The Portland daily press., 1900-01-11
MUSIC AND ORA MA.
DAD IN HARNESS.

dad In Harness" will be presented at
the Portland theatre, three nights, begin
ming Thurtday with two matiDees on
Friday and Saturday.
The play Is to contain = well written
dialogue. as we'll as witty, and moreover
1t has n coherent story. What more could
the exatting critic wish forP The ooIn-
pany IL said to be far above the average
In merit-OtIs b. Thsyer and Beatrice
Mckenzie. two clever artists who havo
won re ognition with organizations that
have been pronounced successes, have
teen especially engaged to portray the
leading parts.
"Dad In Harness." it is said, has Q
scope OF unlimited fun that exactly suits
aIl-specialtiss that are brilliant. and In
all o delightful evenings enter tainmsnt.
A special feature will be made in the
gowning of the piece, and positively the
first Instance where q musical farce
comedy organization carries its own en-
tire special scsnery. Everything is new,
from topical warblings to enchanting
choruses. Positively no old songs or
dances.
JOHN L. sTODDARD'S SUCCESSOR.
come to laok upon the Stoddard lectures
as an established annual event In this
city will learn with Tlsasure that Mr..
Burton Holmes. who since Mr. Stod-
dard's retirement two years ago, has
besu filling his lace In New York, Bos-
ton, Phiiaiclphia, Chicago and other
isrge citiss, thEs been secured for y series
of lsotures in this city on Thursday
evenings, February lst, sth, 10Th, s2nd
and March 1st, at City hall. The follow
ing letter bears testimony to the friendly
relations existing between Mr.. Holmes
and his illustrious predecessor.
Hotel Majestic.
Seventy Second street
New York.
Dear Mr.. Holmes:-
/ have Just heard that you are going to
Daly's in Lent. am glad Of 1t and con-
gratulsts you. i suggested to my manag-
ers, when DAILY kept Urging them to get
me to reconsider" that they advise him
to ask you to take my place. l havent
any idea Of returning to the platform. as
l am thoroughly eBjaying my we'll
earned ''otrum cum dignitate." Iexpent
to be In Chicago soon and shall be pleased
to see you.
With test Wishes,
Cordially yours,
(Signed) JOHN l.. S1ODDARD.
The su bJeots upon which MIR. Holmes
will lecture in Portland are as fellows:
"Manila," Japan Revislted," "Ha-
waiian Islands, " "Ths Grand Canyon, 4"
and "MoKi Land" Secure your ticksts
now at Cressey, Jones & Aliens.
GRO. W. WILSON.
At the Jefferson yesterday MIR. George
W. Wilson's company presented "Eorg-
ing His Chains," and Chow Dudley was
Hypnotizsd." Mr.. Wilson as Dudley was
very funny and MIR. Weston and Miss
Hamilton we're very good In their parts.
The spsoiaities were good. especially
the Columbia comedy four and Miss Lou
ise In buck and wing dancing. Today
"Harbor Lights" and "The Mystery Of
Romany Rye" will be presented, MIR.
e Wilson playing the part of Boss Knibett.
NOTES.
The Kennebec Journal reviewing the
work done by Callahar's Symphony Or
ohsstra, says: "It was osrtainsly one of
the best things that has been heard in
Augusta in the symphony line in years.
1t compares very favorably with Chap
mans grand symphony Of 1895, though
not quite so large as that great organiza-
tion. The floor seats were nearly all tax
en- and many Of the gallery sestA Fully
800 to SEQ people must have been present.
1t was an audience that appreciated the
music and their applause was frequent
and earnest"