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THE 03LAHA J) All? JBEE: SUNDAY, JAyUAKY 3 9, IDOL'. Amusemeiits It was surely the unexpected that hap-1 pcnml In local amuiement circles last week. Theatergoers anticipated a raro treat In j "Tho Strollers," ono of the season's new I musical comedies, and were dlsappolntod, as tho plcco proved to bo one or tno most -. t - - - .- iUa mnntf nftmr tlona of this class that havo been seen hero during tho Boason. It was tho twelfth In number, and as Is always tho caso with a comlo opera or musical comedy, drew audlonccs at each porformanco that woro limited In slzo only by the capacity of the theater. Tho ploco was almost wholly do vold of catchy musical numbers, and tho okes were nlmo'st as antiquated as tho provorblal nrk. Tho principals, with tho oxception of John Honshaw, Joslo DeWltt and D. L. Don, wero Incompetent. In fact, tho only rodocmlns features of the per formance woro tho splendid iconic In vestiture given tho plcco and the unusually larRo number of protty-faced, swcct-volced and shapely Ktrls. who constituted the chorus. Not much was expected of the Royal Halloa band, as was shown by tho email attendance at Its concert Monday night, but thoBO who did attend enjoyed a real treat, for tho band proved to bo the hit of tho week. There was considerable doubt In tho minds of that portion of tho pcoplo who havo seen Joseph Jefferson's performance of "Illp Van Winkle" as to whother his sou possessed tho ability, as un actor, to glvo a worthy Impersonation of tho character big distinguished parent has made famous. An agreeablo surprlso was In storo for thoso who did witness his performance, for tho young mun U really a splendid actor. Tho Orphcum'a bill was not bo good as that of tho provlous week, but attracted profitable audiences. Tho Trocadcro had a moro meritorious nttractlon than tho ono of tho preceding week, but It was far from being good nt that. Tho only remarkable thing nbout tho week was tho largo at tendance on ench of tho Jefferson perform ances of "Illp Van Winkle." which Is surely an Indication that tho old plays, with their clean, wholcsomo and moral atmos phero, nro moro attractive to tho majority of thcatcr-goors than much of tho so called up-to-dato trash. Although usually referred to as a young man, Thomas Jefferson Is well started on Ms third osoro of tho proverbial throe ucoro und ten years of man's existence. Ho Is, howovor, as tho saying goes, "tho on of his father" nnd as tho latter Is still nllvo and appearing on tho stage now and then Thomas Is naturally looked upon as bolng a young man. It was moro than twenty years ngo that ho mado his debut as an actor und as much of his stage ex perience has been gained in his father's company and under tho latlcr's guldanco and Instruction, ho has had advnntnges that fall to tho lot of but fow actors thoso days. Therefore It Is qulto natural thnt ho should bo ablo to assurao tho different ' characters portrayed by his father with n irrnnlor decreo of success than anyone else. During tho course of conversation while ho was in tho city last week ho was sked as to tho probability of his father Including Omaha In tho' itinerary of a final farewell tour of tho country that It has been rumored ho Is to mako next season. "I do not think my father will over visit ho answered. "Thoro Is absolutely no' truth in tho rumor that my father is to make a farowcll tour or tnis country. Ho will, howovor, contlnuo to play his usual ongagomont of twelve weoks each season during tho balanco of hla llfo or at least as long us ho Is as active as ho Is now. I hardly think, howovor, that nmnhR will over eeo him again. You know hq and I havo nu agreement that ho is never to luvado my territory or I nis. inuphiiifflv added youjjf? Jefferson, "and Omaha Is on my list, so I am afraid your theator-goors will havo to accept tno sud stltuto or counterfeit, whichever they may chooso to coll mo, for I hopo to come an nually horeattor. "My fathor spends his winters In Florida fishing. As a matter of fact I would not bo surprised If ho Isn't trying toland somo big flah down at Tnlm Reach, Florida, right this minute. Ho Is a born fisherman and never Booms to tiro of tho sport. In tho 'spring ho opens a tour in tho south and works north with tho swallows to Now York and Doston. His spring soason lasts flvo weoks. In tho fall he usually opens in Washington or Baltlmoro, makes Pitts burg, Philadelphia. Chicago, St. Louis and thenco to Palm Ilcach again for tho winter. You boo ho Is now 73 years old and ns nip Is a rather fatlguelng part to play he could hardly stand a wholo season of It. In fact he seldom plays It now, but ap pears mostly In 'Tho Itlvals.' Ho plays from four days to a week in each of tho cities ho visits and as thoro aro few towns west of Chicago that would mako an engagement of this length profltablo, It Is not likely that ho will over come this way again. His hoalth Is really excellent. Ho is as spry as I nm nnd can out walk mo now, but you know acting Is wearing, not only upon tho physical man, but tho brain and nervous systora comes In for Its share of tho labor, ond you can readily aeo what tho effects of an extended tour would bo upon tho genoral health of a man of his advanced years." Tho good women who composo tho So cloty of tho Daughtors of tho Confederacy do protost too much. Tholr present on alaught on tho good old play of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is hardly likely to havo any material effect other than to advertise it etlll moro, and thus prolong Its existence. No ono. north or Bouth. believes any longer that the pictures presented by Mrs. Stowov wore faithful. Very fow believed It at tho time. Mrs. Stowo wrote for a pur poso, ond probably was awa.ro of tho ex aggeration of her characters at the time. Bho souKht to produce a cortaln effect, and succeeded. Whothor sho was Justified or Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste and die out of the houu. One Ingredient dries up their bodies, leaving no odor. It Is a safe and sure exterminator also of Mice, Water Bugs, Croton Bugs, Cockroaches and all other vermin. It has been in general use in houses, stores, hotels, factories, offices, public buildings, etc., for twenty-five years. Absolutely guaranteed. OA I IXIt"Ml Substituted art Inltatlona arc wortMeM. UMU I IVJIN. latUt STEARNS' ELECTRIC; UU Mill! (IN. tt cents a box at Druggists and Grocers or tent direct by Express prepaid. STEARNS' ELECTRIC PASTE CO., Chicago, lite. not ts another question. It has been tho common cxpcrlcnco of all ages that great reforms or revolutions In society or gov ernment aro brought about by enthusiasts, and these enthusiasts are iTone to allow their deslro to run away with their Judg ment This will likely be always the case, until at least mankind has approached much nearer perfection than It has yet attained. Mrs. Stowe was no worso than a lot of others who might bo named In connection with the anti-slavery agitation of tho '60s. She had tho cxamplo of many eminent men and women, ns well ns tho Inspiration of the cause sho advocated. And as "Dobby" Hums so aptly puts It: U'en ministers hue been kenned, When moved by holy rnpture, At times a rousfn' whld to vend An' nail It wl' the serlpuro. Mrs. Stowe doosn't In her book under take to set up that her characters arc types, nnd we nil know that Legree Is no mo'o a good example of the southern planter than was Uncle Tom of tho negro slave or Mlas Ophelia of tho New K'ngland women It was merely a grouping of char acters highly Idealized to support the fabric of an Indignant protest against an abhorrent Institution. Whether wo now Indorso Mrs. Stowe's methods, wo all acquiesce In the results. Kvcn In the south tho most enthusiastic adherents of tho "lost cause" aro content that slavery should be abolished, regardless of their sentiments as to other matters Involved In nnd settled by that terrible, court, the civil war. It the good women who mako up tho Daugh ters of the Confederacy really wish to hear tho last of "Undo Tom's Cabin" they will abandon their opposition to Its presenta tion and allow It to peacefully pursue Us slow but certain way to oblivion. Such protests as thoso which havo gone up from Loulsvlllo of late only serve to prolong Its existence. "Undo Tom's Cabin" Is no longer pro dented to tho people, ns a truo Vlcturo of life In tho south before tho war, or after or at any other time. It Is merely given as a fine, old melodrama which contains thoso elements which stir the emotions of pcoplo and bring out for tho moment at least sentiments that do not lie deep and which nearly always relapso into qulcs cenco If not actual desuotuda us soon as tho effect of tho Irltant has worn awav. As much reason exists for objection to "Tho Ootoroon" or "Tho WhltoNSlavo" or any ono of a long list of melodramas built on lines similar to thoso of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and yet these have peacefully dropped out of sight. Now and then one hears of some sporadic effort at reviving this type of play, but tho public will not havo It, and that Is all thcro Is to It. This fato Is bound In time to bo that of tho crude play built on Mrs.' Stowo's still cruder book It it is only lot alone. Speaking of old plays, thcro aro somo that will never die. Modern writers may bo os witty as any of tholr forebears and may bo gifted with as deep Insight Into hu man nature and as much skill in analysis and portrayal of character, but thoy haven't yot succeeded In weaning us from tho old timers. "Sho Stoops to Conquer,1 "Tho Itlvals," "Tho School For Scandal." "nip Van WInklo" any ono of a long list that might bo dted have been played bo fore us until wo know them backward, and yot lot ono of them bo announced and no matter by whom, wo make our arrange ments to & at tho theater one night that week. Dronson Howard, Sidney Grundy, Henry Arthur Jonca, Plnero, Belasco, Wilde, Fitch, Anthony Hopo Hawkins, Bar rlo, Calne nono of tho moderns has as yet been enabled to overturn ono of thoso dear old creations and supplant It with an up-to-dato molango of epigram, bon mot and homily. It Is not that tho offerings of our own times are not appreciated, for they aro. No ono not absolutoly dull and in capablo of comprehension can fall to en Joy tho brilliantly sparkling conversation of tho modern comedy-drama, whllo to tho finer adjusted Intellect tho titlllatlon af forded by tho dolicato wit of theao produc tions Is delightful in tho extreme. Yet wo aro always glad to hark away from tho exposition of tho foibles and fads of our own tlmo to enjoy tho equally skillful and offectlvo dissection of tho shortcomings of our dads and granddads. It's tho dlffer' enco botween vivisection and an autopsy, prooamy. Co miliar Events. Ferris' comodlans will be seen at Boyd' for two performances today. "The Indian,' the Play which Lewis Morrison brated, will bo glvon at tho matlneo and mo stirring melodrama, "In Peril," at the night performance. The latter play's scones aro laid in tho diamond fields of South Africa and nro said to be thrilling. Mr. Ferris will present these two hin with tho samo company that appeared at this theater during tho greater part of tost summer. Both productions are sa Id to do very neavy scenlcally. Since the first performance of Shake spearo's "The Taming of tho Shrew," which occurred during tho latter part of the six teenth century, down to the present day, tho comedy has ranked among the be examples of tho Immortal bard's llghti plays. Mr. Charles B. Hanford will l seen ns Petruchlo and Miss Helen Orantloy, a young and handsome Omaha elrl. ns Kathorlno, at tho Boyd Tuesday and Wednesday matinee and night. The com pony Includes Marie Drofnab, Emma Hay ner. William J. Shea. Irvine Knlcht. v A. Nannary. Harold Flake. Paul Andcnnn. it. o. aicccn, u, w. Drowning and John Davis. Josef Hofmnnn, who created a great sen satlon as a Juvenile pianist some fourteen years ago, will bo heard in this city Thurs day night. After Hofmann's retirement from tho concort platform when a youth, he was RATS EAT put under tho chargo of nublnsteln, with whom he studied for a number of years, and who took great Interest In his artistic prog ress. When ho made his ro-appearanco la Berlin several years ago ho was on enthusiastically received. Since that tlmq up to tho present, by tho continued . ad vances ho has mado In his art Hotmann has won tho right to the title of bolng "One of tho world's greatest living pianists." "Way Down East," which comes to the Boyd Friday, Is another "Old Homestead." with a series of Now England types with rustic surroundings, quaint characters and a heart Interest. Manager William A. Brady has surrounded "Way Down East" with a strong company. Tho scenic effects will bo entirely now, beautiful and elabor ate. Another of tho latest headline attractions In vaudeville will bo Introduced by the' bill opening at tho Orphcum matinee to day. "The Flirtation Qulntet,"a pretty llttlo musical galty, somewhat on tho order of "Tho Beau and Bells," caused as much If not more comment In Boston and other cities than Its predecessor. Harry Wood Brown, n vocalist of note, and four llttlo Casino girls, with plenty of voice, aro In tho cast. A comedy sketch entitled, "Tho Half-Way House," will servo to renew acquaintance with Mr. and Mrs, Perkins Fisher, two talented players whoso deple tion of rural characters found much favor here. Mrs. Felix Morris nnd company will present n sketch called "Tho Lady and the Burglar," by J. P. Wllkerson. Mrs. Morris was for many years a mcmbor of tho com pany of her husband, tho late Felix Morris, probably the most scholarly ond finished star that ever left tho legitimate to enter vaudeville. Warren nnd Blanchard, singers and dancers, whoso quality of entertainment has been sampled hore, are also on tho (blll, while Reata Wlnflold, a vaudovllllan, uo previously nas conunca nor tours lo tho east, will mako her Initial Omaha 'bid for favor, Adollna Roattlno, tho soprano, is another who has never nppearcd hero, but many kind .things havo been said of her personality and vocal ability. "Mr. Flots, the Floor Walker," will bo tho vehlclo for Homo, and Ferguson, In which thoy Intro duce their acrobatic dancing. Entirely now moving scenes will bo projected by tho klnodrome. Manager nosenthal'B attraction at tho Trocadoro for tho coming week, commenc ing with tho matlneo today, will bo the May Howard Extravaganza company. Miss Howard has spared neither pains nor ox penso to completo nn organization that should bo without rival. Tho costumes aro artistic achievements of tho dress maker's art. Tho artists of tho company havo been selected with that keen eenso of talent which an artist of Miss Howard's experience naturally possesses. Miss How ard has selected two extravaganzas thSt can hardly fall to provo novel nnd refresh ing. Ono Is entitled "Always Somothfng Doing" and tho other Is called "Tho Throe Lost Brothers." Now features, catchy music and witty dialogue Is Interspersed through both. Tho olio comprises many well known specialty artists, prominent among them being John Lemuels, Veddcr and Do nea, Amy Nelson, Sheridan and Flanlgan, Evans and Grant, Oarnold and Gllmoro, Miss May Belle, Barrett Bros., Franklo Emmett and others, who havo been with this attraction for tho past threo seasons. Dally matinees will bo given as usual. 11 ay nnd Player. Stephen Phillips. It Is reported. Is writing a pluy for Annlo Russell. Sarah Bernhardt revived "Theodora" at her Paris theater January 7. "Mmo. Butterfly" Is being booked in vaudeville houses generally. William A. Brady will produco Clyde Fitch's "Major Andre" In tho near future. Charles E. Evans Intends to tour next season In a revival of his old success. "A Parlor Match." Nell Burgess, with "The County Fair," is renewing his popularity In an up-to-date version of tho old play. William II. West Is again seriously ill with cancer of tho throat. Ho is at the Palmer house, Chicago. ...PJftn.cho,Va,sh Is, Playing "Janice Mere dith In Chicago and Is testing tho capacity of the theater nightly, so largo nro her audiences. It Is said that arrangements have" been made for Julia Marlowe's nppearanco in London next season, when sho will produce a new play. Sarah Bernhardt will make her first np pearanco at the Comedlo Frnncalse, Paris, In twenty years at tho forthcoming bcncllt for Mmo. Rarotta-Worms. Susan Drake Is making a hit as Lady Holyrood, Edna Wallace Hopper's role. In "Florodora," at tho New York. Mrs. Hop per is In San Francisco, settling her mother's estate. Lillian No'dlca, on her recent western trip, bought a necklaoo twenty-eight inches long, containing over 200 pearls taken from clams found in the Mississippi river. Tho necklaco cost 11, WO. ,.Lay,.I,ln'8,BUCC.e38 In the" revival of "The Widow Jones" is tho talk of New York, and oven now. there aro Inquiries nt tho Boston Museum In regard to the time when sho will bo there. Otis Skinner hns scored a trlump in Now York, where, ho opened a week ago In "Frnncesca dl IUminl." William Norrls Is also receiving flattering notices for his splendid Impersonation of "Pepe." Thoro is a chnnco for a London presenta tion of "The Girl and tho Judge," it Is said. Tho mutter will not bo settled until Annlo Russell decides whether or not she wishes to go abroad to appear In tho piny. Ezra Kendall will forsako vaudeville next season to mako. a starring tour. Ho will collaborate on tho play In which he will appear. A number of years ago Mr. Ken dall starred successfully In 7'A Pair of Kids." Mary Manncrlng mndo her first appear nnco ns Camilla In San Francisco January 2, and Is said to havo scored a decldod suc cess. Robert Frouet, as Armand, shared honors. Miss Mannerlng comes to Omaha next week. Stuart Bobson celebrated tho completion of his fiftieth year on tho stage nt the Columbia theater, Washington. Juno 6. During the. performance of "The Henrietta" Mr. Robson received a loving cup from tho members of his company. Louise Mlddleton, the lisping girl In "The Liberty Belles." Is mnklng a tremendous hit with her lisping verso of tho "Lesson Book" song in tho third net. Her lisp hns jumped her info prominence in much the same munner as Cissy Fitzgerald secured managerial favor with her wink. Helen Redmond is to star next season under tho management of A. a. Barnes of tho New York theater In "Her Highness-." a musical comedy by A. Baldwin Sloane. Miss Redmond ts at present sing ing Dolores in "Florodora" nt the Now York. Sydney Dcane. it is said, will be a prominent member of her supporting com pany. Musical One of tho most Interesting books which has recently come from tho press in re gard to the all-Important subject of church music Is that entitled "Musical Ministries In the Church," by Waldo Selden Pratt, who la tho professor of music and hymn ology in the Hartford Theological sem inary. Tho book is well worth the care ful reading of thoso who aro Interested In making the musical service of tho church effectlvo, It Is Interesting to notice that in almost every denomination of religion more and more attontion is bolng paid to music. Ever since tho occasion when players and singers were appointed for tho temple service In early biblical times rauslo has held a powerful sway In tho church. Occasionally, through religious dissension or the rlso of reformations which seemed necessary In order to fumigate the spiritual atmosphere of the church, there has been a limitation of the musical service because crimes of ecclesiastical excess wero laid to the charge of tho church music. Music, In these cases, was supposed to bo the hand maid of ritualism rather than religion, of Will bigotry rather than beatitudes. All churches of 'the Protestant denomination aro rapidly returning to tho high standard of music originally set and somo exceed It. Tho natural result of this growth of tho best and healthiest kind of church music, has already found expression In tho new hymnals which havo been published In tho last fow yeara for all of tho greatest de nominations and now thoro Is a porcoptlbly Increasing growth of lltcraturo on tho sub ject of hymnody. I havo boforo mo a list of over ninety books which havo been published in tho last ten yeara on this subject and this is only a partial list which includes only the best lltcraturo which has been Issued In tho present decade. Mr. Pratt divides his book into discus sions of music of tho church under tho following heads: "Hymns and Hymn Sing ing," "Tho Choir,!' "Tho Organ and tho Organist" and "Tho Minister's Responsi bility." In n plea for congregational sing ing ho makes this very scnslblo remark: "If church music Is to bo mado to ap proach Its Ideal possibilities It must bo through tho personal education of tho gen eral body of Christians to tho point whero they shall regard It 03 their own and actu ally uso it for themselves. It can never bo religiously useful In any high degrco if It bo not thoroughly popular. This means very much moro than making It an object of popular attention; it must engage popu lar activity in it." Is not th'ls exactly what has always boon maintained In this column wlUi regard to music generally? It Is not through making muslo an object of popular attontion, that Is, catering to tho populaco by means of Illegitimate or clap-trap productions that tho populaco can bo mado to take an In terest In tho higher branches of musical education. I will digress from tho subject In hand at this point, Just long enough to call tho attention of thoso people who attended tho concerts last week given by the "Royal Italian band," under tho magnetic direc tion of Creatore, to the fact thnt. whilo tho audiences were enthused beyond an ticipation, there was not ono trivial num ber nor ono unworthy selection nor ono plcco of "rngtlmo" on either program. Crcatoro did not present something to at tract tho attention of the people, but ho did do something which engaged popular aotlvlty and Interest In the Interpretations which ho was developing nnd In tho master pieces whdso gorgeous colors he was bring ing out on the canvass of the Imagination. I havo novor heard In Omaha such spon taneous applause as that which greeted tho presentation of Wagner's great "Tann hausor" overture The activity of tho nu dlonces was a decided activity; they woro with tho conductor. It swas not passive hearing thoy gave, therefore. It was a suc cess. Tho people enjoyed It; thoy felt they had a part In It and the highest end was reached. This by means of Illustration. Resuming once moro the thread of our dissertation, I quote from Mr. Pratt's book: "Sacredness can never exerclso Its full ministry among thoeo who are never moro than passive listeners to It. What it Is and whnt It signifies can only bo fully known through the culture which comes, in part at least, from personal utterance." In tho concert room tho audiences can take active Interest by applause nnd "bravosj" In tho church tho same interest can bo expressed by hymn singing, A word as to hymn singing: Thcro hns always been a tendency on tho part of cer tain ministerial gentlemen ond highly favored spiritual pastors to consider tho musical side of tho church Bervlce oh being "of tho earth, earthy," nnd, therefore, It Is refreshing to read sentences llko this from tho book undor discussion: "It wo accord tho praise of being truo revelators nnd teachers to such poetic artists ns Wesley. Cowpor, Montgomery, Bishop Howe, Eller ton, Bay Palmer and many others of tho samo high rank, we should bo ready to give similar acknowledgment to scores of musical artists who have fought side by sldo with them In tho samo ennobling ministry, like Gauntlet, Dykes, Barnby, Sullivan, Stalner and to many others of other schools," Mr. Pratt's book should bo read by min isters and choirmasters. That Is, by thoso who are interested in purity of style In church muBlc. But then, there are people who aro ad vocating a elang bible! The week past was enlivened by the strains of bond and orchestra nnd the ex tremes of delicacy and power woro found In tho Chicago Symphony orchestra's play ing and that of the Royal Italian band under tho wizard Creatore. People whose enthusiasm carried thera beyond facts havo declared with tho cus tomary absurdity that thero was not Is not, and never will be Buch a band. 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This is tho spirit which will dovelop into a revolution, Wo aro alarmingly fast In that direction and we ought to Btop. Crcatoro made n hit. Tho Beo printed n carefully and honestly writ ten criticism thereon, tho next morning. But it did not omit to mention thnt tho "Traumcrel" was not well played. Tho band Is good. It Is wonderful on climaxes. It Is Interesting, yea, fascinating. But stop nnd think. Must wo on this account forget tho beautiful rcstfulncss, tho tender delicacy of tho "Spring Song" of Mendelssohn, ns played by Innes, or the grand religious breadth of the "Largo" of Handel, as presented by Bollstcdt, Go farther, havo wo forgotten Innes' tremen dous orchestration of tho Tschalkoweky overture "1812," or tho Lttolff "Ilobcs plorro?" Havo wo forgotten, love, so soon, that night, that lovely night In June, when Bcllstedt played thoso Brahm's "Hun garian Dances," or his clover nrrangemcnt for tho band of that tremendous Wclngort nor Instrumentation of Weber's "Invitation to tho Danco?" Let us givo credit to the now. But let us recall other days also. Whero aro tho pcoplo who filled tho Auditorium that last night of tho great exposition? Where nro tho pcoplo who packed tho tent at tho closo of tho Bellstcdt festival? Whero aro tho friends of yestordny? Vo nro over cnthuslasflc. Wo nro forgetful. Wo do not mean It. But should wo bo unmind ful of our own words, our own expres sions? "Lest Wo Forgctl" It Is unnecessary, In this column, to do moro than stato that tho wonderful pianist, Josef Hofmnnn, will appear at tho Boyd theater Thursday night of this week, for ono nppearanco only. Tho tour of tho plnnlst when a boy Is, fresh In tho minds of tho pcoplo of this 'country. The objec tions raised against his being allowed to appear In public, at such a tender ngo, and bo forth. Hofmann is undoubtedly ono of tho fow great plnnldts, grent, In tho full acceptance of tho word. Hofmann's namo Is as well known to pianists nnd thoso In terested In piano music as tho names of the keys and clefs. So why cnlargo? Tho date Is Thursday night. That la all. Dudley Buck has resigned from his posi tion as organist and cholrmastor In Holv Trinity church, Brooklyn, after a servtco of over a quarter of a century. Mr. Buck gave to the press tho slmplo statement: "I have resigned becauso I was musically discon tented and becauso of somo musical limita tions. Thoro Is no friction or feeling." Tho Beo has recolved tho following excel lent songs from the John Church company: Nevln's beautiful negro song, words by Frank Stanton, "Mighty Lak' a Hoso," "Llt tlo Girl, Don't Cry," by Tlrlndelll, a tendor setting vof tho well known words, "Dainty Dorothea," which I think Is De Kovcn's best song bo far; an exqulslto serenade, "Smile, My Lady," by J. Lowls Browno; "A Song of tho Four SeasonB," by Savannah, and "Tho Minister Choir," another of ths "Holy City" species. Tho following piano music: "Shepherd and Shepherdess," by Loo Oehmlor, wo)l written and effective; "Tho Caress," by Gaylord Barrett; "Waltz Ca price," by Fordyco-Huuter, and several part songs. From Arthur P. Schmidt, Boston: "A Memory," by Edna Rosalind Turk; "Twi light," by Charles Burnham, excollent song for a mezzo or baritone; "A Kocpsake," by John W, Metcalfe; Jnmcs II, Rogors' mu slcianly setting of the lines, "Tho Moon Shines Pale" (Amello Rives); "Tho Fisher maiden," a good song written In tho well known stylo of Frank Lyncs. I have Just heard that Trinity cathedral has abandoned Its quartet. "Was 1st los?" THOMAS J. KELLY. Prof. Wright, L. L. C. M., organist, choirmaster Trinity cathedral, toachor oratorio and concort singing thoroughly. Special training given to choir work when courso Is completed. Pupils recommended as church soloists, etc. The art of organ playing and choir directing taught In all Its branches. For terms apply to F. H. Wright or Miss Lulu Cook, secretary, 313 Ramge' block. Mifrffnu Iluyliiur Illrotrlpiil Works. NEW YORK. Jan. lS.-From Liverpool comes ngnln tho report that J. Plerpont Morgan has under wny n deal of vast lin portnnco tn the electrlcnl world, Involving a combined capital of $j0,0fi0,ooo. says tho Loudon correspondent of the Tribune, Tho Westlnghouso Electric Manufacturing com pany, tho Plttflburg & Mnnchostcr nnd tho Genoral Electric company. In which Mr. Morgan Is tho controlling factor, nro, it Is Bald, to bo nmnlgnmated nnd operated un der a communlty-of-lnterests plan. Tho company's branches In Franco and Ger many will, according to reports, pass into one central control. Mario Swanson, Harpist, S29 S. ISth St. THE CUDAHY PACKING CO., Omaha. Kansas City. . amusumknts. Telephone 1919. BOYD'S THIS AFTERNOON, TONIGHT Omaha's Favorite Company Ferris Comedians lit Two Distinct Productions Matinee-"THE INDIAN." Night "IN PERIL." Prices-Matinee, 25c, 90c. Night, 25c, 50c. Tuesday, Wednesday, Special Ladies' Matinee Wednesday. The eminent Shakespearean Actor I The Beautiful Omaha Girl MR. CHARLES B. MISS HELEN HANFQRD I GRANTLY And a Splendid Company in an Elaborate Revival of Skakespeare's Great Play, "The Taming Shrew" Prices Matinee, 25c, 50c, 75c. Night, 25c, 50c. 75c, $1.00. Scats on Sate. ONE CONCERT ONLY-THURSDAY NIGHT. The Wonderful Young IMnuiat JOSEF HOFMANN Prices-SOcto $1.50. Seats on Sale. , Friday and Saturday Matinee Saturday. Seats on Sale Tuesday. "WAY DOWN EAST" W. A. Brady's production of tho greatest Bucolic Drama of them all. Never bo foro at theso prices". Prices-Mat., 25c. 50ct 75c. Nrght 25c, 50c, 75c, SI.OO. HENRI EDOUARD Anglo-Italian Method of Singing. Terms of Instruction After January 15th, 1902. SrECIAIj TERMS TO TUPILS UNDER 16 YEARS OP AGE. Ono SltiRlo Hour Lesson $ COO Ono filiiRlo Half Hour, Lesion $ J.B9 Ten Hour Lesson 20.00 Ten Half Hour Lcshoiis 10.00 Ton Twenty Mlnuto Lenaons .J7.50 Ten Hour Lessons In classes of not moro than 4 In ench cIuhs $5.00 N. H. Remember, my knowleclgo of singing wuh acqulrtd In Itnly, Franco nnd Germany, and Is not tho result of ono day's study, liuslncss hours, 10-11 a. m., 2-3 and 7-8 p. m., dally and Sundays from 2-3 p. m. Studio, 550 Ramge Bldg. 18th and Harney Sts., Omaha, Neb, ORBIQHTON Tulciiliouo ir:u. THE WEEK COMMENCING Sunday Mat. Jan, 19 Today 2:15 This Evening 8:15 The Flirtation Quintet Tho Latest Eastern Novolty, Mr. and Mrs, Perkins Fisher In "Tho UalMVajr House" Mrs. Felix Morris & Go. In "Tho Lady and tho IJurglar." Warren and Blanchard Singers and Dancers. Reata Winfield Original Entertainer. Adelina Roattino I'riraa Donna Soprano. ' Rome and Ferguson In "Mr. Flotz, tho Floor Walker." The Kinodrome Entirely Now Moving Sconos. PRICES 10c, 25c and 50c, Deputy State Vatrtnarta& Food Inspector. H. L. RAMACCIOTTI, D. V. S, CITY VETERINARIAN. Office ADA Infirmary. 28th and Muon St TttfiUJUoat m. Woodward & Burgess, Managers. NOTHING HUT GIRLS. Miaco's Trocadoro Tel. 1809. MATlNEi: TODAY-tOo nnd 20o. aimi woek. MAY HOWARD EXTRAVAGANZA Tho 20th i century show, headed by tffl Queen of Ilurlesque., MAY HOWARD; In a now nnd nove program, prosontlnir twa burlesques, entitled, tt "ALWAYS SOMETHING DOING" mill "THIS Sl'OIlTV COUNT. lanasomo women. Living Picture. OLIO MATINEE PRICES 10w 20c SMOKE IP YOU LIKE John Lemuels, ' Comodlan. Veddrr-crcn-WaUo Acrohatlo Duo. ICviuin nnd Finn, Burlosquo Comedian. Amy Nelmin, Borlo-Comlo. ShrrliliiifKlminirnn. Black Faco Comedians, May Ilcllc, Tho Llttlo Cricket. Giiriiuld mid Cillmoro, Llttlo aingcr Girls. Ilnrrett llrox., Irish Agitators. Frmiliii KiiuuHt, Llttlo Glrl-Hlir Volco. EVENING PRICES lOi 2a 30c SMOKE IP YOU LIKE TWO HIIOWH DAILY Matlneo, 2;I5 ovonlntf, S:1B. Telephone 28W. Get a seat and sou nothing but girls, Mr. Kelly's Studio Is now reopened for the sea Bon of 1902. Students reoelred. Tone production. Art singing. STimioi 1802 Farnam, Davldge Block. HERBERT H. ELLIOTT (Successor to Francis Potter) Tenolicr nt Mnndolln, Guitar & Raajo. 312 Ramgo Illk., Eth and Harnoy Htreete. Studio hours, 12 to C, oxcept Tuesdays e.nd Friday.