The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, May 01, 1921, SECTION FOUR, Page 9, Image 65

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    TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, MAY 1, 1921
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L'SIC lovers In this section are
looking forward with eager
nterest to the coming of the
...os Angeles Philharmonic orchestra,
which, unde r the baton of Walter
Henry Rothwell. will be heard In con
eert In the public auditorium Tues
day night. The coming of this fa
mous western orchestra is creating
even more talk than usual, coming as
it does so close to the visit of the
New York Philharmonic orchestra,
heard last week.
No other orchestra in the world has
trgun its life as auspiciously as has
the Los Angeles organization.
Founded but two years ago under the
patronage of W. A. Clark Jr., son of
the late Senator Clark of Montana,
multi-millionaire copper king, the
orchestra has prospered under the
generous financial backing of the
Clark millions. The biggest musi
cians of the day have been recruited
for the Los Angoles forces, 60 of the
75 musicians wh make up the per
sonnel of the orchestra being con
cert soloists on their various instru
ments. Such names as Richard
. Huhlig, pianist; Sylvain Noack, violin
ist, concert master of the orchestra;
Km He t'erir, violinist; Liya Bronson,
'rellist: appear in the Los Angeles
philharmonic ranks.
At the Portland concert Tuesday
r.ight, two soloists will be featured,
Madame Elisabeth Hothwell, dra
matic soprano, and Mr. Buhltg. pian
ist. Both are artists of international
musical reputation. Madame Roth
well will be remembered as the prima
donna who some 12 years ago created
the role of "Madame Butterfly" when
the Savage grand opera compan'.' in
troduced that opera to American
music lovers. She has won fame in
both opera and concert In American
and European musical fields.
Mr. Buhlig also is well known,
being one of the foremost pianists of
our day. His series of seven histor
ical recitals last season In New York
has been accounted one of the most
satisfying treats undertaken In years
by any artist.
The programme to be rendered by
the orchestra with Mr. Rothwell con
ducting will be a particularly enjoy
able one. It is entirely different in
character from that given last week
by the New York Philharmonic, but
so carefully has it been chosen that
it will give play to almost every
phase of orchestral possibility.
The chief musical event of the eve
ning will be the famous Tschaikow
sky "Fifth Symphony in E Minor," at
once the joy and the despair of sym
phonic organizations. Then will fol
low a Llsst concerto for piano and
orchestra, with Mr. Buhlig as soloist.
Madame Rothwell will sing tne
rla from "Lohengrin,' Elsa s
r,.,m" nd the Btirring overture
from "Tannnauser" (Wagner) will
bring the programme to a close.
The Portland concert, as well as
the entire Pacific northwestern book
ings for the orchestra, are under the
direction or tne wwju v-"
reau of this city.
At'DITORIUM Ml" SIC TODAY.
Interest center about the appear
ance of Douglas Smith, boy soprano
of Chicago, and Hugo Goodwin, an
organist of national note, in conjunc
tion with the grea.t Pathe natural
color film. "Behold the Man," In the
public auditorium today. These two
artists will sing at the afternoon and
evening performances, augmenting
the elaborate musical programme be
ing given with tne picture at eacn
nrforminc0.
Douglas Smith is known as one of
tha country's greatest boy singers.
He is 15 years of age and already has
entered the concert field on tour ana
has made a tremendous hit through
out the country.
The special musical numbers are:
Afternoon "Concert 'Variations"
Bonnet).."ln the Garden" (Goodwin),
Mr. Goodwin; "Boyhood" (Garnett).
"By the Waters of Mlnnetonka" 'Lleu
rnce). Master Smith: "Cradle Song"
(Scott). "Finale in K" (Widor), Mr.
Cood win.
Evening "Adagio and Finale"(Hn
del). "Prayer and Cradle Song" (Guil
mant). Mr. Goodwin; "There My Car
avan Has Rested" (Lohr). "The Wood
Pigeon'' (Lehmann), Master Smith:
"Serenade" (Rachmaninoff), "Heroic
Caprice" (Bonnet). Mr. Goodwin.
MirDOWRLL TUESDAY, 8 P. M.
The MacDowell club will meet J
P. M. Tuesday in the Multnomah hotel
auditorium.
An interesting programme has been
prepared by Mra. Rose Coursen-Reed,
who will present Miss Marguerite
Carney, soprano; a uartet of wom
en's voices, consisting of Mrs. Ray
M. Lansworth, Mrs. Raymond McKal
son. Miss Nina DressM and Mrs. Coursen-Reed
and the Treble Clef club,
with Mrs. Florence Jackson-Youney
as accompanist.
Miss Carney has a voice of unusual
quality, which she keeps under good
control. The numbers she will sing
are varied and they will give her
hearers an opportunity to enjoy her
TOtce In seleotlons well suited to her
charming style of singing.
The quartet of women's voices Is a
TWO MUSICAL PKOPI.E AC
TIVE I d'RREXT
EVENTS.
Walter Henry Rothwell. con
ductor, and Richard Buhlig,
piano soloist, at the concert of
the Los Angeles Symphony or
chestra, public auditorium, S.30
o'clock, Tuesday night.
musical combination, which will
be of much interest to the club.
The Treble Clef club, composed of
many well-known singers, sings with
a lovely quality of tone, and Its pro
gramme renditions are much admired.
Amen; the composers Of music
whose works will be given are: De-
bruasy. Rimsky-Kor.akoftf. Fritz
Kreisler, Rranscombe, Fourdrain, Pel
dinl and Dell 'Acqua.
Mrs. Fletcher Linn Is doing good,
faithful work as president, pro tem, in
the absence of the regular president.
Mrs. Warren C. Thomas, who Is visit
ing In the east. Mrs. Thomas ! ex
pected home In about one month.
When Mrs. Thomas left for the east
last December the programmes of th
MacDowell club season for 1930-21
had not been completed, and Oil
work had to be finished quickly by
the vice-president, Mrs. Linn. She
phoned to all those who were eched
uled for recital appearance, and to
Mra. Linn's great Joy. they all con
sented to appear in recital on th
dates specified. On each recital ooca
slon, Mrs. Linn bas introduced each
programme, and has spoken kindly
and briefly, with a beautifully clear
enunciation that it eurily heard ove
the hall.
VESPER ORCESTRA MAY I.
Members of the Warren Vesper or
chestra. over which Victor de Pinto
has been director, have completed ar
rangements to give a musical concert
in the auditorium of the First Prea
byterian church at 8 o'clock tomor
row night in compliment to Mr. de
Pinto, who will leave shortly for fur
ther instruction on the violin under
noted teachers, in preparation for
concert work as a profession. Otto
Wcdemeyer, director of the quartet
choir, and Alfred Creltz assisted In
arranging this programme:
Overture, "Zampt" (Herold), Vesper
orchestra under direction of Victor de
Pinto; duet. "81 la Stanchezza MOp-
prime, from "II Trovatore" (Verdi)
Fred L. Boynton, tenor, and Miss
Florence Warmouth, contralto; tenor
solo. "Minor and Major" (Gilbert)
Fred L. Boynton; violin duet. "Dreamy
Momenta" (Ehbich), R. E. Tait and A.
Creitz: orchestra, . "Blue Danube'
(Straus); cello solos, "Meditation'
from 'Thais" (Massenet), and "Sere
nade" fPierne), Christian Pool; bari
tone solo, "April Rains" (Aley), "The
Wind Speaks" (Shaefer). P. A. Ten-
haaf; violin solo. "Spanish Dance'
(Sarasate). Mr. Creitz: soprano solos,
"At Parting" (Rogers). "My Laddie'
(Thayer), "Good Morning, Brother
Sunshine" (Lehmann), "If No One
Ever Marries Me" (Lehmann), Evelyn
Dreewry; orchestra, "Stars and
Stripes" (Sousa)
CRESt'EXDO (LIB, 3 P. BL, HAY 4.
The musicale and tea to be given
by the Crescendo club at the Laurel
hurst clubhouse takes place at 3 P. M
Wednesday. Mrs. Rose Coursen Reed
is director of the chorus and Mrs.
Florence Jackson Youney Is accom
panist. Among the numbers the
chorus will sing is that charming
cycle or songs, "venezla. Miss Nina
Dressel and Mrs. Ray Lansworth will
be tne soloists. Presiding aa hostasses
for this afternoons affair are Mrs.
W. E. Torrey. Mrs. D. C. Bogart, Mrs.
Bushnell.
Miss Mary Bollock was present
ed in recent plane recital by
Mrs. Elisabeth R, Tressler.
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W. H. Dedman. Mrs. George Joseph.
Mrs. L. E. Cable. Mrs. W. H. Smith,
Mrs. Theodore Osmond, Mrs. Glen
I Foulkes. Mrs. J. A. Prouty, Mrs. F. H.
Fox. Mrs. Sydney Rasmussen, Mrs.
B. E. Haney. Mrs. J H. Walker. Mrs.
I. T. Thornton. Mrs. Edward Hlrstel
and Mrs. C. C. Hall.
COMPOSERS' Ll'NCHEO MAY 4.
The Society of Oregon Composers
will hold a luncheon at the Benson
hntM Wrintriav nnnn Mxv 4. rfJi.
I ervatlons can be made by phoning
to Dr. Emll Enna, Main 16SS, or writ
ing to 510 Bush & Lane building. The
display of compositions by Oregon
composers will take place this com
ing week in the windows Of Bush &
Lane Piano company. Following is
the list so far of compositions sent
in, representing Amelia Amachcr,
Carrie B. Adams, Lucien E. Becker.
Daisy Bevens, R. Bloomqulst, Sarah
A. Blackman, Lena W. Chambers
Norma W. Collins. Evelyn Calbrac-th,
Emil Enna, Metta B. Evans, Katherine
Glen, Frederick W. Goodrich, Alex
ander Hull, Eva Hammer Hull, Norine
Harris, George D. Ingram. Lola R
Junkln. Katherine L. Johnson,, Lewis
W. Lewis. Henry B. Murtagh. Con
stance Mattlngly, Mills H. Edward,
Jean McKercher, Dr. Z. M. I'arvin,
Christian Pool, E. O. Spitzner, Charles
Swenson, Bertha Slater Smith, Daniel
H. Wilson, Add Anderson Woods, An-
nabelle Wagstaff, E. Frankie Walker,
W. Gifford Nash, Dent Mowry. Tom
Dobson, Carmen Sullivan Power, Earl
Sharp, Roy Marion W'heelor, A. H.
Carman, G. Berry, AKbert Howell
Lowry. Laura Gtnther Schoeniborn,
Ca-thenka Lee Thompson, Esther Sils
by, Roy 8. Sorenson, Charles H. Arun
del Sr., Mildred L. Robinson, Elza May
Wyman. June McMlllen Ordway and
Rev. Father Dominlo.
MRS. JESSE'S RECITAL MAY 6.
Ella Connell Jesse, who gives a
piano recital at the Little theater Fri
day night, has announced a pro
gramme of such exceptional musical
merl( that It places her in the front
rank of Paeifio northwest pianists.
Mrs. Jesse's opening number is the
Brahms "Sonata Op. 1." It was with
this same sonata that the composer
introduced himself to the musical
world In 1453, playing before Robert
Schuman. In his famous article on
Brahms, Schuman writes of the occa
sion: "Sitting at the piano,-he pro
ceeded to reveal to us wondrous
regions and transformed the piano
into an orchestra of walling and jubi
lant voices."
Mrs. Jesse's second number will be
the "Sonatine" (Ravel), as dainty
and suave asthe sonata Is meaty and
vigorous, and the two contrast as do
the souls of the countries which gave
birth to their composers. Her third
group will Include Weber's "Rondo
Brllliante," which DePachman has
made famous, and a dainty, melodius
trio of Chopin, a "Prelude in E Major,
valse in F Minor" and "o Minor
Ballade."
Those who have been fortunate
enough to hear Mrs. Jesse since her
return from a winter .spent studying
in New York are warm In their praise
and her concert May 6 should be a
rare treat for music lovers in Port
land.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS HELD.
The New England Conservatory
Musical club met at the hospitable
nome of Mrs. R. J. Cherry, 101 East
Forty-first street. Her daughter.
Mrs. G. B. Kellogg, was hostess. Most
of the members were present and en
joyed a delightful afternoon. After
an interesting programme the elec
tion of officers followed: President,
Mrs. J. L. Schultz; vice-president, Mrs.
E. C. Goddard; treasurer, Mrs. R. F.
Prael; secretary, Mrs. D. B. Mackle:
Ibrarian, Mrs. John H. Hall.
The programme was: violin, fan-
tasle from "Mlgnon" and "Mediwuion"
rom "Thais." Miss Kellog; piano.
Lento" (Cyril Scott), "Tango" (Al-
beniz), march. "Mignon" (arr. Pol-
dini), Miss Helen Wegman; songs.
One Fine Day," "Madame Butterfly";
'Cradle Song 1915" (Fritz Kreisler),
'Lullaby" from "Jocelyn" (Godard).
Miss Madeline Cherry.
Arter tea both Mrs. Cherry and
er guest. Mrs: Noble sang most
charmingly. The last meeting of the
club for the season will be In May
at the home of Mrs. Edgar B. Piper.
APPRECIATION OF .1 COMPOSER.
Mrs. Carrie B. Adams, a noted com
poser-musician of Terre Haute, Ind.,
recently .removed to pcrtland. was in
Salem last Wednesday, speaking
wice during the day tc large and en-
husiastlc audiences. At the noon
ay luncheon of the Rotarians in the
Hotel Marlon, Mrs. Adams spoke on
American-Made Muic, and in the
vening. speaking under the auspices
f the Salem Arts league, In the au
itorium of the Salem Commercial
lub. Mrs. Adams used as her subject.
Musical Memories."
On each occasion Mrs. Adams proved
her gift for leadership. Beginning
both programmes as'a lecture, she in
troduced bits of melodies to Illustrate
er talk, the audience taking up the
music, gradually becoming so en
thused In the work tnat both events
took on the nature of old-time song-
fests.
In Mrs. Adams, the Pacific north-j
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west has acquired a decided musical background tor the dancers. Adolph j I would count it a prlvileg to aielit
asset. She is widely known as a Bolm's ballet Is distinguished by ex- him with a full muslcale. one Sun
composer, having written many an- quisite detail, while Bolm's creative ' day every month, with the best artists
thems and books for choirs, and doz- genius glows In every number and 1 1 could persuade to aid us in the name
ens ftf special services for Sunday . shines in the work of every dancer. of America.
school use, such as Children's day,! "The little symphony orchestra Is The commissioner said. "Last night
Mother's day, Rally cay. Christmas,
and many other dates. Each month
a new anthem by her appears in the
Choir Hfrald, of which Mrs. Adams
Is associate editor, and many of her
anthems are printed in octave form.
Books for glee clubs, school choruses
and clus, are among her most popu
lar publications.
Among Mrs. Adann" choir cantatas,
"Rcdee-mer and Kin,j," "The Angelic
Choir." " The Star of Bethlehem."
and "Christmas Adoration." are wide
ly used, the latter having a phenom
enal ! in 1920 its f.rst vear. Her
Easter cantata. "Th ReWrection
Hope." and "Now la Christ Risen,"
alao have been favorits. "Praise and
Prayer," is her most popular anthem
book. '
The manuscript of a new anthem
book now is in the publisher's hands,
and w-lll 'probably be on the market
next fall. . This book was written
after Mrs. Adams became a resident
of Oregon, in November. 1920.
Both text and mus'.e of many of the
songs in Songs for Children." a book
for graded Sunday schools waa writ
ten in Albany. Or., a few years ao
when Mrs. Adams was passing the
summer there.
OREGON GLEE CLUB MAY IS.
The University of Oregon Girls'
Glee club, numbering 22 voices, under
direction of Leland A. Coon of the
university school of music, will ap
pear in concert at the Heilig theater
weanesaay. May 18.
The club haa just completed a tour
of seven 'towns in different sections
of the state, including La Grande,
B&Kcr, J'enaieton. Heppner, Enter
prise. Hlllsboro and The Dalles, and
decided hits were registered all along
the line, according to reports. The
home concert In Eugene was an event
of recent date, and the Portland ap
pearance will mark the last trip for
tne eiuo this year.
Laura Rand and Genevieve Clancy,
two Portland girls aa,d singers who
have had several years'-training, are
soloists for the club. Imogene Letch
er, also of Portland, a pianist of note
Is the accompanist, and the pro
gramme for the Heilig concert In
cludes an original sketch by Miss
Letcher which Is reported to be
unique, clever and entertaining.
The club will present varied
array of talent, including regular
club concert numbers,, original skits.
solos and piano instrumentation by
Ms Letcher. The girls will be enter
tained at the homes of Portland
friends during their stay here.
The personnel of the 1921 club fol
lows: Bernice Alstock, Alice Gohlke,
Gladys Keeney, Elolse McPherson,
Constance Miller, Laura Rand. Gene
vieve Clancy and Imogene Letcher, all
or Portland: Florence Garrett. Hills
boro; Frlederike Sehilke. La Grande:
Nell Gaylord. TIHamook: Dorrls
Hoefler. Astoria; Marlon Linn, Eu
gene; Naomi Wilson, Medford: Leah
ZInk, Sterling, Neb.; Belle Chatburn,
Marshfield; Margaret Phelps. Pendle
ton: Alberta Carson, Hood River;
Vashtl Hoskins, Pendleton; Bettl
Kessi, CorvaHls; Muriel Meyers. Mer-
in; Irene Hugh. Eugene, and Marjorie
Wells of Hlllsboro.
JOIXT RECITAL, MAY 24.
Miss Marie Louehney. mezzo-so-
rrano.'who is-to appear in Joint re
cital with J. Erwin Mutch, baritone.
in Pythian hall formerly Masonic
temple Yamhill street,,-May 24. un
der the direction of the Ellison-White
Conservatory ef Music, has been
called by Mrs. William Hlnklc, first
vice-president' of the Federation of
Mueic Clubs, "the singer with a voice
of a spirit of another world."
Miss Loughney has appeared In re
cital throughout the country before
many of the largest clubs of the fed
eration and this will be her first ap
pearance in the Pacific northwest.
After the joint recital with M
Mutch before the famous Matine
Musical club, one of the largest clubs
or the federation, the Philadelnhi
Press said: "Not in recent years has
Philadelphia had the pleasure of hear
Ing such perfect ensemble in due
singing. Both singers have beautl
fully trained voices which respond to
every mood of the singer, and after
the rendition of Mrs. Beaches "A
Love but a Day," received an ovation.
Misa Loughney and Mr. Mutch will
sing the duet "La Ci Darem La Mano
from the opera "Don Giovanni
(Mozart) at their coming recital.
BECKER RECITAL IS LIKED.
Lucien E. Becker gave a successful
piano lecture-j-ecltal April 21 at the
nign scnooi auditorium, salem. Or.
under the auspices of the high school
music department, and directed unde
the management of Miss Lena Belle
Tartar, contralto, one of Salem's lead
ing musicians. An appreciative audi
ence filled the large auditorium and
encores were asked and given.
Mr. Becker was assisted by three
students of the high school, who
played and sang in a creditable man
ner. They were Miss Mabel Marcus
contralto; Delbert Moore, violinist,
and Miss Louise Findley. accompanist
Following is Mr. Beckers pro
gramme: 'Prelude' from "Holberg
Suite (Grieg), "v alse Poetique'
(Friml), "Nocturne op. 27" -and "Bal
lade op. 47" (Chopin), "Prelude" (De
bunny), "Barcarolle"' (Faure), "Bird
Study" (Henselt). "Waltz E Major
(Mosskowsky), "Country Gardens'
(Grainger), "Juba Dar.ce" '(Dett), "To
a Water L.ily " (MacDowell), "Polo
naise B Major" (Liszt).
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RUSSIAN PALLET AND SYMPHONY
CHARM GRAND RAPIDS.
The Adolph Bolm ballet and Bar
rere's Little symphony, who will give
a performance at the Heilig Wednes
day night. May 11, direction Steers A
Coman, appeared in Grand Rapids,
Mich., March 7, of which the Grand
Itaplds Press says:
"Permeated through and through
with art'stry of the finest quality, the
programme given by the Little svm
chony orchestra with Adolph Bolm
and his 'ballet intlme was an una
loyed delight. The stage was hung
in draperies of deep blue tones which
cave Just the right suggestion of at
trosphere. beside forming an effective
. Bushnell.
Ella Conned Jeaae appears In
notable plane recital. Little
theater, Twenty-third near
Washington, Slay 6.
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i delightful organisation which con
iain one 01 every instrument . usea
in the average symphony orchestra
with, however, several violins and
violas. The programme played by
the orchestra was chosen with spe
cial appropriateness for Just such an
organization. Henry Hadley's "Flow
ers' were the essence of poetry, per
tyme and music. Pierne's suite. 'For
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guardian Angels,' played by the
strings, and 'March of the Little Tin
Soldiers,' was charmingly done,
The ballet dances followed. When
Adolph Bolm leaped Onto the stage as
f endowed with wings, the audience
burst Into spontaneous applause. His
tlrst dance as a Venetian youth, musio
by Adam, took the house by storm.
He is the embodiment of grace and
beauty, poetry, expression and art.
His Assyrian dance was a wonder of
grace and beauty, in which he gave
the suggestion of an animated Assy
rian frieze."
SALARY ClOOO PKR'COSCEHT.
Now that the New York Philhar
monic orchestra has dazzled and de
lighted lovers of frood music in this
city, and has gone on its tour to win
continued triumphs, it' is seasonsble
to indulge in a few after reflections
all of a favorable nature.
The programme of musical selec
tions was good, but too heavy. It
lacked one light, pretty number for
the strings, something from Delibe,
Saint Saens, or dainty ballet music.
If one of the latter had been played
as an extra number, the dignity of
the stately orchestral offering would
not have suffered
The chief neverrtc-be forgotte
gem of the concert was. the instan
taneout intonation of the whole or
chestra, playing as one. That alon
was one valuable object lesson.
The personality of the- conducto
Josef Stransky. stamped with hi
renius each number played, and the
result showed that all the interpreta
Mors have their Inner being In the
conductor,
"Our orchestra probably never will
be heard In concert in this clt
again." said Mr. Stransky, before he
loft for the train. "This trip to th
west was accomollahed through th
action of th board of director of
our orchestra, who voted funds for
that purpose. We knew before w
left New York that our box office
receipts would not cover expenses,
Our directors wished to give Amerl
cans, from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
a chance to get acquainted with th
kind of music we play."
Mr. Stransky admitted he had re
ceived offer to conduct orchestral
concerts this summer In London an
Paris, but thought he could not accept
as he is too busy In this country-
Asked If it was true he would re
ceive as remuneration for his scrv
loes as conductor at various con
certs of the New Y'ork Philharmonic
next season, the sum of 1M0 per con
cert. Mr. Stransky said: "Yes. I
engaged by the New York Philliar
monic to conduct 40 concerts at $100
per concert, for the first part of th
season. Willem Mengelberg. the Hoi
land conductor, will return from tha
country next February to be con
ductor for our orchestra for the latte
half of the season."
The reporter ventured the opinion
that t000 was a large fee to conduct
one concert.
n do not think SO," Said Mr,
Stransky, "It has taken the educa
tlon of a lifetime, to make me a con
ductor, and a fee of 11000 a concert
Is reasonable. Take the case of
great pianist who plays on a piano at
a concert. He gets at least J1000, If
not more, for playing the piano.
play on a bigger Instrument, an or
chestra. A concert is directed by me,
You see. 11000 is reasonable. I am
worth that much to the orchestra. I
beat the time. Reatlng Is an art,
Each beat Is different. It is not one
two, throe, four."
"HOME. SWEET HOME." VI.MOXBn,
A glimpse at the little house at
East Hampton, Long Island, that In
spired John Howard Payne's famous
song, and one can easily understand
the longing for home that he felt,"
says the Motor magazine.
The sturdy colonial farmhouse
with its friendly doorway typifies the
home that one dreams of. Ancient
vines have softened the severe walls
of the house, weathered to a silvery
gray, and the windows with their
many panes seem to beckon the vis
itor to spacious rooms within, where
mellowed mahogany and old pewter
reflect the glow of open fires. For
tunately enough, the house Is now
owned by G. W. Buck, an antiquarian
and collector of note, who has endeav
ored to preserve the place in Its orig
inal simplicity.
Wonderful collections of colonial
treasures make the place a veritable
museum. Each room with its huge
fireplace and paneled walls, conceal'
ing secret cubbyholes, contains a col
lection of almost priceless antiques.
furniture, pewter ware and household
implements In use when the house
was new. Mahogany highboys and
brass warming pans, old spinning
wheels and pewter porringers, vie
with each other in claiming the vis
itor's attention. Perhaps most Inter
esting of all is Mr. Buek's marvelous
collection of silver luster ware, the
largest collection of Its kind in the
country outside a museum. Over one
of the old fireplaces la a portrait of
Payne painted by Willard.
A visit to the low-ceilinged rooms
above reveals four-posters of ancient
lineage, each with Its hand-woven
coverlid. There are highboys and
lowboys, rugged old chests with In
teresting pasts if they could but tell
them, and all the Lares and Penates
so dear to a colonial family. Be
tween the gaily colored rag mats one
has a glimpse of warped and time
worn floors hollowed by the tread of
many generations. Throughout the
house there is an air of friendliness
and bygone hospitality which enables
the visitor to slip back into the past
and live for a moment with its pio
neer builders.
It was here, June 9, 1791, that John
Howard Payne was born. He was In
London when he wrote his immortal
ballad, and there is no question that
before his mind's eye rose the straight
facade and homely interior of this lit
tle old house in East Hampton as he
set down In rhythmic phrases the
ome thoughts that have come to mil
lions of exiles in every clime and
country since the world began.
MISIC WELCOMES IMMIGRANTS.
When the ocean liner plows through
it last mile of water, to where the
food lady Liberty lighta the harbor.
he immigrant family In the steerage
sigh with relief, and recognize the
long-hoped-for America at lastr Now.
owever, along with the statue of
Liberty the new Insignia of America
for the stranger entering our gate I
the musical idea. Liberty and music
for all! This transition mark a new
epoch in the immigration hiatory of
the United States, and Is the outcome
of the high Ideals of the new com
missioner of immigration, Frederick
A. Wallls, writes Charles D, Isaac
son, in Leslie's,
I stood with the commissioner at
hie window one sunny afternoon
recently. We had been discussing; the
matter of concerts at Ellis island,
nd I had given my word to him tbat
Farandole,' its lovely 'Vigil of the)
- , e registered 3100 on the island. W e
; are sending through more than So. 000
immigrants every month, now men.
women and children a greater num
ber than came all through the war.
Indeed, each week piles up more, ar
rivals than the aggregate tor the
entire war period. We are crowded,
the detention rooms are not large
f "
I enough. Although we have in excess
worker in the organization.
they are rushed unreasonably, and
the immigrants scared half to death.
"Sp we brought In some music to
entertain the newcomers. For 20
weeks we've been carrying on this
endeavor. It's working better than
we ever imagined it would. It's mak
ing the listeners happy. It's putting
up a welcome sign to them. It's
speaking America America's greet
Ing In a language all of them under
stand. I want to shake these oeople
by the hand, and say, 'Welcome to
America. This is a good land we
are glad to have you." I can t talk
to them in their, native tongue. I
can't go to each, but I know if I send
music to tbem. I shall be accomplish
ing a part of what I seek-to do.
"That is the spirit back of Our
concerts. And, I can assure you, the
music is working wonders. You
should see them come in, then see
them go out. You should watch the
transformation In .their faces the
applause, the sighs of relief, the effect
afterward.
"Of'aeurse, understand me. I know
music can not do everything. It is
the leader for other Ideals of mine,
which are coming. The music is
doing its-work and will continue.
The best music works best. Especlal
. "What kind of music do we use?
ly the operatic bits for the Italians,
the violin classics for the Russians,
the folk songs for the different na
tions. I don't us cheap music. I feel
the classical and uplifting are desir
able. "Do they liaten? They drink It In.
Arter all that suffering this comes
like a balm. I give It to the listeners
as America's welcome."
MUSIC RRIEf g.
Lavender club branch No. 2 was
pleasantly entertained by piano se
lections from Mrs. Mary Stevens Mar
tin at the home of Mr. F. S. Hyde,
712 East Yamhill street.
The harmony students of Mabel
Ryder Williams enjoyed a musical
.evening at her home on April 22.
nano soios were played by Marjorie
aouie. ban jcoiey, velma Hendy an
Mrs. Williams.
Louis Perslnger. violinist, and Lau
renco Strauss, tenor, with Edgar E,
coursen accompanist, gave a success
ful concert In the Methodist Eolseo
pal church, Astoria, last Thursday
ntgnt. The concert drew a capacity
nousc.
H. E. Vencss. tenor, will, during
May and June, conduct the choir of
the lirst Methodist Episcopal church
or uregon City. Mr. Veness. who ha
been absent" from Portland for two
years In Loyal Loggers" Legion
worn, was and Is a vocal student with
josepn A. Finiey.
Regular bi-monthly meetlnfir of th-
Musicians" club will be hold at 12:1
P. M. tomorrow In the cryRtal room
annex of the Hotel Renson. Important
matters win be discussed, Including
a -ladies day" at the next meeting.
Annual election of officers will take
place soon. H
a numner or vocaistuaent s of
Phyliss Wolfe, who have recently
sung with much suqcesB at various
entertainments and. concerts are: Miss
Alice Johnson, at Dayton. Or., and
Rutteville, Or., and the Alaskan club.
Portland: Miss Marie Collins. Whit-.
Temple, and Miss Dagna Berg. P. R
O. lodge, St. David's Episcopal church
silver tea and also in concert at Mol-
lala. Or.
A rehearsal of the Portland Ora
torio society will bo held Thursday
May s. in the vestry of the First
Congregational church. The last con
cert Of the season will be a selected
programme from "Elijah" Sunday
evening. June 5. In the auditorium of
the First Congregational church. No
more public auditorium concerts wll
be given by the Portland Oratorio
society this season. The third con
cert of the series of three concerts
covered by the season tickets sold
his year. It Is stated, will be given
in the fall. It is possible that a dram
atized production of "Elijah" will be
presented.
A recital by junior piano students
ot Miss Laura L. Fox will take place
Saturday night In the First Christian
church. Park and Columbia streets.
These children range from 7 to II
ears and are playing some of th.'
ifflcult works of Chaminade. Ganz.
Tachalkow.sk y and Mosskowskl and
selections from Hach. The recital is
open to the public. These students
re: Margaret Agnes, Helen Hartlett.
Elizabeth and Mary Chance. Ioren.i
DickenBheets. Doris French, Iiouise
Greene, Sally lngersoll, John Logan.
Anna Nicholson. Wanda Olson. Nlel
Plummer, Nan Spies. Grace Swanson.
Ruth Van Schoonhoven. Hannah We2
ton and Dorothy White.
The public library has recently re
ceived "French Music of Today," a
collection of studies and sketches
ranslated from the French Of S.
ean-Aubry, "resolute champion of
the free exchange of artistic ideas
between all nations." This book will
e attractive to many Just now. be
cause of Its timeliness. It took the
war to awaken people to the fact
that, musically, America was guided
good deal by Germany. During the
last few years Americans have
learned to appreciate the music of
other nations. Apropos of this. M.
Jean-Aubry's chapter on "French
Music and German Music" is of par-
icular Interest. The author proves
that German art, with Wagner's
death, began to decline, while French
art has broadened and Increased In
richness and variety. Other valuable
dlsCussions are those on "French
Music in England" and the chapter
on "Music and Poetry."
The piano class of Marie A. S.
Soule rceently assembled at her home
and students with their relative and
friends enjoyed a splendid muslcale.
Contest which elicited keen rivalry
among the student were held In mu
sical history, science of music, manu-
icrlpt writing and public perform
ance. There waa a marked proficien
cy and quite apparent seriousness of
purpose evident among the partici
pant. Early musio and musician
were the topics discussed. Mr. F. T.
Parker delivered an Illumination upon
the "Life and Gen'us of Handel."
Cordon Soule, assistant to Mis Marie
Soule, read a scholarly lecture upon
"Haydn, the Man, HI Work and
Significance in Musical History."
Philip Silver presented an interesting
article upon "The Oratorio and Opera
Form From Its Developments Under
Handel to Its Present Promise in
America. Donna Koolln. who was
awarded first prize for excellence In
science of music, manuscript writing
and musical history, also played the
Liszt "Hungarian Rhapsodic No. VI"
with Interpretative skill and technical
mastery. ' Her work reflects great
credit upon Miss Soue. who has been
her only instructor. Others who ap
peared In recital and played were: Lu
cile Bowman. Lillian Sontag, Dorothy
Hawkins. Hose Gass, Barbara Haxlett,
Alice Raymond, Hazel Welnstein,
Cleo King. Philip Silver. Gordon Soule.
Luclle Bowmaif, Dorothy Hawkins.
Mollie Spivak. Kathleen Sproat. Mollie
Dubineky, William Roblln and Jack
Breslow.
Joseph A. Finiey. choirmaster of
the First Congregational church and
conductor of the Portland Oratorio
society, will sing solos and conduct a
"community sing" at Estacada Fri
day, May 6. '
Advanced students with Mies Jessie
Lewis held an Interesting club meet
ing Monday night. Miss Cornelia
Minsinger had a paper on the "Life of
Mozart" and Miss Bess Blann. a brief
resume of "Mozart Compositions."
Participating on the musical pro
gramme of Mozart number were:
Mlsse Jane Larid, Gladys Davis,
Hazel Minton, Cornelia Minsinger.
Luclle Rush, Frances Dayton and
Jessie Lewis.
-
The choir of St. Francis Catholic
church, under the direction of Cath
erine Covaeh-Fredrloh, is preparing
Gaul's "Holy City,"' which will be
sung at T :4 A o'clock Sunday evening.
May S. The soloists will be Mies
Catherine Galvin. Mtss Julia Blanc,
Miss Edith .lelken. Miss Esther Ho
gan. Miss Gertrude Kunz. Mlxs Edith
Williams, Miss Frances Klernan, Sec
ondo Destcfanis. Lenardo Desrhristo
fnro. Frank Thomllnson and E. Louis
Fredrich. Miss Elsie Meyer Is or
ganist and .Miss Irene Sullivan vio
linist. The informal vocai ana plsno re
cital given by the Valalr Conserva
toire de Musique et Art Dramatique.
April 23. in the assembly hall of the
Conservatory. 2.14 Ten'h street, was
attended and enjoyed by a large
number of relatives and friends. Ma
dame Valair's Intermediate vooal stu
dents gave evidence of good funda
mental training in voice .placing,
breath control, coui .ed with pure dic
tion in French. Italian and English
songs alike. All four girl students
possess good voices. Mra, Carroll's
piano department was well represent
ed by four students, who played with
fine interpretative ability. The pro
gramme Included Schubert. War
Dowel), (lortard. Chopin and was
played entirely from memory, show
ing careful preparation and precision.
Those taking part were: Piano, Isa
Rotten. Rniirn Kslth. Msrv Harney
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lit g to Announce His
Sixth Annual Summer
at the
Calbreath Studios, Portland
From
June 20 to July 30
In view of very crowded classes at former onuses,
it Is advisable to make reservations now.
Valair Conservatoire dc
Musique et Art Dramatique
Mjjrirtitloi to I'tireniH
Observation and exiif-rlme ha v t uicht our t a h r Dm
vacM tfon period In wh0 the chml fit mien n prnxrrftji in
munlc, aa tht) have mom time nn l thought for it, th fi t
good leMilts arc inevitable.
Arttdtlc atuUlM are not fntlftulnff to rhIMrrn; nn the conirarv,
they furnl!1l an outlet tor exprmnlon. whhh U crtit. im nut
let your rhlld upend the entire vara! tun In If1lfne. in ih.-m
study one or more of the following t; M M Kit ttL UH .
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DRAMATIC ART, Kit KM II.
2S Tenth Street. m,h ;,t..
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leather.
SCHOOL OF DRAMA AND EXPRESSION
MARIK It. VAN VEI.M1R. The Artsnd Selene ff hMrniiMimnenm Sim-WI.i
Stage, Platform, Mating l'leturr, Dramatic Remiln. Kpcjal siiuiu.un "i. I .
-iulrm a voesbulary.
Bush Lane Building, Broadway and
and Elizabeth Si liultz: l. e. Ll .is
Clouse. A. ll. li'ii.i Porter, LeU I'acr
and 1' ranees Kuininelln Is.t Hotter
proved herself a sympathetic ncconi
plnist to all the singers. The m
recital of (he Junior student lion
the piano, violin an.) dramml.' ir
departments will lake place st li
conservatory Saturday nielli.
The following advanced snide:.'..-
will be presented by Mrs. Kohe four
sen-Reed in Astoria the latter t.-rt u
May: Mrs. .1. H. Slmner, Mrs. Ninnr.
Knudtson. Mrs. W. It. Swart. .Mis
Thelma Borkman. Mrs. Floyd Fosiei
and Miss llclga llcnson of t'allilnnict
The Monday Musical club innii
will sing two numbers between aru
at the Baker theater May 111. Kului
"Invletus" and ltleclur'a "lrr.iin
Town" will he sung under Hie direr
tion of Mrs. Kose Ct.ui n-Kfcd
lter in May the chorus plans to m
Its final concern of the scan. m in I In
Multnomah hotel ballroom. I m :hi;
occasion a composit Ion new to Port
land will be rendered. Harriet U're''
cantata, "I'ndinc," for women's chr
lis, with soprano ar.il tenor soioi.
A musical prolamine ihHt
both cnlcrt.-iinii.tf and worth win!,
was given recently In Korhcs l'.e'
terlan church. Those who n;lr.
on the programme were: 1'lano join
Clara Low; vocal solo. M.s Znl.ii
Andross: rcartinir. Mrs. Herbert i!.ir
Herd; solo. Irish harp. Kathleen Kla
Wnh-N'a: rending. .Vim l.ntii-e I. it
toll; vocal duet. A. K. Davidson an.
W. S. Shanks: a scene front "Kon.e.
and Juliet.'" Miss Ilallrrson and Mik
Vaughn, of the Valiar conservatoire
vocal solo. Mrs. tlahrlel Pullin; v.o
III. solo, Miss Hucliih Hlaekwel!.
students of I'ranek Llclienl iuh; t o.
solo, Mrs. J, li. Adam. The a. coin
panlsts were: Dlea It lies. I:tln
liarksriale Warner and Laura Itl.i.-k
well. Clara Low. Zulah Androra nn
Mrs flec.l aipeare. (hrm.trh the Mil. I
The Summer Scxr-ion
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Drama Music Dance
(t'uest Teachers:
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OI.HKMII HI.. illrrrioK nf
'I in-: m Minn, of mi: thi: i i:h.
June to Octotier. nimilM ol l N
and a corps of rtuht oilier leit.-h-era.
Classes In I'iav A.tlnK. I'iay
Slaitlna. I'lay Wrumu and I'uppci
Productions.
MMII.I'II lltll.M of Hie Holm
Mallet llllime. t'lases for Ama
teur and l'roiFN.ii.ni lanurr
Normal ("lasses-for Te n hers. Julv
11 lo August (1.
I-:. ItOIIKKI" MIIMII. tiilion
Kiench Pianist. Classen for .mia
and Teachers. Auitust i to Sep
temher 15.
t:lt.KI Hl.llltKt. he Vo
cal Instructor of New York Cu.
July Is to Auuusi
tl. l iih li-:ini -iiv, l i-nIc-IO.I
.lea I Ion (Normal fcr Piivate
and Pirl.llc School Teachers. Julv
li to August ;7.
IH Ml hHI.I.H, Kintnent Ameri
can Pianist. July and August.
PIIKK pniol.AMMIIPM are of.
frred in all depa. Uncus. Ad.lrt;
The Cornish School
twin l;nl Pine "(reel,
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melnihrft vtlfli full Ummm In 10 rjn
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pl.nnoumr h repa.red.
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