The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

email tine Maine MUSIC FESTIVAL lie con-
tinued as state Institution, or shall the
work which mas been begun and SO ably
carried out by Director Chapman be al.
lowed to die? The people of Maine have
this question before them this fall and
1t remains with them TO answer Ii. The
subscription lists close on September s3d,
and only these whose names are on these
lists will be permitted to purchase season
tickets at the sale which begins on Sep
tember 25th. After September 2Sth the
box office win be open for single tickets
only. Diagrams are now In the hands
Of each chorus and persons wishing to
obtain seats may select them from these
diagrams. The orders will be received
at Festival headquarters and the near
be sent. Orders must be accompanied
| by cash. No season tickets will be sent
out before September 25th; no single
tickets until September 2Sth, although
order will be filled in the order of appli-
cation and the quicker the orders are sent
in the better the chance Of securing a
good seat.
THE ROBINSON OPERA co.
The Robinson Comic Opera Company
recognized as the largest and best opera
company on the road at popular prices
will commence weeks engagement at
Portland Theatre this evening.
This organization is now the Oldest
repertoire opera company in existence and
judging from the names of the principals
il is sure to give the best of satisfaction.
The ininitable Ben Lodge, who has al
ways been great favorite In this city, is
leading comedian Of this company and all
who have seen MIR. Lodge in comedy
roles oan appreciate his work In light
opera. Other members of the company
well known here are Frank v, French,
Frank ID. Nelson. j. r. Oakley, Minnie
Jabecen, Miss Clement and Miss Edith
Howard.
The opening opera tonight win
be Said Pasha. and 1t is one of the best
of light operas. Other operas in the
repertoire ara Chimes Of Normandy,
Mascot. Olivette. Mikado, Girofle Giriona,
bohemian Girl, Fra Dinyolo and Others.
The chorus Ia strong and will be the
! best ever seen with popular price oom-
pany. Each opera will le prodnoed COM
piete in every detail with splendid COS
TUNES and stage effects. Seats for the
week are now on sale.
A TEMPERANCET TOWN.
aoyt's A Temperance Town with
| Richards IL Canfield as the stars will
| be coming attraction at Portland
Theatre. appearing there two nights Sept.
27 and IS.
BLUE JEANS.
Blue Jeans was witnessed by large
houses at the Portland Theatre Saturday
afternoon and evening. The company
were all good and the play produced in
all completeness and 1t gave splendid sat
isfaction. With attractions of this kind
Portland Theatre is sure to bs suooessful.
UNDERWOOD SPRING.
It is getting to be the correct thing to
go out to Underwood Spring in the early
evening. enjoy game dinner and then
spend an hour or two sitting by the cosy
open fires, with an occasional stroll on
the piazza to see the electric fountain In
operation. The elegantly furnished din
ing room now offers superb bill Of fare,
including half dozen different kinds of
| game, all well cooked and promptly
served. No matter what the weather is j,
you can enjoy this triI just the same.
The pretty rooms are always well
| warmed, no matter how chilly the air
may be outside. Have you taken this trim
to the Underwood oasinos II not do SO
tonight.