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10 THK MI'NDAY ()KK(i()MAN, POKTLANU, 3iAKC'lI 12, 1916. PORTLAND, HUNGRY FOR OPERA, IS SOON TO HAVE Boston Company to Give Grand Opera Engagement March 21-22, With Mile. Pa vlowa's Ballet Russe as Added Attraction OPERA hungry, and thirsting for both lyric and terpslchorean art, Portland is prepared to feast bountifully upon both during the com ing grand opera engagement, March 21 and 22. The Boston Company in itself is a notable organization, but when combined with Mile Pavlowa'a distinguished ballet Kus.se the attrac tion becomes one of compelling inter est, an entertainment that leaves no element of the public untouched. Those lyrically Inclined have opera, of dis tinguished merit, while the large non musical element should be attracted by scenic splendor and the grace of the dance and fascination of beautiful and original costuming. In , cities less musically alert than here opera has been in the habit of giving, as its first . performance, some one of the obviously poular operas, but Portland is to be given the initial treat of a real novelty, a work widely dis cussed in the great music centers, but as yet unknown to the generality of music lovers. This is Montemezzi's "L'Amore dei Tre Re." Full Wealth or Caat to Be Shown. After "The Love of Three' Kings" will come the other more established works, the popular Puccini scores, in which there will be changes of cast so that the public may see the full wealth of the troupe in singers of stellar rank. Among tenors the company possesses two known the world over for their fine art and superb voices. One of these is none other than Riccardo Martin, an American artist, who is favorably known here. Martin has been uninter (Continued From Page 5.) entertained by Raymond Williams at his home on Monday evening. The.fra ternity possesses a great deal of mu bical talent and the numbers were most enjoyable. The remainder of the even ing wa& spent at cards. COMING EVENTS The G. N. C. B. St. Patrick's dance Friday night at Cotillion Hall promises to be a brilliant affair. The commit tee has prepared an entertainment to be opened by the "coming of St. Pat rick" at 9:30 o'clock. The hall will be decorated gaily. Special music will be featured by an eight-piece orchestra. The patronesses are: Mrs. Charles Christenson, Mrs. W. H. Snook and Mrs. J. F. Cook. The committee includes: Eva Cook Vinton, Pearl La Forge, Joa Gumbert. Cherry Couey, Ruth Lind, Elizabeth Ott, Florence Woods, Gertrud Lucke. Pearl Ryman, Maxine McDonald, Merle Young, Cora Walker, Grace Dorney, Hazel Fasset, Sam Raker, Dick Mul len. Harold Webster, William A. Rhodes, Claude Brown, Karl Fudge, Ralph Marls, Earl Cash, E. L. Vinton and A. A. Hall. A St. Patrick's day party will be given by the Rose City park Club at its meeting on Tuesday evening, and as extensive preparations are being made to insure a good time, the club members are arranging to welcome a large attendance of visitors. The hall will be decorated with green designs, and that popular color generally will be in evidence. Good music will be furnished, and. as the event will be In honor of Ireland's patron saint, with the affair under the direction of Mrs. E. J. Mann, an enjoyable evening is an ticipated. v Next Tuesday evening tne Rowing Club will hold another of its delight ful informal dancing parties at the clubhouse, foot of Hon street. These parties, which are given for the mem bers of the club and their friends, have been held throughout the Winter sea son and rank among the best informal affairs attended by the younger set. The committee in charge includes Stan ley Boquist, Edwin Humphrey, David Cooper. William Gregory, Robert Yet tick, Thomas Griffin and Joe Riesch. ... All neighbors of the 'Women of Woodcraft are invited to a joint meet ing of all the circles at the Woodmen of the World Hall. East Sixth and Alder Htreets. next Thursday night -at 8 o'clock. The grand board of managers and board of laws of the grand circle will be guests of honor. ... Mr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Barde Sophie Stern), the latter of San Fran cisco, whose wedding was an event of s- ' "T ruptedly a leading tenor of the Metropolitan- Opera in New York, and the Covent Garden in London, singing al ternately with Caruso and holding his artistic following even in the face of such exalted competition. The singer however, who will nrst be heard in Portland, among tenors, will be Z-n--tello, whose suave phrases and great power combine into one of the worlu'.4 very great artists if one may luee from the splendid testimonials to that effect from critics of distinction. Maggie Teyte, the famous little lyric soprano, a convent girl who studied with Jean De Reszke and scored her first success as Melisande at the Paris Opera Comique, will be heard as Flora in the opening presentation. Jaifnneae Soprano In Favorite. Among the women who will doubtless attract more than the rest the atten tion of the general public will be the tiny Japanese soprano, Mme. Tamakl Miura, whose interpretation of Clo-Clo-San in "Butterfly" is said to add a realism to the role that redoubles Its beauty ant pathos. Martin sings Pink erton with her, and as he is a splendid actor, as well as vocalist, the combina tion should be of the highest order. The Sharpless of- Thomas Chalmers, regarded now as the best on the op eratic stage. Is remarkable for its manly bearing typical of the nation ality he represents. As for his voice, it is a. full sympathetic baritone that is pleasing to hear, and this popular artist is always welcomed because of last month, have arrived in Portland to make their home, and will be the honor guests for a large reception this afternoon for which Mr. and Mrs. M. Barde will be hosts, at their home, 855 Marshall street. The Sons and Daughters Association of Indian War Veterans will give a musical programme and "500" cara party on the third floor hall of the Masonic Temple Wednesday night for - , r -!KU. -"Uf Jt Wh t - ' - - 1 i ft! it 4 r " v4" S - v. 4 K i 'J ""'In-.. WWW ft--fr 'TviXyM'-f:'" .x--.-. - his agreeable manner and fine phy- sique. According to operatic experts. the benefit of the Jewish relief fund. The association would appreciate the support and co-operation of all societies and clubs interested in this good work. ... Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Beta Kappa will hold a regular meeting Monday evening in its clubrooms at Hotel Oregon. The meeting is of con siderable importance and it is desired that the alumni as well as the active members be present at this meeting. ... Oswego Club will hold a St. Patrick's dance on Friday night in Green's Hall, Oswego. On the committee are R. C. Cook. William McDonald and R. M. McKean. ... A card party will be given under the auspices of Sisters of Israel Be nevolent Society on Tuesday afternoon. SCOTTISH RITE MEMBERS AND FRIEXDS PARTICIPATING IN CHARACTER PARTY THURSDAY NIGHT. i , , y , . - ' . i ?! r & 6 '-Vy "1 - f , p "IKft .ff.t r.,,vw t Mlftlaff -MllT lai Viai IW-fHlil Vill'Vi" ' iliYi'ilf Llv 'ff10' I March "21. at 2 P. M. sharp, in B'nai B'rith building. A number of beautiful prizes will be given. For reservation of tables phone Mrs. A, Fleshman, Main 4008. .... The regular meeting of the Illinois Society will be held at the Commercial Club rooms Tuesday evening at 8 P. M.. at which time the annual election of officers will take place. A musical programme also will be given. All former residents of Illinois are cordial ly invited. . Mr. and Mrs. M. Barde wi'l entertain this afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock with an informal reception In honor of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Barde, whose wedding was an event of recent date In San Fran cisco. ... The Young Men's Hebrew Associa , . . . . I , presentations of "Mme. Butterfly" hava ever carried so vivid, realistic, quali ties as these by the Boston Grand Opera Company. The orchestra has been repeatedly declared superb, while the tone quality of the chorus, which, by the way, is substantially that which went to Paris a year ago last Summer and creatc-d a sensation at the season the Boston organization gave at the Champs Elysee Theater, is one of rich sonority. Another singer, this time whose In terest is less exotic, for she Is an American, la Miss Felice Lyne, whose art has been so widely discussed dur ing the past two years because of her sensational debut in London under Mr. Hammerstein's ' management. Miss Lyne, like so many other natural sing ers, found her voice quite by accident. She will be heard in "La Boheme." (Continued From Page 9.) Kiernan. The proceeds are benefit of the church. the Recent soloists for the Tuesday Club, Mrs. Rose Coursen Reed, director, have been Miss Louise Walker, of Oregon City; Miss Nina Dressel. Miss Bernada Harry,- Miss Clara Glass, Miss Christine Den-holm. Mrs. Donald Lamont. Miss Mildred Thompson. Miss Helen Clarke, Miss Pauline Jacobsen. New members of the club are Miss Joan Rosendale. Mrs. C. W. Sprague. Miss Olga Poul sen, Mrs. R. C. Conaway, and Miss Pauline ohnson. . Senior and intermediate students of the Becker conservatory gave a suc cessful recital last .Tuesday night at Lincoln High School auditorium. A creditable degree of proficiency in solo playing was shown, and the audience was greatly pleased and liberal with applause. Those taking part in the rendition of the programme: Misses Edith and Trade Moyer, Miss Ruth Crittenderi, Miss Marjorie Kruse, Miss tion will give another of its fireside circles tonight at the B'nai B'rith. A fine programme has been arranged and a large attendanace is expected. Al Schllt will be chairman of the even ing. The George Wright Relief Corps will give an entertainment Wednesday night in their hall, fifth floor Courthouse. Rev. I. B. Self will speak on "Slips of the Tongue." Refreshments will be served. . . The Wisconsin Society will hold Its regular meeting Thursday at the Ar canum Hall. Thirteenth and Washing ton. The women of the sewing club are to give a play, and refreshments will bo served. ' The Swastika Club will give their St. Patrick stepping party Tuesday-evening in Royal Academy Hall. it has III . - 1 i 1 ' ..: rVa. -'".- -alAW. :' i : -.':-- t r ,v; ' .: :.-' .-. v . ." -, Portland knows Mile. Pavlowa and her ballet and long since her art was approved. Pavlowa'a first appearance In this city was one of the most sen sational artistic successes of tne past decade and to have her this year plus a fine grand opera organization is as surance of an entertainment of the very highest order. The repertoire here and the principal stars will be as follows: Tuesday evening, "L'Amore del Tre Re" (The Love of Three Kings), by Montemezzl, with Maggie Teyte, Jose Mardones, Graham Marr. Romeo Bos cacci and Giovanni Zenatello as Avito. The opera will be conducted by Roberto Moranzonl and followed by Tschaikow sky's "Nut Cracker," "Snow Flakes," with Pavlowa and her complete Ballet Russe. conducted by Adolph Schmid. Wednesday niatlnee. "Madame But- Florence Hartman, Miss Lillie Strieker, Miss Louise Hohberger, Mrs. E. L. Rethlefsen, Miss Constance Maclean, Miss Margaret Ray, Miss Elsie Rhoades, Miss Lucile Holman, Miss Margaret Conklin. Miss Gwendoline Gray. Miss Dorothy Greenberg and Miss Edith Moyer. A musical recital took place in the auditorium of the new school building at Gaston, Or., by Miss Ada Newgant and Mrs. Caroline Ward and their stu dents. The young people all showed careful training. The class Includes Misses Marvel Freiberg. Lois Arm strong. Grace Storey, Kathryn Willis, Audrey Freeberg, Edith Larsen, Vera Koberstein and Master Robert Willis. Miss Lois Stevenson contributed a piano solo and Mr. Sappington gave a selection on the violin. There was a large audience present. ... "She's a finished musician, don't you think?" "I hope so. I was afraid she was going to sing again." Detroit Free Press. - . . Mrs. Pauline Miller Chapman, dra matic mezzo-soprano, sang with great success at the concert given by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Benson Hotel last Wednesday night. All her numbers met with sus been thoroughly renovated and deco rated for the occasion. WEDDINGS. Smith-Ash; Sharp-Ash. The Portland Hotel was the scene of a pretty and interesting event yes terday, when at a double wedding Miss Lena M. Ash and John C. Sharp and Miss Matilda L. Ash and Kan Smith were married. The ceremony was read by Dr. Luther Dyott at high noon in the blue room of the. hotel, which had been appropriately decorated with a profusion of palms, ferns and flowers. The bridal parties entered while the wedding march was" beautifully played on harp, violin and cello. Miss Lena Ash was prettily attired In a suit of rose silk poplin with hat to match, while Miss Matilda Ash was at tractive in a suit of pigeon blue taf feta with a leghorn hat trimmed with 17 ...V-""-'---- i 1 4 t 1 til- ! -A--to,iy". , ! S, i 2 ' - - d 111 V A FEAST terfly." with Tamakl Miura. Riccardo Martin, Thomas Chalmers, Elvira Lev eroni, Paolo Ananian. Giorgi Pulitl and Romeo Bosranl, followed by Cop pelia." Ballet with Pavlowa and the. Ballet Russe. Wednesday nisht. "La Boheme." with Felice Lyne. olivet Marcel. Graham Marr. Guiseppe Gaudenzi. followed by a suite of Spanish jances by Massenet. Glazounow and Mozkowskt. with Anna, Pavlowa and the Ballet itusse. This is altogether a most attractive programme of novelties which should arouse great interest in view of the standing of the organizations appear ing in the dual performances, and the fact that an engagement financially satisfactory will insure Portland a place on the grand opera map now being laid out for future annual visits of tiie Boston Grand Opera and Pav lowa Russian ballot. tained applause, and her dramatic ren dition of the great aria from "Samson and Delilah" (Saint Saens) met with an ovation that lasted several minutes. All her songs were sung in the clearest of English text, and her powerful and beautiful voice was under consummate control from the lowest tones remi niscent of an operatic contralto to her fiery, high B-flat. A personal student of the great Lamperti. she reflects nothing but credit on this maker of great singers. Portland! ought to hear Mrs. Chapman in recital often. ... Mrs. Charles Sears delighted the class of women who attend Miss Dorothea Nash's opera course with her singing of the arias in the Tschaikowsky opera. "Eugene Onesin." Some years ago Emmy Destinn sang the role of Tatiana in London, and hearing the music has given great pleasure in this citv. Thursday at 2 o'clock P. M.. in the Hotel Portland, the opera. "The Love of the Three Kings" (Italo Montemezzl will be described and played by Miss Nash. Mrs. Henry W. Motzger. dra matic soprano, will sing some of the music, which is remarkably beautiful. ... He ITow do you like my singing? She Well. I've heard Tetrazzini and Mary Garden, but you're better still. The Club-Fellow. blue and ivory ribbon and Fr.ench flow ers. Each bride wore a corsage bou quet of orchids and lilies of the val ley. Only relatives and a few friends attended the ceremony and breakfast which followed. Two tables were spread, covers being la;d for 30. Daffo dils and Spring flowers carried out a color scheme of yellow and white in the table decorations. The brides, who are sisters, came to Portland a few years ago from Roches ter. X. Y. Mr. Sharp is chief of the bureau of sewers for the city. Mr. Smith is forest examiner in the United States Forest Service. The event is of interest to many of the members of the Mazama Club, as each romance began and developed in Mazama circles. A number of pre-nuptlal events have been given, among them a china shower, hon oring both brides, given by Misses Ethel and Carrie Tressh-r, and a linen shower given by Miss Elaine Ewell and Miss Margaret Griffin at the home of the former on East Taylor street. Later a number of dinner parties were given, among them a dirrner at the home of Mrs. J. J. Stritzel. of Alameda Park, and one given b Mrs. Philip Dater, of East Forty-sixth street. . Mr. and Mrs. Sharp will be at home to their friends at "S.H East Main; Mr. and Mrs. Smith. 9S1 Hawthorne avenue. 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