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THE SUNDAY OBEGONIAtf, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 30, 1904. 19 Be Pachmann Both Dull and Brilliant Plays Amid Election Excitement in New York Parsifal Season Cat Short. NEW "YORK, Nov. 1- Special. Whilo the outer -world was In a White heat o excitement, De Pach mann -was entertaining 'a house full to Ita utmost capacity. It may be needless to state that this was on election day and that he played In the afternoon at Men delssohn HalL It may be that a good many could, but I could not, buckle down my attention, and if the truth -were well known, Mr. Ie Pachmann himself certainly could not. I will be pardoned for saying that this delightful pianist was Insufferably null until he came to the Chopin numbers, -when a new De Pachmann suddenly dawned, in which there was no possible trace of the one who played Mozart, Bee thoven and Schumann earlier in the pro gramme. This does not mean that he cannot, it simply means that he did not on that particular day. There was some thing else to be noted, and it may have had to do with the llstlessness with which lie played. After the Boston Symphony appearance of which I wrote last week the papers declared themselves tired of liis antics and were in this particular very severe. It seemed to mo more than probable that he was trying to control himself to the disadvantage of his playing. I have seen people terribly bored while listening to some one else play, but the look of boredom upon the face of Ie Pachmann while he was playing. I think I shall never forget. In the Chopin numbers he was truly inimitable, and played them with all the spirit, delicacy and other sensuous beauties for which the Chopin works no less than the De Pachmann in terpretation are noted. He will give two more recitals here, the last of which is a Chopin programme en tirely. It is a pity that upon this day lovers of the art of piano-playing will have to choose between the last recital of De Pachmann and the first of Josef Hofmann, who made his re-entree in New York with Gustav Kogel as conductor at the first pair of concerts of the New York Philharmonic Society. A splendid be ginning for the sixty-third season of the old society, which for all these years has dispensed the music which has helped to make New York's musical atmosphere. Mr. Kogel was received not like a stranger, but like an old .friend that well deserved the hearty welcome which greet ed him. He was more at home and more full of the sort of -authority that an au dience -wants to feel possessed by the man at the helm. The programme consisted of the fourth symphony of that wonderful .Russian, Tschaikowsky, whose symphonic writings are among the most noble and the most thrilling of the modem works. The fourth symphony is less frequently heard than the fifth or sixth (the pathetic) symphony. And while It has many exquisite bits, it in hardlv of the caliber of the other two, withstanding the fact that In melody it far exceeds the others. It would not b Dossible to go at length Into detailed criticism at this time; suffice It to say that both the worshipers of Tschaikow sky and the admirers of Kogel felt well satisfied in every particular. The programme also Included a Dvorak overture in tribute to the dead Bohemian This overture, entitled "Hu- sitzka," was given with remarkable verve nnii b. flash which made of tne .rnunar monic Band an organization which made one think of youth and freshness instead nf .Mtmltv anil old ace. It was a fine bit of tone-coloring and was set to Its best advantage, coming as it did In contrast to an arrangement for ferine- orchestra, with .two solo violins and 'cello obligato by Kogel of the Con- certo-Grosso No. 5, of Haenaei. Jnsef Hofmann was royally received. and it -did not take long to realize the position that-thls brilliant young pianist ... t i . Vni vm.iclra1 noias among we cuiuuc uuu m.. enthusiasts ct this city. Hofmann played with infinite dignity of expression and exquisite beauty of tone the superb piano concerto In G- major of Beethoven. Of hi bPAtitv- of his nlaying there Is no need to tell In so far as he opened his tour in Portland. Ho Is a colossal adjunct to a great orchestra and he is noble among the noblest or tne instruments ui nuxL vr thev raav have to perform. He was rapturously applauded and, as it t nnt contrary to the rules 01 me rnu harmonic Society as it Is with the Boston Symphony, he graciously accorded an en core. It may cause quite a bit of surprise to learn that the "Parsifal season," which was scheduled td run seven weeks, has been shortened by four weeks. This is due to the fact that it is not drawing large enough audiences to pay Mr. Savage to run to the full length of time before tak ing the great company on the road, as is his Intention, unere is noioing lemiu' oWo n thr fact that this became neceS' sary. Indeed, Just why Mr. Savage should have thought anything else was possible is where the surprise comes lnT "Parsifal nnn of the most superb productions that has ever gone on any stage, but where are the audiences to fill the New York theater that many nights in aaamon two matinee performances? If "Par sifal" is the subject of curiosity, it will not be doubted that nearly everybody who could afford it has had that curiosity satisfied. As far as the music-lovers aro pnnMmpfl. even at S3 a seat, the enter tainment is expensive to go again and niraln. as would be necessary before .far slfal" becomes as" familiar to them as are the older Wagnerian works, wnose strong hold upon the people lies more in the fact that they know tne mouis ana unaer stand the symbols than in anything else. The "Parsifal" company will go on tour In fine condition and Henry Savage Is no less to be congratulated because ho was unable to measure the length of time that "Parsifal" would draw overflowing houses. . The Metropolitan artists are arriving with every steamer, and at Madame Gadskl's recital last Thursday afternoon at Carnegie Hall there was a goodly showing In tne Doxes. isetween tne cTouns of songs eung by Gadskl Madame Sembrich was holding an Impromptu if rinulno reception In her box, where she sat with Mr. Stengel, her husband. But it Is of Gadskl tnat it is time to speaK now and it is not witnout recalling one of the greatest delights that I have ever experienced from a singer that I write of her recital. That her programme was as skillfully mado as are those of Sembrich I will not say, but it must not be forgot ten that this was Gadskl's very first ap pearance as a singer of songs. It did not take long to recognize the fact that this beautiful young woman has eo much In her favor that It Is almost dazzling to think about it, and there were many who had never noticed that the bloom has faded some from the exquisite art of Sembrich In the youthful freshness of this latest aspirant for honors in that field which has-been fairly well held by Sem brlch, "Lilll Lermann. not to mention Melba and Nordica, whose lines were not exactly on the same height. Madame Gadskl sang with superb tonal qualities. which she has under such control that her shadings and delicacy In handling her or gan make her positively entrancing. Hers was a veritable triumph, and from the present outlook It appears that she will meet with the same sort of appreciation as has been accorded to Sembrich and Schumann-Helnk in song recital. Mad ame Gadskl has no more enchanted lis tener than her own tiny daughter, who sits In a box where her mother can see her as she applauds her vigorously, to the amusement of those who know who this youthful enthusiast is. An event, which must not be overlooked because it happened so late In one week as to be too late and so early In the other as to be forgotten because it is so early. was the opening concert of the series to be given by Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra. Tile orchestra has growi both arUstic- t "M Johass Ga&kL ally and materially since the last concert of last season, and if the programme offered on Sunday Is a fair sample of what we may expect from Mr. Damrosch every body will rejoice that, notwithstanding the fact that New York is pretty well pro vided with orchestral concerts, there Is always room for Mr. Damrosch and his offerings. Mr. Damrosch prefaces the works -which he presents with a slight explanation which is of decided assist ance to those who are not able to inter pret for themselves a first hearing, and bis remarks are those of one well versed in the art of lecturing. The programme included two novelties in the way of com positions, and one in the personage of Madame Etta de Moutjau, a soprano, who made a highly favorable Impression, be ing the possessor of a sweet, clear and fresh soprano. She has also an abundance of good looks, which has its value, espe cially in point of the fact that she can sing. Mr. Damrosch presented the fourth symphony of Gustav Mahler, who Is a German composer-conductor living in Ger many at present. Since the Importation of the foreign conductors we feel closer to them and to their works; there are there fore many who know that Mahler occu pies an enviable position in the world of music, especially that which is bounded by Teutonic lines. The work was delight fully fresh and vigorous, with not a little humor, but those who know the composer personally wpnder where to find the sim ilarity between the man and his work. The other novelty was an overture by Elgar entitled "In the South." But those who listened for the languorous strains that might have brought suggestions of the South, with Its cotton trees or its Champa k, were disappointed, as it was quite as vigorous as any tone painting of the north pole need be. Liszt's "Hun garian Rhapsody" in D major completed the orchestral numbers. Arnold Dolmetsch, accompanied by Mrs. Dolmetsch and Miss Kathleen Salmon, with a collection of antique Instruments, are entertaining those interested in an I COLUMBIA The handsomest theater in the Northwest the home of the popular Columbia Stock Company. EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK BEGINNING MATINEE TODAY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 DION BOUCICAULPS FAMOUS COMEDY-DRAMA : : : : LED One of the greatest plays of the latter part of the 10th Century, pre sented by the full strength of the company. A play of great magnetism, with heart interest and comedy, charmingly blended. MATINEES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY; ALSO SPECIAL THANKSGIVING MATINEE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24. INFORMATION" REGARDING COLUMBIA SEATS: GRAND THEATER Polite Vaudeville Grand TODAY CONTIKUOUS PERFORMANCES NINE Musliner's Trained Sheep The Acme of Animal Training Reached. Absolutely First Time on Pacific Coast. THE FOUR OLIFANS ' Fresh from "World's Fair Triumphs. Admission, 10c to Any tiquity by a series of concerts of antique music. It Is probably a disappointment to Mr. Dolmetsch to see that the houses ha draws this time are nothing to be com pared to those of two seasons ago, when he was here with his former wife, Mrs. Klodle Dolmetsch, who "was really a re markable player of the harpsichord, clavi chord and other Instruments of the Eliz abethan period. Her art is much missed in these concerts, and that of the com bined forces does not replace it. The recitals, however, are not without inter est, and there Is a strong educational value attached to them. - ' I am in receipt of the first programme given by the Pittsburg Orchestra under direction of Emll Paur. As a special com pliment to the great conductor, thero was no soloist at this first pair of concerts, that all the honors might fall to Mr. Paur, who Is well worthy of the greatest hon ors that can be conferred upon one fol lowing the art of music, as he is a very great musician and a very broad and in tellectual man. When lie passed through this city, during a -visit which I enjoyed with him, he said that he was counting upon giving as much of himself as was possble for the upbuilding of the musical life of Pittsburgh and that he was glad to go where he might do the most good, not withstanding his love for New York and the large circle of friends which he en Joys In this city. He also stated that it was not his de sire to come to New York this season with his orchestra, as he wanted the members to have grown into his methods and ideas before coming here with them. But many of us want him, with the or chestra, in any shape, as under his baton It cannot help being excellent. EMELIB FRANCES BAUER. BUNS AWAY FROM HOME. Ward of Boys' and Girls' Aid Society Makes Her Escape. A young girl named Olive Frcece, aged H, residing with Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Deuber, at 325 Beach street, Albina, did not return from school on Friday afternoon, and although diligent search has been made for her, she has not been heard from since. Sho Is rather stoutly built, with light hair and gray eyes, and her front teeth are bad. She had on when she left home a white tam-o'-shanter cap. black waist, blue skirt and a pink hair. crivi r ii mfcr I i THREE BAYS, STARTING THANKSGIVING MATINEE, THURSDAY, NOV. 24 The Diamond of Musical Comedies. Without a Flaw. The New Grimes' Cellar Door Latest Edition with JAMES B. MACKIE and a Big Operatic Extravaganza Company A VERITABLE RBVKLATIOJ! Special novelty feature of the famous. Pretty Girls, runny Comedians, Great ONRI FAMILY Specialties. New Music. Paatomlmlsts. eouIUbrlfrts, acrobats and A TOWER OP MERIT. Jugglers. lytlCES 10c. 20c 30c special reserved seats 50c. MATINEE 25 cents to any part of the house, children special seats, 1Q cents. ASTRAY PPJpC Evening, 15c, j-rv-ivi-.o Matineet 10c, All day downtown box office open at Dolly Varden Candy Shop, 327 Mor rlson street, from 10 A. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Main 110. After 7 P. 3L at the .Theater. -- Note: Box office will be moved from Rowo & Martin's drugstore to the Dolly Varden Candy Shop Jn the Marquam building, beginning Sunday, morning at 10 o'clock, November 20. Next Week: THE NEW DOMINION Sunday Matinee, Today, November 20, 2 FRYE & ALLEN Refined Comedy Sketch. THE ELLIOT rS Who Captured Critical 2Cew York. SAM AND IDA KELLY Rural Comedy Skit, "Si and-Mandy." Seat; Box Seats, 25c ribbon. The girl is not very bright and was placed with the above family by the Boys' aad Girls Aid Society, where she was receiving her clothing, board and schooling in return for services rendered. No reason can be assigned for her leav ing except that she had been disobedient of late and her custodians had threatened to return her to the receiving home. Any information regarding her will be thank fully received, by the Boys' and Girls Aid Society, Telephone East 5. CHILDREN' ARE IN NEED. Heavy Commitments Make Boys' and Girls' Aid Society Ask for Aid. Since recovering from the recent siege of sickness at the receiving home of the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, the number of commitments "have, been very large from all parts of the state. During the present month, so far, 22 children have been received and IS placed, the number remaining on band at present in the re ceiving home being 4824 boys and 24 girls. -coming from the following counties: Benton, 1; Clackamas, 1; Clatsop, 2; Co lumbia, 1; Josephine, 1; Lane, 3; linn, 1; Lincoln, 3; Marion. 1; Multnomah, 2S: Sherman, 1; Umatilla, 1; Wallowa, l; Wasco. 1; Yamhill. 2. Most of these out side commitments have been received dur ing the last ten days, and the children Involved are for the most part neglected or abandoned. The management of the society there fore sincerely hopes that its many friends and the children of the public schools will come forward this Thanksgiving and as sist them as much as possible, as the work is growing to such an extent that all donations will be most thankfully re ceived. During the early part of next week wagons will call at the principal stores for donations. Anything and every thing that is of use in a private house will be thankfully received. Those who have donations can leave them at the City Board of Charities office, 305 Jefferson street, or telephone.East 5, when they will be promptly called for. W. T. GARDNER, Superintendent. stop rem coixrxs hot springs. A covered platform has been erected by the O. R. & N. Immediately opposite Collins Hot Springs for the , accommoda tion of passengers who desire to viBlt this resort The Sookane Flyer, trains 3 and 4, stop at this point on nag to take on or let off passengers, a. commodious launcn meets and carries all passengers and bag' gage across the river to the hotel. PeoDle who suffered from rheumatism have taken Hood's Sarsaparllla and found lasting relief. nrl-iizrk tcto twelfth aid 1 1 - i i ix. HORRISOfS THEATER FOURTEENTH & WASHINGTON George X. Baker.... Phono Manager ....Main 110 25c, 35c and 50c isc and 25c. Opening Polite Vaudeville TODAY LINE ACTS ARTHUR 0. FOLKERT Double Note and Whtetlinff Imitations. FYNEAND DANDY Comedy Aero feats. WILLIAM GROSS. German Comedian. SST YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE MARQUAM GRAND THEATER Pfeeae Mala 6S W. T. P ANCLE, RcsMeat Mmter 3 Nights, Monday, Tuesday, "The Burning Question of the hour imi Candida?" New York Sun, March 12, LAST SEASON'S MOST George Bernard Shaw's Sparkling Co medy, CANDIDA Presented fey a Specially Selected Cast, fcea&ed fcy LESTER LONERGAN Direction of George H. Brennan Company, Incorporated. 2 An Entire Season's Run In New York City Candida Played in Five Different New York Theaters A Record Unequaled In Theatrical History Candldamania Now Extending Through the Country Magazines and Newspapers Teeming With Praise iDDirPQt Partjuette, $1.50. Parquette Circle, IL00. Balcony, first 8I itiVyLO 6 rows, 75c; last 6 rows, 60c Gallery. 35c, 25c Boxes : and Loges, 110.00. Seats are now selling. 9 MARQUAM GRAND THEATER Phopc Main 868 v W. T. PANGLE, Resident Manager THANKSGIVING DAY ATTRACTION AFTERNOON AND NIGHT NOVEMBER 24, 1904 THE NEW CENTURY'S REPRESENTATIVE SHOW, W. E. NAM SEVILLE'S HAVERLEYS MINSTRELS Tie Perfection of Meters HALF A HUNDRED f- II " k rW The Minstrel Mas E3 1 1 I I V - I 1 The Assala of Serrw "Beau Brnmmell" JIMMY WALL This season's special surprise, the first part positive innovation, THE EVOLUTION of the WATERMELON The grandest and most imposing spectacle ever offered in Minstrelsy. A Dazzling Symphony of Light and Color The characteristic SOUTHLAND PICTURE. MOONLIGHT IN DIXIE latrodHClH JJXXY WALL, and. 39 Slagiuc Daacte Stars. Watch for parade at felgb soob. Concert fx f reat ef theater at 7x15 P. M. PRICES Botk Matinee and Nlsbtt Entire Lower Floor, $1.00. Balcony, first f rows, 75c:' last 6 rows, 60c Gallery, 25c and 35c Boxes and Logos, $7.50. The advance sale of seats will open next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. MARQUAM GRAND THEATER Y. T. PANGLE, Resident Manager Phene Mal 868 . Friday Same VfOv Great X JA Company 1 One Year Back J JrM New York, Chicago, London, EngOB Grand Production Complete ErrealRjf PrlceaPartiuette, $1.50. Parquette Circle, $1.00. Bal cony, first 6 rows, 75c; last 6 rows, 50c Gallery, 25c and 35c Boxe3 'and Loges, $10.00. Special 2fatlaee Prices Parquette. J 1.00. Parquette Circle, 75c Entire Balcony, 50c Entire Gallery, 25c The advance sale of seats will open next Wednesday morning, November 23, at 10 o'clock. FORMERLY CORDRAVS ; SULLIVAX & CONSIDIN'E, Prsa. To see the best'la the buad yea mast pt- resize tha Graao. P. ML AI HSIiltUSSED BILL NINE FRANK MELTON Pictured Melody. "Only a Pirate, That's AIL" ' THE GRANDISCOPE Screamingly Tunny Picture Story, "A Guiltless Tramp." Wednesday, Nov. 21-22-23 "Have Tou Been 1904. CONSPICUOUS SUCCESS ; Miratrelay, pre-aeated fey nearly CELEBRITIES, beaded by and Saturday Nights November 25 and 26 Special Price Matinee Saturday at 2:15 Melville B. Raymond presents America's ureatest rlay By Thesias : LYRIC : THEATER Corner Alder and Seventh. KEATING & FLOOD, Managers. , Seating Capacity, 700. ? PROGRAMME WEEK IF NOVEMBER 21 Hanford & Hart Cotaedy sketch. Young & Brooks Clever musicians. Nancy Rice Clever vocalist and. harpist. The Aldeanes Australian comedy acrobats. Grove, The tfa&dcuff King Harry Hoyt Sweet baritone sterer, in illustrated. The Vitascope Skene lag Uteet marine picture. ADMISSION. 19c; NO HIGHER CON- . TINliCUB BILL TODAT. ft 2 to 10:M. ' Wefc sfews &c!n 2:15 and ?:15. 4f fptwt- "TTosolf fct Sto ts m ir Tart Greatest Aerial Act In Vaudeville AT THE v. STAR! THIS WEEK. NEW BILL BEGINS MONDAY. 4Four Flyinq Banvards 4? In Their Marvelous Aerial Casting- Act. the Latest Circus Sensation. Cowles & Alden In Their Pastoral Play, by How- ard P. Taylor, "Jonathan's Courtship." J Schiller Bros. 1 In a Novelty Act. "The Violin Vlr- tuoso and the Singer." , The Great Zang The Marvelous Barrel, Brick and Trick Jumper. Hickman & Morton .The Clever Sister Soubrettes. J Harry Brown The Cartoonist, Who Sings as well J as Draws. m The Fletchers lit a merry comedy sketch. "The Mys tery ot the Vanished Millions. The Projectoscope The Great Picture Machine. In vented by Edison. Continuous bilf Sunday, 2 to 10:30 P. M. Week-day shows. 2:30 tp 4:30. 7:30 to 10:30 P. M. General Admission, 10 cents; reserved box seats, 25 cents. THEATER - Third and Yamhill Streets. KEATING & FLOOD. Managers. Larsest Vandevills House In America. PROGRAMME WEEK 9F NOVEMBER 21 S Borna Id's Dogs and Cats By special Tequest. have, been retained tor another week: 4The Dor Family-4 i In a very laughable Teclc cottage act. Jim Calvin Clown juggler. The Voltens Remarkable gymnasts. 4-The George Family 4 i A mythical comedietta in one act, e "The Irishman's Pipe. Dream." 9 Raymond G. Baldwin : Popular baritone. Biograph Showing Edison's latest picture?. Admission 10 cents. Performances. a The I World's Strongest Wan I AT THE I ARCADE! THIS WEEK NEW BILL. BEGINS MONDAY. Heradides The Strongest Man in the World in His Marvelous Peats of Strength- Harvey Children' Musical Artists, who -will fill the Theater -with Melody. The Edwards Roman Ring Artists, whose Feats are most surprising. The Jamesons The peerless team of comedy sketch artists. George Wilson A Monologist Who Talks and Sings in Merry Ragtime. Kate Coyle A Pictured. Ballad by this Sweet est of Singers. American Bioscope The Arcade's Moving Pictures are Always in the Lead. Continuous bill Sunday. 2 to 10:30 P. M. Week-day shows. 2 to 4:30, 7:30 to 10:30 P. M. Admission, 10 cents to any seat. 4 BIJOU THEATER Sbrtfc Street, Opposite- Oregrealaa, PROGRAMME WEEK NOVEMBER 21 The modern Hercules. Hiidebrandt From the. Orpbeum, at 'Frisco. Eimore & Bartlett The charming cantatrfce, Zelma Summers A feature act on any bill. Zerelda The musical gymnast. Premiers In their line; Audrey Sisters FEATUREACt Bee it aad yaa wiH aew. Pictures that tell the story, Sbbc by Pear! Grayson Jfw IlJe-mo!oR plctHres oa the Vttascope aay st; Wc. r....Trzt i:se ....From 1 1 V0: CtonthMMUs from X to 10:30