The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-12

Lynn b. fmknem Aeo- ~ Lynn, -
part than that which fell to his lot last
evening.
Richard Bennett, known to us for his
action In the white Heather" is hand.
some actor, and though he had villain
GUS role was forgiven because OF his
convincing work.
Mr.. Lawrence Eddington was warmly
received being favorAbly remembered as
q popular member Of last seasons COM
paIfy. He gave good character sketch Of
the old hotel keeper. Mr.. George Os-
bourne, Jr., q member Of the Empire
Theatre Stock company, is promising
young actor, and was very satisfactory,
while Mr.. Richardson and Mr.. De Vault
were up to the requirements of their
roles.
Miss Eugene Hayden, a graduate by
the way of Wellesley college, is a charm
ing ingenue, with blue cheeks, winsome
and pretty, while Miss Mary Asquith ap-
peared TO excellent advantage In the
pathetic role OF the unfortunate Martina
Howelin the final act. Miss Belle Gsff-
ney took the part of the honest old
woman very aoceptably and Miss Birdie
Vault made gay and lively widow.
The company is very capable one and
are destined to be installed rs popular
favor ties when a play is produced calcu-
lated to bring ont their individual merits.
They were very favorably received and
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the conclusion Of the first act. Lest we
may forget it, there was vaudeville
turn introduced into the first act which
has no legitimate place in the story of the
play, and surely is entirely out OF Its at
mosphere. 1t could be stricken out to the
advantage OF all concerned. Peaceful
Valley will be the bill at the Gem
theatre for the rest OF the week.
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
The first week Of the season at McCul-
lum's theatre began last night in a man
ner that gave sufficient reason for con-
graduation to the management. Not
withstanding the counter attractions
there was good sized audience present
and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy the
performance OF the delightful play,
Fanchon, the Cricket, that win be pre-
sented every afternoon and evening this
week. The company appeared to even
greater advantage last night than on the
opening day.
RIVERTON PARK OPENING.
One Of the most important events to
amusement lovers of this city and suburbs
is the annual opening Of the summer
season at Riverton Park. This eagerly
anticipated event was celebrated yester
day af. ernoon and evening and as the au-
diences at each performance We're the
largest ever recorded on an opening
day at this resorS, the management has
no reason to doIbt the success of the
season. An entire change in the man.
ner of entertainment was introduced
yesterday that met with instant favor.
In the past IL has been the custom tc
present an hour and u quarter con celt
and to give about the same amount OF
time 20 vaudeville. Yesterday the scheme
Of giving half hour concert and about
an hour and three-quarters OF fashionable
vaudeville, was tried, and the change
was one that Is sure to be appreciated
and add to the popularity Of Riverton.
There have been many good shows seer
at Riverton during the five seasons II
has been In existence, but 1t remained
for the Entertainment presented yester
day, and to continue every afternoon and
evening this week, to set a new standard
The audiences yesterday We're composed
Of people who never miss show at that
resort and 1t seemed as though with one
consent all united in pronouncing yes
teriay's bill to be far and away the
most enjoyable in every respect OF any
the management has ever presented
The pleasure commenced when Mr.. p,
X. Matus, the director Of the Royal
Hungarian Courte orchestra, with q
flourish Of his baton, started the mu
sicians on the first selection. This orches
ira Is the most novel feature ever intro
duced as o permanent attraction Of any
summer resort in this vicinity. 1t II
composed Of nine Hungarian musicians
and the skill and precision displayed In
the execution Of the several selections
rendered yesterday won deserved recog
milton that was expressed in enthusiastic
applause. The concerts by this orches
| ira are sure to become decidedly popular