The Portland daily press., 1900-06-04
nUsIC AND DRAMA.
THE GEM THEATRE.

The coming of the hot wea Their Is n re-
minder that the island theatre season Is
ct hand. Nothing is more restfuf after
sultry day In town than a sail over the
placid waters Of the bay and an evening
spent in the coy Gem theatre. Mr.:
Eberle, the efficient manager of the island
theatre, has this year succeeded In secur-
ing the rights of production of number
Of plays which have never been seen here.
Among these are q number which were
the property of the late Augustin DAILY
and were produced at his theatre with
such people as Ada Rehan and John
Drew In the leading roles. Mr. Eberle
win produce these pieces underan ar range
ment he has made with the executors OF
the estate Of Mr.. DAILY and the Gem VIII
be the only theatre in this vicinity where
they can be seen. Peaceful Valley"
what after the style of "Shore Acres
and The Old Homestead" 1t Is o story
of life in the White Mountains, full Of
humor with here and there q bit of
pathes. In this play Sol Smith Russell
added to his fame. Mr.. J. +. Cahill OF
especially engaged to paint the scenery
for the season at the Gem. Mr.. Robert
Mckee, stage carpenter for Andrew Mack,
will act in the same capacity as the
Gem. MIR. Morris Woodbury., stage man.
ager of the jefferson, will look after the
James Dixon. Seats for the opening
week Will go on sale today, ut nine a.
IN Numbers will be given out at seven
The tickets will be limited to ten for
each buyer for the opening night.
MCCULLUMS THEATRE.
Manager McCullum arrived from New
York Saturday with his vaiise filed with
contracts for the production of number
~ NOR. ffaN Mt
theatre this summer, together with con-
tracts for the largest and best stock COM
pany he has ever brought to Portland.
The season will open at McCullum'
theatre next Saturday afternoon and
evening, June 3, and one OF the pleas
ATTEST surprises to the popular manager
was to find on his arrival that nearly half
the seats for the opening night had been
sold previous to his arrival, thus assur-
ing the usual gala first night that has
marked his opening during the past thir-
teen years, besides demonstrating the
confidence OF the public in the merit and
ability of the new company promised Tor
this summer. The opening bill will be a
sumptuous production of the beautiful
comedy drama, "Fanchon, the Cricket
made famous by Maggie Mitchell, and
recognized as q veritable treasure of dra-
matic composition. The title role will bs
assumed by the handsome actress and
brilliant artistic, Miss May Hosmer,
engaged for this seasons company. All
the other members viii be cast in roles
Offering excellent opportunities for the
display of the talents that have won for
each the favorable attention OF metrupoli-
tan audiences and critics. The costum-
ing and scenic embellishments will be q
feature of the production Of more than
ordinary importance. The sale Of seats
for the opening is now on at Sawyers'
store, Monument square, and owing tof
the large demand for the first week an
early selection of seats Is advised
AT RIvERTON PARK.
The amusement season at Riverton
park the beautiful resort of the Portland |
Railroad com pany on the banks Of the |
day afternoon and evening. June IL,
with fashionable vaudeville presented by
the leading artists in that branch OF the
amusement business and concerts by the
Royal Hungarian Court Orchestra"
under the direction Of Mr.. p. X. Matus,
the world famed conductor and clarinet |
virtuoso, who for ten years was soloist |
with p. II. Gihn0re's band. The en- |
gagenlent of this famous musical organi |
zation for the season at Riverton park is |
one that cannot fail 60 give delight to |
the thousands Of patrons to this resort |
within our own city and suburbs, and
1t Is also sure to prove supremely enjoy.
able to the thousands OF guests who visit
Portland annually and who have heard |
Of the delights and beauties Of the famous |
park from those who have enjoyed Its |
splendid entertainments during past sea-
sons. The Royal Hungarian court or
chestra h one of the most famous musical |
that has ever visited this |