The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-29

the original production of the New York,
London aud Chicago success, "Quo Va
dis as presented by Fred c. Whitney
, and Edwin Knowles direct from It's great
run at the New York theatre, which Is to
be the attraction Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings and Saturday NATL
nee. This version Of Quo Vadis was es-
pecially dramatized by Stanislaus STANCE
from the original manuscript OF Henryk
Sienkiswlcz, the famous Polish novelist,
and has been pronounced by press and
public perfect In it's every detail
The stage settings were painted by
the artists of the studios of ID. Frank
Dodge and are remarkably true to the
style of architecture in vogue in the time
of Nero There is a great deal of music
incident to the play and this was COM
posed especially by Julian Edwards. The
whole was staged under the personal SUI
pervision of Max Freeman, New York s
veteran stage manager, with due regard
to the slightest detail.
The play has been gotten in such shape
that 1t is a nightly occurrence to see cler-
gymen Of all denominations stand In
line at the box Office awaiting their turn
to procure tickets.
DANIEL FKOHMAN STOCK co.
The Daniel Frohman Stock company,
formerly the Lyceum, and now making
It's home at DaIy's Theatre, New York,
VIII present the first three days OF this
week three OF the New York comedy
successes. namely, Monday night, "The
Manoeuvres of Jane;'' Tuesday night,
s'The Ambassador Wednesday night,
"W-~-' Within Wheels and for the
matinee Wedne5da the best OF the rep
ertoire for ladies and children, "The
Manoeuvres OF Jane - In this play will
be seen some of the Handsomely gowns
ever seen at the Jefferson and as those
are always attractive to ladies, there
will, no doubt, be large attendance.
The plays viii be presented with the
original scenery, garmentry. calcium
effects and furnishings by the following
company: John Mason, Charles Wal
cot, Vim. Courtenay, Jameson Lee Fin
ney, Philip Cunningham, VIM. f. Owen,
Grant Stewart, John Findlay. II. S.
Taber, Nm. EvilIe, Albert Howson,
Fred Courtayne, Hilda Spong, Elizabeth
Tyree, Mrs Wolcot, Rhoda Cameron,
Gertrude Henriques, Ethel Horniok,
Beatrice Morgan, Alison Skipworth,
Blanohe Keneher, Eva Vincent, AIrs.
Hart jackson, Minnie Brown and others.
BURTON HOLINESS LECTURES.
The Burton Holmes lectures are now
considered as much Of an annual event In
the amusement and educational world OF
this city as were those Of the iIIustrious
John J.. Stoddard, his predecessor. Ever
since Mr. Holiness initial bow before the
public as prof sssional lecturer, some
eight years ago, this talented young gen
tleman has made rapid strides not only II
thu estimation OF his audiences, but has
made even greater strides in the> many
phases Of the lecturer art. With fncreas
ing years his style has matursd, his voice
has become more resonant ana more dex
ible, his individuality stronger, but mor'
than all this, his achievements as an IL
illustrator show, from year to year, i'm
mense progress, while mis- Introduction Of
motion pictures and his perfection of then
as an illustrative feature Of the lecture
platform, shows him to DO indefatigabl1
in his determination to be strictly abreast
Of the times in everything.
QUO VADIS AT PORTLAND THEA
TIRE.
One Of the most Important productions
which viii be seen in this city this sea-
son is Charles W. Chase's dramatiza-
ton of "Quo Vadis," which will be
seen at the Portland theatre on Friday
and Saturday, November ? and wi b
matines on Saturday. Manager Alden
Benedict has been generous In preparing
this piece for presentation. A company
of great strength viii act in it; the
scenic inyestiture is elaborate and gives
promise Of great beauty; the costumes
have been carefully prepared from classic
models and were made in Europe; the
play. judging from what is said by those
persons who have seen it. is strong and
interesting.
THE MOREANS.
Monday night the patrons of Portland
theatre viii have the rare opportunity
of seeing the "Moreans-' present the
laughable comedy drama ISL Hedges
CALI This play is so constructed that
every line either causes laughter or
tears 1t Is the beautiful story OF the
ever faithful wife and the husband who
is more devoted to his art than to his
family affairs. The comedy element of
Uncle ST, Prof. Tickepitcher and Elan
nagan, are in the hands OF the most
competent comedians ever seen In local
theatricals The part of Rev. John Rol-
lesion is played by MIR. Jess Miller who
not only portrays the character truesto
life but also looks 1t. Mr.. VIM. Howard
and Arthur Fitzpatrick in the juvenile
rank not with amateurs. but with a
great many of our professionals.
The female roles are in the hands of
Micn lLnrrI. LIZ n