The Portland daily press., 1899-09-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
M,ouLLuM,s qHEATRE.

M'OULLUM'S THEATRE.
''Hsld by the Enemy," Glilstte's IA
nous military drama that has achieved
the biggest success CT the season at Nc
Cullum's theatre this week. viii receive
Its finaI presentations today, tonight's
performance closing the regular ssason.
The manner in which the line play has.
been staged, the beauty Of ths costumes
and the splendid and artistic perform
anos given By the company, during whiph
every member distinguish themselves has
won the highest praise and erawn large
and fashionable and thoroughly respon-
size audIsnooI - tho popular pin 7 house.
Abe theatre Is sure to be filed today for
the closing performance.
THE GEN THEATRE
Tho court room soene In tho last act If
ste "Gllded Age'' Is one cf tho most
amusing in the whola play. il there are
any Ct our readers that have not seen q
tr al by jury they should take in the cele-
hrated case of tine Stats against Laura
HAWKING. MIR. Sellers or as his friend.
Senator Diliworth call him, the Colonel,
Sc witness for the defense and through
his efforts the jury brings In verdict
ssOf mot guilty" There is much IN. and
evidently this audience is in sympathy
with thu accused as there is great ap-
plauss whom the verdict is announced.
re singing and dancing by the troupe
colored singers ana dancers ara very
!, 'od, In fact much better than Is gem
rally seen by travelling company. Only
two more chances to see the ''Gilded
sage" this afternoon and evening.
: Seats can DO secured at the Casco Bay
Office. Telephone 615-2.
RIvERToN PARK.
Something extraordinary in the vsude-
kville line is promised at Riyerton park
Tor the weak of September 4th. It Ia the
kcaIebIated organization of bright lights
Sin vaudeville known as the Specially
Alliance. One of the principal features
consists of those great favorites and ex-
pert character delineators, Hines and
BENNINGTON, who appear in the GREATEST OF
recent vaudeville successes "The Road
'Quean." Another star feature of the per-
formanee will be the cara Trio: they pre-
sent their latest European SUCCESS known
a. "ths Soliisrs and Peasants of all Ma
lions"
The Fadsties will also be heard In a
splendid cert programmes
rHE M'UULLUM TESTIMONIAL.
1rhe frisnds of Mana ger McCullum, who
arranged the complimenta ry testimonial
that will be given In his honor Monday
afternoon and evening at his theatre, are
.elated over the prospects Of success that
indications promise Tor this event. Man.
-ager MoCulluin will present the famous
comedy drama "Ole Oleson" at these per-
formances, himself appearing in the title
role. The play is one that gives Mr.. Nc
.Cullum the best part he has hal this sea-
ION and provides good roles for all the
members of the company besides allowing
for the Introduction OF numerous spec
ialties. Among tho local artists of prom
.insnce who will par ,icipate in the enter
tainment both afternoon and evening are
Miss BernadeGte MORGAN, pianist, Miss
Mamie Burke, vocalist, MIR. Edward j.
Quinn and David McAndrews. The
Columbian Mandolin and Guitar club
and Carrie b. Manchester, violinist. a
pupil of MIR. Fred Given, and brilliant
artist. Although the advance sale is
very large there are still come good seats
left for each performances. They are on
sale at Sawyer's store, Monument square.
SHUBERT STOCK COMPANY.
Portland will be amply provided with
ADJUSTMENTS the coming week, and bsfore
the expiration of that period it will be
"a case OF survival of the fittest. Messrs.
.Shubert ana Fay Bros. 81 Hosford, do not
hesitate to enter the already crowded
field feeling that the various summer at.
traotions have but tended to educate
the Portland public, rather than tire it.
1t has become an axiom In matters
of theatrical that a scarcity OF attractions
is worse than surfelt, and that attend
ing the theatre is largely a matter of
habit. These gentlemen are preparing
60 make strong bid for. first place and
have many things IN their favor. Novel
ty will play strong part and the aids
to success that the Jefferson theatre
affords will go far towards earning for
the enterprise the success aimed Ior
ssLady Windemere' ssFan, IA play that has
won emphatic success in two continents,