MU SIC 1 By HENRIETTA M. REES. Omah Is rejoicing in a season of choral music. Starting with the Asso ciation Male chorus last week, which shows the Interest some 40 local men have in concerted singing, next came the concert Friday evening by the choir of the Sistine chapel, which gave Omaha concert-goers a glimpse at the history of choral music from tile time part singing reached its ul timate perfection under the wing of ihe church, to ecclesiastical music of the present time. A group of Welsh shigers will visit us next week, and then comes the marvelous Ukrainian choir, a mixed choir that is at the height of mu sical attainment in Its class. Another concert by another group of Omaha men. the Orpheus rhorus. under Fritz A1 Carlson, will appear later in the new year. Heerlng two great choirs in such close proximity is interesting In it self. Yet they are as widely different as two choirs could possibly be. The Sistine choir, made up entirely of male voices, sings the music of the church, music that was cultivated and developed through centuries of study and thought by men who shut them selves away from the world and de voted their lives to that purpose. The music sung by the Ukrainians is for the most part folk music, often deep ly religious in sentiment. It Is the distilled expression of the lives of the people. Many of these have been arranged for the choir by ProfessdV Koshetz, the director, from simple melodies found in the Ukraine. The two choirs coming from wide ly different parts of the world, bring us much food for thought, and ought to help us to understand, or to real ize how little we understand one another. ■What should one find In choral mu sic? There la so much that makes for pure enjoyment if one just listens to hear It. To keep one’s ear on the melody Is one thing. Sometimes musio Is written as solo and accom paniment, when one voice will have the melody and other voices keep down that it may stand forth in con trast. Sometimes there Is a duet between two parts, either with accompani ment by other voices or a rest. There is much pleasure In watching for this give and take between the dif ferent parts of the choir. Then there is the fun of listening to contrapuntal singing, where four or even more melodies are pointed against each other, each with its lights and shadows. Its moments of quiet or restlessness, its digressions and diversions, all taking their turn at some time or other at the main melody, and all eventually leading to an inevitable unity at the close. It is llks watching the ball In a foot ball game, to follow themes In this kind of music. Then one looks for different tonal effects, beautiful soft work, a well built climax or a solidity and power that thrills by its very quality. Some times one may find a resemblance in tlie bass parts to the work of picked strings in the bass viols of an or chestra, or other resemblances In other parta of a chorus, according to the type of music expressed, that is—If one is looking for them, and the music is sung well enough to suggest them. For the musio of a fine choir is that of a single instrument. Just as in solos, the music written for it is supposed to be of a character that is fitting to the words, and there is the pleasure to be found in getting a spir itual message from the songs. On Saturday evening. December 29, the Tuesday Musical club will present the Ukrainian National chorus at the Auditorium at 8:15 o’clock. Seats are now on sale and may be purchased at the box office. Some Omaha people heard the Ukrainian choir last year, and more should her them this year. The Phil adelpia Public Ledger spoke sa fob lows of its recent visit to that city: When the choir was here last sea son it literally dumbfounded the au dience by its perfection of rhythm, intonation, enunciation, unity and balance of tone and range of voires from snpranbs to the extraordinary deep and rich second basses, at least four of which have a register extending below low C. But last eve ning these qualities were even more accentuated and the choir performed almost unbelievable feats of accur acy in pitch, shading of tone in all registers and crispness of enuncia tion at the most rapiiT speed. In “Young Juliana,” romposed by Mr. Koshett, the "KolomyiUa” song and “Mushrooms” by Lyssenko, these rharartertstirs were most promi nent. In the latter It may be ques tioned whether four string players of the first rank could have played the notes at the speed and with the accuracy with which these 40 voires dang them. All In all the concert was the highest Imaginable degree of rhorsl singing and nothing to ap proach it oven remotely, has been heard In this rity for many years. The latest happened In New York recently when Eva Gautier in a song recital at Aeolian hall. New York, added a group of American Jazz. Every one waa nonplussed, and the critics and public differed according fo their Individual temperaments. Ueems Taylor, critic of the World, And a compoaer of no small impor tance, wrote a oolum and a half de fending It. aaylng among other things: "It Is folk music If ever any mu sic was, and I don't see why the mere fact that Its composers are alive should bar It from reaper-table society. If a alnger can put a negro spiritual like ‘Didn’t It Rain.’ on a Carnegie hall program without be ing mobbed by the pundlta, If Mr. Isttirl-Volpl can sing an Italian Jaz* tune like 'Donna e Mobile' at the Metropolitan and lie solemnly ap praised by the critics, why should not some one sing ‘Carollns In the Morning.’ music that Is Just ss sin es re. Just as good, and Juat as pro found as the other two? Miss Gau tier did a brave thing when she sang Jazz the other night, and a thing that was worth doing. Hhn and Gilbert Soldo* of The Dial, who has long liecn a passionate i-ham- | plon of Jit**, and who wrote the progrsm (note* for her Jazz group, deserve two small niches In the hall of American musical missions ilea Cellist Coming W ith Ukrainians grasses -feloufjoff j Music Notes. Edith Isrnise Wagoner will present 10 boy pupils at an informal studio recital this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at her residence studio, 222 Park ave nue. An invitation Is extended to In terested pei sons. Those taking part will be: Jackson Walker. Robert Whitmore. Dick Cooley, Charles Rich ardson, Billy Hamilton, Sammy Rees, Warren Wallace, Allan Davis, Dale McFarlane. Joseph Bawrence. December 23, at 4:30 at Dundee Presbyterian church, the choir of 40 voices will sing the first part of "The Messiah" by George Frederic Handel. The soloists of the Dundee Presbyterian church are: Bena KKs worth Dale, soprano and director; Ger trude Aiken Slahaugh. contralto: Will 8. McCune, tenor; John W. Dlndinger, baritone. Vernon C. Bennett will lie at the organ and Miss Bella Turner at the piano. Herman Ferber, vocalist, pupil of Walter B, Graham, and Frank Mc Daniels, pianist, pupil of Karl E. Tunberg, are presenting a musical act. In which they will soon appear in vaudeville. They have had within the last three months over 20 en gagements in picture theaters In and near Omaha, as well as a number of very successful appearance# at club and lodge entertainments. You are invited to hear the Chris* mas cantata, "The Messiah's Com ing." presented by the choir of the Trinity Baptist church, Saturday, De cember 22, at 3:30 o'clock, at 8ehmol ler A Mueller's. Introductory re marks by the pastor, Itev. Charles [Francis Holler, fholr director and I accompanist, E. Dewar Challinor. The following will appear; Soprano—Mrs. W. E. Bates, Mrs Adella Goretsky, Mrs. Ruth Joos, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Hattie Ripley, Mrs. James Gunn, Miss Catherine Clow, Miss Thelma Christiansen, Miss Bernice Conway. Miss Pauline l.an yon. Miss Bess Eaurltsen, Miss Esther I^auritsen, Miss Mabel Eaurlt sen, Miss Be«sle Sporl, Miss Wllmuth Young, Miss Bessie Smith, Miss Irene Gray. Contralto—Mr*. Cora Mlttlemeyer, Miss Gertrude Joos, Miss Bucllle Iain >on, Min Bess Rbvno, Mrs. Kdith Rlcthardsou, Mrs. Mabel Zlinmat. Miss Wilbert a Harrison. Tenor—Mr. Conaway, Mr. A. Sohneebeli, Dr. J. C. Young, Mr. Charles Walpus, Mr. William Rneca. Base— Mr. James Gunn. Mr. R. O. Haskins. Mr. George Mlnard, Mr. Tom Chase, Mr. Marvin Freeman. Mr. O. O. Brage, Mr. Don Yorke, Mr. Har old Madsnn. The Sherwood Music Teachers’ as social I on ' of Omaha will meet with Mrs. Georgia Way, 1450 T 'Imaha When the Stuart Walker Portman teau theater la unpacked at the Brnn del* on Friday, It hid* fair to he in presence of a* many Omaha folks as the theater will accommodate. The Omaha Drama, league ha* been encr getically at. work, seeking to enlist public interest, and, as is customary hns succeeded. The engagement here Is for two nights and a special sin dent's matinee on Saturday afternoon On Friday evening the bill will tie: "The l.ady of the Weeping Willow Tree." “The Medicine Show and "Sir David Wears a Crown.”' On Satur day afternoon at the young people’s matinee, "Sir David Wears a Crown," "Six Who Pass While the Dentils Boil" and "The King's Great Aunt Sits on the Floor." Saturday evening. December 22: "The Gods of the Moun tain,” “The Very Naked Boy, "Never theless.” and "The Murderers." In this connection, It Will be Inter esting tfi read what Jofin Corbin has to soy of Stuart Walker and his work. This Is from the New York Times of last Sunday: Kvery now and then Stuart Walker puts forth a more or less timid foot In the direction of Times Square. This time he has appeared with a new play by Arthur Henry. As usual, he brought with him one or two players unknown to Broadway who seem des tined to figure rather prominently In the Iheatrlcal years to come. Where upon investigation showed, with more or less of s start for the Investigator, that ever so many of the prominent new people of the theater have emerg ed into the Rialto glare from under the shelter of Ids productions. The Stuaj-t Walker family grows up con stantly. McKay Morris, one of the charter members, has become an important Broadway light, appearing last year as Kthel Barrymore's leading man, and this season In "The Bed Hawk." Tom Powers, who started his career as the ballad singer In "Six Who Pas* While the Dentils Boll," Is now a me tropolitan notable, appearing at the moment In "Tarnish." Gregory Kelly graduated from varied Portmanteau |~ StUAr'. Ufcikcr I roles Into Billy Baxter In the T.u U ington ‘'Seventeen." This year he appeared In his own production of “Tweedles,” and is now being fea tured In a new comedy under Fra zee management. Gillian Boss.the little sister in "Sev enteen." is now t'hic Sale's leading woman in "Common Sense," Judith Ix>wery, whose vibrant voice and gra cious dignity became an important feature of Mr. Walker's "The Book of Job.” is appearing wilb that produc tion on tour.* George Gaul, the mem orable "Job" has been playing the leading male role in "Seventh Heaven" at the Booth theater, these and so many hundred performances Beatrice Maude has traveled from Portmanteau. milkmaids to playing leads, last year in "The World We Give In" and with Norman Trevor in "The Married Woman." Young Mor gan Farley played Important parts in "Deburau" and "The Grand Duke," and this year will lie seen in "The Wild Westcotts.” Harold Holstein. MTuilMY? December 21-22 MATINEE SATURDAY The Dramatic* Literary, Musical and Social Event of the Season. STUART WALKER'S “Portmanteau Theater” In a Presentation of Plays by Stuart Walker and Lord Dunsany Friday, Dec. 21 "The King'* Great Aunt" "Sir David Wear, a Crown" “Sir D“*id W*«r* * Crown1 “The Medicine Show" "The Lady of the Weeping Sat. Night, Dec. 22 Willow Tree” "The Murderer.’ Sat. Mat., Dec. 22 “Neverthel..." "Si* Who Pa*. While the “The Very Naked Boy” Lentil. Boil” "The God. of the Mountain" Price.: Matinee, 50c to $2.00, Night, 50c to $2.50 Auspices Omaha Drama League -Special Rates to Members 4 Days, Real Xmas Cheer, Beg. Sunday, Dec. 23 BOX OFFICE SALE OPENS TOMORROW AT 10 A. M. Sun* Brilliant Caat With THOMAS JEFFERSON and BESSIE BACON SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MATINEE JBS $2 j PRICES—Nights, lower floor, $2.50; balcony, flret 4 rows, 42: next 4 row*. $1.80; balance, $1; second balcony (reserved), 50c. XMA.S MATINEE: I-ower floor, $2; balcony, first 4 rows, $1 JO; balance, )! ; second balcony (reserved). 50c. Add tan per cent tax to mail orders and enclose self-addressed, stamped envelop# for aefo and quick return of tickets. A Mail Order Now Will Insure Good Seats No Other Engagement# Within 100 Mile* of Omaha ***£■ Thursday, Dec. 27 TheWorM’sFsia«iuMKicalCMie4y The Sensation of New York- 400 Nights z z A J Book by Inna Caldwell I (inn Author of “Chin Chin” - - a Music by Jerome Kern Morning **>*•*by Edw*rd R°yc( O Producer of "S» ly" and | ^ Ziegfeld Folliaa URRlIR NOTICE—This is positively II ' IU only ccmpcny presenting thi: atiricticn in American cities. Wall ,T.„ C.TU.T...CPC Arffore STAR ENTERTAINERS wlUCrS Including Sunbeam Girla Mail Order* accompanied by a remittance including the 10 Per Cant Federal Ta» will be given promp attention end filled in or der af receipt. II you desire tickets retuyned by mail enclosa self addressed envrlope. Mail Order* Will Take Precedence Over the Regular Box Office Sale Priceat Kvaninga, 50c In $2.50| Malm*-*, 50t lo $2 00 the young Portmanteau manager, lias conducted his own stock company I three winters in Toledo Caiino and this year announces a New York pro ductlon. .lames Reynolds, whose first seenlc work for tiie stag#? was done with the eneouragement «»f Stuart Walker, now dashes from New York to J/jndon. designing costumes Slid scenery for Ztegfehl "Follies." and Butts London revues. This yiar lie is also responsible for ilie colorful costumes and scenery of Otis Skin ner’s "Sanclio J’ail/H. Margaret \f iwer, last season in “Why Not?" returns to the Stuart Walker banner in "T ine." the Arthur Henry play at the Thirty-ninth Street theater. Resides New York productions from time to time, Mr. W’alkei conducts each summer two repertory compa nies. In t'lncinnati and lndianapoliH. Here the Portmanteau children flock home, bringing with them Mary Kl lis, Blanche Y’urka, Regina Wallace, Julia Hoyt, Beryl Mercer. Ian Keith and other Broadway lights who call the theater play, when they have a chance to do the roles they have dreamed about. The summer conipa nies sre in no sense of the word "stock" companies, centering around one or two personalities. They are ex amples of a true ensemble spirit, and each of the summer plays is selected for definite reasons. There was "Kis met." to give young Jimmy Reynolds a crack at a, costume play/ "The Wolf” was revived for George Gaul: "The Fortune Hunter” for Gregory Kelly. When it was McKay Morris' turn "Peter Ibbetson" was produced. Torn Powers had "Rollo's Wild Oat and "Mr. Pirn Passes By.’’ M irgare: Mower was her beautiful self in "Ho rnanee.” And every once In a while Stuart 'Walker treats himself to a piece "f great dramatic literature. This yeoi he presented “The School for Scan- j dal" in honor of Ids mother’* birth day New plays are given from time to time. Walker has dashed off a couple of comedies with gorgeous parts for everybody, and several bud ding authors have been" given a chance to see how different a play may look on the stage from the way it seemed to look on paper. The original Portmanteau trunks are still on the road, unpacking the Walker fairy tales and Uunsany whimsies for the delight of the niiddleuest. AD\ KRThKMKNT You Are Only As Old As You Feel New Invigorator—The Extract of an “African Bark," Said to Supersede “Gland" Oper ations in Restoring - “Pep" and Vitality of Youth. Have you lout your old -time “pep." vigor and vitality? E>en though ap j.arently well. are you •draggy." worn out. mentally tired, sleepless, nervous, depressed?—in nth* r words, “out of tune" with lif*» and living? Don't worry! Science has produced h new formula, which i.** acclaimed to be superior even to th# much dis cussed "gland ’ operations The prin ciiml ingredient «*f this truly great discovery is contained in the extract from the hark of an African tree. Combined with it are other proven and efficient tonic and \ italixing ele ments. Ke-Bftld Tale is the trade n^me of this new addition to medical science which are intended to act tiircot on the ductiees (endocrine) glands. and stimulate and build up the real life fon*es. These pleasant tasteless tab lets are taken after meals in the prt vocy of your home or office. Within * iihort lime, rs-ord* •how irrai'y tnrr«AJ^ne Kanaa* t*t?>. Mu. Same guar antee anidiea __ Baby Peggy Takes Daily Dozen ‘ Baby Peggy's first big feature, after several seasons of successful I wo reelers «ill be the Christinas week offering of the Sun Theater. It's "The Darling of New ^ork” anil here's the diminutive heroine taking her daily dozen and some other exerrises, by means of which she keeps in trim to do her film work and also tutor a hit. Itab> Peggy’s picture will be the idioloplay part of the entertainment of the Omaha Bee-World Theater entertainment for children to be held .Monday morning, December 24. TwiceDai|yAUW. I_tl L»di«*' 25c Bart ain Mat. 2:15 WV Data ** HERE'S OUR PRE-CHRISTMAS MENU OF YULETIDE JOY—NO NEED OF YOU SITTING AT THE 2D TABLE—DRAW UP YOUR CHAIR A GORGE YOURSELF ON FUN A SONG ANY AFTERNOON OR EV’NG THIS WEEK The Entertainment's Called hmbbbbwj “BREEZY TIMES” It'* a Rear rj. Tearing Whirl-Wind of Merriment crazy Eft JAMIE COUGHLIN -BIG CAST OF CAPABLE PRINCIPALS AND HIGH STEPPING BEAUTY CHORUS Today’s Bargain Matinee at 3 SEATS 50c! , e cuit-rtern rhrnild be turned •«» than can get in. Tired Shoppers' Mat. 2:15 Daily Bee Publishing Company Ernest Scherer Jjanager ATLANTIC 1000 ENCRAVING DEPT. 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