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fa F THE OMAHA SUNDAY BKK: MAY 1,", 1910. . 3- J i i u 1 i I I ( ft kSome Passing Notes on Affairs of Theater .v it i,. that the lemp-r nd I York City, sn1 "The Eleventh ry.-' by, man Is "Mi lrolriclty." and Mlf Mario Ml A) N" It te tMat tne lempT ana a taste f Hie American public, or tliut much of It an Is rcpre . . 1 .. .1.. V..-. York City. In thin theatrical ii iiinlriK'Una- a change? Two plajx nh'r "le h for support was that tin. hrfl'icloii!' dominated their course, have pruwil f at failure In (lothani. and a third Im licen Mtopped by the police. In neither Instance was there any ruullr clumori nor lid tlo" nrwupapira give the cventa more (iiiin pasHinK notice. Another encouraging in la that whi n one of these naaty fan.ea a. n moved from the theater It was din- Hiai liiK. it" place w;m taken by "The Cli max." one of the cleanest and rnont de linlitful of modern American plays. These faota certainly Indicate that the patrons of the tli'att i s have hd nouh of the indecent. It Is likely that the managers will continue to make a virtue of necessity, mid give the public only plays that will Push muster. It must not be forgotten, though, that while this little trio of unclean plays has failed, the really great successes ., the seuson have been achieved by dramas that are elevating In all ways, and tli'. the preponderance of 'moral" plays wiiTnever so Rreat as at the pres'nt t.me. Evangeline M. Lent, New York City. Acton Davie In tm New York Evening Sun reports that at a supper the other evening the actors and playwright present wer. allowed fifteen minutes In which to write a poem containing a whole tragedy In four lines. One of the contestant sub mitted this: tlladys killed her nutse. Co. Inne. Hid her In the dark coal bin. All that winter, hod by ho.l. Nurse was lugR'd to meet her God. TI.e nu.e of the new comedy which Wil liam (llllctte Is writing for Charles Froh- Doro Is to play the leading role. Mas Iirerbohm. until rcce-itly the dra matic critic of the Saturday Kevlew of London, has abandoned criticism for mat rimony and Is married to Mi.-s Florence. Kahn. an American actress, once upon a time a member of Mr. Mansfield's com pary. Miss Kahn will be recalled as the handsome young woman who read the pro logue to "King Henry V," asking for "Im aginary pulssat.c " "to cram within this wooden O'the very ramiues that did I affright thr air at Aglneotirt." Mr. Beer I bohm Is a brother of Sir Herbert Tree. May Music Festival Concert! at the Brandeis Theater Thii Week Should Have Great Suc cess, as the Programs Promise Interest for All and the Chorus is Un der Capable Direction Notes of Interest to the Omaha Musical Colony It is reported that a play written in rol lalitnalion by the late Mark Twain and Sdney Kosenfeld MII lie produced next autumn. Mr. Hosenleld thus epitomize l lie1 natuie of the composition: 'The play Is u humorous extravaganza. It tells the story of a poor astronomer who lot years had been struggling to earn a living by his trade. The scene Is laid, of course, in an Imaginary kingdom, over which a beautiful and haughty queen holds s v s . 'Wcuritd of the labor of struggling for a mere existence, the astronomer thinks out a scheme for becoming famous over night. He announces that end of the world will occur on a certain not far distant day. The whole kingdom is aroused: crowds flock to tiear and see the great man, Who lectures and draws big crowds who pay well. He is in the midst of this new-found glory when the queen summons lilm to her pres ence. She Is struck by his comeliness, but suspicious of his sincerity. 'You say,' she tells him. 'the world will come to an end two mouths from this day. If it docs we shall both die. but if the world should nut come to an end and you haw deceived lib with needless alarm and dlstiissed your iueen, you shall he put to death all liie ami'.' " The denouement Is withheld. Mark Twain's share In the work was done several j cars ago. The first prize for the one act sketches submitted to Martin Heck In connection with the Actors' fund contest was won by C. T. Pitney with a drama called "The Klute I'layer." The reward . is The five plays selected out of the 1.833 sub mitted In the contest were "Outwitted." by Lucy Spencer Sarver, 206 West One Hundred and Sixth street; "Judge," by Elcanor !ates, Alma, Cal.; "Susan's Gentleman," by Kate Jordan, New York City; "Ashes of Hoses." by Alice Leah Pollock, New ft-,'- VLItVOXE who is interesieJ In Jf I music should be sure to attend, y y I at least some. If not all of the concerts 01 ine aiay music r es tlval, which will open at the Urandels theater on Tuesday evening. This festival of music promises to be the bei,t that has been held here for several years. There Is nut one program which is not full of Interest. The management of the festival has spared no pains to present to the music-hungry public a genuine feast in several rich and elaborate courses. The choral aide of the festival will be handled by the Omaha Oratorio society, under its "new" conductor, Mr. J. H. Slmms. This fact alone will make an In teresting feature, as the "new" conductor Is one of the, oldest and most experienced choirmasters In the city. The Installation of Mr. Slmms as con ductor of the choral forces, was a wise move on the part of the management and one which might well have been taken long ago. for Mr. Slmms has been Identified with the musical life of Omaha for, lo. these many years. His advent Into the May Music Festival firmament has. of course, brought many bright satellites, as he has always been surrounded In his choir work with material which was capable, good and well seasoned. His choir work at All Saints' church has been always re spected and admired In the community and In that line Mr. Slmms has worked for the highest standards, even against discourage ments which would cause less persistent ones to shrink. The musical editor of The Bee has. more than once, called attention to the work of his esteemed colleague, when others were apparently oblivious to It. And so the advent of Mr. Slmms and his singers into the May Music Festival scheme has led us to "expect things" of this approaching festival, and the strong probabilities are that there will be no dis appointment. Another wise move on the part of the management and, be It said, it has not Features of the Festival Some Detailed Information as to the Works that Will Be Offered and. Singers and Player Who Will Be Heard af the Brandeis Dur ing the May .Music Festival Whic h Begins There Tuesday Evening T HE Omaha May Musical Festival, which will be Inaugurated Tues day evening at the Brandeis theater, promises to be one of the most brilliant music fes tivals that lias ever taken place In Omaha. It has certainly mot with most generous support from the business men. When contributions from 100 are lven for the cause of music, it is a sign that the desire for musical culture Is developing. The present festival Is promoted almost entirely outside of the musical profession. The festival will be dedicated by "Hymn to Music." by Dudley Uuck, sung by the Omaha' Oratorio society, under the direc tion of J. H. Slmms. This will be the first appearance" of this -society under Mr. Slmms' direction. Many of the members have sung under the baton of Mr. Slmms for several years, both In the Omaha Art society and In church choir work. Mr. Simms has appeared before the Omaha pub lic on so many occasions his work needs no introduction and three most interesting and serious unaccompanied works will be pre sented on Tuesday evening for the opening concert. The star soloist for the first evening will be Madame Frieda Langendorff. mezao-ao-prano. from the Koyal opera of Vienna, and also of the Metropolitan Grand Opera of New York. In the Portland and Uangor lM.) festivals they said: "Langendorff f itted one of the most marked successes last night in the long history of the fes tival. Her triumph was complete at the dose of the first number from the prison scene In Le Prophete." " This number will be sung on this program. Among her other A, ..elections Is "The Cry of Kachel," written by Mury Turner Salter, sister of Mrs. C. V. Morton of Omaha. This sung in itself is 0 lull of dramatic possibilities, which, combined with the temperament and power of Oiu singer, makes It a wonderful cre ation. Diehard Czerwonky, the violinist, will be most favorably lemembered fur his artistic playing of last season. Formerly with the Jliistoii Symphony orchestra, he is now the concert master for the Minneapolis Sym phony orchestra. Wednesday evening has been called "Orchestra evening, " but the program has developed into one of broader lines than was at first anticipated. The Minneapolis Symphony orchestra, under the direction of F.mll Oberhoffer, has been mounting higher and higher In the Scale of perfec tion and will present Tschalkowsky'a Sym phony No. 5, one of the most popular, as well as must Russian, of this composer's works. Many of its themes are based on the folk-songs of that country, and the whole seems to Interpret the spirit of Rus sian feeling and history. Also "On the Shores of the Moldau." by Smetana, a sym phonic poem, which this gifted Bohemian tone-poet and patriot Intended should glor ify the land of his birth. Max ljindow. a pianist of the highest possible attainments, technically as well as musically., will prevent Llsst'a K flat Con cerlo for piano with orchestra conducted by Mr. Oberhoffer. This tn Itself will be a treat foi Omaha, which rarely has the vr llcae of l.eai lrg a work accompanied jfctucliestra. Tie vocal soloist on this program will be Madam June Osborn-Hannah, soprano, a klnair of high vocal accomplishments and one of America's own artists. Madam Hannah was born in Ohio of American patents and showed remarkable talent at an early ugo. She has studied In Chicago utid witu prominent teachers in Europe and was engaged by Nlklach tar three years as leacing soprano at Leipslg Opera and recently has been singing with the Metropolitan Opera with great suocess. .Madame Hannah will sing with orchestra ud also piano accompaniment. On tiAjV tvenlng of this aeries of con- :rU Um Minneapolis Symphony orchestra, under Mr. Oberhoffer's direction, will open the program with a lytic suite by Grieg, after which will follow the important work of the Oratorio society, with orchestra ac companiment and soloists, "King Olaf," by Sir Edward Elgar. This work is a musical setting of Long fellow's "Scenes From the Saga of King Olaf" and Is a work of great power and beauty. Notably Interesting is the use of the "representative theme," which is rarely, apart from certain operas, made so conspicuous or so closely Interwoven with the texture of music. The soprano part will be taken by Mrs. Lucille Tewksbury, tenor by David Duggan and bass by Ar thur Middleton. Mrs. Tewksbury made a reputation in Omaha three years ago un der Mr. Slmms' baton; Mr. Middleton will be remembered for his singing in the fes tival of last season. Mr. Duggan Is a new singer to Omaha audiences, but has made special conquests through his solos In "King Olaf." The two afternoon programs will be par ticipated in by the orchestra under Mr. Oberhoffer's direction, assisted by the fes tival soloists already announced and Miss Marietta Bagby, contralto, who has a voice of great beauty and exceptional range. She has made several tours as soloist with the Russian Symphony orchestra and leaves for Europe shortly to enter grand opera. Carlo Fischer, one of the most pop ular and talented 'cellists in this country will again delight Omaha audience by his playing. The audience Is requested to be seated at the time announced, a the concerts will begin promptly. always been n ise was (lie move which In duced Mrs. B. A. Cuduhy lo assume the tremendous labors and the unremitting work connected with the duties of presi dent. The present writer happens to know of some of the personal work which the president has done. She has worked with lndefatlsable energy to make this year's festival a success and siie has the well wishes of the musical public in her hopes of success, which undoubtedly will be realized. When Mrs. Cudahy determines to put a thing through. It goes through. The orchestral forces will be the Minne apolis Symphony orchestra, under the fa vorite, Mr. Emil Oberhoffer, who will con duct all of the purely orchestral offerings, Mr. Slmms c inducting the choral work, which requites orchestral accompaniment. In the latter class, the principal work will be the dramatic cantata. "King Olaf," by Sir Edward Elgar. This will be given on Thursday evening. The work is exact ing and is In Sir Edward Elgar's best style, and it is quite notable that it will receive lis first presentation in Omaha at this festival. The entire program has al ready been printed In The Sunday Bee ot May 1. Another item of special interest will be the playing of Mr. Max Landow. the dis tinguished local pianist, who will he heard here for the first tune In connection with cieliestra; this will be on Wednesday night, tuid Mr. Landow will play a concerto for pianoforte and orchestia in K flat, by Franz Lis st. It Is with regret tnat the musical editor of The Bee announces the intention of Mr. F. G. Ellis to leave the city In the fall, and take up Ms abode tn Is Angeles. Mr. Ellis has been a vigorous and earnest worker and has bew very popular with the profession. He will leave behind him a large circle, of friends, but he will find a great many people In Los Angeles who used to live in Omaha who will greet him for his own sake as well as that of mutual friends. Mr. Ellis has been doing faithful and fruitful work In the First Congrega tional church as choirmaster, and has been a valued ornament to the local concert platform and church service through the medium of his beautiful voice and his abundant temperament. THOMAS J. KELLY. Musical Note. Mr. Jean P. Duffleld announces a recital by pupils from his piano class to be given on Tuesday evening. May 24, in the as sembly hall of the Edward Crelghton In stitute, opposite the city hall, west. Miss Mary McShane, mezzo-soprano, pupil of Mr. Thomas J. Kelly, will assist. A cor dial Invitation to attend la extended to all who are Interested. Mr. Vernon C. Bennett will do the organ work in the production of the "Messiah" at Luther college. Wahoo, Neb., next week. Mr. Cox, violinist, and Mr. Duffleld, pianist, gave a recital at the convent of Dominican Sisters, Twenty-second and Blnney streets, Wednesday evening. Mr. Cox played Legende, Bohm; Mezerka, Wienawskl; Ave Maria. Schubert, and TUe Bee. Schubert. Mr. Duffleld save Bar carolle, Rubensteln, and ValBe, Chopin. Sonata la E minor. Mozart and Sonata In F major, Grieg for violin and piano concluded the program. Miss Myrtle Moses, who has been the con tralto soloist of Temple Beth El, New xorg, win return in aoout a month to visit friends and relatives in Omaha. Miss Moses has been engaged as one of the soloists for th Saegerfest to be held here In July. Miss Bella Robinson Is preparing an ex cellent program for Friday evening, May 20, to be given at Schmoller & Mueller's auditorium, when she will present her gifted piano pupil, Mr. Frank Moss. No admission will be charged and lovers of music will be most welcome. Mrs. Lincoln R. Hypes, soprano, will make her farewell appearance In the musical for which Miss Bella Robinson has Issued Invitations next Friday evening at Schmoller & Mueller's auditorium. Mrs. Hypes will make her future home in New York City. Sigmund Landshorg announces the tenth annual recital by members of his ad vanced piano class, assisted by a select orchestra . from Omaha's best orchestral resources. It will take place Friday, May 27, at 8 p. m., at the Lyric theater. Nine teenth and Farnam streets. The program will contain Mozart and Beethoven piano concertos, the Weber "Concertstuck" and Mendelssohn's "Caprlcclo-Brllliante," which will be accompanied by orchestra as pro vided for in the composer's original scoring. At the Omaha Theaters William Collier Will Be at the Br andeis Tonight and Monday Otis Skinner Comes Next Week and Margaret Anglin the Week After Eva Lang to Play "Peter Pan" at the Boyd Stock Company at the Gayety. N Insisting that his play be ot the highest standing, free from everything objoctionable, Wil liam Collier has created for himself a place la the hearts of the better class of theatergoers which Is everlasting. His loyal following Is 'continually increasing and hi rank as foremost of American comedians is richly ouwerved. Charles rohman win present Mr. Collier in his latest comedy, "A Lucky Star," at the Brandeis theater for two days, beginning next Sunday, May 15. Never before In the history of the theater ha there been mors elaborate scenic equip ment than Is used with this comedy. The scene of the piece all transpire in Holland, which gives the scenic artists unusual op portunities for the display of their achieve ment. A particular merit is the seen lr the last act, where Is shown a practical houseboat wtth its party of merry travel ers, moored In one ot the many locks en countered on the Dutch canals. Mr. Froh man has had this boat mado in exact dupli cate ot William Gillette' famous craft, "Aunt Polly." The attraction at the Brandeis theater on May 25. tor on night only, will be Mr. Otla Skinner in the greatest success of his career, "Your liumbl Servant," by Booth Tarklngton and Henry Leon Wilson. Mr. Skinner will be remembered by his many Qmaha friend in his two former production. "Th Harvester" and "The Honor of th Family," and this play 1 said to be even better suited to this star than ither of th abov two. Hi engagement is limited to only one night, which la to be regretted, Mr. Skinner will have to dis appoint many of hi admirer, for only so many teat are available, aod it would b well to get your orders in early, so that you may get good seats lor this great en gagement. After an absence of several seasons, dur ing which she has made a triumphant tour around the world. Margaret Anglin, the distinguished actress, and one of the O ma Ira favorites, will come to the Bran deis theater tor three days, starting Thurs day, June t, wtth her recent great suc cess, "The awakening of Helena Richie," which is, as Is well known, a dramatic version of Margaret Deland's well known and highly popular novel of the same name, rendered tor the stage In four acts by Charlotte Thompson. When the play was first produced In New York In the early fall It was hailed as the first bril liant success of the season, and Mibs Anglin has been playing in New York to crowded houses as a gratifying result. Miss Anglin is to be supported here by the same com pany that was with her in New York. The seat sale will open May SO. "Peter Pan." J. M. Barrie s apostrophe to eternal youth. Is to be the opening bdl for the engagement of the new Woodward company, headed by Miss Eva Lang at the Boyd theater. Miss Lang plays the name part, and played it so well at the Willis Wood In Kansas City during the week it was on down there that she mad a new record for attendance at the theater. Ex tra matinee had to be played, and on th Saturday of th week the play was pre sented thr time. This is an indication ot a he great success she made In the role. Th same company that supported her there will com to Omaha. It is th strongest organisation that ever had the nam oX Woodward. waoecUd with It, Mr. kwW$k Jm JW4 ( You are earnestly invited Albert EdhoSm's Anniversary Diamond Exhibition Beginning Monday Morning, May Sirteenth THIS is to annnounce to all Omaha, especial y to all those who care for the art of the lapidary, the opening of the first exposition of diamonds and precious gems ever held west of New York City. THIS exposition is a display of almost barbaric splendor. A necklace valued at $25,000.00 will be on v eiv. THESE glorious gems are here displayed in a fitting crown to the twenty years that A Ibert Edholm has been in busi ness in Omaha; a business that has grown with each year; a successful, splendid shop for particular people to patronize. PLEASE understand: You are riot expected to buy. You are expected, really requested, to become our guest for the week. Polite salesmen will take a real pleasure showing you any, every piece. Take hours, if you have the time. This is our treat and, if the truth were told, will enjoy the showing as much you will like the looking. PARIS, Brussels, Rotterdam, London, New York - the leading establishments of the haling cities of tin world have spread this blazing bijou, these splendid regaljewels for your delight. Please come. Please be my guest. Salesmen from other Omaha and out-o'-towi jewelry houses are assured that they, too, are welcome. This exposition will Include: Square Diamonds, Marquise Diamonds, Pear Shap;d Dia monds, Triangular Diamonds, Oval Diamonds, Blue Diamonds, White Diamonds, Brown Diamonds, Green Diamonds, Canary Dia monds, Emeralds, Oriental Rubles. Blue Sapphires, Pink. Sopphlres, Oriental Pearls, Pink Pearls, Lavender Pearls. Yellow Pearls, Wonderful Black Opals, Pearl Collars, Diamond Collars, Diamond Lavalliers, Gold Mesh Bags set wtlh diamonds and precious stones. At this time we can only promise a week of this show of spark ling beauty. Adalbert EdUiolin 1 189Q JEWELER Sixteenth and Harney Streets 1910 J One IVEope Week OF THE Wise Memorial Hospital BAZAAR AT THE Commencing Monday, May 16tb Made-Necessary to Enable the Committee to Diapose of the Many Handsome Donations Without Sacrificing Them at Auction Come Out for this Worthy Cause All Seaion Tickets Are Good for Admission S TONIGHT 9- A CHARLES I ROHM A IT Vxaaant J he runniest trmn on the stag today." Alan Dale WILLIAM COLLIER XH HIS ORE ATE BT COMEDY SUOCESS A LUCKY STAR By Ann Crawford rissnsr. from C. TK. k A. K. Williamson's XTovl . "Th Botsr Cbaparon." Dlrsot from HI Tour Ilontha Un n u th vrmiann rti vn.b A 1!?1l?ndi? fari'e ln whtjh Mr. Collier appears to even better advantage t'ian in 'The Patriot." "CsuKht in the Rain" or any of his ot her iformer pui-cesses. una--vi-iB HUIII In 'TOUK HUMBLE lEBTAST." Charity Is Noble W o r Ic OMAHA MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Brandeis Theatre -Next Week TUESDAY EVENING, 8:15 8 HARP Madame Frieda Langendorff, Mezzo-Soprano; Richard Czer wonky, Violinist; Omaha Oratorio Society, J. H. Slmms, Director. WEDNESDAY EVENING, 8:15 SHARP Madame Jane Osborn-Hannah, Soprano; Max Landow, Pianist; Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Emll Oberhoffer, Conductor. THURSDAY EVENING, 8:15 SHARP Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Emil Oberhoffer, Conductor; "King Olaf" (Elgar) Oratorio Society, Orchestra and Soloists; J. H. Slmms, Conductor. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MATINEES, 2:30 SHARP Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Emil Oberhoffer, Conductor; Lucille Tewksbury, Soprano; Marietta Bagby, Contralto; David Duggan, Tenor; Arthur Middleton, Bass; Richard Czerwonky, Violinist; Carlo Fischer, Cellist. SEATS ON SALE AT IMX OFFICE Single Seuson Tickets, $5, 3, $2. Single Concerts, $1.50, 91, 75c. 50c. Woodward has staged the play beautifully, and It will be given perfectly. For the second week the bill will b "The Rose of the Rancho," David Belasco's great story ot the early day In California. F. F. Parker's "piaT" "Th Slav Oirl," will be the bill of the Kocedla Stock com pany at the Oayety the&ti" for the first half of the week. starMng wKh i matinee today. A beautiful love story runs through the play and the great Stnsatio".il acene in which Mis Leona discovers she ha negro blood In her veins, goes raving mad and on teeing her face In the mirror realises that she is not white, breaks the same Into a thousand pieces. The comedy of the piece consists of a plantation scene, with large numbers of slaves picking cotton. Cake walks, quartets and plenty cf dancing are Introduced .and In connection with the reg ular bill five big vaudeville ail are spe cially engaged. There will he matinees to day and Tuesday. The bill for th last half of the week, starting Thursday mat inee, will be "Th yueeu vt Queer ftireet." 6 BOYD'S THEATER CALL US: DOUGLAS i9i8 a Eight N ghtS BEGINNING Mali n N.it W.k: Four Matlo(8ATURDAY "IGHT, I Sunday. Tu.tdiy, fOUr MatlneeS MAY 21 Thursday, Saturday EVA LAftG Peter Pan p-ni u"'0TIirO COMPAWT Etiial Valentii. Marie Hudson, Bertha KIllHon. Marty Johnson. Bennie Fhkuhoii. Veta Bayne, Lloyd Ingraham. Ralph f?.ar,h..? Marl,,rle Bayne, Mayme Williams, Frank Dudleys, Henrietta Vaders, ym- I. Hays, Judith Hirlo and twenty others. WSSX OT MAY 89TH TH1 KOBE or mawnvn tale of seats open WeltieUby morning, alay In. Prices, l!6c and JOc. BRANDEIS The Toy Shop fallHIWI.iU THE CHILDREN'S OPERA Benefit of the Chi 1 S ving Institute TrldaT and Baturdav Kls-ht and Satnil liatinu mik .t. ob. .1'.. r " :" .Season ticket sale at box office Mcnduy. May M a ,4 11 a aRn m m. am 1 w fi,V1 Regular sale open Tuesday, IT IT'S AT THE y ayetY IT'S GOOD SgaW rOft ITS FIRST WEEK'S RECORD, 8,765 TICKKTS Looks Mighty Tin for Onr All Bummer Attraction, Th Rocedia Stock Co. ;Vt?no Mat. Today "HIE SLAVE GIRL" Company Angumented to 40. MATIKSB TUESDAY. ?ZZa Thurs. Mat. "The Queen ol Quser Street" MATIBTEB BATUBDAY. VAUDEVILLE Complete Chang of Bill Urtty Bun day and Thursday. EVQ. aJJSSSS 10c & 25c Week Day Matinees, lOo and aoo. Always 1,000 SEATS AT 10c Biggest Amusement ,Ylu on Earth. 1 BASE BALL OMAHA vs. ST. JOSEPH May 14, 15. 16, 17 Vinton Street Park Monday, May 1 6th, Ladies Day, Game Called 3:45 Special Oar Beare 16th rarnam Bt at 3:30, SPECIAL MEETING AT Young Women's Christian Association BUBDAY AT 4:30 O'CLOCK' ik cbabqb or Gymnasium Department ADDRESS) STRENGTH OF WOMANHOOD By REV. K. II. JENKft. D. D SPECIAL MUSICAL BUMBEBB BY OYMBABIUM MIHIIII. ZYEBY WOMAB IWTITED.