The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-03

values, W1tnout the eiiBhttse ehSotae'"s'
Mr.. whiting produces exquisite effects
with the pedals, with never bit OF blur
or BANGING, and sven the Grieg number,
which with an ordinary pianist becomes
such q tsngle OF sound. seemed as simple
IN It's way asiwould Mozart rondo. 9th
er numbers on the programme included
several exquisite things Of Mr.. Writings
own composition which were full OF
charm and undoubtsd originality.
The vocal part of the programme, as
given by MIR. Whitney. proved how pos
sible 1t lie to arouse enthusiasm, even In
giving severely classic songs, II they are
sung " ith intelligence, enthusiasm and
musical spirit.
The first three selections OF Mr.. Whit
ney's, were old Italian Songs, but they
were so beautifully sung, with Sd much
grace and such mslodious Italian. that
they were thoroughly appreciated BY the
audience. The next three numbers were
Of modern Italian songs, and gave more
opportunity for showing fsrvor In sing
ing, o quality, however, which MIR. Whit
ney never spells by exasgeration.
The second set of songs included two
enchanting old Irish melodies; one Of
Msndelssohn, and two OF Chadwick's, Of
which the last one. the "Bedouin Love
Song" called forth much applause.
At the close OF the recital many Of
those present had the pleasure of nesting
Mir. whiting and MIR. Whitney, and ex-
pressed to them the pleasure they had
given.
The Portland public IL surely indebted
to the Rosslni club for bringing two
such musicians to the city.
KATHERINE RoBER.
Ibe announcement that Katherine
Rober will soon play weeks engage
meut at Portland theatre will be well
come news to patrons Of repertoire In this
city. Miss Rober In the must popular
repe rtoire star that has ever visited this
city and she Is sure of q cordial reception
when she appears here.
Miss Rober is especially popular with
the ladies of this city, and her lady
friends will have q rare treat In seeing
some OF the very finest wardrobes ever
seen on the stage, which were purchased
at large expenditure Of money BY Miss
Rober during her visit to Europe last
summer.
CHIMES CELLAR DOOR.
Hoyt's famous comedian, James b.
Maokie, "GrImsey Me Boy" will appear
at Portland theatre three nights, oom-
menoing Monday, February 7th, 10 his
popular success, "Grimes' Cellar Door. "
Mackis will he well known as Hoyt's
"bell boy In "Ths Bunch of heys," and
created that part when Hoyt became IA.
nous, when Mackie made the hit of that
play. But as "Grimssy Me Boy" in his
own play "Grimss' Cellar Door," he sur
passes himself, and has kept the skit 60.
ing niue years to great success.
ME AND OTIS.
This very amusing comedy, which has
made countless thousands laugh, Is to be
given a carefully rehearsed and faithfully
staged production at the st. Lawrence
Chapel on next Monday evening. The
youny ladies and young gentlemen who
are to assume the several entertaining
roles, have made conscientious study Of
the characters. and the large audience
which the interest In the performance
indicates will be present will have a very
enjoyable evening.
RICE'S COMEDIANS.
A spirited performance of melodrama.
lin the Heart of Russia, was given at
the Portland Tbestre last night by
Rioe's Comedians. The play Is an In
tsnsely dramatic one and the strong
pany. MIR. Rioe gave a spirited and Wig
orous performance of the young artist
and received effective sid from Miss
Langley as the Countess. Mr.. Murdoch,
too, wasl decidedly good as the French
man, while Mr.. Ricketts, made an anus
Ing John Bull. The moving pictures aud
illustrated songs again came In for a
large share of the applause. The special
ties between the acts were warmly sp-
piaudsd.
At the matinee today "The Three
Hats,''s faroioai comedy, will be given
and the weeks engagement will CLOSE
tonight with a production Of u new sen.
sational meIodrama "The Counterfeit
ers."
JAPAN REVISITED. BY BURTON
HOLMES.
The subject OF MIR. Burton Holmes
second lecture next Thursday evening
win be Japan Revisited" graphic
description Of his reo,nt visit to the up
to-date Japan, showing not only city lie
as 1t now exists there, but also the unsul-
lied loneliness OF country life a. seen
through the syss Of one who has adopted
Japanese customs and lived among the
people themselves as resident. This lee
ture Is psrhaps the strongest and most
beautiful pictorially Of any Of the series.
The still pictures have been oolored
by the most exper. Of japanese artists in
addition to which an elaborate series Of
appropriate motion pictures. showing
Geishs dances. religious ceremonies and
street scenes, will be shown.