THE OMAHA DATLTr BEE? StTNDAT, OCTOBER 13, 1901.
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Amusements
Last week was ono ot a Uttlo more life
and quits a rnngo In the theatrical annals
of Omaha, llogtnnlng with a genuine
"penny dreadful" It wound up with an as
sault that might almost bo called felonious
on a musical extravaganza at tho Doyd.
Sotween thcao camo tho gem of the season
o far, Annlo Ilusacll In "A Iloyal .Family."
Each performance drew out a large attend
ance. At tho Crclghton-Orpheum a bill
with no great star, but made up of uni
formly good acts, entertained thoso who
prefer vaudeville, liuslnoss was good all
week, as It hns been slnco the opening ot
tho season. Tho Trocadero presented the
usual burlesque to the usual attendance.
Wo havo been presented to royalty In
many forms, but nearly always havo been
given only views of the pomp nnd clrcunv
tanco of tho rulers by dlvlno right, flut
tering with armor or trailing tho robes of
state, havo tho kings nnd queens of tho
world passed In rovlow before us, tho while
debating their military campaigns, their
arfalrs of state, their Intrigues or their
crimes, and not Infrequently taking such
liberties with what we conceived to bo the
truth of history as to almost shock us. It
romalncd for Annie Husscll nnd her ad
mlrablo company to give us it peep Into tho
family llfo of a king. Preconceived no
tions of n monnrch, based on former plays,
ero rudely overturned by tho Louis IV of
Arcacla, who walks through thrco of the
four acta of "A Iloyal Family" In tho same
eult of tltlzcn'fl clothos. His purple and
ermlno In tho closing scene hardly servo to
undo the effect of his appearance as a
man previously. If tho play does nothing
else, It gives tho stroni; impression that
kings nnd queens am only men and women
after all, and princesses and princes nre
but girls nnd boys when thoy nre not on
dress parade. Tho story Itself Is the old
ono, told and retold from the tlmo lan
guage had developed to tho point when
story telling was, possible down to the
present, and reasonably likely to bo told
until tho end of time. In tho version given
In "A Itoynl Family" It takes on n now
Interest, nnd Miss Russell, by her own
personality, Invests It with a charm thnt
Is surely delightful. As tho princess who
Is to marry a man sho has never seen In
order thut her country may hnvo pence,
while sho Is In lovo with nnotheis pro.
Biimably, sho finds nmplo opportunity for
tho exhibition of such emotions as would
bo expected under tho conditions, and she
gives thorn' most naturally. That sho Is
happily awakened from her dream of abne
gation In tho end seems but compensation
for tho racking her young soul undergoos
through tho cnrllor stages of tho play.
Sho Invests tho character of tho princess
with maidenly sweetness and simplicity,
gratefully refreshing nfter tho maturo he
roines wo havo recently been called upon
to applaud. Orrln Johnson, to whom, ns
Trlnco Victor, fell tho not unpleasant task
of winning tho heart ot tho princess, la an
Ideal stago lover. Ills part In this play
llts him llko his uniform, and ho added
many fresh Blghs to tho tempest he had
already behind him.
Somo very cleverly constructed conversa
tion marks tho procession of tho play,
although It does not offer tho opportunity
for epigrammatic scintillation or declama
tory moralizing found In other pieces that
approach tho problem with more serious
ness. Tho dowager queen Is certainly a
purist, her languages being qulto as precise
ai her apparent notion of what, constitutes
proper maidenly deportment, and the cardi
nal couches his remarks and reflections In
auch cnrcfully constructed sentences that
ono Is Inclined to the belief that ho wears
tho bcretta as a reward for his proficiency
In composition. It Is Indeed a treat to
lovers of tho languago to listen to thceo
players, whoso fentenecs aro full of beauty
and whoso enunciation Is as frco from
affectation as their lines aro from con
structive faults.
It Is hard even after meotlng Annlo Rus
sell to glvo anything like an accurate de
scription of this Uttlo actress. "A bundle
ot nerves!" is porhaps tho beat phrase to
convey nny sort of an idea ot Miss Russell
oft tho stago.
It was In tho warmth and light and doll
rnto perfumo ot her dressing room. Her
Uttlo maid had Just completed tho tollot ot
Victoria Angela, princess royal, nnd the
martial strains of tho musical themo which
runs through tho play could be heard from
tho orchestra. This was tho "curtain
music," and In a moment or two Princess
Angola would bo called Into tho mimic
country of Arcacla, thoro to receive Imag
inary homage, onduro Imaginary woes and
finally bo mado Imaginary love to by an
Imaginary prince, Albert Victor (a real mat
Ineo Idol). Meanwhllo Miss Russell, looking
very slim and girlish in her flrat-act gown,
ant boforo her mirror nnd talked about her
play.
"Angela Is hardly what you would call a
tar part," sho said, fastening a small
black velvet bow In her pretty brown hair.
"It Is a very sweet part, ot courso, but not
a groat one. I think a tho characters In
'A Royal Fnmlly' aro well thought .out."
It was suggested that Miss Russell's per
sonality mado of tho princess a star role,
to which sho replied: "Well, to somo ex
tont, of courso, ono's personality dbes
count, and yet I am very ambitious." Sho
paused as, It thinking of future plans, and
when nsked If any- plans had been mado lu
regard to n new play soon, sho said:
"Nono" ns yet. It Is morely settled that
I shall havo a now play sometlmo during
the present season. Shortly after I return
to the Lyceum, perhaps. Thero aro several
under consideration, but nono has boon de
cided upon. Wo might easily do 'A Royal
Family' for another season, for It has been
vastly successful, but, as I have Just said,
I am ambitious; I want to play something
new, something, In short, which will give
me an opportunity to appear again In Lon
don. Ever slnco my success abroad several
years ago In 'Dangorlleld' and Bret Harto'a
play, 'Suo,' for my work In both of which
the London critics praised me, I havo been
nxlous to return to London, that is to say,
I havo wanted a. play which would enablo
mo to appear both In England nnd America.
Neither 'MIsb Ilobbs.' which I had before
'A Royal Family,' or this play has served
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my purpose, slnco both hnve already been
seen over there, so that In choosing our
next play we shall do to with a view of
presenting It In London."
"Yes, It has been a long tlmo since I ap
peared In Omaha, almcet eight years, I be
lieve. In fact, I havo played here but a
few times In my whole career, which covers
quite a period of time, and yet one would
naturally havo thought from the reception
I received last night that I was a local fa
vorite. Your pcoplo arc very gracious. My
debut? It was mndo as one ot the chil
dren In "Miss Moulton." Itoso Eytlngo was
tho star and tho town was Montreal. Ob,
Indeed, yes; I was a child phenomenon. I
afterward sang In the chorus of one of the
children's Pinafore companies, which were
very popular at that time. 1 was soon
promoted from tho ranks and given the
part of Josephine. I sang very well,
though. I bsllevc, as often occurs In such
casce, that my volco was strained, for I
was young and untrained, and, at all events,
I havo not developed Into a singer. Then
I went out to the West Indies to Join a
stock company. I played Ingenue parts
and took care of my brother, who played
children's parts. It was In order to look
after Tommle that I took the engagement,
and It proved a very succccsful ono. He
turning to New York, 1 was engaged by
William Gillette to play the part of Es
meralda at tho Madison Square theater. I
had not begun to wear long dresses, but I
borrowed ono when I went to call upon
Mr. Gillette, nnd 1 tried to look as mature
as possible. Oh, yes, l forgot to say that
Arthur Dunn was a member ot the Pinafore
company. Julia Marlowe also appeared
with a Juvenile l'liufore organization,
but It was not Jho one In which I sang.
"After my "Esmeralda" engagement they
produced Gilbert's "Urokcn Hearts" at
tho Mudlson Square theater. It was be
causo of my success In that pretty play
that "Elaine" was written for me. 1 al
ways look back to "Elaine" as one of my
real successes. After that my health failed
and for a number of years 1 was forced
to retiro from the stage. For two years
I was In such a pitiable condition of In
validism that I was unublo to leave my
bed. Gradually I regained my health and
returned to tho stage. My home Is in New
York; my brother nnd I live together."
Miss Russell's brother, who Is a success,
ful Insurance broker, wbb at ono tlmo a
well-known child actor and appeared as
Little Lord Fauntleroy In tho play of tho
eamo name. Many of the earlier genera
tion of thcatcr-goors will doubtless remem
ber Tommlo Russell.
Speaking of great nctrcsses. Miss Russell
said: "I think I have learned more from
clever and obscuro players than from thoso
whom I havo seen whoso renown Is great.
Perhaps Mmc. Dusc has made me feel moro
than any other great actress. I saw this
wonderful Italian woman as Camtlte. It
was tho strangest performance I ever saw.
Duse was not the Parlstenne: not tho co
quette; sho was, In fact, Just Duse. Her
dark hair combed plainly, her gowns well
bizarre might descrlbo them; yet men and
women wept, so great Is her emotional
power. Dernhardt? Ah, she has technique!
I admlro hor oomprehenslvo knowledge of
the art of acting, but oven she has not
Duso's groat gift of emotional expression.
I am a member of the Twelfth Night club,
whose members, all well known actresses
gavo a reception to Mme. Dernhardt during
her last New York engagement. I had the
honor ot escorting the famous French
woman to the reception and acting as her
Interpreter upon the occasion, for Mme.
Sara knows but little English. It became
necccsary for mo to explain to her that sho
had been unanimously elected an honorary
roombor of the club, and, leaning on my
arm sho signified her Intention ot express
lng her appreciation ot the courtesy.
suggested to her that sho do so In English,
explaining that otherwise many of tho club
mombcrs could not understand her re
marks. 'Ah, but zat ces Imposocble,' crlad
Sara. 'Plcaso dol' I pleaded. Tho French
actress replied with much effort and varied
cxprosston of countenance (which Miss
Russol mimicked humorously In Illustra
tion.) 'I sank-zyou-valry-moch!' looking
at me during tho short speech with tho
most wistful expression."
Tho nnmo of Mrs. G. H. Gilbert was
mentioned. Mrs. Gilbert Is the Qucon
Ferdinand of "A Royal Family" and Miss
Russoll spoke with great enthusiasm of tho
vcncrablo actress, who has been her as
soclato for several seasons. "Her wonder
ful vitality and cheery spirit," declared
Miss Russell, Is a source of Inspiration to
all the members ot the company. On ono
occasion last season, when touring in Miss
Hobba, wo were compelled to travel all
night over a very rough road. Few of the
company had been able to sleep at all, hav
lng been toqsed about In their berths and
Jolted uncomfortably all night and the next
morning thero was much complaining of lost
rest and resultant headaches. Of courso
Mrs. Gilbert was thought of as the most
likely to suffer from tho unpleasant experi
ence. So tho leading man sought her out
to Inquire how sho was, expecting to find
her quite prostrated owing to the fact thnt
sho Is of Buch advanced years, being past
80. but she was up and dressed and re
plied to his Inquiry that she hadn't Blent
well, but had managed to rest very nicely,
thank you. Another very Interesting mem
ber of our company Is little Donald Galla
gher, who plays tho part of the tiny Prlnco
Louis Ferdinand. Master Gallagher Is a
clever tot, whose princely airs and graces
are amusing episodes In tho comcdv
and never fall to produce laughter wherover
we play. Tho Uttlo chap has long had a
boyish desire to climb Into the tree which Is
a part ot the set In the second act and It Is
a longing that has thus far met with neces
sary dental. Donald never ceases to gazo
with wistful, longing up Into the tempting
branches of the treo during his scene In
this act. Ono evening recently he ap
proached Mrs, Gilbert, who sits beneath tho
branches, and has come to be regarded by
Donald as the chief restraining Influence so
far as the tree la concerned. 'Mrs. Gilbert,
aren't you a very old woman?' ha Inquired
naively. 'Yes, my dear, I am a very old
woman,' was tho reply. Donald retired In
a Btate of apparent satisfaction that was
explained a moment later when he observed
sotto voce to me, 'Well, anyway, if Mrs.
Gilbert Is bo old, she will Boon bo over 80.
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Psychologists would find an Interesting
study In Annie Russell. Her wonderfully
expressive faco betrays tho extreme nerv
ousness ot temperament that lies hidden
tinder a softly undulated voice and tho
reposeful manner of tho well-bred Ameri
can girl. Miss Russell Is almost tho last
person In tho world that one would take
for an actress, since sho possesses few of
tho physical beauties which are almost an
absolute necessity In this ago of the drama.
Her charming manner and strong person
ality, or rather Individuality, and her
thorough understanding of her art have,
however, elevated her to a place upon tho
American stago that few others can ever
hopo to attain.
Coming; Kvriif.
Thero Is something encouraging In the
long-lived success of James A. Heme's
pastoral comedy-drama, "Shoro Acres,"
which comes to the tloyd theater for a
matinee nnd night performance today. This
simple play seems to have lost none ot Its
chnrm. It makes no difference how many
times one sees It; ho always finds some
thing now, perceives some delicate touch,
somo subtle Impression, which hns es
caped him before. There has always been
ono feature In the representation of "Shore
Acres," tho uniform excellence of the
players. Thero has been no attempt at
Individual success, but nil tho players seem
to work for the success of the play, and
In this way they havo contributed a per
formance that Is flawless. For tho tenth
season of this Interesting work Mrs. Heme
has engaged all of last season's favorites
and nothing will bo loft undone to assure
an Ideal representation.
Otis Skinner, In a revival of George II.
Ilokcr's tragedy of "Franccsca da Rimini,"
will piny two nights nnd a matinee, Tues
day nnd Wednesday, October 15 and 16, nt
tho Royd theater. Mr. Skinner will como
direct from his Chlcngo triumph with
company, scenery, costumes, In fact, the
entire production ns presented In that city.
No actor has found favor moro rapidly
with our critical theater-goers than this
foremost of American actors. Notwith
standing tho high class of entertainment
heretofore presented by Mr. Skinner, noth
ing ho has been seen In here approaches
lu general excellence his production ot
"Francesca da Rlmlnl." Among the most
prominent artists In the' cast aro Aubrey
Doulcault, Marcla Van Dresser, William
Norris and others ot equal prominence.
Tho production Is completo In every de
tall. The scenery has been painted from
paintings of well known artists and tho
costumes nre correct ns to stylo and fabric.
No expense has been spared to mako tho
presentation completo In every particular.
"The Village Postmaster," tho New Eng
land piny, which enjoyed a run at tho Four-
tccnth Street thenter, New York, of 227
nights, and has Just concluded na run ot
125 nights in Chicago, win como to the
Doyd theater on Friday and Saturday, Oc
tober 18 and 19.
"The Village Postmaster" Is a plcturo ot
rural New England llfo as It was lived
during the administration ot Franklin
Pierce. 'Tho central flguro Is a local mall
official, who Is also tho general store
keeper, tho captain of tho mtlltla, perpetual
candidate for minor political honors and, In
short, a sort ot poo-bah of the town. Tho
story begins on tho rooming of training
day, a tlmo "familiar to tho elder genera
tion, when every law-abiding citizen was
compelled to asscmblo for drill. The
scenes of the play aro tho general store,
tho vlllago green, with a country danco on
training day, ending with a realistic shower
of rain; the minister's donation party, a
realistic farm scene, with an old-f hloned
threshing machlno at work, and a village
church, whero great preparations aro being
mado for tho night wedding of the post
master's daughter.
Lillian Burkhart, ono of Omaha's popu
lar favorltos, Is announced as tho headllner
at tho Orpheum theater this week. In each
of the many engagements that oho has
played In Omaha sho has nover failed to
offor somo novelty, and In this respect the
coming engagement will not differ from the
others. "A Leap for Lovo," which will
form her offering on Thursday and Fri
day evenings, Is tho work ot Mrs. Anna 6.
Richardson, formerly of this city and now
of Now York. Mrs. Richardson Is well
known In local newspaper circles. Thi
management ot the theater Is doing Itself
proud In tho matter of staging. Realizing
the great interest that the combination ot
tho names ot Mrs. Richardson and Miss
Burkhart will arouse, they have prepared
to provide an cntlroly new doublo set of
scenery tor this first production and the
cloiest attention le being paid to details
Ernest Hogan, the "unbleached' American,"
as he styles himself, tho highest salaried
negro performer before tho public today, Is
the second headllner. Hogan writes most ot
the songs ho sings and the music, too, and It
la only necessary to Identify him as the
author ot "All Coons Look Allko to Mo" to
Indlcato how his work has caught tho public
fancy. During the week ho will sing a new
repertoire. Nelson's Comlques will be
tho European feature. They come almost
direct from a half year's engagement at tho
Wlntergarten, Berlin. The La Vallo Trio
will form the strong musical portion of the
bill, ottering a combination of harps and
violin, wbllo Eckert and Berg will be
another grand operatic feature of the vocal
sort. Francelll nnd Lewis will havo a
laughing sketch and tho klnodrome will
have an entirely new set ot pictures.
Ed F. Rush's Bon Ton Burlesquers
como to tho Trocadero this afternoon for
one week. Tho flrst part or opening bur
letta Is a bright, breezy satire on the latest
musical comedy successes and Is entitled
"Americans In Japan.'' Tho comedy por
tlon ot the entertainment Is tnken care of
by Byron and Lnngdon In an up-to-dato
comedy sketch. Murray and McFnrlond,
the peers of all premier Irish comedians;
Oeorgo Austin Moore, the dispenser or
quaint comedy caricatures; Miss Marie
Rogers In a rendition of popular coon melo
dies, and Welland, the Juggler. The per
forraanco closes with the "Bon Ton Girls
Enroute," a brisk burlesque which serves
to Introduce the entire strength of the
company. The engagement lasts tho entire
week, with tho usual dally matinees.
Plnya and I'lnyrrs,
Paris has no roof gardens.
Gillette's London engagement Is to last
three months,
Hilda Bpong Is to play tho title rolo in
Plnero's ''Iris."
Mrs. G. It. Gilbert, who appeared at the
uoyu nisi wecK, was uorn in England, 1SJ0.
Twenty-two playhouses In the English
metropolis aro devoted to melodrama and
farce.
Sir Henry Irvine nnd Hllnn nwrv .i
sail from England for theso shores last
Harry Woodruff Is to star In "Rex," n
play by Augustus Thomas and Eugene
Presbroy.
Emma Calve was a passenger on La
v.iiuiuiKiii.', inai uroveu in rew iorK Hon
temlwr 30. '
William Courtlelgh will he Virginia
Ilnrned'H lending man In "Allco of Old
Vlncennes,"
"The Mnrrlago Game," In which Sadie.
.Martlnot Is starring. Is described by a
Knowing critic as "Mud."
Kyrle Bellow, after live years' absenco,
will star under Lleblcr & Co.'a management
In "A Gentleman of France."
Ople Rend has written n new play for
uiay uiemeni wmi wie line, "me Hinr-
bucKs," tne scenes ncing lam in Tennessee.
Th Chorrv sisters are "eettlnsr even."
They are now acting to women only, do.
clarlne that men nre not retlned enoueh
to appreciate their art. The new order of
things win inaugurated at Clinton, In., lust
week, nnd tliov played to u lnrco audience
of "women folks" nt that place.
Graco Van Studdiford has been onuuced
to tnko the prima donna rolo with the
Uostoninns in their production of "Maid
Marian."
"First Duchess of Marlborough," Churles
lenry Meltzcr's new drama, was performed
at Trenton lust week by Mrs. Surah Cowell
uo -Moyne.
Snl Kmlth TtllM.qplI In rpnnrtfrl tn linvi
suffered n relapse InHt week and to bo
again Kcrlously III at his summer home,
uiigariuwn, mush.
The Mllwauken mitnnccrM havo shut down
on lithographs nnd the thousands ot frco
pusses aim win increase tneir advertise
ments In tho papers.
Florence Heed, daughter of the lato Ro
land lteed, lias resigned from tho F. F.
I'rootor Stock company to accept uu en
gagement with Muy It win.
Mrs. Hermann, widow of Hermann tho
Great, writes to a friend In this country
from Berlin, whero sho Is playing, that sho
Is meeting with great success.
Thero nro to bo fifteen nlavs by Clydo
Fitch" on tho road this season. Ills "Mar
rUiuo Game." In which Sadlo Martlnot ap
peared, did not eiil'- "Be Philadelphia critics.
Llttlo Alfred K.lne. for many years prom
inent ns Do Wolf liopier's toll In tho hit
ter's comic oporns, Is tho Lc nlanc of tho
Evangeline, company, now touring tho west.
It Is reported that Jeff do Ancells Intends
to go to London at tho close or his present
HonHon. Ho will tnko with him "A Iloyal
Rokuc." "Tho Jolly Musketeer" ami "Tho
Weddlnt Day."
This season Blanche Walsh will make an
extended tour of tho Important cities In tho
south nnd on the l'ucillc coast, presenting
ner new romantic uriuna, "Joan ot tno
Sword Hand."
Notwlthstnndlnir that Edwin Milton Royln
gavo out tha announcement thut ho had
quit vaudovlllo for nil time, ho will soon
nlav dates over tho western chain of the-
utora with a Hkctch culled "Love's Victory."
Paulino Hall Is singing with tho Wilbur
Opera company, which Is Just now touring
the west. Llcht ononis ot tho "Fru Dluv-
olo" typo are being produced nnd vaude
ville specialties aro introuuceu Dctwcen tna
acts.
A Chlcuco newspaper, in announcing the
opening of Joseph Jefferson's annual en
gagement In that city, takes pains to re
mark that It "Is pleated to bo In u position
to authoritatively deny tho report that Mr.
Jefferson will produce u now play."
David Ilelusco Is stl II nt work on tho
"Du Harry" play for Mrs. Carter. Tho sea
son xiiouiu nave opened in rsmv iorK uni
Monday, but tho disagreement between
Joan lllchepln and Mr. Ilelusco has led to
tne ueiay ami mere is no iciung wncn mo
play will be finished. Tho French author
una piaceu ins ciuiins in mo nanus oi a
New York agent, and a lawsuit Is among
tho possibilities.
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Musical
Thero Is much discussion going on In tho
papers about tbo music ot tho public, schools
of America. Many writers aro Inclined to
tnko an Impatient view of tho matter. It
has boon a matter of considerable Interest
to mo and I havo earnestly read and studied
everything that pertains to tho subject
which I sco In tho magazines and news
papers. To begin with, it must he admit
ted that the school music system Is as yet
latgoly In an experimental stage.
Tho end of the next twenty-nvo years will
show a mighty dlfferenco between tho
school music of then and now, just as to
day's school music Is far removed from
tho old ordor of things which I can re
member, when a large man with a long
beard, a shaven Up and an Immense roll of
canvas charts under his arm entered tbo
building In which tho entire school was
assembled, ages 10 to 20, and wo wero Ini
tiated Into tho mysteries ot tho tonic sol-fa.
I am afraid wo wore not always respectful,
for I remember a boy next to me was pun-
Ishcd by detention ono day because tho bov
next to him (I forgot which side) said.'
"Let's sing it wrong and seo If he will
notlco It." Dear old gentleman, blessed be
his memory and I am heartily sorry for all
my misdeeds at his singing periods. I re
member, Incidentally, that the day he camo
to school tho "religious Instruction" was
omitted and that, thereforo, wo wero all
glad to seo tho musician enter tho build
ing. Is It not strange that so many children
dlsllko religion? Surely, there must bo
something wrong In tho way it Is adminis
tered to them.
Hut that Is a digression. To return
from childhood In Ireland to childhood In
America. The fact that tho public school
music Is not all that It might be Is no
reason that wo should stop, stand still and
do nothing. By eurneBt hope, undying faith,
Intelligent experiment nnd steady enthu
siasm In splto of discouragements, there Is
no possible prospect for tho great public
musical education but a bright one. Shall
we dispense with the musical department
of the public schools because the best
Individual vocal results aro not attained?
No. Shall we dispense with It becauso
somo school teachers aro not trained musi
cians? No. Let us wait.
There are many talented men and women,
lutoma
St l
hundreds of them, working out tho prob
lem, nnd they nro coming nearer and
nearer to Its solution every year. To bo
sure, thero nro barren Holds, thero are
poor harvests, but tho samo condition ob
tains In agriculture. Shall wo stop plant
ing and harvesting therefor?
Noto tho points of gain. As n rulo tho
supervisor of'publlc school music Is trained
to Hint work. Hut, let It bo Bald with pride,
thero aro many, mnny supervisors, and
hundreds of school teachers whoso ambi
tion to bring out tho best Inhorent ma
terial In themselves has gono farther than
tho systematic school training, nnd havo
spent their nono too princely salaries in
developing along special musical lines, In
strumental, vocal and theoretical. I havo
In mind tn Omaha many school teachers
who aro good singers, mnny who aro good
pianists nnd soveral who aro worthy ot tho
tltlo of good all around musicians.
Many persons complain that children
who havo, good voices nro compelled to
sing loudly in order to lend out 'tho moro
timid, and that In duo courso ot tlmo the
voice suffers. I regret to havo to say that
I havo met with a fow cases llko this, but
with only ono caso in which a tencbor
declined to oxcuso n child from singing
when tho volco was not tn a condition to
bo used. In this caso, tho boy's parents
flnnlly lntorforcd and tho Incident was
closed.
Generally speaking, n teacher will take
tho advlco of n special teacher of singing
with whom n pupil may bo studying pri
vately. I know somo supervisors ot music
and I find that thoy nil aro working for
tho greatest good to tho greatest number,
but thoy aro also looking out, as far as pos
sible, for Individual development.
It Is a most arduous task to watch nnd
encouraga nnd stlraulato tho musical edu
cation of n great number of students in tho
aggregate.
We, as musicians, should stand squarely
back of tho school teachers and should
learn to valuo their work, for It has cost
thorn much tlmo, much study, much thought
and much norvo-wear. Lot us not And
any fault with tho laborers, but pray
that moro laborers bo sent Into tho fields,
for In very truth, tho fields uro whlto unto
harvest. Glvo tho supervisors moro pro
fessional assistance, and moro trained as
sistants, Tho music of tho public schools Is a
refining Influence, It makes for culture,
gentility, and mentality. In theso days
of materialistic temper, wo cannot afford
to loso such a potent psychic force.
I havo been Invited 'to visit tho schools
ot Council Dluffs, by Miss Lucille Porter
field, tho vory nblo'and mustclanly super
visor ot music, and I Intend to toll some
thing nbout tho work over thero In this
column at somo futuro date. Miss Porter
field Is n good example of a supervisor.
Sho Is a splendid pianist, a rare accom
panist and a contralto soloist of whom
Iowa may bo prond.
I havo also boon aBkcd to, visit tho South
Omaha schools whero I understand they
havo been making musical strides. Miss
O'Connor, who is presiding over tho mu
sical destinies thoro, has tho magnotlsm
and tho flro necessary to bring out what
Is In pcoplo. Sho Is an enthusiast and has
an excellent volco which she uses well,
In addition to her planlstlo ability.
Let tho musicians stand by tho public
school musical workers, and lot us all got
In touch with each other.
Out at Franklin school yostcrday they
gavo a "swell" llttlo muslcalo and thoy
had well-known artists on tho program.
Why not moro of theso? Aro they not signs
of tho times? Let us hopo. Why, wo mny
even get tho music ot the schools out ot
politics somo day. Who knows?
Mr. Ilutler played at Trinity cathedral
about sovonteon years,
Mr. Ilutler played a farewell recital,
Mr, Ilutler was complimented by the peo
ple, who gavo an offering.
Mr. Ilutlor was given only half tho pro
ceeds. At All Saints' church today tho music will
bo: Morning, Te Deum nnd Tlenedlctus.
Dudley Duck; Malo quartet, "God Is Lovo,"
Duck, sung by Messrs. Wheeler, Guild,
Manchester and Andtows. The anthem, "Oh,
for tho Wings of a Dovo," Mendelssohn,
sung by Mrs, Kelly and choir. Tho Mngnl
flcat of Somervltlo nnd a quartet, "Where'er
Havo Trod Thy Sacred Feet," by Stone,
will be sung In tho evening.
At Kountzo Memorial church tho morn
ing offertory boIo will bo "I Will Lay Mo
Down in,Feaco," sung by Mrs. Sheets, and
tho evening will be "Angels Ever Itrlght
nnd Fair," sung by Master Ilolcom Sowel.
a boy soprano from Iluffalo.
At Trinity cathedral tho music will be as
follows: Morning, Vciilto, by Crotch, To
Wash tHe Baby with
NEUTRAL, WHITE,
FLOATING, FRAGRANT.
His delicate skin will welcome the
change from the irritating toilet soaps,
so highly colored and highly scented,
sold under a fancy name.
OX-GALL is the homely name of an old-fashioned
product whose worth has been acknowledged for
centuries. Its use refreshes, softens and nourishes the
skin, cleanses the pores, gives one the delightful feeling
of freshness and being clean. Sold by all dealers.
cuaoma primer sent iree
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Omaha.. .Kansas
AMLSUMIJ.Vl'S.
ROVIV THEATER
DU I U WOODWARD &
lll'ItaUSS. Mgrs.
Only Two Performances
Bargain Matinee Today 25c50c
Tenth Consecutive
Season of
James A Heme's
Beautiful Comedy Drama
Presented by Jamca A. Heme's own
company of players, with entiro now
ucencry and mechanical novelties.
A Superb Production Guaranteed
Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1,00
RftVIVC THEATER
DU IU J WOODWARD &
UURGliSS, Mgrs.
Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 15th and I6lh
MATINEE WEDNESDAY
Tho engagement ot
OTIS SKINNER
In his matchless production ot Gokcr's
poetic lovo tragedy
FRANCESCA DA RIMINI
The supporting company of SO play
ers will include
AlUmUY HOUCICAULT,
WILLIAM NORUIS and
MAItCIA VAN DRESSKR.
Drirflc Matinee 2."e, 50c, 75c, $1.00.
ITIl.CJ Kve-23c, 50c, ,76c, Jl.W, J1.50.
Seats now on salo. ,
Boyd
S Woodward
& Hurfjoss,
MuiniL'ors,
PHIDAV A SATUIIDAV Oct. 18-10
Bargain Matinee Saturday,
25c and 50c
TUB FAMOUS
NEW ENGLAND PLAY,
The Village
Postmaster
Exactly as played for
227 NIGHTS IN NEW YOniC,
125 NIGHTS IN CHICAGO.
100 NIGHTS IN BOSTON.
I3lg Production and Cast.
All scenery and properties carried
by this company In order that full
effect may bo given to Its mnny strik
ing nnd Intensely Interesting scenes
and Incidents.
Prices 25o. EOc, 75c, fl.00.
Seats on solo Wednesday.
August Mofhe-Borglum
Piano TeacherS
Punll of Mr. Swayno. Jr.. of Paris, re-
contly of Vienna: Leechotlzky School.
Studio; 0 Davldgo Illk., 18th nnd Fnrnam.
Deum, von Dosklrk: Ilcncdlctus. nnon. Tho
anthem will bo "Sweet U Thv Mercy,"
Ilarnby, und tho organ numbers, prelude
In G, Mendelssohn, nnd modorato. Itlnck.
In tho evening tho offertory anthora will bo
"I Will Lay Mo Down In Peace," Gadsby,
and tho Magnificat, Itusscll, and Nuno Dim
tttls, Round, will bo sung. Organ music,
molndy In I) flat, Scoteon Clark, and allegro
In C, Itlnck. Tha new organist and choir
master will havo charge, Mr, F, Hatson
Wright.
At tho First Methodist church tonleht
tho choir. Mil present a novo) and exquisite
anthem " 3, Varley Roberts.
THOMAS J. KliLLV.
Shore I
Acres
A.
on request.
City.
AMUNKMIim'S.
OREIQHTON
lVli'iilionn Ji'IH.
Week Commencing Sun. Mat Oct. 1ft
Today 2:15 This Evs 8:15
LILLIAN BURKHART g
In
Tim WAV TO WIX A HU.MIANI)
II ml
A LUAl FOR I.OVIS.
ERNEST HOGAN
Tho Unlilcnolied Anicrlcau.
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The Trntnp JoRBlcr.'
THE LA VALLE TRIO
InNtriinientiillata.
ECKERT & BERG
Grand Operntlo Htura. .
FRANCELLI and LEWIS
.Sketch ArUnU.
KIN0DR0ME
McKlnlcy I'm n era I lMctiircn a oil Otho
Prices 10c, 25c, flOc
Miaco's Trocadero
Tele.
2809
Matinee Todav. IQc and m.
Kntiro week execntfnir flntuninv -,(.mi
Bon Ton Burlesquers
TUB 1IA.VM3II SHOW.
nT.ST11 ""'J l""'klliig. and, above nit,
now III Ideas. A nimv n nr ,....... i ..
rofrcshlng burlesques- 1 " vyt
AMERICANS IN JAPAN
MATINEE
PRICES
10c
20c
SMOKE IF
YOU LIKE
Axn
The Bon Tons Enroute
With pretty girls that will
bawltch iniiHlo that will
enchant costumes nnd
scenery that wilt dazzle.
VAUDEVILLE
HEADLINERS.
Mario HoKcrn,
Comedienne,
McKnrlaml anil Murray,
Tho UnrbliiKers of
Laughter.
Monroe it ml Mnrxltall,
Tho Holies of tho Town,
lljiiiii and l.itiiKilaou,
Travesty Stars.
EVENING
PRICES
10c
20c
30c
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Wclliiuil,
Clown Juggler.
TWO .SHOWS DAILY.
MATIM'I' Uilft. IJVI1MXG 8ll5,
Telephone 2S00, You saw tho HON TONS
last season you wunt to ic0 thorn again
this week.
MrTand Mrs. Thomas J. Kelly
Song Recitals.
Pupils Received in
Tone Production
Artistic Singing
Voice Development
1 802 Fu r nit m D;tvlilf;e Hlock.
Dally, except Wednesday,
10 a. m. tn fi p. ra.
Biackfoaiim
indleato a morbid condition of tho echa-
ccoui gluudi. H'lueezlng them nut doei
nuveuro nni caubv jurgo pores m-H i;e
como very disfiguring:.
With my scientlllo homo treatment),
specially prepared for each cufc, I lttvc
ly cure all u(tectloni( tlio tkln, and re.
itaru to the rouiplviPii a healthy reicato
glow. I rctnnvo every lino and furrow.
every spot and blemish fiom tho faco or
body, rendering thutklnclcur and smooth,
ixiniuitaiion in pcrHiii or
by letter Is free and nrj. tly
rxiufldcnllal. 'M years 1 1 .' Il
eal experience,
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ISIStsU 8t., Chicago.