The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-11

PORTLAND THEATRE.

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The management Of the Portland thea
tire, without any increase OF tho regular
prices. gave an entertainments yesterday
at both matinee and evening periorma
which appealed to large classes Oh P"''o".
and the liberality shown was rewaroou
by LANCE audiences
Besides the pastoral play. Josnua oimp-
kins, which was repeated, an opportunity
was offered TO see the only unueieHsou
heavy wei ght of the world, Jim 'eniies
who engaged in a three round bout WIN
h,s hrothsr and sparring trainer, JACK
jeff les.
A, the and Of the third act of the play
M Hale. agent for Jeffries, appeared
no,o-s the footlights, announced the bout
and read q telegram. just received from
New York, that articles had been signed
for a fisht between Jim Jeffries and Fitz-
simmons. to take place between April &c
and May Al
The sparrers then appeared, and all eyes
ware turned on the big fellow who Is q
magnificent sps cimen of physical beauty
rs the following measurements, recently
taken at Harvard University amply at
test: Height feet. l inch; weight 2s'
rounds (JefIries rains down to 2iS
pounds); neck, IS inches; biceps, 10
inches; forearm, IL 1-2 inches; chest,
normal, 43 1 9 inches; chest, Debated, ~
inches; chest, expanded, As inches; waist,
rs inches; thigh, 20 inches; calf, II IA
inches; reach. &c Ia; wrist, 34 inches;
shoulder, 30 inches; hips, Az inches.
Three short rounds were spared but
the action was fast enough TO call out the
leudest kind Of applause, while the recep'
ton accorded the sparrers was very
warm one. Experts who took line on
the heavy weight must have been I'M
messed by his foot work and side step
ming, for he moves about on his legs WIN
wonderful agility considering his sVoirou-
pois. Bis blows were quick and, II occa-
sion required, that he could put steam
behind them admits of no doubt
The sparring exhibition will be a Tea
ture of both performances at the Portland
theatre today and added TO the production
of Joshua Simpkins which pleased
aoodly number who were present yester
day, should pack the theatre
THE BURRILL COMEDY co.
The Burriu Comedy company that Is to
appear at Port land theatre next week Is
new one to the play goers OF this city
but its triumphs in other cities during
the past five years have equalled those oil
any similar organization on the road and
this season ranks in the front of all popu
lar priced combinations The line OF
plays presented by the Burrill COMEDY
company are all New York successes,
and the organization has been highly
praised by the press of other cities ON &C
count of the superior strength OF the act
ing company and the completeness and
extent of its scenic productions. The com.
many is headed by the brilliant emotional
actress. Miss Laura Hubert, an artist OF
wide experience who for several seasons
was the leading woman with many OF
A. NJ, Palmer 'siproductions. Miss hui
bert is declared to be a very handsome
woman, while as an actress she is said to
be one of the very best that has ever been
identified with popular priced companies.
one is mashihNo"' va S''N. 49,
gowns being described as strikingly beau
tiful, and in this respect the whole com
pany is said to be particularly interesting.
The costumes of the different plays being
of sufficient value and beauty to com
mand the greatest admiration. The play
to be presented the opening night will
be II. p. Taylor's great society drama,
entitled "Iufatuation." Miss Hubert
assumes the role of Ollie Summerfield,
and the character is one that gives her
great opportunities. The play also serves
10 Introduce the other members in con-
genial roles, and the production is one en-
titled to the greatest consideration OF
local amusement lovers. Tuesday eve