The Portland daily press., 1900-10-02

nCtarc4A "a
s Faust is pronounced to be
the most weirdIy beautiful ever placed
upon the stage. Owls hoot and flap their
wings, vampire bats fit by in hideous
silence, huge green, Shiny snakes hoat
space, monster dragons appear
emitting ire from their d1lated nostrlls,
myriads of scintilIating flre-fies illum1- |
nate the chasm, satyrs sit in stoieal ST.
lence, sirens sing seductive dltties and ,
goblins gyrate in demoniacal revelry.
Mephisto, in satanic views with ghoulish
glee this labyrinth OF weirdness and from
the summit OF the Broczen hurls thunder
bolts at the poor mortals, who have been
banished to everlasting torment. This
scene ends with the most novel and i'm
posing pyrotechnical display ever pre-
sented on any stage. Faust will be
presented at the Jefferson tomorrow
night.
JAMES J. JEFFRIES.
y AS "SaIn KING a Montana sheriff in
Clay M. Greene's new play, "A Man
From the Vest James J. Jeffries, the
holder of the title champion of the world,
has struck a happy medium to display
histrionic abilities. "a Man From the
West'' depicts in a life like manner scenes
and incidents that you come in contact
with daily in the regions Of the Rocky
Mountains. The piece is repIete with
startling dramatic situations and charac-
ters that are always interesting. James
j. Jetfries Will be seen in this new play
at the jefferson next Saturday night.
UNDERWOOD SPRING.
The fall arrangement at Underwoo
went into effect yesterday, and it ought
to prove popular with the public. The
Zilphas are to play evenings from to
z. 80 O'Clock. The electric fountain Will
play at 7.30 each evening. Cams and
shore dinners Will still be served at the
Casino and uneqalled advantages VIII
be offered for private parties for whist
or dancing. There is an elegant private
hall and cosy card rooms. Those who
desire can make arrangements with the
Zilphns for three or more pieces of music
for daI c.ng. Underwood was last win
ter one OF the most popular places for
large and small parties, and this year the
accommodations win be even better.
UNDER THE CITY LAMPS.
At the Portland theatre last evening
Robert B. Munroe presented a pictorial
drama Of New York life by Leander
Richardson entitled 'Under the City
Lamps" The story dealt with a young
girl from the Mohawk valley who was
the victim Of circumstances in the great
metropolis and was finally rescued by the
manly efforts Of the stranger from Ari-
zona, who accidentally met her on the
roof garden of the Casino.
There were scenes of the Casino, Fulton
Ferry house, the Dewey arch and Jim
Corbett's cafe, all of which were quite
realistic.
Frank Holland personated the hero in a
manly way, and Nellie Claire was very
sympathetic child of the street. Others
in the cast it is hardly necessary to men
tion. SpeciaIties were Introduced which
caught the crowd and altogether with
nothing artistic to note, there is heart in
terest in the play, and those who like a
piece OF melo dramatic feature, presented
with ordinary talent will not be disap-
pointed II they attend the performances
this afternoon and evening,
DAvY CROCKETT.
"A fair sized audience witnessed last
evenings production of "Davy Crockett
by Mr E. III. Gardner S company. This
familiar story to be enjoyed must be por-
trayed with artistic skill and a vivacity
lifting the rugged frontier life in which
the plot Is laid. In many striking part1c-
ulars the company which visited Portland
last evening was not equal to the de-
mand. There was lack of life and snap
at critical periods where that element was
so essential.
Mr.. Frank Cleaves, who takes the lead
ing part, is native OF Biddeford, but
now halls from California. In make up
and some portions of the piece he ev1nces
a true conception OF the character of the
rough, and ready, warm hearted woods
man. Miss Helen Ray, the leading lady,
is pretty and graceful.
NOTES.
A feature in the production of Chas,
ii. Yale S mechanical and operatic trick
spectacle. ''The Evil Eye" under the
management of Sidney r. Ellis, is the
singing of Miss Mayme Mayo. Her voice
is one of excellent quality and compass
and her selections are rendered in such
a manner as to reach the hearts of her
audience.
The initial starring tour of the cele-
brated German dialect comedian and
golden voiced singer, A. HI. Wilson,
under the direction of Chas. H. Yale and
Sidney r. Ellis in the romantic comedy,
1.-The Watch on the Rhine, ~ received it's
premier on Sept. 18th at Reading, Pa
Since then it has been breaking records
everywhere, and managers are enthusias-
tic In its praise and guarantee big houses
on return engagements.
James O'Neill in Liebler g. Co IS
elaborate scenic revival of Monte
Cristo, has scored a tremendous success
at the Boston Theatre. ''Magniticent''
was the smallest adjective used by re.
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