The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
A COLONIAL GIRL.

Eonfght and Tuesday night ~
the Jefferson theatre, Mr.. Daniel Froh-
man, manager of the New York Lycsum.
win present strong company. headed py
Howard Gould, in brand new Amerl-
can play. "A Colonial Girl" rs IL II
called, was one of the biggest successes Of
last season. IL was a principal attrao-
tion IN the repertoire OF Il b. Sothern,
and besides successful career In New
York last fall ie made n hit In many. OF
the principal cities throughout the coun-
try. Mr.. Howard Gould. who VIII play
the leading part, Godfrey Remsen, will
be remem bersd for his fine, performance
which no gave of the dual hero OF "The
Prisoner of ZsndA." The authors Of the
play are Grace Ia Furniss and Abby
Sage Richardson, both clever drama tists
who have already produced good plays
There are beautiful colonial costumes.
handsome scenery, representing the old
colonial mansion of the Remsens In old
New York. and all the other attentions to
detail which always characterize Froh-
man production.
The COMPANY, besides Mr.. Gould, win
INCLUDE Messrs. Robert Corners, Albert
Perry, Benjamin Monteith, George
Friend, Charles Brandt, George DsIong,
George W. Lynch. Duncan Harris, and
the Misses Eleanor Carr, Helen King,
Russell. and Grace freeman.
Miss Freeman. who plays the leading
part of Moliie Ii said to have made
great success In the part. She Is form
re xfs N~a
friends here, who will watch her work In
SO important a part with interest.
THE SHUBEkT STOCK COMPANY.
This week beginning Wednesday night
the Shubert Stock company which is es-
tahlishing a large and enthusiastic fol-
lowing at the jefferson theatre. will pre-
sent Moths" splendid dramatization
from Ouida's well known novel of the
same name. moths has been most
carefully rehearsed under the efficient
direction Of MIR. VIII J. Dean, and an
unusually strong performance Is assured.
Miss Melville, as Lady Dolly. viii be
seen at her best. Her rolls Ia comedy
one, and her artistic skill will be called
into the fullest requisition by the imper-
sonation of the very clever role entrusted
to her. Miss Hathaway, will have a
char ming ingenue role as Fuschia, and
Mrs. Wsst, as the Duchess, who Is sort Of
q female ''Iago," haH an excellent part
and she win undoubtedly play it admir-
ably. The male members of Mr.. Shu-
bert's excellent company havs the strong
est parts yet assigned to them, since
coming to Portland.E MIR. Post, as Prince
ZouroH, and MIR. Alsop, as Lord Jura,
have been admirably played. MIR. Alsop's
fine talents will enable him to play tdis
strong leading role powerfully and effeo-
lively. MIR. Raymond Capp will have
some delicate comedies as the Duke of
Null, and MIR. Probert. IS Correz, will
undoubtedly add to his fame and reputa-
tion as clever and versatile young actor
Some powerfully realistic scenery has
been painted for next weeks production,
by MIR. BruLton, and his competent staff
OF assistance. The scene in Poiaud is
said to be particularly striking In It's nat
uralness Stage director, Will j. Dean,
promises that s'Meths,s will be elaborate
ly staged, mounted ana uustuned, and
that It's production viii be sure to win
the enthusiastic approval Of the theatre
goers of Portland.
A TEMPERANCE TOWN.
the pseple as effectively as does Mr.. Hoyt
through his play, "a Temperance Town, 4"
much good would result. as Mr.. MUIR
ply, the well known prohibitlonist said
one day: "It is the best lecture ON the
subject of temperance ever listened to- I"
Such Endorsement needs no seoonding.
The record of the play which will be pre-
sented at Portland theatre next Wednes-
day and Thursday, Sept. 81 and % by
Msssrs. Richards ana Csnfield, is one
the author may well be proud of. 1t is
his most successful work and bids fair to
live as long in the memory of the thea
tre-goer as does rip Van Wrinkle.
Speaking of this, Mr.. Richards has fire.
quently been olasssd with MIR. jefferson,
his representation of Mink Jones be-
ing ikened in point of artistic work to
that of the Dean of the profession. >
Certainly no greater compliment could
be bestowed upon him.
Mr.. Eugene Garfield is another ex-
ample of how by careful study and
strict application q comedian creates q
character that lives for ages his "Bin-
," is as well known and remem bered
as is Mink" who would do anything IL
he "only had time" With two such
clever comedians, and company of un.
usual excellence. ga Temperance Town"
win have a production In this CITY
.auiAlled by none IN the past. The COM
pany in support of Richards and Garfield
Is an excellent one having many of the
original members Of the frat cast. From
mic point Of view the piece will be as
ooiuplets in every de sail as 1t was when
1t enjoyed its phenomenal run of over six
months at the PARK theatre, Boston.
Seats ON sale Monday morning at o
o'clock.
THE CHRISTIAN.
: Unusual interest ia being manifested in
Portland over the coming production here
Of Hall Gaines remarkably successful
play .'The Christian" which is an
nounced at the Jefferson Theatre for two