroise.' and the artistic
work OF sig. Fahiani ON the harp was
q ribution 10 this musical treat de-
serving of praise.
Every numter on the prosi anime was
received with demonstrative marks OF
applause, and our musical lovers were
profass In their expressions Of delight
at the concert, s, successful In every
way.
GRAND oPERA,
The subscription ssis Of seats for the
Maurice Grau grand opera performances
at the jefferson theatre ON the evening
Of Thursday, December 18th, Is large.
From nalI parts Of the state letters and
kilograms have been received ordering
seats, so that 10 now looks ~ n this
engagement f.om boz Office point Of
view would b, the most successful one IN
tho history Of the Jefferson. Ths Maine
Central Railroad will run special trains
and make one-fare rate from all points
ON their system to and from Portland, to
accommodate their patrons, who wish
co attend this grand performances. Mr..
Grau's metropolitan Opera House com pc.
ny which will give "Ii Bsrbiere al
siviplis" with Nina Senbrich as Ro-
sina, ard the reg ular cast as given In
New York, Is the most complete as well
as the hest squipptd organization for this
prod uction of grand opera that has ever
been gathered together under one man
agemsnt. 1hs regular sale Of seats opens
to tho public Thursday. December 7th,
at g. m, at the jefferson theatre.
LA BELLE Russo. Z
The presentation Of "La Belle Russo
at the Jeffers son theatre Friday and Sat
urday and Saturday matinee, should at
tract more than the ordinary degree OF
interest that attaches to theatrical en-
ga gements. The play Is from the pen Of
Mr.. David Belss,o who occupies the po-
81 ton Of the most successful Of American
dramatic authors.
ENTERTAINMENT AT Y. N. O. A.
HALL.
Under the auspices of the woman
Auxiliary an snteEtsinment will be given
at Y. N. q. A. hall Thursday, December
| z, which will attract mnny listeners.
MIR. SWEET will give his latest illustrat-
ed version Of "a Vacation Trip Thr ough
Picturesque Maine" with many new
and beautifully oolorsd views Of favori te
resorts.
He will also read ssvo-al selection
from "David Harum.' A sale Of useful
and fancy articles will commence Thurs.
day morning In the ladies' pailor. Thers
should be q large attendance. Admission
to the ENTERTAINMENT will be only q
| cents.
DEWEY'S RECEPTION TONIGHT.
Tonight ut the Portland theatre the
Donovanis. James and Fannie, will pre-
sent their latest success In farce comedy
entitled Dewey's Reception, which Is said
to be one OF the funniest things on the
road. No attempt Is made to Introduce .
plot as 1t L. full OF musical mum hers,
clever specialtiss and amusing situations.
IL Is comedy built with the one purposi
to make laughter and 10 one continual
laugh from beginning to end. The Dono-
vans are supported by u clever company
of comedians and 1t will prove one Of the
strongest organizations Of Its kind svel
en- In this city. Thers has been goot
calls Of ssats and all who enjoy a good
laugh should secure their seats early TO-
day.