The Portland daily press., 1900-02-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SAG -HARBoR.

SAG -HARBoR.
The distinguished oritio Of the Boston
Herald In his critique of that very re-
markabls play "Ssg Harbor." refers 70
MIR. Herns In the following vords; "Mr.
Htrne Is successful plsymaker ana for
many years the profession has recognized
him ss great actor; hut perhaps bis
largest claim to fame IL found In his
methcd Of training actors and producing
plays. He Ia a wonder as stage mana
ger. America has not his equal In pre-
dueing perfect illusion In scenes OF sim
pie country life. His opening acs with
the beautiful bay stretching away; the
scene In the second act In the old boat
shop where carpenters and painters are ~
work upon the yachts; and his dinnsr
scene In the charming old country oot-
t,ge could not have been handled with
such skill by any other producer In this
cuntry or In Europe. These scenes were
simply perfect In detail"
Not only is this play u surprising study
CT New England life and the whole ac-
ton q psrfect model of the modern play
wrignts' art, but the acting OF eaon and
every character is o fine expression OF
the highest type Of the players art
James A. Herne In ''Sag Herbor,"
will be at the Jefferson next Friday, Sat
urday and Saturday matinee.
RICE's COMEDIANS.
The Portland theatre again held two
large audiences yesterday. Gloves Old
Sweet Song" which was produced at
the matinee by Rios's Comedians, found
great favor with the audience. The play
Ia . charming one, well written and as
well produced. In the evening q new
comedy, "Doliars and Sense" was pro-
duosd ana made decided hit. II is
bright play. full OF SPARKLING dialogue
and amusing situations and Mr.. Rios
and his clever company fell right into
the spirit OF the thing. The piece went
with . rush that was invigorating.
Mr.. Rioketts as the professor. MIR. Howes
ss the broker, Mr.. Leland as the dude,
Mr.. Murdoch as the young doctor, all
did splendid work, as did Miss Langley
as Cecil. Miss Bowen as Mrs. She ridAn
and Miss Macbeth as Mira Hookhsimsr.
Mr.. Rice contented himself with q small
part that he played admirably. A new
feature was introduced after the first act
whnn Mr.. Alex Victor entertained the
audience with ten minubes Of magic. His
work was very clever. Rickett and
Leland made a hit with q German spec
ialty rs did Grey and Evans In new
comedy sketch. Another set Of moving
piotures were shown and Master Foster
sang tw o new illustrated sonzs. At the
matinee today a Irstty latter the war"
play, 'sThs Soldiers Vow" will be pro-
ducsd. Tonight "A Fool and His Mon
ey," one OF the strongest plays In the
oompany's repertoire vii be the bill.
THE DAGGER AND THE CROSS.
At the jefferson theatre last evening
"Ths Dagger and the Cross,"a play In
five acts, BY w. A. Tremayne, drama
tiled from Joseph Hatsons novel Of the
same name, Was given its first presenta-
tion In this city.
The story begins In the year 1864.
prologue presents q soens IN Venice.
Francesca, the wife of koubillao. paint
or. is beloved by Zilletto, the sculptor.
Through the power of hypnotic influence
the WON an returns the love Of the latter.
Roubiilac and his wife are persuaded by
Lorenzo, a priest, to leave Venice for
England, where the former Is engaged
to decorate the chapel on the estate OF
Sir George Talbot. The real action Of
the play begins In thu castle Of Talbot on
Christmas eve. Roubi,lso and Francesca
ere again happy and contsneed. Then