The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-03

McCuLLuM.S THEATRE.

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act drama by Franklyn Fyles and David |
Belasco, was presented by the McCullnm
Stock company at McCullum's theatre
last night in manner so complete as re-
CARDS scenery and perfect detail, and SO
artistic in the acting Of every character
as to demand the highest commendation
For 50 pretentious production as this
one there were few defects last night
and these will have entirely disappeared
by this afternoon S performance. Robert
Wayne as Lieut.. Hawkesworth, had the
leading role, and played it with all the
vigor, 1nanliness, discretion and artistic
excellence that, displayed in other parts,
has made him the great favorite he is.
Earle Ryder as Lieut.. Farlow, performed
the ungrateful part Of a cowardly soldier,
with manifest skin, that inspired admi-
ration for his talent, if not sympathy,
with his action John Armstrong was
an impressive and dignified General Ken
nison, and Robert Gailliard sustained the
role of Major Burleigh with dignity.
Thomas Reynolds played Or. Arthur
Penwick, sustaining his enviable position
as one of the favorites of the company by
clever work in all his scenes. Lynn
Pratt, as private Jones, also presented his
usual creditable representation, John
Hickey was called upon to play Orderly.
McGlynn and his clever character por-
trayed OF the warm hearted and quick
wltted Irishnaan was well done. John
Martin and Alfred Happier had only
small parts but, like the Others made
the best of their opportunities. BARLEY
McCulIum assumed the role of John La
drux, or Scal~on- Brow, and offered an i'm
pressive and effective impersonation of
an educated Northwestern Indian. Peter
Lang ana Edwin Roach as Fell-an-Ox
and Silent Tongue, were only required to
look their parts which they did to perfec-
ton. AS Kate Kennion, May Hosmer
appeared to excellent advantage. The
daughter of the commanding General,
could not have been more lovahle, even
though she We're real, Ethan she was last
night, as played afterthe conception of
Miss Hosmer. Beatrice Ingram,
seemed her ownA charming, winsome self
as s*Wilbers Ann, and her dainty fin
ished acting was. as usual, much ad-
lnired. Augusta True, impersonated
Lucy Hawkesworth, a part she played on
the road one season, and her performance
last night justified all the nice things the
critics spoke Of her at that time. The
ether parts We're well taken.
PIANO RECITAL
The tenth annual recital which was
given last evening at the Y. NJ c. a
hall by the pupils of Miss Anna c. Wiley
was most successful one, and was at
tended by d very responsive audience.
The programme was published in full in
yesterday PRESS, and the first part
was especially prepared to show the ex-
ecution and technique of the more adj
yaneed pupils.
In the Intermediate portions the juve-
nile pupils from to 8 years old were
given an opportunity to display their
skill, and without exception they ap-
peared to excellent advantage and won
much applause The concluding part
was for the medium grades and their
numbers were interspersed with vocal
solos and selections by the Emerson Male
Quartette and with readings by Mr.. R.
L. Whitcomb.
Where all did so well it is not easy to
partlcularize, but mention, we think, is
due to Miss EIlnor Lowe, who appeared
severalEthnes and executed her numbers
with hriIliancy of touch and an ease
and delicacy OF expression.
Little Emma Lane johnson, a girl six
years old, played with wonderful pre-
cision and demonstrated what the little
ones can do. A word of praise should be
said for Miss Berniee Linseott who sus-
tanned her well earned reputation for ex-
ceIlence OF execution. As a whole, the
recital was we'll up to the standard set
several years ago by Miss Willey's pupils
and reflected credit upon all concerned.
UNDERWOOD SPRING.
The GOODNESS Of the weather on Satur-
day and Sunday did not attract people
out of doors in very large numbers, but
the summer heat is again with us and
everybody must get out of the city on
some occasion or another. OF course
many prefer Underwood for its beautiful
walks, commodious casino and its ample
natural and artificial adornment. The
Fadettes are always strong attraction,
with their good music under the shade
of the great chestnuts, oaks and NAPLES.
This week they are offering some fine
programmes, that for today being the
same as yesterday as follows:
March-U. S. Cruiser Columbia,
Bowman
Waltzes-My Estelle, from The Tele-
phone Girl, Kerker.
Selections from Robin Hood DeKoven
a, Floral Dance, LanQey
b, Topsey's in Town, Crosby
Musical Scenes from Italy, Langley
Galop--At Underwood, Burreil |
For the 4th OF July there will be q
special programme of patriotic music,
which will make Underwood pleasant
place to enjoy the day.