The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-07

THE GREAT BELFRY SCENE
MThE HEART or NApYL AND,
No play OF our time has attaiued so popu.
lar and extended hearing nor gained
for its author SO secure and brilliant a
reputation among the leading play wrights
Of the English speaking world
1t is not, therefore. at all singular that 1t
should be however often repeated in this
or the seasons to come. equally as gladly
welcomed or maintain its hold and renew.
Its interest with the patrons OF the drama
wherever 1t is presented. That 1t will
on It's third and last visit here, which oc-
ours on Tuesday night at the jefferson
Theatre, renew and repeat it's former
triumphant success need not be asserted.
The audience which Will he gathered on
that nocasion will give ample evidence of
it's appreciation.
WHAT HAPPENED 10 JONES.
George d. Broadhurst's successful
comedy "What Happened to Jones, Z"
which comes TO the Portland theatre next
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 10Th
and 18th, is one of the big comedy hits
of last year, "Jones" M AIDE thousands
of people laugh in New York during its
four months successful run at tha Bijou
| theatre. and is now repeating its success
mt the Strand theatre, London. where 1t
has been running since July. Those
who saw 1t say it Is funny-very funny.
and IL remains a complication to ths
very curtain; when the audience Is not
wearied by string of explanations half
an hour long. The company cast viii
bear comparison with any seen In SINH
lar work. Seats on sale this morning
FABIo RoMANI.
Alden Eeuedict's ''Fabio Romani''
which will be presented at the Portland
theatre three nights and one matinee
commencing next Thursday. October
18th, is play with strong aud stirring
interest In 1t. Those who have read tire
book entitled "The Vendetta viii easily
remember the pretext of the story. A
deceived husband Is buried alive, but
escapes from this tomb, and returns in
Disguise to torture the unfaithful wife,
killing her at the moment he makes him.
colt known. The novel furnishes Intense
scenes which are ably interpreted by
strong company.
MORRISON COMEDY co.
The Morrison Comedy oom pany was
favored with large house last night and
the audience was well pleased with fine
presentation of that beautiful and inter-
esting drama kentucky Girl" Miss
xyh has faw nd
made many friends during the week, ap-
psared to splendid advantage last might
and her versatility is something wonder
full when her age Is considered. The en-
tire cast Ia above the average repertoire
company and the plays presented are
among the bsst ever sssn In this city at
popular prices.
The two last performances today will
surely be largely attended and as there
has bsen a big advance sale all desiring
good seats should secure them early.
"Fogg's Ferry" play especially
| pleasing to ladies and children, W Ill be
presented this afternoon and tonight the
great sensational melo-drama dangers
of Great City" Specialties between
every act making a continuous perform
ance.
NIOBE.
| Last evening at the Jefferson the
Shuhert Stock company gave most sat-
isfactory performance of a very charming
comedy. Niobe has served as veh icis
for many q male and female star at
different times and while the dramatic
personnel contains few names, each ID
almost equally important to the plot OF
the story. The comedy has scarcely a
serious touch in it ana as 1t has been
presented here several times before little
RENAME to be sad except to mention the
work of the artists.
Miss Mcintyre In the 70 lie of Niobs
achieved great success. She presented
almost graceful appearance in fleshin gs.
over which was daintily drapsd a togs
like gown. Her stepping into life at the
touch Of q magioian's wand was accom-.
Iplished with con vincing seriou sness and
she gave most pleasing rendition Of
this very trying role We like her enun-
citation and there is an earnestness and
personal magnetism about her which are
tngratiating. MIR. George Probsrt did
full Justice to the requirement of his part
and Mr.. Mason was at his hest Miss
Melville made nm ideal "Caroline Dunn"
and Miss Louiss Pike, new facs In this
company, proved herself an acquisition.
The settings we're adequate and th per.
formancs was received with the greatest