The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-04

| This is but AN imperfect outline of the
series of powerful scenes which compose
the drama. Miss Efiis EllsIer as Glory
| Quayle took the chief honors of the per
formancs. She was artless ana altogether
charming in the lighter scenes of the
prologue, in the first act showed keen
insight into the nature Of her difficult
part and in the affecting scenes Of the
next two acts rose to the heights which
they demanded. Her parting with Storm
In the second act was remarkable In its
lifelike portrayal Of the woman acting q
part which was causing her an anguish
OF self sacrifice hidden beneath a laugh
ing exterior. As she left the stage cover
ing her sobs by bursts of hysterical
laughter and pausing to fall on her knees
and kiss the priests robe hanging by the
door, she showed herself possessed OF
histrionic ability OF high order. In the
next act, the impulse to save the man she
believed pursued by a mob bent on his
destruction. the dawning of the intslli-
gsnce OF the murder that was In his
heart and her appeals to his mercy, end
ing with the org. kiss me. john" as
she stood with outssretohed arms as she
made this last effort, appealed strongly
to the sympathy of her hearers and
ranked with the best efforts of Viola Al
len, who created the part. Of MIR. W. S.
st. Clair who took the part of John
| Storm, the onl y criticism to be made is
that Mr.. st. Glars physique is little
| too robust for the part but this was In
part overcome by his makeup in the later
| scenes. Mr.. ST. Clair ably seconded Miss
| Eilsler's efforts In the third act, the
great scene. There he looked the part of
the mad priest to perfection. As he held
the cross before her and demanded that
she say her prayers because he had come
to save her, he was the central figure of
one of the most powerful situations In
the contemporary drama. The Christian
as play is one of the strongest ON the
stage today, and while the interest. cen
ters in the two principal characters, ALI
have individuality which leaves room for
the best efforts of good actors. The cast
was in competent hands but lack OF space
prevents mention of the meritorlous work
of the other members Of the company.
The Christian will be repeated this after
noon and evening and 1t deserves
crowded houses. There are plenty of good
seats for both performances.
MILK. Fiji.
Thursday night Mlla Elf will dis
port herself at the Jefferson theatre for
the deleotation OF those who delight in
hilarious French comedy. The Boston
Globe of recent date said OF Mile. Fiji:
"Mlle. Eli. that frisky and froliosome
young damsei or the Folies BeTgere,
Paris, is certainly getting herself talked
about. and Is filling the Park theatre
nightly with audiences who 60 away de-
lighted with the novel theme and farcical
complications throughout which runs a
vein of tender sentiment"
THE SHUBERT STOCK CO.
Niobe will have the attention of the
Shubert Stock company on Friday and
Saturday night and Saturday matinee.
Carrie Turner used Niobs as vehicle for
her starring tour and the play has been
seen before In Portland Niobe offers
excellent material for a stock company
as each character Is marked and of
pivotal Importance. The Shubsrt Stock
company appeared to such an advantage
In Christopher Jr. that there will be left
nothing to desire in the forthcoming pro-
duction of Paulton's pretty play.
WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES.
"what Happened to JONES' presented
by clever company. 10 sure TO play to
the capacity OF Portland theatre next
Tuesday. and Wednesday and Wednesday
matinee. This lie one of the most sue
cessful comedies ever sent on the road.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
The Morrison comedy company was IA
vored with two good houses yesterday.
and the company gave the same satisfac-
ton as on the opening night. The beau
tiful drama elbow for Blow" was finely
produced in tbs afternoon and was much
enjoyed by large audience of ladies.
In the evening "Fogg's Ferry" with
teautiful and appropriate scensry. pleased
g good house and the change of special
ties was very pleasing. HE Morrison
company Is sure to test the capacity OF
Portland theatre before the close OF the
wesk.