The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
GEORGE WILSON.


The popular and talented actor, George
W. Wilson, commenced n nine days en-
gassmsnt at the Jefferson yesterday af-
terrcon ami evening and was warmly
greeted By good sized audience that
thoroughly enjoyed the work of both this
sxosllent artist and the clever company
In his support. The afternoon bill wss
why Dudley was HypDotlzed, in
which play MIR. Wilson as Uncle Dudley
was tesn In q strong comedy part, GREAT
ing continued laughter by his efforts
and being ably seconded by the different
members Of the company. Last night the
TN rreGep ted was the five act melo-
drama, "Romsny Rye" In this play
Mr. Wilson was again seen In Q comedy
part, that of Boss Knivett. and By bis
Al tIstlc performance made the rather In
different part. one OF prominence, for
as Portland theatre-goers know, any part
that George W. Wilson essays will be
given an artistic and finished interprs-
tatlon. Mr.. Wilson's supporting comra-
ny Ia one OF merit, many OF whom are
p'es slntly remembered from the oompa-
RVS previous visit here. while some nav
faces ERE seen. AS Jack Hearn Harry
Leighton was very good. J.Frsncis Kirke
IA ads an excellent Philip Royston, Frank
Beal did good work as Joe Hackett, Agnes
Barnum was sweet and pleasing as Ger
tie Hackett, Helen Frost as Mother Ship
ten earned deserved spplsuse.for excellent
work and Florence Ashbrooke as Laura
Lse was excellent.
The speoialties introduced between the
acts were numerous, pleasing and promi-
rent features OF the evenings entertain
ment They included songs by the "Cc-
lumbia Four" Louise Homer, a cieye'
dancer, John bartz. comedy juegler,
Ference Louise Horn, cornet soloist,
moving pictures and illustrated songs
ell of which we've received with generous
applause. This afternoon "The Luck of
Factory Girl will he presented and
tonight a grand double bill, 1.-TWO Xmas
Eves," and the "Inquifitive Darkey"
will he the bill. In 1.-TWO Xmas Ewes"
or 1.-THE Cricket on the Hearth" Mr..
Wilson 80 Caleb Plumber will be see In
one Of his greatest and most famous char
acters end In which he 10 said to be uu-
eQuAlled.
BROWNS IN TOWN.
browns In Town." the latest faroial
sfusion which comes to the Portland
theatre on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nerdAy is described by the management
as a balm for jaded nerves. Its story
which is an entirely new one, is said to
be replete with humorous complications,
the dialogue is sparklingIy witty, and
the situations ara well timsd and highly
Elective. The farce 10 free from mar its
felicity or innuendo of immortality, and
thsstime worn bald headed benedict who
1iIts with q music hall singer Is also
eliminated.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
The Spoonsrs continue to draw large
houses at the Portland theatre and last
niGht was NO exception as the theatre
was filled by large and we'll pleased
At die noe. last evening Manager MoAllif-
Ter put on for the frat time in the state.
A Woma ans Devotion" and judging by
the demonstrations Of IT, large audiences
present they were perfectly satisfied.
Miss Edna May Spoonsr took the leading
role of Madeline Merton. Miss Cecil as
Tick jones has become q general fAvoIite
Augustus Phillips as Jack Merton was
very strong In his part.
For this afternoon 1.-THE Girl From
Texas" will be the bill and for the eve
ming performance Richard Mansfeld's
Hyde" will be the play.