HE SUNDAY OREGONTAN. PORTLAND, NOVE3IBER, 11, 1906. 25 ' vyx-? r &;'ryjiHmt wwwrow'vw mhi.ia , ? - r. v v A - ; Ngp j4t, fj iliiir .' :--- 'iBSl 1111-,'. -""i pv . mm pil, . ?m .li! x teilPiiiiiii iiMv - : r::;'l'f .u.I k . --: - aJ :. " J IrYTL-B? f I " , ? SOPRA0 - v ' i . x I - -'11 I .' - . i.va.naH irtftVrtfc -ti'lflwlf ittWn, Til IWIII ! II n ii mil . . . M mm. .MISS: tCA3eRlByvAVs?jnAHo. THH Taw engagement created un usual Interest, not only In musical circles, but with the general public, for the reason that this singer has been heralded as the highest soprano In the world, and curiosity prompted many to attend the concert who do not ordinarily patronize high-class musical affairs. As a singer Miss Yaw failed to please, but It must be said to her credit that her coloratura work is beautiful. The critic ism heard on her singing would fill a book. One musician pronounced her a "female falsetto," while another declared her sing'.ng to be. only an exhibition of vocal gymnastics. Some thought her high notes marvelous, but it was con- j ceded by all that her two highest are not full tones. No one could quite, de- ! clde what her highest note was, but it was either A natural or B flat above C in altisstmo. This seems almost Incred ible, but when it is considered that they were mere sound or 'squeaks,1 as some one described them; it will be understood more fully by those who have studied the construction of the human throat and vocal chords.- In the Bell 6ong from "Liakme," Miss Taw did wonderful xecution, but she flatted perceptibly, but this may easily be attributed to her accompanist. Victor 8chertzlnger, the violinist, also suffered at the hands of the pianista. A teachers' recital was given at St. Helen's Hall the evening of November-8, which was well attended and a thorough ly enjoyable musical affair. -The 'pro gramme, in which Miss Josephine Bills, Miss Ruth Carter, Miss Sophie Beebe and Miss Dorella E. Snook participated, was beautifully rendered. - Miss Graves, planlste, was hostess at an invitation recital ' at Miss' Wilton's studio Saturday afternoon, and was assisted In her program by Louise Guilliam, a child planlste, and Miss V hi man, elocutionist. THE leotura-recltal given by Profes sor Irving N. Glen before the Wo men's Club last Friday afternoon -was an Innovation In the line of musical study entertainment which was deeply appreciated by the musicians present and which would have been quite as much appreciated by the public at large had opportunity toeen given to hear this tal ented baritone. The . subjects were Shakespeare's "Othello" and Verdi's ope ra "Otello," a comparison being made between -the two, selections read from the former and sung from the latter. Mrs. May Dear borne Schwab assisted, in sing ing the Otello selections and Mrs. "Warren E. Thomas was accompanist Professor Glenn has done much for the musical department of the University of Oregon, of which he ia dean, and has raised the standard of music wherever he has Interested himself. He has- had charge of the music at the Ashland Chautauqua for several years, and been interested in other musical projects throughout the state. Professor Glenn appeared here as soloist last Thanksgiv ing, when the University of Oregon Glee Club gave an evening at the Marquam. Theater. Miss Carrie May, whose portrait is printed on this page today, was soloist at the November meeting of the Council of Jewish Women, held last Wednesday afternoon. Miss May, who was accom panied by Mrs. Bauer, surprised all who heard her by the remarkable volume of her voice and the purity of her tones. She has a wide range and exhibits ad mirable training. "A Madrigal," by Vic tor Harris, and "My Rose," . by Lillian Langtry, were the numbers given by Miss May, who was enthusiastically called upon for a double encore. She was the recipient of beautiful flowers from the Council. It Is to be hoped that Miss May wHl be heard in publio more fre quently this Winter. Mrs. Walter Reed will furnish a pro gramme given for the benefit of the Piedmont Presbyterian Church November IS. Miss Kathleen Lawler, Miss Mabel Millls, Miss Beulah Caswell and Mrs. Reed will sing solos, and the Nevln Quartet will give two numbers. The personnel of this quartet is Miss Catha rine Covach, Miss Ethel Powers, Mrs. Byron E. Miller, Miss Alice Juston. Miss Eileen Webber will accompany. Miss Esther Leonard is the solo con tralto of the First Christian Church choir, which Is under the direction of Miss Linehan. Miss Leonard sang a very effective- solo, "Come. O Come to Me" (Johnson) last Sunday. James Huneker, in a pamphlet issued by the Mendelssohn Glee Club, of New York, tells of the "Passing ofi Edward MacDowell" in a most touching and inti mate way. He has lately visited Mac Dowell in his home, and grows reminis cent over the masterly work he has done for music. MacDowell has to his credit 132 compositions, including concertos and sonatas for piano. The best known of the ratter are the "Tragica," "Erolca" and the "Keltic." -His Indian orchestral suite is well known; also his "Hamlet and Ophelia." He is probably more widely known among the people by his songs and piano pieces. His "Sea Pieces" are full of the mystery of the ocean. By a con certed movement all over -this country a fund for his benefit will be established. The greatest musicians of the land are at the back of the movement, and will ask the support of all. Portland will not be behind in this, for plans are already oeing formed for helping in this cause. Mrs. Warren E. Thomas. Mrs. Richard Nunn and Miss Dorothea Nash will head the movement here. Miss Harlet Johnson, contralto. Miss Erne Johnson and Miss Cate. sopranos. entertained Mrs. Bauer's Tuesday After noon Club last week with a number of enjoyable solos. Mrs. George Davis will sing a group of songs for the class this week. Miss Freda Latourette, contralto, has joined the class. Miss Eula Bennett was soloist at the afternoon service of the Y. M. C. A. last; Sunday, and -was enthusiastically received. W. M. Wilder, organist and musical di rector, reports unusual interest in the music of these services and states that only the best talent is employed. The singing of the large audiences which gather is an Inspiration, and last Sunday 600 men joined in the singing of Luther's old hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." Interest of this kind would raise the standard of congregational singing in the churches of the city. Mrs. Millie G. Perkins was hostess at a most successful musicale Friday night at her home on East Morrison street, given In honor of Josef Rosencrantz, the young violinist. Musicians who participated in the programme, besides the honor guest and Mrs. Perkins, were John Claire Mon teith, Mordamit Goodnough, Frederick Goodrich, and Mrs. I. B. Rosencrantz. Mr. Rosencrantz charmed the many guests with his beautiful playing, his "Concerto" by De Berlot being especially pleasing. His mother gave a well-interpreted ren dition of Gottschalk's arrangement of se lections from "II Trovatore." Mr. Mon- teith's singing was one of the best feat ures of the evening. He was accompanied by Mr. Goodnough, who also gave a pi ano solo. Mr. Goodrich accompanied Mrs. Perkins, who sang "Brilliant Bird" from Pearl of Brazil," and one of her own compositions. Assisting Mrs. Perkins in entertaining were her mother, Mrs. H. U. Ogden, Mrs. G. K. Clark, Miss Protzman and Miss Hetntz. The evening was most successful. both socially and from a musical stand point. The trio, "Protect Us Father," by Nic olao, -which will be sung by the White Temple tonight by soprano, tenor and contralto, will be a special musical num ber. Miss Lawler's solo. "Abide With Me," at the morning service, will be ap preciated by lovers of fine church music Why wouldn't something like the fol lowing, described in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, arouse interest in the music of the public schools of Portland? An interscholastic singing "meet," with rivalry as keen as in track or other ath letic contests, Is the project being consid ered by Powell Jones, supervisor of high school music. His intention is to ar range within the near future either a series of contests or one big meeting at which each of the high schools of the city will compete, and at which competent judges will determine the relative merits of the chorus work of the different schools. Jones' plan would be to bring one or more musical experts of reputa tion here from outside the city to judge the contest, and to have solo, quartet and chorus events. The plan has been tried in one or two other cities, and a no ticeable result is said to have been the increased interest in the musical branch of the high school course. . There wilt be a concert given at Pied mont Presbyterian Church next Friday evening at which Mrs. Reed, Miss Law ler and other local vocalists will be beard. The first meeting of the Musto Study Club under the direction of Mrs. Olga Bartsch-Lang was held last Thursday evening at Mrs. Lang's studio.- The club rehearsed the first chorus in Romberg's "Song of the Bell." At the next meeting it will take up the study of intervals and the ancient history of ipuslc from Gre cian times to Palestrina.'- The members of the club are: Grace Guile, Irene Stokes, Mrs. Andrew Hlckey, Daisy White, Esther Goldman, May Chalmers, " Zerene Hamil ton, Mary Holme-ad, Mrs. T. J. Coleman, V. N. Bodley, Charles T. Tinker, Henry G. Lettow, B. H. Wedemeyer, William B. Hanson, E. W. Pierce and J. A. Holtlng worth. Miss Eva Lillian Graves, planlste, wilt give a recital in the near future. Mies Graves is studying piano with Miss Grace Wilton. Carl Denton has arranged the following to be included In today's programme at Trinity Church: Morning prelude in D, Oliver King; "Alle Breve in D," J. S. Bach. Evening "Chorale and Andante from Fifth Sonata," (Mendelssohn); "Grand Choein," (Chauvet). The offertory will be a soprano solo, "He That Keepeth Israel," by Schlosser. . Miss Sara Glance, the Australian mez zo soprano, was soloist last Friday night at the ladies' reception at the Elks Hall, and completely captivated the guests who had the pleasure of hearing her. Miss Glance, who was most sympathetically ac companied by Harold Vincent Milligan, sang four numbers and was called upon for four encores, which she graciously ac corded. Her numbers were, "Happy Song," by Teresa Delreigo; "The Birds Go North Again," Willeby; "Sunshine and Rain," Bloomenthal; "A May Morning," Denza, She gave as encores, "Summer Rain."- "My Curley-Headed Baby," "Mighty Lak a Rose," and a repetition of "A May Morning." Mies Glance has a charming personality and the faculty of looking well when she sings. She is tall and dark and has a good stage presence. There were also several fine orchestral numbers on the programme. Miss Glance assisted in the programme at the fortnightly meeting of Miss Soule's Harmony Class last week. -An hour of the afternoon was devoted to harmony and theory and to technical demonstra tions. The programme was as follows: Prelude and fugue C eharp major (Bach), Mrs. Silas Soule; "If I Were a Blfd (Hen selt), Alda Broughton; Berceuse, op. 57 (Chopin), Lena Mertz; Caprice (Wachs), Helen Gebble; "Butterfly" (Merkel). Elsa Schmeer; waltz, op. 70 (Chopin), Vera Kaufmann; "Voices of Spring" (Sindlng), Beatrice Evelyn Wilson; Concert Etude (Levallee), Ethel Barksdale; Fantasie (Wachs), Daisy Chalmers; "Moonlight Sonata" (Beethoven), Thora Larsen; vo cal (a) "When the Birds Go North" (Wil leby), (b) "Sunshine and Rain," (c) "Be cause" (d'Hartelot), Sara Glance; demon stration, Bravoura playing, Mrs. Soule at klavler, Miss Chalmers at piano. The Fortnightly Music Club met at the Women of Woodcraft Hall Friday, No vember 2. to begin the season's work. Mrs. F. P. Young gave a sketch of the musical conditions existing at the begin ning of - the 18th century. Miss Frances Sheehy followed with a paper and talk on "Bach and the Fugue," after which the following Bach numbers were given: "Second Voice Invention No. 8," "Third Voice Invention No. 13," Miss May Fety; "Organ Prelude and Fugue in A Minor," transcribed for piano, Mrs. Connell-Jesse; "Wlegenleid" from "Christmas Oratorio, Miss Anna Rankin; "Adagio and Fugue in G Minor," from first sonata, for violin alone, Waldemar Lind. Mr. Lind kindly responded to an encore with Bach's beau tiful "Air for G String." Among those who will take part In the next programme which will be given in the same hall Fri day, November 16, at 4 o'clock, are: Miss Beatrice Hidden, Miss Eva Lillian Graves and Miss Petronella Connolly. Osslp Gabrilowitsch, the distinguished Russian pianist, well known to music lov ers of the United States, as well, indeed, as to music lovers throughout the world, will appear in Portland December 5 un der the direction of Misses Steer and Coman. 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No waits. w (Mi CO Largest Retail Drug Store in This Country Canadian Money Taken at Full Value ed from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts, with orchestras, musical clubs, in recital and with leading musical organisations generally, meeting with enormous success at each and every place. Gabrilowitsch comes of a distinguished family, and like all of the upper class of Russians, he is a highly educated man. Not only has he made his name famous as a pianist, but also as a composer; and It has recently developed that he Is possessed of exceptional talents as an or chestral conductor. He is clever with the brush, having recently painted a por trait or the late Anton Rubenstein, which Is well known in Russia; he speaks sev eral languages fluently, is well read and altogether a charming, delightful and welcome companion. His latest composition, a "Theme and Variations," is a superb and inspired work and one which is destined to great popularity throughout the musical world. The playing of Gabrilowitsch Is re markable for its charm and beauty, which Leoncavallo Will Soon Visit Portland Famous Italian Composer and Conductor Is Coming With La Scala Orchestra IT is announced by Managers Cort & Kronberg that their bond to the Italian government requires the return of Leon cavallo and La Scala orchestra to Milan in time for the regular opera season at Christmas and for this reason the noted Italian composer's tour is to be of only eight weeks duration and confined to the principal cities of the United States aild Canada. Leoncavallo will conduct the famous ScaVa orchestra and singers at The Heilig Theater Sunday and Mon day nights, November 25 and 26. Leon cavaUo Is said to have received quite the most rousing welcome, evolving into an ovation on the occasion of his American debut in New York City, October 8, and while heretofore he has ben known solely on account of "Pagllaccl" he may now be considered as one of the popular com posers ana conductors who tour in Amer ica. The magnitude of the organization together with the class of entertainment offered easily stamps the engagement as quite the most important musical event of the season. There are 65 musicians and seven lyric artists from the cast of principals at Lfi Scala Theater, Milan, among whom Mesdames Calvi, Ferrablni, Rlizlni,- Signora de Ferran, Perya, Bel latl and Barbainl have never before been In America. Should the music of "Zaza," prove as popular in America, as it has in Europe, it. is said that negotiations will be opened with a view toward pro ducing the opera in its entirety next sea on. "Zaza" will be given Sunday night, November -25 and "Pagdiacci" Monday night November 26. The advance seat sale will open next Saturday morning at the tiox office of The Heilig Theater Fourteenth and Washington streets. Out of town orders addressed to W. T. Pangle inclosing money order and an addressed, stamped envelope will receive prompt at tention. For prices see advertisement in this Issue on the dramatic page. t - , . i - . ,.'i-S!fSis;i;'rifJ:a tm&qSiiw s':;-:sr:-:'.:;;is- - ; : mmmxyymiyi f - v - ' fV " v - " , - . y . : j fyiW,x:-. ;: , yi "' ''"' '':'"' !..','. xi 5f:j'I'--.W 'V. ''? ; ;'! n -', - Ii . ' li kAs ;' M-r":'': '1 SIGXOR DE FERRAN, FAMOUS ITALIAN BARITONE, WHO COMES TO THE IIEIXIG NOVEMBER 15 AND 26 WITH LEONCAVALLO AND HIS LA SCALA THEATER ORCHESTRA FROM MILAN, ITALY. are so well known everywhere, but at the same time his playing is more mature and broader than it was even when he was here three years ago. Missfcthel Lytle. who Is presented in today's Domain of Music, will give a group of songs at Mrs. Walter Reed's concert at the Heilig, December 6, and will sing as her last number a big Wagnerian aria, "Didh theure Halle" (Tannhauser). Miss Lytle has a dra matic soprano of broad range, which she has under perfect control. She Is well known on the concert stage and as a church choir singer, being at present solo soprano in the Grace Methodist Church. Anne Beatrice Sheldon, Mrs. Max Shillock, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald McKay returned last week from a two days' concert trip at Condon, Eastern Oregon, where they were engaged to sing at a Scotch festival. The Portland singers were much appreciated in the old Scotch folk songs. Carl Denton will direct a concert for the Seamen's Institute on November 14. The following artists will assist: Miss Elizabeth Harwas, Miss Nancy Beals. soprano; Miss Frances Bingham, contralto; Mr. W. G. Hodsdon, tenor; Mr. Fred T. Crowther, baritone. Mrs. May Dearborne Schwab will be the soloist at the eighth organ recital Sunday evening at Calvary Presbyte rian Church at 7:30 o'clock. She will sing Nevln's "Jesu, Jesu, Miserere." Mr. Mllllgan's organ numbers will be: Fugue in G Major, Bach; Andantino, Wetton; grand chorus In C, Salome. The following musical programme has been arranged for the services at the White Temple: Morning Organ voluntary, "Offertory, op. 36, No. 2," (Batiste), Miss Kemp; anthem, "It Is God's Way," (Bartlett); solo, "Abide With Me," (Hoffman), Miss Lawler; gospel selection. Temple Girls' Chorus; postlude, "Meditation," (Andre). Evening Organ selections, "Pastor ale." (Whiting), "Cantilene," (Du bois),; trio. "Protect Us, O Father." (Nicolas), Miss Lawler, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Belcher: Temple choir, "Exalt Him," (Hanscom), under direction of Mr. J. W. Belcher. Frederick W. Goodrich has arranged the following programme of organ mu sic for today's services at St. David's Episcopal Church: Morning prelude introduction (3d .Sonata), (Mendels sohn); anthem ."Lead Me, Lord" (Wes ley); offertory, "Barcarolli" (Tchaikow sky); postlude. "Allegro Maestro," (2d Sonata), (Mendelssohn; Evening Prelude, ""Melodie," , (Beethoven): offertory, "Love Song," (Fcrratta); postlude, March (Sixth Suite) (Lach ner). Henry G. Lettow sang with fine ef fect Bohr's "Lead Kindly Light" at the evening services of the First Chris tian Church last Sunday. . Frederick W. Goodrich has been en gaged for fourth organ recital at Astoria. The recital will take place on December 4, when Mr. Goodrich will be assisted by Miss Maja Fred- erickson, violinist. Mr. Goodrich has recitals arranged for several Important towns In Oregon and Washington dur ing the coming season. The First Congregational Church choir will render the following pro gramme at today's services: Organ "Offertoire in A" (Batiste); quavtet, "Praise the Lord, O My Soul" (Wat son); quartet, "The Golden Threshold" (Lohr-Nevln) ; postlude, "Maestoso" Thayer; organ. "Cantilena" (Kendlo Westbrook); quartet, "O Come, Let Us Sing" (Blumenscheln) ; quartet. "On the Dreamy Breath of Even" (Thom son) ; postlude, "Allegro" (Mozart.) Carl Denton will direct a concert for the Seamen's Institute on Novem ber 14. The following artists will as sist: Miss Elizabeth Harwas, Miss Nancy Beals, soprano; Miss Frances Bingham, contralto; W. G. Hodson, tenor; Fred T. Crowther, baritone. Mr. William M. Wilder, organist and choirmaster of Grace Church, has arranged the following programme, as sisted by the quartet and male chorus of 22 voices: Organ, "With Verdure Clad Creation" (Handel); anthem, "Like as a Father" (Marston); solo, "Just as I Am" (Needlinger), Miss Ethel Shea; organ, "Andante in F" (Clarke). Afternoon: Organ, "Maes toso Marzlale" (Rossini); anthem, "For the Dear Country" (Schnecker); chorus, "At the Door" (Kuntze), male chorus; solo, (Anon), Miss Ethel Lytle; organ, "March in G. Major" (Battemann). Secures Valuable Fishing Rights. EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 9. What ia perhaps the greatest monopoly of its kind of the world has Just been ac quired by John C. Miller, a mining en gineer of El Paso, Texas, through a concession granted by the government of the Republic of Mexico to the ex clusive fishing rights on the west coast of Mexico, from Guaymas on the north to Manzanillo on the south, and on thi east coast from parallel 24 on the north to the bay of Campeche on the south, including all the rivers, bays, inlets and also the lakes for 20 miles Inland. This covers, perhaps, the finest fishing and oyster territory in the world. W hole Train Leaves Track. BI.OOMINGTON, 111., Nov. 10. The Nashville special on the Illinois Central, northbound, was wrecked early today at Buckley, north of here. The whole train left the track, but none of the coaches turned over. Fifteen of the passengers and train crew were more or less injured, none fatally. Tho cook in the dining-car was thrown against the cooking range and severely burned. The accident was caused by a broke" rail. AVellman Won't Give l"p Plan. PARIS. Nov. 10. Walter Wellman and Major Herzey sailed for New York to day on the French liner La Savoie. The former returns to Paris in six weeks to continue his supervision of the changes in the airship, and Herzey will be back here in time to accompany the Chicago Record-Herald expedition In Its attempt to reach the pole next Summer,