The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

VAUDEVILLE Al UNDERWOOD
SPRING.
It has been decided to furnish some fine
extra attractions at Underwood for Old
Home Week, and in this line there win
be some high class vaudeville that Will
please a great majority of the patrons Of
the park. c. j. Germans vaudeville
combination mas been secured and win
be heard each afternoon and evening
next week. The entertainment viii in
clude five first rate acts, comprising
troupe Of trained dogs, a banjo artist,
tenor ballad singer ana comedy black
face act This will add variety to the
attractions OF Underwood, and all the
other popular features VIII be retained.
The Fadettes VIII give concerts at the
usual hours and after the concert after
noon ana evening wiz come the vaude-
vile. The Fadettes VIII give their con-
certs as usual today and tomorrow, with
the following programme:
The Blue and the Gray, Dresser
Concert Naltzes-Symp0sla, Benix
Overture TO Martha, Won tlotow
C0rnet solo-Selected,
Miss Annie White.
(a) The Girl / Loved In Southern
Tennessee arr. by B0ettgert
(b) The Drum Major, frazer
Musical Scenes from scotland, Langey
There VIII be a large attendance next
week, for vaudeville at Underwood win
be decided novelty.
CORSE PAXTON.
The old claim OF repertoire managers
Of "a dollar show for dime, " has been
fully realized by Mr.. Corse Payton and
his comedy company, and the public
acknowledge the fact and rally to his
support in such numbers that theatres
IN every city he visits have their capaci-
ty tested at every performance. Mr.. Pay
ton employs none but the best actors
and produces all plays with a fun COM
pliment Of special scenery, costumes, fur
niture and properties, and in every re-
spect duplicates the original metropolitan
presentation Of the play. The support
ing company this season is made up Of
artists selected from the best ranks of
stage favorltes Mr.. payton viii, on
Mondays matinee begin weeks en-
gagsment at the jefferson theatre, giving
daily matinees every afternoon. The
Monday nights bill viii be that master
work Of stagecraft, 'The Prodigal
Daughter" which created quite a sensa-
ton at the time of its original produc-
ton and viii he duplicated in every de-
tail by Mr. payton. Prices at night win
be 10, 20 and 30 cents, and at the NATL
nees 10 and 20 cents.
THE GEM.
TOO Much Johnson, . as produced by
the excellent company at the Gem thea
tire, win easily prove the banner success
Of the season. The patrons of this cosy |
little theatre are more than pleased with
the new acquisition and spirited manner
in which the players enter in this come
dy makes it one of the brightest enter.
tainments offered by the Gem in a long
time Like all good dramatic material
'Ioo Much johnson is an attraction in
ITSELF and the magnificent acting Of
Willis Granger In William Gillette's
part of Augustus Billings, is surprise
to his many admirers. The little time
allowed Mr.. Granger to prepare for this
long part OF 125 sides makes the ease and
smoothness of his performance the more
remarkable. Charles Craigs fine per-
Torrance Of Joseph johnson, still con-
tinues TO be one of the features of the
production. This metropolitan favorite
has scored another one of his successful
triumphs in the way of arttstio acting
A number Of the officers of the North
Atlantic squadron attended Che perfor-
nance last night, and enthusiastically
applauded the brilliant efforts made by
the individual members of this fine orga-
nization. The patrons of the Gem have
an excellent opportunity Of seeing the
men-of-war as the theatre boat passes
between the fleet for the Gem theatre.
IRWIN BROS BURLESQUERS.
Those who enjoy burlesque perfor-
nance with its pretty women, tuneful
music and gorgeous effects will have
an opportunity next week to see what is
said to be one Of the largest and best
burlesque organizations on the road
Irwin Bros famous Venetian Burles-
quers are we'll known in the large cities
whore every season they are accorded o