The Portland daily press., 1900-08-07

UNDERWOOD Spring.

pleasantly opened with the usual concert
by the Badettes, who never played with
more acceptance. The programme was as
follows:
Maroh-Dirigo, r. r NeGraoor
OVerture-Poet anu Peasant. Won SuDpa
an Is u., Naiias from ballet music
~ 7ylvla, Delibes
70i00piohs from Carmen. Bizet
lBy request)
lal Capricciosos The Automatic
Doll, Armand
ID Soutn Car lima Slft, Tracy
ROOSEVELT s Rough Riders, Laurendeau
The Dirigo march was much liked, be-
Ing composed by Miss AcGregor, of Port
land. who is one of our best known writ
ers Of popular music. The Carmen selec-
ton was played IN "A mastery manner
and was heartily applauded. The ssSIv-
via ballet music was admirably rem
dered. The vaudeville features following
the concert proved to be a great hit. The
traind dogs managed by Prof. Lifts, got
themselves into favor before they had
been on the stage for two minutes. This
viii be taking feature this week. Fred
Bowman is a clever black face banjo ar
list and made much genuine fun.
Charles Murphy, late of Haverly's min
~**~~@f @+ta q f1A4 EANNtANC LcnoEs A4EO~
poid and Weston are q good comedy musi-
cal team and the way they play a variety
Of instruments Is remarkable. All this
VIII continue during the week.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
a good sized ouse was pleased with
the opening performance of the Venetian
Burlesquers at Portland theatre last
night. The performance opened with a
laughable comedy sketch. The Carnation
-Four introducing four young ladies in
novel song and dance act was very pleas
ing. Boyd and Reynolds, billed as the
Irish Kings were very funny, and their
dancing very tine. Miss Nellie Seymour
sang several of the latest songs to the
satisfaction OF the audience, and Ascot
and Eddy in a strong comedy acrobatic
act closed the best clio ever seen with
burlesque show.
There viii be matinee performances
today at 2.15, and tonight's performances
viii not commence until nine o'clock so
that those wishing TO see the fireworks
viii be IN time for the performance.
A NIGHT OFF.
Augustin Days faroical comedy "a
Night on IS the attraction at the GEM
/ theatre this week. and It was given it's
initial performance last evening 1t Is
cleverly oonstru oted anu made decided
hit. The players seemed to be fitted TO
their different roles. Willis Granger made
an ideal Jack Mulberry and Mr.. Eddinger
afforded Us another study IN Justinian
Babbitt. Richard Bennett gave Us a re.
fined and clean cut impersonation and
the other male parts were in competent
hands
Teresa Maxwell afforded another one Of
her charming portrayals and Myrtle May
looked pretty and acted with her usual
vivacity. Carrie Clark Ward was clever
IN her part and Miss Hitler acted most
credltably. "a Night on proved to be
one Of the cleverest OF the Gems many
successes and IS worthy Of the highest
patronage.
RIv ERTON PARK.
J. ". Germans Alabama Troubadors
commenced their fifth annual engage
ment at Riverton park before the largest
Monday audiences of the season, and the
merit Of their performance impressed
every one present with the fact that this
Is the best attraction appearing at the
summer parks There are twenty co1ored
artists Ia the company and each one Is es-
peclaIly talented. The entertainment
offered is as interesting because of It's
novelty as it is enjoyable for its artistic
excellence. The patrons yesterday were
treated to a surprise by the appearance of
Madame Flower. the colored soprano,
who has been especially engaged for this
week.
/ CORSE PAXTON AT THE JEFFER-
son.
The old fayorite, Corse Payton and his
comedy company, opened his engagement
here by playing to two full houses yester-
day. Last nights bin ''rhe Prodigal
Daughter" is well fitted for an opening
piece because it not only shows the fun
strength of the company, but it gives the
audience chance to see the magnificent
scenery and costumes. Nearly every
member of the company received a round
of applause as he came upon the stage,
and the acting of the favorites was well
received. The speoialties introduced were
of very high order. That executed by
Polk and Tush, the acrobatic wonders
simply carried the audience by storm
with their ecrobatic work. Their turn is
one of the best ever seen in this city.
Mr.. d. J. Sullivan sang new and up.to-
dats illustrated songs in the same har-
monious and satisfactory manner as has
always been his custom.
This afternoon the society comedy
drama ''Aris tocracy'' win be presented,
and tonight the great military drama in
Eve acts "The Girl Left Behind Me, !"
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