The Portland daily press., 1901-01-09
MUsIC AND DRAMA.
THE KENNEDY's.

anced company commenced their matines
performances yesterday, presenting 70
good sized audience, "rracked Down,
which met with general approval. The
evening attraction was q production OF
"Faust'' which was given with adequate
scenic effects and . well fitted cast The
attendance was large and the good points
in the acting were received with marks
of appreciation. Mr.. Kennedy ana Miss
Nellie Kennedy have lost none OF their
popularity with our playgcers ana the
new corners OF the company are creating
very favorable Impressions, The special
ties are making hit at each perform
ance and all In all an entertainment Is
afforded which is well worth the popular
prices OF admission. "Ten Nights In
Bar Room and "Rio Van Winkle' are
the offerings OF today and on Friday
evening all occupying reserved seats VIII
be given souvenir picture OF Mr.. ana
Miss Kennedy.
wArrE's COMEDY COMPANY.
The Waite Comedy Company enter
tained the newsboys last evening az tine
.yetferson theatre and they in turn added
to the entertainments of q large audience
who were stirred by the enthusiastic ap-
plause which the boys lavished upon the
players. "a Man From the SOUTH" FOL
lowing "Quesna" in the afternoon, was
the evening bill which was well staged
and satisfactorily acted. George h. sum-
mers had a very congenial comedy role
and the leading lady, Bell Stevenson, did
some good emotional work as Madeline
Ashley. Gilbert Ely made good deal
of the character part assigned him and
Lawrence Merton exceiled in his portray
al OF the "old darkey." Jessie West
afforded plenty of fun and gave just the
right touches OF comedy to the character
of the female journalist, Harry j. How
ard in illustrated songs and Little Queen
Nab in ballads comprised the stage spec
ialties and Waite's orchestra gave de-
scriptive piece, "a Day With the Cir
Gus" which was a feature of the even
Ing.
CDR. BIZ will be staged this after
noon and at the close OF the play Little
Queen Nab will hold a chocolate tea and
reception on the stage to which all the
ladies and children are invited, and to-
night the Fatal Card" Will be pro-
duced.
MR.-BURTON HOLMES, LECTURER.
The management OF the Burton
Holmes lectures have just issued a most
unique and attractive brochure announc-
ing the subjects of Mr.. Holiness lectures
for the present season in this city. Three
absolute novelties appear in the list of
subjects offered by Mr.. Holmes, "The
Edge of China, Hong Kong, Macao, and
Canton, " "Ths Paris Exposition, aud
"Oherammergau In 1900; the Place. the
People, and the Play The material
for the former was obtained by MIR.
HOLMES en- route from Manila, In the
summer OF 1898, and that for the other two
was obtained this summer. To complete
the course OF i've lectures, which 1t is
his custom to give each year, Mr.. Holmes
will revive his lecture on 1.-THE Wonders
OF Thessaly,' which was such az I'M
mense favorite with his audiences four
years ago, he having rewritten it and In
troduoed a most interesting account OF
the Olympian games, which he has also
witnessed. "Moki Land" u glimpse at
the life of our fellow citizens. the Moki
Indians, their snake dances and other
ceremonies, completes the series here
which begins at the City Hall Thursday
evening, January "a.
MAINE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA.
The holders of certificates for the con-
cert by the orchestra can exchange them
for seats, ON and after Wednesday, the
10th, at Crsssey, Jones & Aliens. Those
who are DESTROYS Of attending would do
well to obtain these tickets from patrons
or members of the Portland chorus, as
first few days the sale is limited to hold
ers of certificates only.
NOTES.
During the last week OF the run which
" Way Down East" enjoyed this season
In Chicago, daily matinees were found
necessary for the accommodation OF kDer-
sons unable to secure admittance at
night. Unwilling to fatigue his company
unduly, W. A. BRADY formed q special
organization for the purpose The re-
ceipts for the six days were SIG 879. 80
Pearl Evelynne, California member
of W. A. Brady's " Way Down East
company, has purchased small estate
not far from San Francisco. She will
spend her summers In the land OF eternal
blossom.