The Portland daily press., 1900-01-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MARY SANDERS AS A STAR

MARY ANDEho Ao "A SIAh
| The fact that o DEMONSTRATION Of
Dickens "Oid Curiosity shop" 10 to b,
given at the Jefferson theatre Thursday Il
significant. It emphasizes the steady
change In dramatic taste that has beer
going on Of late.
Lolita made fame and money by hsl
presentation of the same characters, but
in quite different version. The version
made by MIR. Mawson for May Sanders,
who succeeds Lotta In the part. 10 photo.
graphic of the great story, while Lotts''
was panora milo. It 10 well rounded
seems and sketches a. was its predecessor.
The present adaptation has still another
advantage over Lotta's production since
In the days when that charming actress
held her own unique place In the hearts
Of Americas theatre goers the travelling
companies depended almost entirely on
the stock OF scenery contained In each
theatre. Whereas today's production will
be illustrated BY four full stage settings
Of specially made scenery. William Sey-
mour will be present ct the Jefferson to-
morrow night and the prettlest perform
ance II the season msy be expected.
Prices are only $500. rs. 80 and 20 cents
| In spite Of the fact that the same attrac-
ton will charge q In Boston.
AMAN OF MYSTERY.
"a Man Of Mystery" ran very smoothly
at the Portland theatre last evening, and
good sized audieaoe appreciated tbs
graceful love story which is intsrtwined
with ths:more serious incidents of the
play. Among the features are some
| strong character sketches Of American
types and dash of singing and dancing
to eniiven one of tho most gruesome OF
| the episodes.
There wi II To special matinee today
with the usual evening performance to
close the oompany's present engagement.
HOW TO SAVE sf9s7.
Tbs cost Of pleasure trip to the Phil
ippines. taking In Manila and the sur
rounding country OF the Island Of LuzoD,
thence to Japan, visiting the cities and
quaint hooks and corners Of the interior
of that fascinating country, stopping
at the Hawaiian Islands on the return
trip tn San Francisco, together with the
side trip to the Grand Canyon Of the Col
orado 10 Arizona and visit to Moki
Land would cost $1,000 90 This trip can be
made without the diseomforts Of an ocean
voyage and every point OF interest visited
for the small Gum of $500 by buying q
course ticket for the Burton Holmes Leo
lures which will be fully illustrated by
both stereopticon and the wonderful
cbronomatigraphe motion pictures.
Secure your seats now at Crsssey. Jones
g. Aliens and save $l9y7
MULDOON'S PICNIC.
1t is very evident from the countless
number Of farce comedies presented now
adays that there must be something fasci-
mating about the form Of entertainment.
Take for instance "Muidoon's Picnic. I"
Those who keep well posted In stage
affairs will readily admit that nothing in
the Amusement line has secured such a
firm, hold on the general appreciation In
recent years az is certain 1t has; and for
that reason IL Ii not at all surprising to
note with what eagsrness play -goers aie
awaiting the advent of the dist inguishsd
players who will appear in this highly
success sful farce at the Portland Theatre,
Thursday, Bridsy and Saturday evenings
with matinee Friday and Saturday,.
FELIX MORRIS.
BY the death Of Felix Norris the Amer
loan stage loses a player whose character
dslineations have rarely been equAllsd In
our day. Careful and painstAking a. to
every detail. he set high standard for
himself and strove oonscisntiousIy to live
up to his own exalted ideals. Few come
dams of our time have shown the orisi-
nAiity which he gave to every character,
no matter how unimportant which hs
undertook; and although most Of the
plays In his rspertory were dramatic
tribes. yet he brought to these tribes
such exquisite art and delicious humor
that his auditors thought them MASTER
pieces. His death In the prime of life.
for be had not yet rounded the half GEN.
tury, IL to be the moro regretted In that
he was not content TO remain satisfied
with any special success, but was al
ways seeking to add to his impersona-
tions. Amepg the first to discover his
genius WIS Joseph Jtfferfon. and Rosina
Vokss 10 chief amcng those with whom
he will be most pleasantly associated In
memories Of moments OF wild mirth at
the theatre that left no bad taste In thu
month.-Boston Transcript.
THE IRISH ALDERMAN.