The Portland daily press., 1901-01-11
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
BURTON HOLINESS DEBUT.


1t was just ten years ago this winter
that MIR. Burton Holmes, the lecturer on
travel. made his debut as public speak
although 1t was some two yeRrs later
before he finally adopted the career OF .
lecturer as Gprofession. From the time
that he was a mere lad he had travelled
extensively, and the year 1890 found
him making a tour of Europe, camera
in hand. Among other points OF inter-
est visited by him., was Oberammergau'
the Passion Play then being In progress
and it was here that he made the ac-
uuaintanoe OF MIR. John l.. Stoddard,
whose successor he was destined to be-
come.
During the past summer he again vie-
ited the scene Of the Passion Play, re-
manning in Oberammergau for three or
four weeks and attending this sublime
tragedy at four presentations. This sub
jeot forms the topic OF the last In the
series of lectures bel ng given in this
city this season. the other four being
1.-The Edge of China" "Moki Land, :"
'.The Paris Exposition, and 1.-The
Wonders OF Thessaly.'' His dates in this
city are five successive Thursday eve-
nings, beginning January gath at the
City nall.
SEToN-THOMPSoN'S CHARM
The success of Ernest Seton-Thompson
on the lecture platform has been phenom-
email. During tine past season he has
spoken twice a day In order to comply
with the demand for his services. Every
where crowded houses have welcomed
him and always, on afternoon occasions,
the greater portion OF the audience has
been children.
Some. who have never heard him, won
or how any man can draw such houses
and keep 1t up wherever he goes, or how
ever often he returns.
The charm of Seton-Thompson' art Is
in It's simplicity. Its novelty and the fla
vor OF the forest which he imparts to all
mis- descriptive work. Whether he is an
alyzIng the tracks OF the hare, initiating
the challenge to battle of the bull elk,
or repeating the mocking bark OF the
min gopher, he Is all the time carrying
his audience farther back from the foot
nearer to the trne life of Nimrod. The
whole human family is his public, be-
cause every human being loves wild ami
mails.
The people OF Portland Will have a
chance to hear him on Feb. 10th, when
he will lecture In City Hall afternoon
and evening.
MAINE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA.
A veritable mid-winter musical treat is
in store at the concert to be given by the
Maine Festival Orchestra, January 2lst.
The patrons Will listen not alone to the
numbers rendered by the young members
of the Maine orchestra for they will be
assisted by the chorus and Maoonda,
whom everybody delights to hear. The
programme has been prepared with most
discriminating taste and as to the excel
Isnoe of its rendition there can be no
doubt. The event is surely worthy Of be-
ing made notable one. 1t should be
remem bered that certificates will be ex-
changed. January IL. at Cressey, Jones
ana Aliens.
THE ROSSINI CLUB.
At kotzsohmAr hall, yesterday morn
ing, the Rossini club presented the fol-
lowing programme;
Piano solo--Preluue, Chopin
Miss Trickey.
Vocal solos:
q. Were my Song with Wings Pro.
vided II. Honn
h Under the Rose, w. A. Fisher
Mrs. Rand.
Plano solo-Gondoliera, Moszkowski
Mrs. Elwell.
Vocal solo-Ave Maria, LuZzi
Mrs. Bounds.
Vocal solo-Barcarolle, +. Campani
Mics Robinson,
Piano solo--Si oiseau j'etais, A. Henselt
Miss Weeks.
Vocal solos:
a. The Bailiff's Daughter
h. The Lark now Leaves His
Watery Nest, Old English
Miss Varney.
Vocal solo-Mignon's Lied, Liszt
Miss Rioe.
WAITE COMEDY COMPANY.
1.-The Great Ann was very satisfac-
tory offering yesterday afternoon at the
Jefferson theatre, and In the evening "a
Celebrated Case" the famous French
military drama, was quite elaborately