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