The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
R1vERroN PARK.

A high class combination composed en-
tirsly Of cslored people In a programme
Of tie lest combined comedy srecialt,es
is the attraction at Rivsrton park this
wesk, she company representing this to-
ing Germans Alabama Tronbadours.
The phenomenal success of this organiza-
tlon everywhere Is conceded by all other
attractions and 1t is acknowledged by che
press and recognized by the public to be
the most pleasing attraction that plays ut
the sumner parks. Every audience at
Riverton this week has expressed un-
bounded admiration for the entertain
ment given and the capability of the tai
entsrresentlng 1t. Among tho original
fun makers who attracts unusual notice
Is little Phil White, a little colored boy
not more than ten years old. He is COM
pletely filed With the natural humor of
his race and sings and dances and per-
forms numerous comedy pranks with the
confidence and skill OF a veteran. In fact
his singing ia quite remarkable and no
better rendering of the rag time songs
has Teen heard on local stage than he
performs with the darktown ballads, al
Want My Lulu" and "Ill Make That
Black Girl Nine"
MCuLLUM'S THEATRE.
The magnificent and thoroughly artis-
tic produotiod ofsvirginins Is unquestion.
ably the greatest popular success of the
season at McCulIum's theatre
and the praises of the most intelligent
and refined theatre-goers, though more
eloquently expressed, are not more vigor-
OILS or enthusiastic than those of the boys
in the gallery, whose ability to discrimi-
nate between the wheat and chaff of the
theatrical harvest is proverbial. The great
mass of amusement lovers who find the
most OF their recreation at the summer
theatres have also crowned the produc.
ton with the tribute of their endorse
men, and thus Manager MeCullum is re-
warded for his liberality and Judgment
with the encomiums of all classes and
crowded houses, that warraniEshe appli-
cation OF the term-a popular SUCCESS
previously expressed. Although Virgin
ius could easily run two weeks to. big
business it will positively be withdrawn
after the Saturday night pc rformance.
THE GEM.
Some Of the best known actors in this
country have appeared in "Esmeralta"
at one tire or another. The play is now
at the height of its success at the Gem
theatre. When Gillette produced it first
at the Madison Square theatre, New
York. besides himself, there were Annie
Russell, James o. Barrows and John K.
s Owens. Mr. BarIows then played Hardy,
the part MIR. Farren now plays at the
Gem. Later, when "Esmeralda' went
en- tour, Burrows succeeded Mr.. Owen as
OLD MIR. Rogers, Esmeralda's father.
About two years ago grand revival OF
the play was made at Wallack's theatre,
New York. In this cast were this late
e. J. Henley, Virginia Harmed, (Mrs. e.
II. Sothern), and Annie Russell, The
Giilette play will hold the stage of the
Gem until Monday next when "The Sem
ator," will be given. Preparations are
now being made to produce this play in
an elaborate manner as befitting it's
worth. James w. Bankson, a well-known
leading man, is the latest addition to
Mr.. Barrows's company. He will have
the important part of Secretary of
State Armstrong In "The Senator. :"
Blanche Hall, who gave clever sketch
of German girl in Browns In Town, Z"
will play the '-woozy grip, part which
made Jane Stuart famous nine years
ago.