THE SUNDAY 0REG01STIAK, POBTLAXD, JANUARY 29, 1905. 3T Melba's Portland Concert Programme ef Rare ExreIIec to Be Pretested, afed the Event "Win Mark One of the Great Concert of the Pacific Ceast. THE scenes In and about the Mar quam Theater tomorrow evening will -without doubt show that the public is keenly alive to the import ance of the concert to be jrlvcn there by lime. aielba.s concert company- The many years that have passed since this great artist -was heard hero have been tvell improved, and ilme. Melba re turns here the acknowledged queen of songr of the present day. It Is -very gratifying to have such an interest shown in this event and the enterprise of Manager Ellis In plan ning the concert here -will have a fit ting recognition. All reports agree that the concert organization headed this season by Melba Is singularly -well bal anced, all of Its members having been selected -with a view to providing her with a surrounding -worthy her own great talents. Melba's numbers on the programme will include the famous "Mad Scene" from Donizetti's "Lucia dl Lammer mocr," with flute obligato by C K. North: the "Serenata," -with harp ac companiment, by Tosti; and the bril liant vocal waltz by Ardltl "Se Saran Rose." Slgnorina Sassoll, the young Italian harpist, is to play the "Nord ische Ballade" for harp by Peonltz, and the "Danse des Sylphes," by Godefroid. M. Charles Gllibert, the baritone, will sing "Plaislr d'Amour," by Martini; Jeunes Flllettes," by Wekerlln, and Pfelffer's "Malgre Mol." Ellison "Van jHoose, the tenor, is to sing Verdi's "Celeste Alda." The pro gramme will be Introduced by the trio for harp, piano and flute, by Obefthur, jplayed by Slgnorina Sassoll, Miss Da vies and C K. North, and the conclud ing number will be the duet "Le Cru cifix," by Faure. This concert has been the subject of discussion in social cir cles ever since it was first announced and the audience will represent the social life of Portland, in a brilliant fashion. Seats will be on sale at the box office of the Marquam Grand Theater until the hour of the concert. It was at first arranged to have the concert at the Armory, but arrangements were made later for the Marquam Theater. Carriages at 10:30 o'clock P. M. DE PACHMANN COMING. iGreat Pianist Will Give a Concert Here February 11. Vladimir de Pachmann, whose pres ence In America now that he has reached the full zenith of his powers is the pith and heart of all musical talk, has been positively engaged by Miss LiOls Steers to appear in Portland at the Marquam Grand Theater Satur day, February li. Xo pianist of today, Paderewski included, is more sure of a hearty ovation In the great art cen ters of tho world than De Pachmann. No one else has been able to weld a vast audience of diverse and multiform tastes into such a white heat of en thusiasm and unity by the enchanting grace, freshness and airy naivete of his interpretations of Chopin and other tone poets. By some marvelous gift of sympathy bnd insight, denied to other pianists, De Pachmann enters into the most se cret and Intimate feelings of these master composers, and Imparts these to his hearers with, startling and vivid emotional power. Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven, Schumann and the others stand for the moment recreated before the great audience, spellbound by this extraordinary revelation of genius. The great London and European critics now proclaim De Pachmann to have reached the climax of his career. His audiences abroad, this last year, have been without exception enormous In size, and the homage rendered him by the elect has probably never been surpassed. And in America the enthu siasm is as great. He began his pres ent tour in this country with a series of concerts with tho Boston Symphony Orchestra. The opportunity now afforded Port land concert-goers of hearing De Pachmann while at the height of his fame as a world artist is sure to be warmly appreciated. Fortunately, the date of his engagement here, Satur day night, February 11, will enable many out-of-town music lovers to en Joy this Important musical event. The Bale of seats will open at the Marquam box office February 9. ATI OREGON CONTRALTO Miss Mary Adele Case to Give Concert February 20. A public concert by Miss MarAAdele Case, Oregon's talented young contralto, Is announced to take place at the Mar auam Theater February 20. She will be assisted by artists of reputation. Miss Case Is one of the most promis ing singers yet born within the boun dary lines of the state. Her musical education began at an fcarly age. She was for several years 4 ONE OF THE WORLD'S SONG BIRDS MELBA, TCXH ASSISTING ARTISTES, WTIX GIVE A COXCEKT AT THE aiAHQUAM THEATER TOMORROW "EVEJflXG. under the tutelage of Mrs. Ellen Kinsman-Mann, of Portland, and later studied with Gertrude Franklin Salisbury and Rose Stuart, in Boston, the latter teacher being a pupil of Marchesl, the greatest of European teachers. Miss Case met with enviable success in con cert during her residence in the East. Her -voice was praised as one of deep pathos and striking flexibility, as well as wonderful range. She has been heard by the local public on numerous occasions and has legions of friends who are eager to work for her forth coming concert, the proceeds of which will assist the young artist on her way to Europe to complete her studies. Miss Case is a native of Oregon City and already her friends there are talk ing of a special excursion to this city on the evening of the recital. The event gives every promise of attract ing -wide attention and will be one of the most important musical events of the season. DOMAIN OF MUSIC. Miss Helen Harrington is now located at 67 Hoyt street, and will receive pupils- after February 1. Nicholas C Zan, the popular young Baritone, is expected home this week from Spokane, where be has filled a most successful engage ment of 12 weeks at the Spokane Hotel. Ed. Courtlecne has declined to accept the position offered him as a director of the piano department of the Northern Conserva tory of Music, but he will conduct the Chopin Music Studio as before. Fredeirck TV. Goodrich has arranged this organ music for today at St. David's Episco pal Church: Morning, prelude. "Llefier Ohne Worte," No. -iS (Mendelssohn): offertory, "Barcarolle" (Hoffmann); postlude, "Allegro Pompooa" (John E. West). Evening, prelude. "Theme" (A C. Mackenzie): offertory, "Ada gio," B-flat Sonata (Mozart): postlude. "Ju- GOING TO EUROPE TO PERFECT HER MUSICAL STUDIES MISS MARY ADELE CASE. WHO Willi APPEAR IN CONCERT AT THE MARQUAM. FEBHCAKY 20. bllant March" (Stalner). At tho last two re hearsals of the Orpheus Male Chorus Club Mr. Goodrich has been the conductor, and has given every satisfaction. Chicago is confronted by a tremendous prob lemthat of getting a competent successor to Theodore Thomas. There are not a dozen men in the -world fit to take his place, sad they come high. Tha times when a society could get an Aston Seldl for $3000 a year are passed. A man of his rank now gets three or four times that sum. " Musical programme to be given this morning at the First Unitarian Church, under the di rection of Mrs. Frank Raley: Voluntary, "Angelus" (H. "W. Warelng); anthem, "Holy, Holy. Holy, Lord God Almighty" (H. J. Ste wart): Gloria (Bbyce); duet. "Hark, Hark. My SouT (Shelley): "Nunc Dlmlttls" (Barn- by); postlude (Batiste). Helnrlch Conreld and his New Tork Metro politan Opera Company are to present "Parsi fal," Lcs Hugenota." "Cavallerla Rusticana' and "Pagllaccl" at Minneapolis, Minn.. March 27 and 2S. There are 300 people In the com pany. The stars Include Sembrich, Xordlca. Bauermelster. Carol eo. DlppeL SoottI, Van Rooy, Albert! and others of lesser magnitude. The New England Conservatory Club held Its January meeting at the home of Mrs. Edgar B. Piper last "Wednesday afternoon. Tho pro gramme, Sullivan's "Golden Legend." was In charge of Mrs. Goddard. Voice end piano numbers were given by Mrs. Mackle, Mts Watt, Mrs. Piper. Mrs. Goddard and Mrs. Shlllock. Tho poem was read by Mrs. Ross. D'Albert's Brooklyn, X. Y., programme last Thursday Included: Passacaglla. C-mlnor (Bach-d'Albert), sonata, op. S3, C-maJor, and sonata appasslonata, op. 57 (Beethoven); Noc turne. op. 9, No. 3, and Ballade, op. 47 (Cho pin); Scherzo, op. 16, No. 3 (d Albert); "Soiree de Vlenne," No. 1 (Schubert-Llsst); im promptu, op. 0, No. 3. and op. 142, No. (Schubert). Adele aus der Ohe played them selections at her recent Philadelphia concert: Fugue, D major (Bach); Variations, B-flat. op. 5, (Bee thoven); "Songs Without Words." F-maJor, op. 85. and "Spinning Song" (Mendelssohn); two phantasy pieces, op. 12 (Schumann) Waltzer (Brahms); nocturne, (Sgambati); Valae, E-mlnor (Chopin): Etude de Concert, D-flat. and rhapsodle Hongolse, No. 12 (Liszt). as well as three of her own compositions. Mrs. Walter Reed is planning an entertain ment for the Seamen's Institute, to take place February J. The programme will be given by Miss Agnes Watt, Mrs. Lola MacMahon. Miss Kathleen Lawler, Mrs. Jordan Furvlne. Mrs. Byron E. Miller. Mrs. William C Holman, Mrs. Lulu Dahl-Mlller. Miss Vlda Reed. Miss Dot Bernard. Mrs. Walter Reed, J. W. Belcher. Leon M. Jones. Louis P. Bruce, John E. Cro nan. J. W. Blckford, N. C. Zan and Melvls Dodson. "On a recent Sunday evening," writes correspondent, "I attended service at the First Congregational Church, and was very much pleased with the music rung by the Quartet consisting of Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, Mrs W. A- T. Bushong, W. H. Beyer and W. A Montgomery. They sang Shelley's 'Hark. Hark, My Soul.' with deep religious feeling and admirable expression. I never heard a better rendering, and am sure this fine quartet draws many people from dif ferent portions of the city, especially from the East Side, to the church." Frederick W. Goodrich will give his last i special organ recital for this season at St. j David's Episcopal Church, February 16, at' , S:16 P. M. On this occasion ha will be as- j Elsted by Miss Fetronella Connolly, contralto. i and J. Adrian Epplcs, baritone. The pro gramme win include Mendelssohn "Buy Bias" overture, a selection from Wagner's "Tannhautor." Elgar s Torap and Clrcum stance" and organ music by Handel. Dubois. Vincent and C. W. Pearcc The admission will be by Invitation, and any person can re ceive an invitation upon application. There are many- personal friends in this city, among them Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer. John Norris. and piano men. who are grieved to hear of the recent death In San Francisco of P. J. Gndermeester. The latter wife and h!i son were at tho deathbed when the end came. Mr. Glldenneester was one of the most prominent piano salesmen in America, and waa prominently connected with the plano- nonos or Knase. Born la New Orleans In 19. he first became ngagrd in the piano trade In New York with Horace Waters, and suc cessively -worked for Chlckering & Sons, hlm- su-. ;itinway & eons, and la 1639 went with vwiuam xnase & Company. Mr. Glldermers ter. according to those who knew him welL never drank liquor or cmoked. and practically carea xor nomine nut wort, and waa loyal to air menas. consisting of a tantaale by Richard Wagner played on two pianos by Mrs. Adolph Loeb. Miss Carola Spaeth. Miss Helen FtcUher and Mrs. Eugene Kaufmaa; songa by Mrs. Russell King Miller and -violin solos by Miss Elizabeth Dot rr and a rendering of "Das Hexenleld." a melodrama by Max Schillings, with Philip D al um, reader, and Mlts Helen Pulaski, planlste. Programme of songs sung- last Tnesday evening at -St. Paul. Minn., by Muriel Foster, the English contralto: "Laschlx eh'lo Planga" (Handel): "Klage." "Standchen." "Aut dem Klrchhofe," "Madchenlled." "Whilst Du Daw Ich Geh." (Brahms); "Dan le Printempts da xaes Annees" (Garat); "Chanson de L'Adleu" (Tostl); "Gardex-vous" (Weckerlln); "SI Mes neas Avalent des Ailes" (Reynaldo Habn); "Banna Humeur" (Chamtns.de); "Night" 1G. W. Cox); "The Shepherd Sens" (Elgar); "Cherrr Blossom" (wllleby): "Mellsande In the Wood" (Goetz); "Happy Song" (Teresa del Rlego). Alice Nellson, who left the comic opera stage In this country two rears ago to so abroad and study. Is corning back ere 'Ions as 'a full- fledged grand opera prima donna. At Covent Garden. London, last Fall, she met with marked success In "La Boheme." "Traviata," Rlgoletto'' and "The Barber of Seville." George Bdwardes, the English manager, who Is row in this country, ventures the opinion. that "she is one of the greatest ot the younger prsmo conne of the present day. it is ru mored that Mr. Conreld has an idea ot en gaging Miss NelUen as one of hia operatic sopranos next season. Felix Welngartner, Elder von Munzberg' Knight, of Munzberg. and leader of the- Royal Symphony concerts, Berlin, and the Kalm con certs. Munich, arrived at New York last week from Germany to meet his engagements with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic Society. Herr Welngartner is engaged to conduct two regularjconcerts and two supplementary ones for the Philharmonic The great conductor Is a luxury. Indeed, as his fee tor the New York series Is said to be $7000. The programme of the special concert or the Philadelphia Orchestra, which. Weln gartner will conduct In Philadelphia, Febru ary 10, will be selected by the "pet of the German Emperor." as the great conductor is termed by his friends In Berlin. Herr Weln gartner Is known as the prince of programme-makers. King Leopold attended a recent meeting ot the Belgian Academy of Music and requested the eminent scholar. F. A. Gevaert, to write a national hymn for the Congo. Gavaert re plied that It was extremely difficult to write a satisfactory patriotic hymn to ordcrr hut' as the King adhered to the request, he went home and wrote one with the title of "Expansion Beige." The melody is a modification of one that appears In his popular cantata, "Jacob van Artevelde." Slgnorina Sassoll. of the Melba Concert Company, takes great pride In being a native of Bologna. Italy, a city which has been the eeat of a great university dating back to the year 425, and which had as long ago as 'the year 1200 over 10.000 students. Slgnorina 6as coil's first musical training was gained In Bologna, after which, she pursued her studies In Paris, where, notwithstanding her youth. she took the first prizes In the several classes of which she was a member. Much Interest Is displayed among the mem bers of the Illinois department of the Benev olent and Protective Order of Elks over an opera composed by two prominent members. the book by Joseph G. Blxby. of Decatur, and tho score by Carl E. Ross, of Rockford. The title is unique, "In Anyvllle." The opera Is now being given Its finishing touches, and will be produced for the first time at Decatur, I1L, next month, under the auspices of the Decatur branch of the order. The cast will Include 100 people, assisted by a chorus of 73 school call dren. The Mendleasobn Choir, of Toronto. Ontario. 225 voices, and one of the best choirs on this Continent, will travel from Toronto-, to Buf falo, N. Y., where. February 23, combination. concert will be given with the Pittsburg Or chestra. This choir and the Pittsburg Or chestra have for four-years co-operated in a February festival, and February 15. 16 and IS will give four concerts together la Maasey A concert by the Charainade Club, of Pill delphla was given last Wednesday ereaia. Muic Hall. Toronto, which seals 3060. Al ready 12.000, seats are iold. When will the time come that Portland will send a famowt choir to stnr In Seattle; Part of the terror Inspired by gramophones not by all gramaphones. of coarse Is prob ably doe to the distress of the vocalists who sing for them. Few people can have any Idea of this. J. B. Oswald, who lately recovered fees from a manufacturing company in Glas gow. Scotland, said that he sang to the ac companiment of bell3 on either side ot him, and a piano rattllnjr away for all the pianist was worth. He sangr each song seven or eight times to produce a "master record." As the voice varied in pitch and intensity, he had to bend nearer or draw back; and he sang until the perspiration dropped from his forehead. First, the diaphragm save way the one In the Instrument and then a wax cylinder much too hard was used. Mr. Oswald had bound him self, however, to produce 12 master records, and he accomplished his task. OPPOSES FEDERAL GAXE LAWS. Minority of House Committee Denies Need and Questions Validity. OREGON'IAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Jan. 2S. A fight will be made In the House whenever an attempt Is made to 'call up and pass the bill Indorsed by the President, authorizing the Secretary of the Interior, in his discretion, to set apart any part of the forest reserves as fish or rame preserves. There Is very strong opposition to this bill In some quarters, especially on the part of men who are sticklers for the proper recog nition or states' Tights. In a minority report on this bill several points were raised which show' the position of the opposition. Among other things the minority says: This- bill attempts, by Indirection, to take -from' the people of certain state of the Union their control over the fish and game In large areas within their borders and to substitute for state control, which Is guaranteed by the Constitution, such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior. That this tremendous power would be abused there can be little question, for, however desirous the Secretary ot the Interior might be to administer this great responsibility fair ly. It would be utterly Impossible for him to be Informed 'as to the conditions In all the va rious forest reserves or to promulgate rules whjch would be reasonable and fair, or to see that they were carried out in a way that would not be tyrannical or oppressive. There Is, as a matter of fact, very grave doubt as to whether the legislation In ques tion Is constitutional or effective. Whether It Is or not. It Is, at least. In onr opinion. vicious and dangerous In Its Intent. The argument that ths legislation is neces sary for the protection of game Is not borne out by the tacts. The State of Maine, which controls all game within Its borders, has exer cised that control in such a manner as to not only save from exUnctlon the game animals native to Its soil, but to allow them to Increase until they have become a large source of reve nue to the state. State game laws are wise and well administered. No legislation ot this character Is necessary for the perpetuation of the large game In that region, which up to this time has. been and In the future will be protected tand taken care of under the state game laws. This bill Is but another step in the direction of that dangerous tendency, which. Is so ap parent In much of our legislation and admin istration, of supplanting local control and leg islation with Federal bureaucracy, the con stant and Insidious attempts to take from the people locally their control over their own affairs and vest It In some Government bureau. with- Its almost Inevitable result of favoritism and misfit regulations, the arrogance or un derstrappers, and endless unrolling of red LEADER OF COLUMBIAN BAND WHICH WILL PLAY AT LEWIS AND CLAPK EXPOSITION 1 CHARLES DIERKE, ENGAGED TO FURNISH CONCERTS FROM JULY 27 TO AUGUST 23. That the Dltrke Columbian Band, under the leadership of Charles Dierke, of this city, has been engaged to play a season of four weeks, from July 27 to August 23. at the bandstand of tho Lewis and Clark Exposition. Is gratifying news to lovers of high-class music here and to Mr. D!erkes many friends in the Pacific North west. The band will be on the same level as Innls'. Llberatl's and Ellcrys. with the exception that a Portland man will lead it. There will be 47 musicians In the band, and they wlU be principally recruited from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and from New, York, Chicago and other Eastern cities. Several Portland musicians, may probably be engaged, should any be at liberty at the time mentioned, but It Is understod that most of them will be busy In other musical organizations. . Mr. Dierke can be trusted to organize a band and give concerts that will appeal both to educated musicians and to those believing In popular music. Mr. Dierke Is a trained musician, and Is an experienced band leader. He was born at Dresden. Germany, and Is a graduate of the Dresden Conservatory of Music. For five years he was .chamber musician to the Grand Duke of Melningeu. and at the same time studied with Hans von Bulow. He afterward took part in concert tours throughout Europe, and on one occasion conducted a concert In the presence of Czar Alexander IIL In 1S33. Mr. Dierke came to the-World's Fair. Chicago, as Joint conductor along with Fritz ScheeJ, of the Troeadero Orchestra, and after a residence In San Fran cisco came to this city In 1E95, where he is well known as the--principal of the Dierke Musical Institute. In Europe and this country, Mr. Dierke has counted as Intimate friends many of the world's great composers, and concert -and orchestral conductors. His wife is Mrs. Beatrice Dierke, the noted planlste. 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From Portland Oregealaa. TOMORROW EVENING JANUARY 30, 1905 AT 8:30 O'CLOCK At the Marquam Grand Theater MELBA t The World's Greatest Soprano. Assisted by ELLISON VAN HOOSE, Tenor. M.'CH. GILIBERT, Baritone. SIGNORINA SASSOLI, Harpist. CHAS. K. NORTH, Flutist. MISS DAVIS, Pianiste. PRICES- Parquette, St. Parquet to Circle, $3. Balcony, first 3.'tottS3; all seats -la rear of first 3; $2. Entire Gallery, $2. Box and Logo seats. $5 each. Box Office open today (Sunday) and tomorrow. Armory Seat mnst be exchanged for Marquam Ticket. De PACHMANN PIANIST S y Marquam Grand Theater Saturday Evening, February 11, 1905 ' At 8:15 - . DIRECTION ' LOIS STEERS - WYNN COMAN Sale of Seats Thursday, Feb. 9, at 10 A. M. PRICES fr Lower floor. -except last 3 rows. inw uuor, last o rows.......... First 8lx rows, balcony X.ast six rows, balcony Gallery, reserved Boxes .-. ; Loses $2.00 $1.50 JLS0 $1-00 W.C0 ....$10.00 ....$12.50 Out-of-town orders must be accompanies, by check.