THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND, MAY 13, 1906.
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LUCCHESI CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY EVENING
, Portland's Best Talent Will Assist Graham String Quartette Series Musical Comment.
PORTLAND'S best artists have kind
ly lent their services for tlje great
benefit concert, which la to be ten
dered Richard A. lucchesl at the White
Temple, Wednesday evening. Mr. Luc
chesl Is the well-known San Francisco
pianist, conductor anad musical critic
who lately lost all his possessions In
the lire in that city. At the concert in
his honor those who will contribute to
the programme will be Mrs. Rose Bloch
Bauer, Mrs. Anne Beatrice Sheldon, Mrs.
Walter Reed, Mrs. Minnie Hance Evans,
Miss Kathleen Lawler, Valdemar Lind,
'Ferdinand Konrad, Arthur Alexander,
Dora J. Zan, and a chorus that under the
direction of William H. Boyer will sing
in the tuttl of Mr. Lucchesl's "Missa
Brevls."
All these musicians are well known in
this city, except possibly Mrs. Minnie
Hance Evans, who is a secent arrival
here. She is the wife of J. W'. Evans,
president of the United Railways Com
pany, with headquarters at Los Angeles.
This will be the first time Mrs. Evans
has been publicly heard In Portland. In
speaking of her singing the Musical cour
ier of New York, said: "This promising
young contralto has Just been chosen the
solo contralto of the Brick Church, Fifth
avenue and Thirty-seventh street. Gifted
with an attractive face, a charming stage
presence, an artistic temperament and a
voice of' remarkable range, volume and
that extremely rare 'cello-like quality
which is essentially a distinguishing at
tribute of the pure contralto. Mrs. Evans
Is destined to take a leading position
among American singers. The Boston
Post said: Quite informally and with
out ostentation, a New York contralto,
Mrs. Minnie Hance Evans, made her de
but at a musical given in her honor by
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hallet Gilberte In the
Charlesgate. The Invited guests who
were privileged to attend are anxious for
a wider Boston hearing of her; tor, ai
though suffering from a cold on that day.
It was evident that she had an uncom
mon voice, and what is more, knows how
tn use it. She is a charming woman, too.
with dark hair and eyes, clear complexion
and an expression which reminds you of
Calve. She wins half the battle of favor
with her auditors before she opens her
mouth to sing."
Among Mr. Luochesi's patrons for the
concert are: Mrs. v. a. L.aaa Mrs.
Louis H. Tarpley, Mrs. W. B. Ayer, Miss
Failing. Mrs. T. B. Wilcox. Mrs. A. t.
Rockey. Mrs. Mary Phelps Montgomery,
Mrs. Richard Koehler, Mrs. E. B. Gage,
Mrs. Richard H. Hoge. Mrs. C. H. S.
Wood, Mrs. S". HirTOh. Mrs. Henry W.
oe. Archbishop Christie and Dr. Stephen
B. Wise. Tickets for the concert will be
sold at all music and piano stores and at
Woodard. Clarke & Co.'s. Howe Mar
tin's. Olds. Wortman & King's and the
Meier A Frank Company's stores. Ticket
may be reserved at Eiler's, 351 Wash
ington street.
Mr. Lucchesl has resided for the past '30
years In San Francisco and has greatly
contributed to the musical development of
that city. Besides losing, by the fire, his
own personal effects, he has also lost
two costly grand pianos and a library
musical and literary worth about J-1000,
and the greater part of his own composi
tions. He has saved, however, a trio for
violin, 'cello and piano, several songs and
his latest work, "Mlssa Brevu."
GRAHAM STRING QUARTKTTE
Second Concert of the Series Occurs
Tuesday Evening.
The Becond concert this season of the
Oraham String Quartet will beglven. at
the First Unitarian Chapel. Tuesday
evening, at 8:30 o'clock. William Wallace
Graham, first yiolln, will be the soloist.
The quartet made a Splendid Impression
at Its recent concert here and an artistic
and enjoyable evening la promised. The
members of the quartet are: William
Wallace Graham, first violin: Mrs. Sher
man D. Brown, second violin; Emll Thiel
horn, viola, and Ferdinand Konrad, 'cello.
DOMAIN OF MV8IC.
Mrs. Walter Reed's Treble Clef Club will
Ins 'r the Wnmm'i Club of Fortland May
23 at Elks Hall.
Miss Irene Ptnke sang Johnson's "Face to
Face." with fine religious feeling and ex
pression, at the Patten Methodist Episcopal
Church last Sunday morning.
At the last meeting of Mrs. Rose Bloch
Bauer's Tuesday Afternoon Class the soloist
was Miss Mildred Meyer, who sang a group
of Schumann songs. This class Is showing
good results in sight reading.
The benefit concern at the Hellta last Thurs
day hrouRht out some fine local pianists among
the purlls of Marie Soute. All displayed re
irarUanl technique and expreseton, showing
most thorough and careful training.
The Ppltsner Philharmonic Society will
give Its next recital. May 15. at The Helllg
Theater. Fourteenth and Washington street.
The orchestra will consist of 80 voices and
quartets, trios and solos will be given.
Mr. Rose Bloch Bauer has received an in
vitation to sing before the Ladles' Musical
Club. Eugene, and both she and Mrs. Walter
Reed have been asked to sing before the
Musical Club, Ellensburg, Wash., early next
month.
The Alpha Club of Raker City has set tha
'date of May 16 for Mrs. Walter Reed's re
cital there. Mrs. Reed will give an interest
ing programme of songs by Schumann,
Frans. Hahn, Augusta Holmes, a Norwegian
snng by Sigurd Lis and a group of songs by
American composers.
Tha people of Oresham are looking for
ward to the appearance of Mrs. Olca
Bartsch-Lang. contralto, in a song recital.
May 18. Mrs. Lang will be assisted by two
ff her students. Miss Grace Oulie, soprano,
and Henry Lettow. baritone. Miss Mabel
Ftarhtrd will be the ptanlste and accom
panists. Cas-ltl B. Cady. of Boeton. has decided
to spt-nd the Rummer In Portland and hold a
Sumner normal school here, instead of at
Berkley. Cal., sa planned. He will be ac
companied by hie wife, and it la hoped that
Miss i Villa Whitney White and Miss Utrgf
will lalmo spend some tmle here. In which
event several recitals by Miss White will be
arranged for.
ThtS music will be rendered at the First
I'nltirlan Church this morning: Voluntary.
"Cortmunion"' tPaul Devred); anthem, "In
I"rearns 1 Heard the Seraphim" (J. Faurei;
offerttry, violin solo, "To the Evening Star"
front "Tannhauser" (Wagner: "Nunc Df-
mtttfc" (Barnby): postlude, "March" (Vic
tor ammerel).
Fi the benefit of the different societies of
Turnirs of San Francisco, the elnirlng section
of Ftrtlanil Turn Vereln. assisted by Miss
txtuls Hairner. Signor De Caprlo, Joseph S:e
blnae? and Iaul Wessinger. will give a con
cert fct Turn Halle, this evening. The pro
gramtie is an excellent one. and the hall
ehouli be crowded by tjerman Americans and
all cnera sympathising with thla worthy
cause
Th advanced piano pupils of Mordsunt A.
Goedlough. of the Western Academy of
MuM and Elocution, will give a recital at
:IS iclock Friday evening. May IS. at the
Acad my Hall. Second and Morrison streets.
Profsjsor tl. theater Paul, reader, will assist.
Tbos desiring Invitations will be given them
free fy calling at the Academy any time
this eek. The public la Invited.
Mil Kathleen Lawler resumed her posi
tion ast Sunday as aolo soprano in the
choir of the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Cpncctlon. and la none the worse for ner
trylm
experiences during the earthquake at
San
'rancteco. The choir sang Gullmant'a
under the direction of Arthur Alex-
mas si
andei
nd the offertory waa Peccia's
(iloja." sung with fins effect by Mrs.
WalU
'r Reed.
Th
Glee
i 'owl
Hon
Young Men's Christian
'!nh under the direction
Association
of J. H.
m.U I, a lOtK ,'ni.,.,n.. . V. -'
a cnnwn at ii'.imer a Mail, emnny
rifle
ice psi v wnnoB) -tn,na. Alls J
illiJni. soprano. Miss Kugenla Crais,
cuttolt.Ht, and Frank E. Snyder, baeec
tst eaneaoay evening. mis
Mabel
Ho-ae-
riei".!! An " T- rninusiauratiy pfciiimi. ana
the 0e Club had to rtspond repeatedly to
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APPEARS IN CONCERT
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RICHARD A. LVXCHESI, PIANIST,
ncore. The gleemen were In pood voice
and the rlchn?sw and depth of their har
monies were aeciaeaiy &Dove tne average.
The concert Riven laat Thursday evenlnsr
at The Heilig Theater, under the direction
or Misfl Marl Soule. . assisted bv her stu
dents, the Butter worth Quartet of Chicago,
John Claire Monteith and other Portland
musicians, was quite a successful event, the
attendance being large. More than $250 was
raised for the San Francisco sufferers. The
committee wishes to specially mention the
work of Clark Brothers, who kindly dec
orated the staJa and presented all the talent
with bouquftts.' The Heilig Theater manage
ment gave a generous donation.
W., Glfford Nash has been engaged as
musical director of the Willamette Valley
Chautauqua Association, which will meet at
Gladstone Park, near Oregon City, July 10-23,
and the appointment of this capable musi
cian has bfien warmly commended. The
music programme will probably include
Stabat Mater" (Rossini): "Hymn of Praise"
(Mendelssohn), and "The Creation" (Hadvn).
Among the soloists so far engaged are Mrs.
Rose Bloch Bauer, soprano, and Dom J..
Zan, baritone.
At a recent meeting of the Fortnightly
Music Club papers were read by Miss Edith
Young and Miss Aurella Stark on "Music In
the Early Protestant Churches in Germany
and England" and "The First Century of
Oratorio." German chorales of the 16th cen
tury were rendered by a Quartet consisting
of Mrs. W. B. Hamilton, Miss Petronella
Connolly. Mr. Clauslnlus and Mr. Do vies.
Miss Ijina I.inehan sang "All praise to Thee,
My God. This Night" (Taills) and "My Song
Shall Be Alway" (Purcell).
Under the direction of Miss T-seonora Fish
er this musical programme will be given at
the First Congregational Church today:
Morning Prelude, "Adagio In A Flat"
(oicKmar); quartet, "i-iKht of the World"
(Starnes); quartet, "I Waited for the Land"
from "Hymn of Praise" t Mendelssohn ) ;
postlude, "Postlude" (Fmart). Evening
Prelude. "Idylie" (LseBlay); quartet, "Holy,
Holy. Holy I,ord God Almighty" ( Stewart);'
Quartet, "He Shall Feed His Flock" (Hark
er); postlude, "Marche" (LeBlanc).
Her many Portland friends will be glad
to know that Miss Anne Ditchburn, dra
matic reader and concert singer, has re
turned home from her studies in New York
City, and hopes to remain here until the
A NEW CONTRALTO CHARMS HER "AUDIENCE
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MISS FLORA STERN FLEI8CHNER,
1 Gifted with rare dramatic instinct and a real contralto sinking: voice.
Miss Flora Stern Flelschner won enthusiastic approval for her fine work at
the mufticale at Ellers hall, last Tuesday evening, when W. Glfford Nash
presented his piano student. Miss Anna Dick. Miss Fleischner, who is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Flelschner. was the vocal soloist on that
occasion, and the musicians who were present were much impressed with
her liquid, smooth tones, the rich coloring of her voice, and the ease with
which the tones were delivered. She also sang easily, without effort, and
displayed charming sentiment. This Is all the more creditable to Miss
Flelschner when it is explained that on the occasion named it was her
first appearance as a slnirer in .public, and that she has only been studying
six months with her teacher, Mrs. Imogen Harding Brodie. Miss Flelsch
ner's songs were: "Greeting" (Hawley); "Husheen"' (Xeedham). "Douglas
Gordon iKellie) and Nightingale's Song" (Nevin). A new contralto has
come o town. Her compass Is from F below the staff to C In altissimo.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
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CONUICTOR AND MUSICAL CRITIC.
middle of August, when she expects to again
proceed to New York to take up her profes
sional duties. Miss Ditchburn. who is a
mexzo-soprano. has appeared with success
as a concert and oratorio singer at different
New York events during the season just
drawing .to a close. She Is a remarkably
talented girl and is sure to bring credit to
musical Portland.
Frederick W. Goodrich hss arranged this
programme of organ music for today's serv
ices at St. David's Protestant Episcopal
Church: Morning Prelude, "Andantino"
(Chauvet) ; offertory, "Andante in E" (Ba
tiste); postlude. "Marche Ponttflcale" F. de
la Tom belle). Evening Prelude. "The Cur
few" Mackenzie) : offertory, "Toccata In
G" (Dubois) ; postlude, "Grand Choeur"
Ambrolse-Thomas). "Beautiful Willamette,"
by F. Dominic, O. S. B.. will be sung May 22
at the "Made in Oregon" Exposition, to be
held at the Armors, by chorus and or
chestra under the leadership of Frederick
W. Goodrich. . ' , .
Oregon music day was celebrated at the
Woman's Club last Friday afternoon, when a
group of Oregon singers waa introduced. -Mlsa
Evelyn Hurley pang "Restlens River" (Ger
man . M 1? Zf porn h Harris played a move
ment from a Moeart sonata, M!s Irene Flynn
sang "In May Time" (Oley Speaks), and Miss
Eula Bennett sang the "Nlghtingale'e Song"
from ' 'Woodland. ' ' In anot her group was
given some Oregon compositions. Including
several songs written by Father Dominic, Emi
lie Frances Bauer. Marlon Bauer and Mia
Harris. The Ukrne Quartet gave a splendid
Interpretation of Father Dominic's "The West
Wind." a dramatic composition dedicated to
the quartet. The com.poner was present and
exprfewed himwelf as being very much pleased
with the rendition.
These three new songs have been received
for review: "Our Good Old Pioneers," "I Am
Thinking Today of My Friends Far Away"
and "Dearest One." words by Rob Roy
Parrish and the music composed and .ar
ranged by Professor Z. M. Parvln. Mus. Doc.
The songs are within the scope of moat
voices, and as they are all provided with
choruses they are specially adapted to the
home circle and friendly gatherings. The
music in original and true, and admirably
suits the words wedded to it. Possibly the
most meritorious composition In the collec
tion Is "Our Good Old Pioneers," which Is
patriotic yet filled with tender sentiment.
This song Is sure to become popular and
with the others to find many admirers.
Carl Denton, organist of Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church, assisted by John Claire
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Monti eth, baritone, and Mr. E. W. Lanrdon,
soprano, gave tha initial concert on the new
pipe organ Just computed in the United
Presbyterian Church, Albany, Or., last
Wednesday evening. In speaking of the
concert, tha Albany Morning Herald said:
"Carl Denton, organist and choir director of
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in Port
land, lived up to his reputation as a master.
His rendition of the world's famous compo
sitions stamped him as an artist and he wa
repeatedly encored. Mrs. Langdon, Albany's
favorite vocalist, also waa rewarded with en
cores, while. Mr. Montleth was repeatedly
called back by the enthusiastic audience.'
Miss Grace WUton will present her stu
dents. Misses Elsie and Louise QuUliam, in
a piano recitar Friday evening at the studio,
TS4 East Main stret, and they will be as
sisted by Miss Dorothy Hincks, mezao-so-prano.
The programme: Trio. (Meyer):
"Spanish Serenade" (Gradier); "Prelude, Op.
28. No. 7" and "Valse, Op. 4, No. 1"
(Chopin; "Albumblatt" (Grieg) ; "Ie Se
cret"' (Oautler): "Melody in F" (Rubin
stein) : song, "Love's Sorrow" Shelley ;
"Minuet" (Paderewski): "Spring Song"
(Mendelssohn): "Duetsche Marchenbilder"
(Bendel); "Die Silbernlxe" (Helns); aonaa.
(a) "Shoogy-Shoo" (Mayhew). (b) "My
Bairaie" (Vannah); duet (selected). Elsie
and Louise QuUliam are junior students who
have studied less than a year.
Professor Frank T. Chapman, of Pacific
University, recently gave a delightful Bee
thoven evening in Marsh Hall, before the
students of the conservatory and invited
guests. The evening was devoted to an
appreciative study of the great composer,
whom the critic Talne said was tne only
musician, as Shakespeare was the only
Anglo-Saxon who ever lived. "At 11 years
of age said the lecturer, "Beethoven played
the difficult 'Well-Tempered Clavlcord' of
Bach, was proficient in improvising at 12
and became embllst' for an orchestra at
14 years. Beethoven made hts name first as
a pianist in the then courtly City of Vienna,
where many of the nobility were his pupils.
Tt was not until after deafness seized him
that he composed his best music, and those
melancholy spells which became more and
more violent were productive of his greatest
compositions. Beethoven's music is not pop
ular music, but It appeals to the deeper na
ture of men, while his 'Ninth Symphony'
may well be said to be the greatest musical
work ever written." -
Anne Beatrice Sheldon, soprano, and Ar
thur Alexander, tenor, took part in a re
cital given last Wednesday by Boyd Wells,
the pianist, at Seattle, and in speaking of
the work of these two Portland people, Vin
cent Harper, in the Seattle Post-Intelllgen-cer,
says: "In Mr. Alexander the host - of
the occasion had a royal supporter, for th
young tenor and composer, of whose brilliant
future everybody seems certain except him
self, scored at once. With splendid spirit
and fine discrimination Mr. Alexander sang
a number of songs, the "Soft-Footed Snow"
(Sigurd Lie), with its ravlshingly lovely,
scarcely audible cadence, being perhaps the
one most enjoyed. But, as was fitting, the
honors of the day went to Madame Anne
Beatrice Sheldon, of Portland. Possessed of
a singularly sympathetic soprano voice and
a charming personality, Madame Sheldon
wins one with her first notes. And when
one has heard how she can sing a song of
Brahms or Schumann or D'Hardelot. the de
mand for more is sure to be as insistent a
It was yesterday as insistent as she x ii
gracious in giving !t. With perfect phrasing
and unusually Intellectual interpretation, she
sings an old classic ballad In a way that
calls back to life its Immortality In the
touch of freshness that she gives it. None
that heard It will ever forget her singing
of I Think' (D'Hardelot)."
One of the notable musical events of the
week was the recital given by the piano
and voice students of Miss Kathryn Llnehan
at bef home. 481 Third street. The parlon
were profusely decorated with pink roses and
branches of sweet briar, and the dining-room
with ferns and white roses. Misses Lin a and
A TALENTED VIOLINISTS RE
TURNS HOME.
Mies .Mariarrt aliening.
It Is always a pleasure to wel
come home Portland students In
music or art, and one of the latest
arrivals from California is Mlas
Margaret Fallenlus, Vipliniste,
from Palo Alto, Cal. She is the
daughter of a well-known Portland
musician, Mrs. Edith Fallenius,
formerly organist of the First Uni
tarian Church, and now organist
of the First Church of Christ (Sci
entist). Miss Fallenius for two
years has attended the school con
ducted hy Miss Harker and Miss
Hughes, at Palo Alto, and has ap
peared with gratifying success at
reoitals at San Jose and neighbor
ing towns. As a young violiniste.
Miss Fallenius Is stated by those
who have had the pleasure of
hearing her play frequently, to be
a remarkably talented girl, a hard
working student and one to whom
violin playing comes as a natural
gift. Her tone and technique are
unusually good. In the near fu
ture, Miss Fallenius will be heard
In recital In the lecture-room of
the First Unitarian Church, to
which there will be no admission
charge. Invitation cards will soon
be issueft. Miss Fallenius will
likely leave for the $ast next sea
son to further her musical educa
tion. "
Stella LJnehsn and Miss Llnley Morton pre
sided ,at the punch table. Every number
was well given and showed the result of
close application to study, and each member
of the class was presented with & copy of
one of Miss Ilnehsn's compositions as a
souvenir. About oO guests enjoyed the
programme, which was as follows: Duet,
(s) "Nanon.v (b) "My Mamma's Waltz"
4Stresbog. Ruby McKay and Mable Robin
son: "Journey to Elfland" (Krogmann).
Gene Spencer: "On the Shore" (Netdllnger),
Miss Bessie Brledwell; "Dorothy," Old Eng
lish Dsnce (Seymour-Smith), Maple Robin
son: "Rustic Dance" (Howell), Ruby Mc
Kay r "Hush Little One" (Bevlgnanl), Miss
Myrtle Boston; "Bsrcbetta" (Nevin), Vera
Hall; "8econd Valse" (Ooddard), Miss Pen
ney; (a) "Drink to Me Only With Thine
EyeV (Old English), (bi "Song of a Heart"
(Tunleon), Jesse M. Michael; "Prsyor" from
Rostnnl's "Othello" -Btrakaseh), Mayo
Frost: "Zug der Zweige" (Grlegl, Edna 3us
aell; (a) "HofTnung" ( louis Reichart), e)
"May Mowing" (Dens). Miss Bertha
Crounse; duet, Dance Afrlcalne" (John
Francis Gilder), Misses Edythe and Ethel
wynne Brtstow: (a) "Allsh" (Cbadwlck),
(b) "The Lass With ths Delicate Air" (Dr.
Thoe. Arne), Miss Leona Sansum; "Sonata
Pathetlque" (Beethoven). Edna Russell.
Final negotiations for the Rosenthal tour
have been completed, making it certain that
American music lovers next season will have
the pleasure once again of hearing the great
Roumanian pianist. His reappearance In
this country will be made In Carnegie Hall,
New York, early in November, after which
he will go on tha most sxtenslva tour he
ever made here, visiting all the principal
cities from coast to coast. The return of
this giant of the keyboard, tbe biggest man
in plsno music since Rubensteln, will be an
event of uncommon interest. Rosenthal's
next coming will be far more magnificent
than his last visit, for his slways splendid
art has undergone remarkable development
IB , 'v'
1 R rtetnt ye&rs. Lonar considered the ns.
ter technician! of his fvorite Instrument, his
Interpretative powers, warmed by his lraax
Inatlve and poetic temperament, have In
creased with each passing year, until now. In
European cities, he Is held to be the "artist
without a peer." Rosenthal Is probsblv She
only musician since LUst and Rubensteln
who Is equally entitled to be called l
"poet of the piano" and a "demon of tech
nlque. His visit will be very timely, for
the music-loving publlo of the United States
was never mors ready for the thrill which
such a pianist . as he can give there has
been a void In America's Ufa which only a
"btvr man like Rosenthal -can fill. Talented
pianists in plenty have toured this country
of recent years, some of great talent, but
instead of satisfying theybave only created
longing; and - unrest that can be. overcome
only by a display of genius. RoWentnai is
eager for the tour. He Is sincerely fond of
America and Americans. The hospitality be
finds here and the appreciation of artistic
worth everywhere in evidence, appeals to his
cordial nature. Americans were among the
first to recognise hts early talent and he is
anxious that they should have the benefit of
nis maturity.
PROVISIONS RUN
, SHORT AT HONOLULU
Pacific Island City Supplies Cut
Off by Earthquake at San
Francisco. "
ONOL.ULU, April SO. (Special ' Corre
I I spondence.) Traffic to Honolulu from
the mainland has been suspended as a re
suit of the recent earthquake in San Fran
ciaco, and the first mail to be received
from the continent since the great calam
lty will be due here next Saturday, May
5. Only meager details of the earthquake
have yet been received here, and thous
ands of people here who have relatives and
friends In San Francisco are still anxious
ly awaiting to hear from them.
All the steamships leaving this port) for
San Francisco have been detained there,
and some kinds of provisions are growing
short as a result. Butter and potatoes
can scarcely be obtained.
Leading citizens of Hawaii have been
busy soliciting funds for the relief of suf
ferers in San Francisco, and already It is
assured that the fund will reach a total
of about J30.O0O.
People arriving here on the Oriental lin
ers tate that the boycott In China Is
practically at an end now. American goods
are In demand and are being sold as read
lly as before the opposition to them was
aroused. The promoters of the boycott
have ended their efforts, and It la believed
that it will only be a short time before
an Increase in the demand for American
goods wll be realized.
Considerable disappointment is felt here
as a result of information received from
San Francisco to the effect that the boats
entering from that place for the trans
pacific yacht race, which was scheduled
to leave San Francisco for Honolulu May
19, had -withdrawn, and that an effort is
being made to have the race postponed
one year. Hawaii's yacht, La Paloma. is
still on her way to San Francisco, and her
owner, Clarence Mao'arlane, who com
mands ner, is yet in ignorance or tne ca
lamity In California, and will know noth
ing of the change In plans concerning the
race until he reaches his destination. He
has spent much time and money In pre
paring for the race.
Seven men are awaiting legal execution
here. It being the greatest number of peo
ple ever retained at one time ra the tern
tory to await hanging. Of these, five are
Coreans who killed one of their country
men in an effort to make him confess a
theft. Various efforts have been made to
train their pardon, and as a result, the act
ing Governor has ordered a stay of execu
tion for a short time, but it Is not be
lieved that a pardon will be granted.
OAKS OPENS MAY 30.
Three' Hundred Men Are at Work
Erecting Sew Amusement Devices
Over 300 men are at work " on the
grounds of "The Oaks," where many new
and original amusement devices are being
erected. All the electric lights have been
put In place,, so that the work can be
rushed night and day, to be ready for
the grand opening, which is now sched
uled for t)ecoration day. May -HO. . Some
of the new features to be Introduced are
not to be seen this side of Coney Island.
One of the prettiest attractions this sea
son will be the landscape features, and
they are j-eceivlng special attention at the
hands of Q. W. Stoops, the well
known landscape artist. It Is aimed to
present sensational outdoor attractions
but they will be entirely high-class and
free from all objectionable features. From
every standpoint, the new Trail at "The
Oaks" will excel the Trail at the Lewis
and Clark Fair, and they will all prove of
absorbing Interest. The Immense modern
skating rink is well under roof, and the
great Figure Eight Roller Coaster is al
most completed. The "Old Mill" Is on the
way from the Bast, and will be installed
in time for the opening. There Is to be
a novelty In the way of a Carousel, the
cost of which is said to be J20.000. For
the opening week, Managrer Friedlander
will have a number of surprising; acts that
will be free to the patrons of "The Oaks."
Formal Reception to Dr. Ely.
The congregation of the Calvary Presby
terian Church formally received their new
pastor. Dr. jj. E. S. Ely, Jr., in the par
lors of the church Friday evening. Ad
dresses of welcome were made by Profes
sor J. R. Wilson, on behalf of the con
gregatlon; Dr. J. Whitoomb Brougher and
Dr. EL L. House.$nJohalf of the pastors
of the city, and Rev. I M. Boozer, on
behalf of the Presbyterian clergy.. Fol
lowing a reply by Dr. Ely, refreshments
were served and a musical programme
given. -(-)
.THE. 11711 ir THEATER
14th and IlEalLilVl Phone
Washlngtoa Main 1.
Tonight, May lit, 10. 8:80 o'clock Last
renoniuQca r amoos
Pillsbury Pictures
SAN
FttANCISCO
eabthqiJakb
AND FIRE
PRODUCED BT THE LATEST IMPROVED
ELECTRIC SCENEOSCOPE
Every View Fully Riplalned bv an Eye-Witness
These Pictures -Xaken Wbilo
tbe Fire Was Baaing.
POPULAR PRICES Adults. 25c; children,
15c any place in the theater.
Seats on sale Saturday morning at Th
Helllg.
Graham String Quartet
WILLIAM WALLACE GRAHAM. Soloist
UNITARIAN CHAPEL
Seventh and Yamhill Streets
TUESDAY, MAY 15th, 8:30 P. M.
ADMISSION, $1.0.
WESTERN ACADEMY
SECOND AND MORRISON STREETS.
L. gARKV OF VEW TORK
WILL APPEAR lie
The Jew in the Odessa Massacres
SlKDAT EVENING, 8:30 O'CLOCK-.
Reserved Seats. 7fc, 50c and 35c.
COMINQ
The Clreat Austrian Pianist
Weber Piano. Direction: liomry Wolfoh
BAKER THEATER
Yamhill Bad Third Streets. Oregon Theater Co Leasee.
GEO. L. BAKER, MANAGER. ' PHONE MAIN 1907
GRAND
OF
BAKER THEATER .
COMPANY -
SUNDAY MAT., MAY 13, TODAY
. All the Old Favorite, in e Splendid Pro-
duction of Richard Mansfield' Success
P
ilCEM
AH Old Conditions Renewed. Season Seat will
be Held. Every Courtesy Shown All Patron.
Evening Prices: 15c, 23c, 35c end 50c Matinee Price: 10c, 15c end 25c
' Matinee Sunday end Saturday.
NEXT WEEK: THE
EMPIRE THEATER
PORTLAND'S POPULAR PLAYHOUSE
All Week. Starting Sunday Matinee May 13, Today
THE BIO SENSATIONAL. SCENIC MELODRAMA.
"the
With Charles Insleo in the Leading" Role.
Intense Plot. Thrilling Scenes and Situations. Excellent Company
MATINEE SATURDAY.
EVENING PRICES:-15c, 25c, 35c, 50c. MATINEE PRICES : 10c. loo. J6o.
Next. We e k: "
Week fit
May 14, '06
GRAND
Special Feature Show
Headed by the Eminent Actor,
Mr. Joseph Callahan
In
"People We Know"
Positively the greatest ct of
its kind in vaudeville.
Don't Miss the Week-Day Matinees. Ten Cents to all Seats,
Except Boxes.
Note the Summer Prices Evenings, Sundays and Holiday, 10,
20 and Boxes 30 Cents. Matinees, Except Sundays and
Holidays, 10 Cents to Any Seat Except Boxes.
WEEK OF Ty A TVTT' A T C Fourth and
MAY 14. rVlN 1 A VI Lib SUrk Streets.
Best Family Theater. J. A. JOHNSON, Kesident Manager.
"Hot 2 Mollie" Trio
In lively farce
comedy, "Smith's
Visit."
Bants Bros.
Crack Acrobats
Arthur Elwell,
Popular Baritone.
Don't miss the
Famous
In operatic selec
tions; the season's
hit.
Performances daily at 2:30, 7:30 and 9 P. M. Continuous Sun
day from 2 to 10:30. Admission 10 cents; reserved seats 20 cents";
boxes 23 cents. Ladies and children admitted to any' seat at week
day matinees for 10 cents.
For
Week of May CTA TV TTJC A TIT T? Comer West Ps.rU
14th, 1906 OlilV 1 flLH. 1 HlV und Washington
Sevomd Week aa Cattlnnesl Snceeuof th '
STAR STOCK COMPANY
HEADED BY THE REFINED COMEDIANS,
WILLS & COLLINS
In the Musical Comedietta, "A Night Off
In connection with an unsurpassed vaudeville 'bill, including HARRT
VALOIS, King- of Dialects; GUS and MARION KOHL, the Marvelous
Juggler and the Dainty Soubrette; MISS MILDRED EDDT, in the beau
tifully Illustrated song, "When the Green Leaves Turn to Gold," and
the First Views of SAX FRANCISCO shown in a vaudeville theater.
KOTB THE PRICES 10 Cents to any Seat except Boxes both After
noons and Evenings.
OPENING
THE
LITTLE MINISTER.
MOBMSOI ARI 12H) tit.
N0IE Mill III -IITOI
W. tltMAI, B9I.
E AS T LYfNFN E."
THEATER
The House
of Hits
Special Added Attraction,
O'Rourke-Burnett Trio,
Singers and Wooden-Shoe
Dancers.
Luce & Luce,
High-Class Musical Artists.
Miss Jessie Dale,
Operatic Vocalist.
Bonner & Lee,
Refined Comedy Sketch.
Master Harold Hoff,
"We Are Growing Old."
Grandiscope.
Latest Pathe Producton.
The Weavers
"Sketch Artists.
Will Brown,
" Monologist.
Moving Pictures,
"The Moonlovers
' Comedy."
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