The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, May 10, 1908, SECTION FOUR, Image 40

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. . POUTLAND. MAY. . 10 190S. THE DAMROSCH ORCHESTRA IS ONE OF AMERICA'S NOTABLE ORGANIZATIONS Coming Orchestral Concerts at the Armory During Rose Festival Arouse Deepest Interest Everywhere. COMMENTING upon the remarkable development of the New York Sym phony Orchestra, which,, under Walter Damrosch's leadership. Is to be heard here June 3 and 4, H. El Krehblel writes as follows In his New York Tribune crit icism of the concert at Carnegie Hall, December 21: . . "Apart from the interest attaching to yesterday's resumption of the New York Symphony Society's Sunday afternoon concert series -at -Carneele -Hall and een tering upon the return, after several years' absence, of Mmc. Teresa Carreno, who "was the solo pianist, there stood out 'more sallently, perhaps, than at any previous occasion tit this season the fact that this -organization. rapUlly. becom ing not only an orchestra of .virtuosi but that much .better thlni?, a virtuoso orches tra. Time after time, in the Berlolz 'Syniplionie F'antastique.' In the Tschai kowsky pianoforte concerto, and in the cherso from Gounod's 'Uttle Symphony for Wind Instruments," there were made delightfully evident the strength and ainew of the -violin -choir, the admirable deftness and precision of tho wood wind Instruments, and the smooth sonority of the brass. Nor should the group of percussion Instruments be omitted, for there was art as well as dexterity in the roll of drums betokening the distant thunder that gives contrast and emo tional change, at the close of the third movement of Berlioz's symphony, while the "March to the Scaffold' and the Witches' Sabbath,' from tho same com position, enlisted the cymbals, bells and others of this orchestral group in serv ices almost as conspicuous and certainly as well performed. Walter Damroseh and his supporters may well be congratulated on the speedy attainment of this high efficiency In the orcJiestra, following up on this year's liberal policy of providing a rehearsal or a concert every day throughout the season, to weld the players Into the equivalent of a single beatlfully balanced instrument. "With such an orchestra at his com mand a conductor's will Is clearly and "sensitively reflected in the performances he gives there are responsibilities as Well as privileges resulting from the pos ession of so capable and delicate means of expression. Probably there are few severer tests of a conductor's abil tty to Impart enthusiasm and significance to his reading of an orchestral score than are provided by the first three movements of the 'Symphonie F'antastique." " The splendid orchestra under Damroseh will play during Rose Festival week at the Armory, under the direction of Lois Steers-Wynn Coman. PRINCE TRUE DEMOCRAT Twelve-Year-Old German Youtb Rides Fourth-Class. BERLIN, May 9. (Special.) By undertaking- a Journey in a fourth class compartment. Prince Ernst of Saxe-Meiningen has gained an expe rience which, In spite of the tax on FAMOUS PERFORMERS ARE WITH THE GREATER NORRIS & ROWE CIRCUS Marvelous Aerialists, Japanese 4 A THRILLING HURDLE IN THE GREATER NORRIS & ROWE CIRCUS. rr ITH the Greater Norris & Rowe Tfc circus. museum, menagerie " hippodrome and congress of na tions which will exhibit in this city, Mon day and Tuesday, are a number of per formers of international reputation. Per ' formers that have appeared at all of the "principal circuses and hippodromes of the world, prominent among them being the Peerless Potters, a troupe of aerial Ists whose flights through space quicken the pulse and "make the hair stand .on end like the quills upon the fretful por cupine." This family of aerialists are acknowledged to be the greatest perform ers in their line in the world. Another family of wide reputation is the Astral :,St. Leons.. scions of the famous familj' 'of that name, whose achievements in the sawdust arena have been seen throughout the world. The Honey-Mora troupe of aerialists were brought to this country from Europe direct by Norris & Rowe. The famous Castellos are making , their first appearance in the land ot their birth in five years, coming from South America to the Greater Norris & Rowe circus. The. Sulgomoto family of Jap- annse performers were imported direct from tho Flowery Kingdom and are tho best performers that the Mikado ever permitted away from the land of flow ers and rice:, the McDonald family of bicyclists came direct from Edinburgh. Scotland, and are making their- llrst appance with the big show in this f 45 1 i t i. 1 "WALTER DAMROSCH, LEADER OP THE NEW YORK SYMPHONY y . ORCHESTRA. railway tickets, few outside the arti san section of the population have en Joyed. His mother, Princess Freder ick, daug-hter-ln-law of the venerable ruler, wbo haa done so much for the development of dramatic technique, has been staying at Lemgo with her sister. Princess Carola, of Llppe, and on Sunday last she went . to Detmold to attend the opera at the Court Thea ter. After the performance she sought the hospitality of the princely Schloss, where she passed the night. Her family, had been left behind at Lemgo, and this - dereliction of ma ternal duty, as it appeared -to him, did not commend itself to Prince Ernst, a boy of 12, who astonished his mother next day by walking . Into Detmold Acrobats, Bicyclists, Riders and Clowns Are With the Big Show, v. "t country: the Orton family, whose father. Myles Orton, conducted a big circus in the New j England States for a number of years, returned from Australia to Norris & Rowe; the Oscaloosa family came direct from the Hippodrome, New York City: the JumDlng Jordans from j the principal halls of Europe. The rid ers are all of foreign birth, among them being the beautiful Rose Dockrlll. the most graceful little lady that ever graced a horse; Mile. Flni, the Parisian doll; Miss Castello, the Venus of the ring: George Holland. Frank Miller. John Deere. Frank Castello. R. M. JJockrlll. Herbert Rumley and Austin King, som mersault riders and equestrians par ex cellent. There are over 200 circus champions with the big show. During the run of the circus in San Francisco this Spring 279.87$ paid admissions were counted for the 30 days' engagement, which is the most phenomenal engage ment ever played to by a circus In the West. The reason for this is patent. Norris & Rowe are delivering the goods in original packages. By agreement with the other members of the big circus trust, Norris & Rowe's circus will be the only big show to visit this section this year. Good Outlook for Drama. NEW YORK, May 9. "The better out look for the drama" was discussed at the meeting of the League of Political Education yesterday. Among the speak- - nil . "ft- A Schloss, while she was at breakfast, with the unconcerned greeting-, "Good morning,, mamma.'" The Princess con sidered that this Independent action on the part of her son deserved some reproof, . which she proceeded to ad minister; but he, misunderstanding the grounds of her objection to hia solitary wandering, interposed that she need not be so angry, as he had traveled fourth-class, and the Journey had cost him only 8 cents. The gravity with which this an nouncement was delivered set the whole table in a roar, in which the Princess found it Impossible not to join, and the Prince was not only for given for his unique excursion, but was refunded its cost. era were Augustus Thomas. Charles Rann Kennedy, author of the "Servant in the House," Mrs. W. L. Le Moyne and Wil liam H. Crane. Mr. Kennedy said: "The better outlook for the drama which so many of us are beginning to realize Is only a part ot that great move ment of God among the nations, is one of the most refreshing signs of the glor ious day we live in. Everywhere we turn we find splendid unrest, a good, healthy, pugnacious discontent with ex isting conditions, coupled with a violent determination to make them better, and perhaps the most striking thing that has already been accomplished is the fact that we do begin to see the good In one sense or another, that lies back of it all. "The truth is that this same 'better out look for the drama' is within you. It de pends upon you and the courage with which you band together to Influence it, whether a man shall produce drama which shall take place among the proud est movements of that kind in any age." Mr.. Crane contended that there were not enough Shakespearean productions at present and that commercialism had much to do with the stage of today. Augustus Thomas said the next big play that is coming, or coming very soon, in of the Jew. .'"Not the Jew of Shakes peare's time, not the Russian Jew, or the suffering, persecuted Jew, but the great American Jew. who is philanthropic, far-seelna- and nMv h!1. pwetiv domestic." THE THEATERS Continued From Page - Anbther act. which is practically a head liner is "The Laughing Horse." Even the title causes a smile, and the act itself KM 4 3 -,w,K ONB.Ul' Tllfcl tl.OWAS OF THK UHlUTlat KOltltIS HOWK tlKfL.S When you p 1 ay th ej Piano with the aid of the Pianola, you are obtaining the greatest fascination that can be had from music helping to make it yourself Pianola-playing and Hand-playing United in a Single Instrument - Gustave Kobbe In his latest book, "The Pianolist." says: "I 'have acquired a perfect t&chnlque the technique of a srreat virtuoso through the Pianola. It is a. key that has unlocked for me tho whole rep ertory of music. . "With the Pianola I can play the most difficult work ever written as easily as I can a five-finger exorcise. It Klves me the' technique, but all that is summed up in the one word 'expression' I am at liberty to put into the music myself." You may think you know all about this wonderful instrument, but are you sure you have investigated the genuine Pianola and Pianola Piano? These names apply only to the instruments of the Aeolian Com pany's manufacture. There is a vast difference between the Pianola and its imitators in sensitiveness, in musical possibilities and in durability of construction. Furthermore, only the Pianola and Pianola Piano have those recent im provements, the Themodist and Metrostyle, which aid the performer in giving a thoroughly artistic rendition. If you are considering the purchase of an instrument of this kind, a visit to the Filers Piano House Pianola Parlors will assist you in a selec tion from the different designs and woods. The rianola. 21S and J:l00. Purchasable on easy The Pianola I'iano, f :"$'' and up. r monthly payments. THE HOUSE OF HIGHEST QUALITY 40 STORES pianoreliabihty is a scream. It is a travesty of tho circus and is presented by Harris, Grove. Milton and Clayton Sisters. It is impos sible for anyone to sit through this act without laughing. Still another of tiie great big acts of headline importance is the Eugene Trio. There are plenty of triple horizontal bar experts in the world, but the Eugene Trio are at the head of the list and have never been rated second. . Edward Eisner Is the man who wrote the dramatic version of "Under Two Flags." an- he is also tho author of "The Kid Glove Nan," the same being a dramatic one-act playlet. In which will appear Miss Lesle lleigh and her company. Among the single turns may be men tioned Mart M. Fuller, a polite monolog ist, who uses- only the latest patter and writes it himself so as to ba sur3 to Have it fresh and up-to-date. The Irish Queen is (Mrs. , Peter Paher, who sins like a lark and 'will be a favorite. Mr. Bauer will sing a new Illustrated song and Professor F. F. Montressa will show the latest Imported motion pictures. Today ends the present bill with the Marco Twins, Clara Thropp and Porter J. White, the latter presenting "The Vis itor," a great little drama. GRAND SPECTACLES COMING Paine's Pyrotechnics to Be Seen During the Rose Festival. Arrangements have been made to bring to this city during the Uose Festival as a special night attraction "Paine's Eruption of Vesuvius" and "Carnival at Naples." There is nothing to compare with these marvelous Summer night fetes in the world of open-air amusements, and the enormous expense has heretofore confined this prqduction to the large Eastern cities, but the manager, K. L. Bernard, has interested a local cap italist, and the production will, be brought here direct from Manhattan Beach, New York, for the Rose Festi val. The "Eruption of Vesuvius." as pre sented by the famous pyrotechnist, Paine, is much more than a mere amusement venture and a re-enactment of one of the most terrible epi sodes of modern times, pictured in lines of fire and tones of thunder. The spectator sees before him within the great amphitheater a vast mimic city covering several acres of ground with real massive buildings, palaces, arches and other 'specimens of ' Nea- vx AT : AjsbAfcfe&M j-.4jai.v--j mew BIGGEST, BUSIEST AND BEST ON THE COAST AND THE WEST - m rr polltan architecture, in the foreground, and grim old Mount Vesuvius towering high above the ill-fated city. Imposing pageants, battle of the flowers, pretty ballets, parade of the lanterns and numerous interesting acrobatic and vaudeville acts and dra matic incidents are told in pantomime. In the midst of the festivities the spec tator will hear the awful grumble of the earthquake, and a series of tre mendous eruptions that make the very earth beneath him tremble. From the apex of the gigantic mountains in the background huge clouds of smoke burst forth followed by a cataclysm of real fire and lava. The monster build ings fall with a loud crash, while hundreds of human beings flee to points of safety from the awful scene of carnage and destruction. It is all very exciting and vividly realistic and tnrilling. The population fisures for Switzerland on Auj-ust ft. lor.. were 3,315.443. of whom Rr4.17r were foreigners. Most Remarkable Of Manufacturers' Sample Garments Women's and Misses' Suits Skirts, Waists and Jackets AT LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE REGULAR PRICE S ' , - 275 Women's Panama Skirts All the latest models and black.' Special values WAISTS 50 dozen Women's Fine Lawn Waists, very Avith Val. lace, all sizes; SEE WINDOW DISPLAY r PORTLAND RAILWAY, LIGHT g. POWER COMPANY Bulletin No. 3 THE TRANSFER SYSTEM. Before the various consolidations which resulted in the placing of the street railways here under Qne management, transfers were given only between lines of the same company. The person whose residence and place of business were npon lines belonging to the same company was fortunate; if this were not the case, it cost 10 cents or more each day to get downtown and the same amount to return. With the consolidation of the companies the transfer system has been constantly extended. There are at present 33 transfer points, while the "privileges of transfer," that is, the number of lines to which transfers may be had at these points, equals 759. The number of transfers used by the people of Portland has con stantly increased, but actual figures are available only for the past two years, which are as follows: 1906 11,827.148. 1907 13.230,815. That is to say, about 25 per cent of all passengers take trans fers. VALUE Or THIS PRIVILEGE IN DOLLARS AND CENTS. Let ns Bee what this means, first to the Portland public; then to the company. Without the transfer system it would have cost the people here about $1,250,000.00 more than they have paid in the last two years. This is a maximum figure, and assumes that as many people would have ridden without the transfer privilege as with it, but cut this figure in two, or even three parts, and the saving will still be im mense. Again, if the charge for transfers were 3 cents, as is the case, for instance, in Philadelphia, it would have cost the people of this city over $760,000.00 in the last two years for transfers alone. It is often asked what benefit the people received from the con solidation of the street railways. The immense Baving shown above is a complete answer to that question. 14 MILES FOR ONE TRANSFER. Now, let us see what this means to the company. 25 per cent of all passengers carried ride on transfers; that is to say, the company receives an average of 3 3-5 cents per passen ger. In some cases you can ride 14 miles on this fare. Out of this 3 3-5 cents the company must pay all tazes, licenses and operating expenses, keep its portion of the streets in repair, maintain its system and pay the interest on its bonded debt. These figures are convincing. They show two things: First, the advantage to the people and the burden to the company of the transfer privilege; second, the liberal opportunity afforded for its use. RESTRICTIONS TO USE OF TRANSFERS. It is only fair, however, that people should not ride twice for one fare, and reasonable regulations are necessary to prevent this. The regulations provide that the passenger shall ask for a transfer at the time of payment of his fare; also that the transfer shall not be good on lines returning in the same general direction from which the passenger started. 'From the above it will be seen that the only restrictions on the transfer privilege are such as are necessary for our -own protec tion to prevent those economically inclined, from getting a return trip at our expense. No fair-minded man can say that such restrictions are unrea sonable. We know, however, that every arrangement is subject to improvements, and we have men at work constantly studying the transfer system. It is our business and intention to give you the best streetcar service that can be had, and we point to these figures as proof of what we have done in this most important particular. What we ask you to do is to read your transfer. If it is not good on a certain line, do not blindly censure us; think out the reason for yourself, and you will find, we hope, that in every case the reason is not an arbitrary one, but a matter of necessity for self -protection. 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