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THE SUNDAY OBEGONlXN, PORTLAND, DEOEHBEfi 28, 1902. IN THE WCrRLD OF MUSIC I Sousa's Band gave a good-by concert at New York last Sunday, previous to sail ing for Great Britain. Dudley Buclc, Jr., Bang Ronald's new song cycle, "Summertime," -with 'cello ob ligate, at the New York Tonkunstlers concert. Madam Schumann-Heink sang Fides in Meyerbeer's opera, "Le Prophete," at Philadelphia. Alvarez, the great tenor, also appeared in the cast. Francis Rogers, the well-known New York baritone, has been asked by Mrs. Roosevelt to sing at the White House on the evening of January 9. Mrs. May Dearborn-Schwab is doing good work since she rejoined Taylor-Street Methodist Church choir, and her clear, singing tones are a pleasure to hear. The Bostonians Opera Company may sail for a tour through Australia in a few weeks. "Robin Hood," "Maid Mar ian" and "The Serenade" will be pro duced. The Boyer chorus members are resting at this Christmas season, and their next re hearsal is January 7. when they will work at several "Messiah" choruses and Gade's "Christmas." Miss Edith Rowlands, a "Welsh pianist, made her debut as a soloist before the Pittsburg, Pa., Eisteddfod, Christmas day. She Intends to make Pittsburg her future home. "Walter Damrosch, leader of New York's Philharmonic Orchestra, denies the truth of the rumor that Andrew Carnegie has offered the orchestra $500,000 as an en dowment fund. Madam Lillian Nordlca, the soprano, sick with the effects of her sea voyage. could not appear at the Metropolitan i Opera House. New York, until last Fri day, when she sang Isolde in "Tristan tind Isolde." Christmas week at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, saw the revi val of Meyerbeer's opera, "Les Hugue nots." The cast included Sembrlch, Gad ski, Homer, Alvarez, Scott!, Journet and Edouard de Reszke. The second Arlon Society concert at New York included D' Albert's "Der Im provisator" overture, two Russian Cau casus scenes by Ivanoff, and some men's choruses by Slegmund von Hausegger, Relnhold Becker and C. Unglaub. Zelle de Lussan, dramatic soprano, re cently sang in Chicago before a large audience, who applauded everything she sang, but one caustic musical critic said that the notes in her middle register were throaty. 'The audience differed. The Boston Symphony Orchestra played Schumann's C major symphony with such nemtllar realism at a recent New York concert that all the electric lights in the j hall went out at the phrase-ending chord preceding the coda of the last movement Rev. Robert "Whinerey. of England, known in the East as the "tenor to roy alty," pleased the Bostonians by his re markable vocal powers at a recent con cert, especially in two of his own songs; "Little Pigs Lie in the Best of Good Straw," and "London Cries." Mascagnl's recent concert at Cincinnati was delayed for over one hour, until the score of several classics in his repertoire were released by a constable, who repre sented a New York creditor claiming his weekly salary of $100 wherever the com pany may be. Poor Mascagnl! Enid Brandt, a child pianist, gave this i programme at her New York concert: "Weber, Concertstueck, pp. 79; Handel, "Harmonious Blacksmith"; Schubert, Impromptu and "Variations; Chopin, Noc turne in E flat and "Valse in E minor; Enid Brandt, "Chasing the Butterflies" and "Danse Antique"; Liszt, "Hunga rian Fantasle." The Philadelphia Orchestra has deter mined upon a young people's educational course consisting of five lectures and five concerts soon to bo given in Philadelphia. The first will be by W. J. Henderson oh "The Orchestra and Its Instruments"; the second by William F. Apthorp, on "Old and Modern Orchestration"; the third by Louis C. Elson, on "Wagner's Theories and Wagner's Music"; the fourth, by Dr. Hugh A. Clarke, professor of mu sic, University of Pennsylvania, on "Form"; and the fifth, by H.-F. Krehhlel, on "Beethoven." As the result of joining the Maurice Grau Opera Company and leaving the Royal Court Theater, at Dresden, Georg Anthes, Grau's new tenor, has been ex pelled by the King of Saxony from the Order of Albrecht, who also has with drawn from him the appointment as a royal court singer. Anthes considers his treatment unjust, and says that he may possibly become an American citizen In consequence of It. The trouble dates back to last Spring, when Grau secured Anthes' services in a five-year contract. Anthes had been engaged at the Dresden Opera House since 1899, but he felt that A POPULAR OREGON VIOLINIST 311 SS MARIE LOUISE SKIDMORE COXXER, "WHO IS NOW TEACH ING AT AVESLEYAN COLLEGE. One of the best-known of Oregon younc -women Is Miss Marie. Louise Skid more Conner, formerly of this city, and now a teacher of xniwle in "Wesleyan Col lege, of Macon, Go. Mlsa Conner la a daughter of Mrs. James Conner, of Port land, and a niece of the late Stephen G. Skldmore. Sho Is a violinist of exeat talent, and is also in oosseeslon of a charming personality which makes her a favorite wherever she goes. The students of Wesleyan have recently published a class book containing, as a frontispiece, a portrait of Miss Conner. The volume Is also dedicated to her, and the dedication is as follows: "Our deepest thanks to you, most generous and cheerful helper, whose untiring energy and Inexhaustible sympathy have been so constantly and willingly expended In the cause of struggling Wesleyan students. "No matter what our troubles have been, you have nover yet failed to respond to whatsoever call we have made upon you. "Sole lnstlkator of all our college class spirit, leader of sports, and wonderful musician, soul of wit, embodiment of fun whose heart is big enough for every bodyto you, best-loved member of our college household and universal favorite, we most heartily dedicate this book." an American engagement would increase his reputation, and so asked at once to be released. He met with a refusal, and after giving three formal notices of his intention, in accordance with the law, deposited the $6000 forfeit under his con. tract. It is not saying too much to assert that the various members of the different church choirs are glad that Christmas ser vices are mostly over for another year. It has been an anxious time for all singers and choir leaders in selecting the music, in attending the rehearsals, and singing the joyous carols peculiar to Christmas tide. The music at St. Mary's Cathedral was very fine this year and excellently sung. The programme reflects credit on the musical director, J. Adrian Epplng. In other churches, a good deal of Interest was manifested in the work of chorus choirs. Christmas music has a volume and a grandeur that requires a chorus to do It Justice. A quartet choir Is heard at a dis advantage in such worlt. Parishioners of St," Peter's Catholic Church, Meetlng-House Hill, Boston, had a most forcible reminder of the present coal situation on Christmas day, for the Yuletlde service was conducted without the usual musical programme, the rector, Rev. P. Ronan, having dispensed with the services of the choir and organist because of the exorbitant coal rates. St. Peter's Church was 30 years old last October, and during ail these years never once has such action be.en necessary. The Christmas mu sic always has been a notable feature of the service in this edifice, for the choir was an exceptionally good one and the class of music the very best, under the able direction of Charles McLaughlin, or-, ganlst. Other Boston churches are experi encing difficulties almost equal to that of St. Peter's, and it is stated that it iLay not be long before similar action will be taken by other ministers. The concert programme at the Metro politan Opera House, New York, last Sun day was: "Vorsoiel. "Die Meisterslnger".... Wagner Song! "Inno Sacro" Buzzi-Peccla Sic. Campanari. Song, "Die AlTmacht" Schubert Mme. Schumann-Heink. Aria, "Ne Croyez pas," from- "Aiiir- non" Thomas M. Sallgnae. Concerto, in D major...Paganinl-WilhelmJ Koclan and orchestra. Orchestra, prelude Chopin Overture, waltz Interlude, from "Don na Diana" Reznlcek Song, "Quand l'OIseau chante" . .Tagllaflco M. Sallgnae. Brlndlsi, from "Lucrezla BorgIa"Donlzettl Mme. Schumann-Heink. Song, "Charlte" Faure Sig. Campanari. Introduction and rondo caprlccloso Balnt-Saens Koclan and orchestra. Overture, ''Merry Wives of Windsor". Nlcolal Edouard 66 Reszke, one of the world's great bassos, recently sang at the Metro politan Opera-House, New York, In Mo zart's charming opera, "Le Nozze di Fig aro," and actually got "roasted" by a con servative musical critic, in this fashion: "No more ludicrous example of miscast ing has ever been seen on the Metropoli tan stage than putting Edouard de Reszke In a part the" primary requlsltlcs of which are grace and elegance of person, delicacy of action and suavity of voice. To hear him laboriously grunt through some of the lovely airs and to see him clumsily lum ber over the Btage would have been funny had It not been so exasperating. Scotti sang 'Almaviva' for the first time, and his presence in the cast gave almost an entirely new aspect to the performance. An admirable actor Is Scotti, and this year he is singing better than before. It Is nec essary only to recall the beautiful blending of his voice and Sembrlch's in the "Mi sento dal contento to realize the differ ence his presence made. Sembrlch and Susanna." These remarks are dedicated to those musicians who demand volume "of tone, at the expense of quality. A really Interesting recital, from the standpoint of church choir work, was re cently given by the Choral Art Society in Trinity Church, Boston, where Phillips Brooks preached so eloquently to crowded congregations. The slnginga. capella was a revelation, but some of the Boston mu sic critics write In a hysterical tone about one or two small matters which unfor tunately did not please them. In speaking of Widor's mass, one critic solemnly wrote: "The opening measures of Widor's mass sounded so worldly that the only proper course to take was Incontinently to leave the church. Which, accordingly I did." What of It? The programme was G. P. da Palestrlna: Motet, "Hodle Chrlst- us natus est": Michael Praetorlus: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"; Giuseppe CorsI: Motet. "Adoramus te, Chrlste"; Sethus Calvlslus: "Joseph, Lieber Joseph Meln"; Tomaso Ludovlco da vittoria: "O Macnum Mysterlum"; Johann Sebastian Bach: two chorales, "Wer nur den Lleben Gott Lasst Walton." and "Ermuntre Dlch, Meln Schwacher Geist"; Horatio W. Park er: "Jam sol Recedlt," from "St. Christo pher"; Charles Martin Loeffler: "By the Rivers of Babylon," ior iemaie cnorus, or tran two flutes, violoncello and harp; Charles-Marie Wldor: mass for two choirs and two organs. Mra. Gould's Emerald Brooches. New York Press. No woman of the fashionable set who lolls In the "diamond horseshoe" at the oDera is the redolent of more opera-glass leveling than Mrs. George Jay Gould, and her Jewels are so rich and profuse that she is mistaken frequently for Mrs. As tor solely because of the brilliant sparkle that her box throws off. In point of val uable Jewels Mrs. Gould rivals even the famous collection of Mrs. Astor, and, like socletv's leader. Mrs. Gould affects the combination of emeralds and diamonds, Likewise. Mrs. Gould wears black gowns, which are suited especially for a back ground of gems. The most recent acquisi tion of Mrs. Gould Is a collection of emerald brooches, each set with a glowing emerald surrounded by diamonds. There are seven of these separate brooches, each the size of a silver dollar and con nected by threads of diamonds outlined In platinum. The chain of emerald stars Is worn across the bodice, together with a marvelous array of lesser jewels. An elaborate crown of emeralds and diamonds rests in her dark hair and other splashes of brilliance are provided by three dia mond ropes. NEW YEAR WEEK ATTRACTIONS AT THE MARQUAM GRAND THEATER lYItAIJ-illTI tJI I '"V 1U I' II I manager ! THE BAKER THEATER PHONES: Ore. North 1076 Columbia 506 , GEORGE L. BAKER, MANAGER THE FASHIONABLE POPULAR-PRICE THEATER OF PORTLAND. PLAYING TO CROWDED HOUSES NIGHTLY NEW YEAR'S WEEK STARTING SUNDAY MATINEE TODY, DEC 28 SPECIAL MATINEE NEW YEAR'S DAY REGULAR MATINEES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NOTE "WE" DO NOT RAISE OUR PRICES ON "HOLIDAY" MATINEES . . . . ATemperance Town FIRST TIME IN PORTLAND HOYT'S BEST PLAY PRESENTED WITH CAREFUL ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL BY THE INCOMPARABLE NEILL STOCK COMPANY Howard RHMSell - . . THE BAKER PRICES Evening, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50e. AH Matinees, 10c, 15c, 25c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Nights DEC. 29, 30, 31 MATINEE WEDNESDAY Iillllnn Rhodes BY SPECIAL REQUESTTHE WEEK STARTING SUNDAY MATINEE, JANUARY 4 AUGUSTUS THOMAS' BEAUTIFUL PLAY ALABAMA The Bostonian H. C. BARNABEE and W. H. MACDONALD, Proprietors Presenting s Monday and Tuesday Nights, Wed. Mat. THE NEW ROBIN HOOD Wednesday Night, the New Opera Sequel to Robin Hood MAID MARIAN Both Operas by DeKoven and Smith THE RECENT NEW YORK PRODUCTION IN ITS ENTIRETY EVENIiNG PRICES: liower floor, except last three rows... $2. 00 Last three rows 1.60 Balcony, first three rows 1.50 Second three rows 1.00 Last six rows 75c Gallery ....75c and COc Boxes and loges 12.50 SPECIAIi MATINEE Carriages at 10:55 o'CIock WEDNESDAY PRICESt Lower floor, except last three rows....JL50 Last three rows L00 Balcony, first three rows LOO Second three rows 75c Last sbc rows 50c Gallery 35o and' 25c Boxes and loges 10.00 MARQUAIVI GRAND THEATERSSr4 Mew Year's Attraction Three Nights and Two Matinees, Com. Thursday Afternoon, Jan. T,:2, 3 The Famous American Home Play ES A. H ERNE'S Beautiful Comedy-Drama Direction of MRS. JAMES A. HERNB WITH THE FOLLOWING PHENOMENAL CAST JAMES T. GALLOWAY, HERBERT. FLANSBURG, CHARLESE. FISHER, H. P. WHITTBMORE, THOMAS CONLY, JAS. T. GALLOWAY, JR., ATKINS LAWRENCE. "WILLIAM H. BURDON, JAMES BURROWS, R. S. WILSON, ALLEN CROLINS, WILLIAM BERGER, BELLE THEODORE, SADIE CULLEN. GERTRUDE DOHERTY, VIVIEN BRYEN, CHARLES STEVENS, LEM RHjEY, MABEL WRIGHT. MATTIE ST. JOHN, ESTELLE BRYEN, ALICE BRYEN, R. S. PERCY, JIM LOxtETTE, EVENING PRICES. Lower floor, except lafet three row3....$1.00 Last three rows 75c Balcony, first six rows 75c Last six rows 50c Gallery 83c and 25c Boxes and loges 7.50 Advance Sale of Seats will begin next Tuesday Morning at 10-o'CIock. SPECIAIi NEW YEAR'S PRICES: MATINEE Entire lower floor Too Entire balcony 50c Gallery 35c and 25c POPULAR WITH THE PEOPLE CORD RAY'S THEATER JOHN F. CORD RAY, Manager EW YEAR'S WEE MATINEE AT 2:15 COMMENCING WITH MATINEE TODAY TONIGHT AT 8:15 JOE W. SPEAR'S COMEDIANS . PRESENTING The Irish A COMEDY WITH MUSIC BY EDGAR SELDEN, AUTHOR OF THE RAYS. "A HOT OLD TIME," FEATURING THE FARCE COMEDY STAR TRIUMVIRATE SULLIVAN, MACK and MAZIE TRUMBULL J And a bunch of favorites, Including Delmore and Wilson, Joe Ward, Joe Conlan, W. H. Spencer, Eddie Brown, Mayme Taylor, Lyle Sisters, Warner Sisters, Joe J. Suiiivan, Wm. Kelly, and a Beauty Chorus. 25 PEOPLE 25 SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY MATINEE PRICES Evening 25c and 50c. Sunday and Saturday matinees 25c to any part of the house; children, 10c. USUAL SATURDAY MATINEE Next Week "SAN DY BOTTOM55 Next Week e mat