The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE GENTRY SHOW.

THE GENTRY SHOW.
Gentry dog and Pony show is proba-
bly, the best known and most popular
organization of the entire western states,
and not few of the larger cities in the
Middle States know wen the name of
Gentry as being identified with the most
complete trained animal exhibition in
the universe.
This unique organization travels IN its
own palatial train of specially construct
ed Pullman palace cars, and each tiny
animal mas a separate compartment
equipped up-to-date. There is the baby
pony, born at Boston, July 3rd, up to the
larger ones none being over 10 hands high.
Then there are 100 of the finest bred
doggies which oil lovers Of dogs win not
fail to see, from the large mastiff Chief
tain,' down to the little French poodle
''Einglets;'' 50 monkeys, whose funny
antics are always enjoyable both to old
and young-a real genuine live zebra,
said to be the most handsome specimen
ever imported TO America, and two cute
little baby elephants, who perform the
most remarkable feats imaginable
A noticeable and c3mmendabIe feature
of the Gentry show Is the fact that they
give no so-called side shows or latter
concerts
The exhibition caters especially to the
ladies and children and everything pos
slble viii be done for their comfort. Two
exhibitions viii be given daily, starting
today at 2.30 and s p. m.
on Congress street, rear Maine General
Hospital. The street parade takes place
at 10 a. m passing through the princi-
pal streets
The Lyceum Theatre IN New York city
has long besn known as one of the most
famous and aristoeratic theatres in the
country and it's many elaborate produc-
ton under that sterling manager. Daniel
Frohman, assisted by his clever stock
company has not set the seal of success
on many a good play. One of these most
famous Of Iscyeun successes made in the
days when Georgia Cayvan and Herbert
Kelley We're most popular, viii be pre-
scented at the Gem theatre tonight
'tThe 1dier'' IS neatly constructed
was written by @. Haddon Chambers,
the author OF John Drew's late success,
Tyranny of Tears. - The 'Idler'' is
written IN strong and well pointed Eng
lish. The story deals chiefly with Mark
Cross, the Idler, who loves Lady Harding,
the wife OF Sir John Harding. The lat
ter, guilty Of killing a brother of Simeon
hand of Strong by Cross, who for the
love of the lady persuadesl Strong to
f0rsgo his determination to prosecute.
After the release Lady Harding declares
in Cross's apartments that She does not
love Cross, and that she acted lie to
save her husband. Sir John discovers her
with Cross, and misunderstanding arise
that lead to an interrupted duel, scene
which is strong, intense aud full of heart
interest. Matters are adjusted, and the
curtain falls with Cross heart broken,
and about TO leave the country. The
production will be a marked change
fro the farce comedies which have been
seen for the last three weeks at this thea
tire, as tThe Idler' is very serious play
with an interest that is human and well
sustained to the end
Teresa Maxwell, Willis Granger and
William Stuart have already played in
this piece and have earned considerable
praise elsewhere in their respective roles,
and the rest of the members go far 90
make an adequate and capable cast.
Mark Cross, Mr. Willis Granger !
Sir John Harding, M. p,
Mr.. Richard Bennett |
Simeon Strong. AIr. William Stuart |
General Me1yyweather,
MIR. George Osbourne |
Bonnet, Mr.. Geo. Osbourne Jr. |
Pritchard, Mr.. James Dickson |
Mrs. Cross, Carrie Clarke Ward |
Mrs GIynn-Stanmore Miss Myrtle May
Kate Merryweather,
Miss Eugenia Hayden |
Lady Hardin, Miss Teresa Maxwell |
What Shall We Have for Dessert /?