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the omahy srxnAY b?:e: march 22, 1014.
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HEIIE hv bfn Home lntfr?-
Intr developments In the tru
ncal cltuatldn In Omaha In
the last few d-. One of the
nleeit entertainments ever ar
ranged for outof-town vloltora
tvaa Riven laat week by Hayden Hr.M .
who cniraKtd Mla Mary Uunehhoff and
Max Landow to Rive a recital last
Wednesday noon for the Iloyat Ne-.Rh-bora
convention. The fact that crowds j
thronged the fourth floor, where the re j
tital vas Riven, la ample proof that this
kind of an entertainment Is appreclato-J,
A lecture recital and opera musical, ol
the entire score of "Thais," the operi
to be given In Omaha by the Chlio
Opera company with Mary Oarden,
Muberdeau and others In the cast, has
been arranged by the nurgcss-N&h com
pany for two days of March M and ."(.
on the third floor of their store. The
opera will bo alven In English by Arii
Shaw Faulkner and Marx K. Obendotfer
as accompanist. The affair la free to the
public A special room on the third f.nor
of the sloro will be arranged to accjm
tnodato from 300 to 00 people at. each re
cital, which will be jjlvcn at 3:30 In the
afternoon.
The Musical Courier commtnta thu
editorially upon Omaha's new pnmleal or
ganization, tho Clef club:
Omaha has oncahixed a Clef club, con
sisting of musicians, the purpose of the
organlxatton being "to promote social fel
lowship among the musical fraternity and
tho advancement of musfc'it culture and
the arts." The idea originated with
Thomas J. Kelly. Jean P. Duffleld and
August M. Borgium, Among the other
Omaha musicians Interested are: 8lg
mund Landsberg, J. II. Slmms, Henry
Cox, Mm. Kelly, Mrs. Borgium, Mary
Munchhoff, Henrietta Kees, Martin Bush,
etc,
A club of that kind should be ,of In
estimable benefit to the Omaha musical
profession and should help also to stimu
late the general tonal culture of the city.
Tho Clef members represent unusual
talent. They .should give several fin
concerts, raise a fund In that way and
make It the nucleus of a guarantee for a
symphony orchestra. A Woman's club
started the Kansas City Symphony or
chestra. Surely the mixed membersulp
of Omaha's Clef club should be able to
do as much for their olty, which alreidy
has .as excellent a. choral organisation
(under Thomas J. Kelly's dlroctlon) as
is to bo found anywhere In this country
Mils Bella Robinson entertained the
club at her Home Wednesday evening.
In spite of the weather a goodly, num
ber 6t the members were present, A
business meeting was held, which was
followed by a social hour, during which
many, musical Jokes were passed. tAttol
refreshments were served.
The ranama-Facwfcwposltlon.ls plan
ning to have a comprehensive display of
musical jriAtruraentH In the Palace af Lib
eral Arts In-IMS. Brclnl-mphssls will fci
laid upon the recent Improvements in thi
character .as .well as the manufacture of
instruments, an mi th United states
Imported $1,618,190 worth of musical In
struments, In IMS, 91.G14.41S. according td
the report -of the department ot com
merce. In 1312 the United State exported
1-8,607,013 worth of musical Instruments.
The United States buys more of these ln
atruments from Germany than all other
countries combined, ana sella nearly one
thlrd of Its total exportation to Bneland,
In IK the (oUt capital Invented 1m con
tinental united States in thett mariuftc
lures was ttMMMfW, with a valua of
products of J.CTJ,1,8T0.
Eric Petamarter, In speaking ot the
popularity of the folk song recitals
which have been o popular, this season,
y that it la not because' people have
a scientific Interest to them, as soma
would have, us believe, but because these
songs are odd, because they are Wot
complex, and because they have rythm
and melody, two most unfashionable
Us Its; He concludes:
Scientific Interest? Yes, In the sense
that. an empty atomach, a sack of flour
and the yeast caka are of scientific In
terest to a born -cOolt. The real reaon for
this winter's geneial interest In .folk song
In to be found otherwhere In the Incom
prehensible uxllness (to tako the publio'a
viewpoint "for the nonce) ot the modern
"art-song."
Last week we reprlrtd an article by
John ( Preund, In which, while milntn)n
Ine Jhe advantages to be had on this tide
of the water, he spoke of the different
countries In Europe and gave a brief dis
cussion ot the general conditions .In each.
This has brought the following reply from
Grace Louisa Ware ot Nebraska City In
defense of the capitals of Europe, Berlin
especially; ,
I cannot let the article copied from
Musical America which appeared In the
musical column!) ot The Sunday Bee, pass
by without notice..
Tho Impression that Mr. Freund gives
of Musio in the foreign capitals Is ab
surdly erroneous!
Hiving- Just returned from a year and a
half- spent In trawl and study In Berlin
and Venice, I feel that I can speak with
apmo authority about muslo conditions
there,
I confess that I do not care for opera
In Perls, but that Is largely the fault of
the restless French audlsnce, which Is
offensive to one accustomed to the rev
rrcnt attention in the opera house of
Uarlln. Munich and Vienna. I am sorry
to hear that the charming Champs
Klyeees opera house is closed, The Rus
sian ballet was dajiclnc Debussy's muslo
there to sold-out houses In June. French
orchestras have lonr been famous for
their technical perfection and finish, it
was at a concert by the orchestra of
the Conservatoire do Muslque that Wag
f,r."l heard the great Beethoven
"Choral Svmphonle" played In such a
masterly way that It wait a revelation n
J""!, TJ1 Lamoreux orchestra, eonduetod
by M. Camilla Chevlllard, la also not to be
spoken of lightly.
W think of I'arls and Rome as being
especially art centers, but Berlin Is un
doubtediy the musical capital of the
world, and why not Rive honor where
honor Js due.? And this Is true, not alono
because of the dateline array of concerts
and operas given there, or because It la
Urn home of so many composers and
musicians or because It has the orches
tra, choruses and sololsta In such rich
abundance, but because Its standard is
so hiah. There charlatanism. Is not tol
erated for one moment. Such a standard
we cannot aaplr to. until our public Is
educated In music. In the crowded con
cert halls In nerlln, the enthusiasm of
the audience is baaed upon knowledge.
Thay know the Beethoven "Symphonies."
the concertos, the overtures, program
nu'sic. the Moiart and Wagner opera
scores by heart We have, gome m
orchestras, and they are dolnc splendid
work but ure they educattnr the oeonte?
Po they rlay the Beethoven "Symphonies"
repeatedly or are they paying too much
attention to new things, before they
Ijiiow the old?
A.,NiV?h:D.ertJn Korambar. at
hlcl i IHHo CasaU. who was the sol"-
v :riWorktrto. wijh
l eraj - aridaftrif 'thia a Harh
C ral n r' tBtl I te.Vu niecntnnnnlnl ..--
J.1fihMll,a? '"ce.of that max
rt,fiSft ?5Pb,ra J.7ou "uld have heard
sj mnfasciecrit for th Kumnt (
S tt tll 'oUt. durtn the six move,
merits Ihut ma.ifa un rh .nit tC
item of-annlause.nt the- clos of the)
number testified to the fact that U waa
ouv una note too long, for such an audi
rnro knows muslo ot (his kind nnd enjoys
It CKPerlnlly on that account
I hsppened to be In New York the
lust ot January on my rrturn from
abroad. Carl Hroh was playlnc there,
and I wm mortitied to nee a rrlti'Mam
In one ot tho prominent papers wnicn
regretted that "ho played the worn-out
iseetnovnn concerto, wiwi us rump mm
movement, which Is built with mono
tonous repetition upon four notes."
It seemo Incredible that any one could
say sueh a thing nhout that beautiful D
mnj. concerto. Tne only violin con
certo that Ueethovcn wroto, and wnlch
is Included in tho repertoire of every
concert violinist. 1 heard It in con
cert lx times while I was away,
and hope to hear It many more. A
friend of mine In Berlin, a brilliant vio
linist herself, said that she hnd heard all
of the vIoilnlntK play It several times
nnd the ureal Ysaye play It live times.
A contrast to tho spirit of the New
York paper! . . .
But tne trouble with us lies In the
lack of two very essential things, rever
ence and knowledge: , .
The piano conrcrta tnai air. rrrunu
refers to as "would not be tolerated in
America at five rents n seal." i uu ""i
understand about, except that their
standard Is undoubtedly too blah for our
present audiences. Kdward UlMer gave
a series of phenomenal conccrlx, eight
In number In as many weeks, beginning
tho first of Kovemoer, in uie t,uir
of them ho played all of tne wen
tempered clavier of Bach's: ten of the
later sonatas of Beethoven, besides much
of Schumann, Chopin, Cesar Krancn.
Liszt. Debussy, etc. iou inea i
arrange your concert going, so as not
to miss one of those splendid concerts.
The pianists that flanh across our mus
ical horison like brilliant meteors, live
In Berlin, and give not ono concert a
o,nn thero. hut a series. A few Of
them aro U Alucrt, i.nevinne, uw
tt.i.inir iina Mm, cnrreno. Kreutzer,
Tioh.n. Kharnbl. Oabrilowltsch. Thero,
Is always enthusiasm about the concerts,
II you want a iicxev yuu mun, n
for It early or be disappointed about ob
taining a. seat. 4i .
It Is tne greai mo mr, i
The cafen and cinematographs alluring.
But Mr. NIKlscn sympnony .cuntui i, a
Hlohard 8traus Hymphony concerts, the
series ot concerts by tne Bcnnnnei,
Klelsch, Oerardy Trio, the wonderful
choruses for which Germany Is unsur
passed, trainea ny wiegiricu u;,
tor of the Phllharmonlo chorus, and the
onera Hans chorus under Hugo Rudei.
Besides the number ot brilliant concerts
oy soioisis.
Tht. New York Evening Post comments
upon the fact that people are told that
they should love the operas and not tho
singers. The argument brought forth In
answer Is that we do not hear the operas,
or any recital music, nor would the com
posers recognize them unless they are
sung by the great artists. When tho
great artist Is performing wo do not think
ot him as a great artist, but rather of tho
beauties of the muslo In which wo havo
our souls. His personality disappears as
completely as that ot the great actor
disappears when 'ho Impersonates a Shake
spearean character. Tho sensitiveness ot
the great musiclana Is also commented
upbri ana' the- following amusing etory
of Anton Rubansteln, In , England Is told:
ftiittnatattv iwnn nlavlns . Chonln's Fu
neral MarohiJn.Bt, James hall when "a
post horn from a coach In Piccadilly sud
denly sounded. This eo' disturbed him
(and no wonder) that he took his hands
Off the piano and dashed them down
again, pell-mell on. to the keys In a fit
Of rage and disgust- After a. while he
Mgan, tho piece again but the spirit of
1K muslo had left htm. and for that dai'
at least wa were deprived of the beauty
of hla rendering." . .
Ordinary musicians cannot comprehend
alien sensitiveness. That's why they aro
ordinary musicians.
Mr. Joseph uahm, formerly of our
city and now a resident ot Nw York
City, though far away does nit forgot his
Oman, friends, A Bumper of his roctqt
compositions have Just been received,
There are nine' In all, and many ot them
nre dedicated to Omaha people'. Including
Mrs. A. C. Smith, Jean, P. Duffleld, and
Ms. J. M- Majxaif. Tries aro called "Four
solos in Dance l-orm, ' "our eoios in
Lyrla Mood" and.BarcaroiJe." Tho former
contain "Tempo dliMlniiette," "Tempo di
Maiurka," "aavotta" and "Valso Hen
tlmentale." In these the spirit of the
dance la clearly brought out. The rael
odles are well defined and graceful. Tho
"Tempo dl Minuetlo" and "Gavotte" im
prnased me as essentially attractive. In
the latter oroup are a charming short
"Moment Musical," a tender "Romance."
"Idylle" and "At Eventide." A moro pro-
tentloua number Is the "Barcarolle,"
wnlch Is dedicated . to Miss Margaret
Read, formerly ot Omaha, but now
teacher lit the New York schools and a
fine pianist. In all of his compositions
the same cloarncss ot grace ot lines aro
noticeable. They aro none of them so
technically difficult as to prevent many
executants ot modern ability from epjoy-
Ing- them. Mr. Gahm Is wished much sue
cess In the field ot composition,
Musical Notes.
Heniv Cox announce the fourth con
cert bv the Omaha Brmnhony Study or
chestra at the Brandets theater Monday
evening, April 6, 1814, at 8:15. The or
chestra will play the beautiful Schubert
overture, "Rosamunde," the "Unfinished
Symphony," Mendelssohn'a "Concerto In
hi Minor' with Mr. Cox as soloist and
numbers from Massenet, Tschaikowsky
drier and Frledeman. This orchestra
has done excellent work at his previous
concerts ana wic cumins one is awaiiea
with interest.
The Trinity Cathedral Festival choir
win repeat, tne sorvico given in the ca
thedral March 8 at 8t. I'aul's church,
council iiiuns, Hunaay arternoon at
o'clock.
Detroit has a
Ita own ' Mr. Wes
tor, and Its first concert waa a decided
Symphony orchestra, nf
sion uajes is the dlrec-
Olullo GatU-Cisazsa, the director of the
Metropolitan opera house, liks been en
gaged for three years.
The trustees of the Chicago ftvmnhnm.
orchestra are considering making a no
encoro rulo .at the symphony concerts.
Jean P. Duffleld nnnountva -.,iii
to be ghen by members ot his piano class
on the evening of Wednesday, April 1. at
the Young Women's Christian association
auditorium, j nose- appeanna on t ha pro
gram will be Misses Helen Bennett. Mar-
iwwnr, p runvTM uunnson OTUI irma
Podolak. Mr. Leslie Dick, mini! r
Thomas J. Kelly, will assist. -
Miss Alice Davla will clve a nlann .
dial at the First Baptist church. Tues
day evenlnc. Anrll SS. nailalMl (iv'iir
Cecil Berryman. who will play the orchen-'
irai pans 10 me usii ts flat concerto on
a secoua piano, miss uavia haa recently
returned from New York, where aha
played a great deal, and where she ex
pects to give a public recital next season.
Walter B. Graham will close a busy sear
son with a series of three, musical even,
ings, presenting over forty of his pupils,
including some exceptional talent Th
first will be given at the Central United
Iresbyterlan church. Thursday evening.
Lcona Gordon. Restle Jableenlk, Jessie
McDonald. Avilda Moore. -"Roth Ztttle,
Amy ZChaU."and Meiura. Rilmiin linntK
Paul Munwn, Mareua Nielsen. Charles1
nlln. Afthnp Itnhn., nn l.v,H
The last program will he jrlTen the for
part of June and will b. a departure from
the usual form, conslstlnc coUraiy of
scenes frpm opera.
Week Beginning Monday, March 23
TAKING our cue from the foremost style creators of the
world, we have chosen for our opening spring display such
examples in Apparel, Millinery and Dress Accessories as seem
to us mbst certain of enjoying the highest favor among the
elect, lo you who have already had a toretaste ot the 1
coming vogue, tne snowing win appeal in no uncertain
way, because many of the new ideas are confined to Us ; exclusively.
The interesting feature of individuality anil originality lend a great
attractiveness to each department, fresh with the breath of spring
novelties authentic and not found elsewhere are revealed,oa every hand. "
It will be well worth a woman's while to come on the first of the open
ing days if only for the instructive helpfulness she will gain from the
striking object lessons in the new season's styles. All are' cordially
invited to attend; whether you wish to buy now or not, you'll be welcome
Display of Modes That Will Enjoy
High Favor in Suits, Coats, Millinery
and Every Little Accessory of Dress
Though "Fashion" is the theme of the Opening, back of that you will
find Hayden's resolute purpose to maintain a true standard of .value
so that quality and workmanship shall always be fully worthy
of the prices. V
Beautiful Gowns and Street Dresses Distinctive New : Tail6red Suit Styles
Hundrodtj ot exclusive designs, the very best assortm6ttts arid
values over shown at $25.00, $35.00, $45.00, $50.00, $65.00 and
$75.00. ' . .
Charming Lingerie Frocks
and Dresses
In imported crepes, corded cloth, elegant
hand ombroidored fabrics, etc.; many
exquisite imported models in this show
ing, $25.00, -$29.75,-$35.00, $39.00 $45.00
nnd up. ,
The Choicest materials, and' coldring's 'iri tw.o'.and three-piece
styles, immense variety 'for, selection; ...$25.00, $59.75, $35.00,
' "$45;00; $50.00, $65.00 to1 $150.00.' ' ' 1 ; '
New Spring- Coats ' B63BuiMNfefVWaists, and
In assortment almost' unlimited. Special ' , ..'.'..,
attention is-called to the tartv and even
ing coats in brocaded charmeusc, silk taf
fetas, moires; etc;, "exquisite 'designs at
from $25.00, $30.00, $35,00 v to $4.00.
1914 Laces
Embroideries
and
Always leaders in showing of tho new
and beautiful weaves, we have this sea
son surpassed all previous records, offer
ing much broader assortments at most at
tractive low pricings. See ad elsewhere
for some remai'kable bargains offerings
for opening day, Monday truly matchless
values.
Special Demonstration this Week
The Latest, Hair Goods, Novelties
New York's 'prinqipal importer of real
Hair Goods will be represented here by an
oxpert demonstrator who ill show the'
most becoming styles of hair dressing, and
will show and offer for sale the most-com-'
pleto line of Switches,Puffs,.Colored "VVigs,
etc., ever shown in any Omaha store. Make
it a point to see the immense display and
learn tho latest stvles.
J
;.v. Blouses "
In. fine 1 silk . .shadow laces', , " crepe do
' 'chines, flowered' silk chiffons, lingeries,
etc., ,tno iinost beautiful collection we
have" 'over shown lit from' $5.00 $6.95,
v ' :$7i9X$.$0;MtiM, .12.50 up..
Our ;Daylight Dress Goods
" ' , "Section
'Ol'fors. this seasdn .assortments of weaves
nnd colorings in Sillis, Wool and, 'Cotton
' DreBs Fabrics' that' have never before been
equaledevery weave and coloring that
has jepoiy.edthe approval of jame fashion
is.' shown in splendid , array. ,', Tlie na tural
north; light makes tins an. iflcjal place for
tlie ,' perfect." matching of colors.
A NOTABLE COLLECTION OF
NEWEST PARIS MODEL HATS
will be presented for your inspection
and approval Monday. Brilliant exam
ples of the genius of Marie Rebouch;
Mme.Pouyanne,J ulia, Mme. Georg
ette, Evelyn Varon Caroline Ri
boux and other distinguished
modistes are here.
A wealth of New French Flowers,
Feathers, Ribbons and Trimmings
are here. . . ' ' . ' '
The New Millinery Nods You ' a ;X5fieerful Welcome
A Remarkable Exposition of Correct Millinery Modes which is 'sure, to iielight every
visitor awaits your critical inspection here during 'fashion week beginning Monday
A WONDERFUL- ASSORTMENT OF
CLEVER?AD ABTATION?:f rom pur own
workrooms. . Hats, in ' .which ' you'll find
. reflected- the maximufrr of style and
quality at -the minimum of cost. Styles
range from the extreme' .sjiapes with
daring lines to the ' illtra-small models
for more conservative tastes.
$10.00 to $25.00 .
Newest Unjtrirtimed .Shapes in ,tha Sea
son's Most, Fashionable 'Shape's ' and
. . ' ' ' Braids, all-moderately priced.'
. . Hats for childrenand'misScs. "Hundreds b,f cic designs, each with a charm of its
own an authentic 'stylishness that will appeal to. all. Prices surprisingly m6derate:
But style alone -doek'jnbt' build ,up; style alone does not bring a customer '.back to
this store, although ifr may induo tho. first' .call. "Itvyaluo-for Price" that, adds
new trade, and holdsfthe tcustpmer,satisfiodl'.iOreforp, we trj' to round out a perfect
wholo.by having, eagliieparate.part'as nearv perfection as energy and', experience can
make it, - ' ' " ' ' . ! ' , - .
Bros.
Request Your Presence M onday.