The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-25

THE JEFFERsoN.

BY the Robinson Comic opera company
was strengthened last evening nj the
jefferson by their rendition OF said
Pasha. before an audience which was
surprisingly large considering tne I'M
favorable weather conditions. Inc hrss
,ct was laid In Constsntinople and the
,scond In India and the oriental cos
tunes of the chorus were sinsularly APP
nropriate and made beautiful stage PIC
lures which enh tncei the beauty OF the
stage sets. The comedy element was well
TO the fore last evening and there was q
vein OF fun running through the opera
which was never tiresoine nor exag-
ssrated. keeping the listners in good hu-
NOR Throughout Ike chorus Of stalwart
guards shapely and brightly gowned
harem Iadi,s, made the auditorium ring
out with their strong, weil-blended
voices, but a need of the greatest praise
is due the cast. Many Of their numbers
were noteworthy iEdesd and among
them should be mentioned. Eyes dear.
est, yes dearest" by Minnie Jarbeau. She
was as sprightly in action as ever aud
the sailor song with MIR. Young was one
Of the hits of the evening. MIR. Holmes 9
They are beautiful and fair and Mr..
Nelson's solo How l adore her." won
deserved encores.
In the second act Lizzie Gonzalez,
gowned in white, presented most at
traotive stage presence and sang very
effectively Love. sweet love-" and her
duet, Love we are alone" with MI.
Holmes wac charm ingly rendered.
These were but few of the many tune
full airs with which the opera abounds
Tom whyts and John Il. Young kept
the ball OF fun In motion during the
entire evening and scored decidedly
comedy success. The quintette in the
second act was very pleasing number
and Mr.. whyte's funny number evoked
roars Of applause.
The first matinee will be given today
when Bocaccio will be produced at popu-
lar prices and the house should be packed.
The evening offering will be that tune
full opera, "The Chime of Normandy"
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Spears comedy and dramatic company
were greeted with large audience at
their first matinee performance yester-
day and played the Senators Daugh-
ter" in a manner which satisfied every.
body. Miss Nation was in the title role
ard dressed the character very nand-
somely, while her action was spirited and
pleasing. MIR. Spear had the heavy role
Marquis De 10 Rochelle, the mean, mis-
chievous Frenchman, and j. A. Shepherd
aud Annie Clark contributed good hits
Of acting.
passion Slave was the evening
offering and was cordially received by
an audience which appreciated the
changing situations and bright dialogue.
Mr.. Spear was In the lesding role of
Manual De Foe. and invested the char
acter with many heroic qualities, The
fist fight in the last act was telling
climax and aroused the gallery to the
highest pitch of interest. Miss Marie
Nation was charming Mamie Briscoe,
and some good comedy moments were
afforded by Robert McClung. The heavy
Gilbert, and Annie Clarke gave sou
brette qualities that kept the audience
highly amused.
The vaudeville turns were pertaining
as usual, and Baby Martha, Robert Nc
Chung and Frank Clay ton appeared to
the best of advantage
"Passion Slave will be repeated at
cleverest comedies ever written will be
offered, 1.-THE Bosom Friend Of Howers's. 4"
THE ELROY STOCK COMPANY.
Next week ct Portland theatre may be
looked forward to as one of rare attrac-
tiveness in an amusement sense, for
commencing Monday night and coutinu-
ing throughout the week with daily
matinees, the Elroy stock company will
play its first engagement il this city,
and 1t Is predicted that a new standard
of excellence will be established by this
organization. This is the third season
that the Elroy stock company has been
on the road, and during that time it has
established reputation as the leading
popular-priced company in America.
This claim Will te maintained and prov
en- to local playgoers during the forth
coming engagement, and 1t only requires
u glance at the personnel Of the company
and the repertoire Of plays to excite the
interest and arouse the enthusiasm Of
amusement lovers in the opening per-
formance. At the head of the oomp any
is MIR. J. Harry Cook, a brilliant and
handsome young actor, and Miss Lotte
Church, a charming and vivacious come
dienne, and beautiful woman. Support
Ing these principles is company of Is
artists whose splendid talents have been