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THB COURIER.
THE WEEK
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Tho musical season in Lincoln opened
after the torpor of tho summer months
with a performance of the opera "Pow
hatan" presented at tho Lansing theatre
by the "Homo Opera company," directed
by Wm. A. Baker of Chicago, and
under tho auspices of tho Woman's
Christian association. Opera, even of
the lightest nature.isdistinctly an exotic
in Lincoln and is to bo welcomed almost
in auy guise; nevertheless entertain
ments of a theatrical description given
by amateurs aro prono to be of more in
terest to tho friends (and enemies) of the
participants than to tho general public,
and I was present merely as an unit of
that public, not as an ardent partisan
pro or con. it is a distinct relief to one
who does not wear tho red badge of
courage where the malico of critics and
indignant sopranos and other con-professional
vocalists is thickest to be able
heartily if reservedly, to praise this per
formance. Weak spots there certainly
were, but the opera itself, while dis
tinctly of tho class opera, bouffe and not
opera eomique, wastuneful and pleasing
and the melodies were not compiled
from more sources than, say the average
Do Kovon, opera, moreover, except
in tho last act, one could al
most always detect a distinct
plot and tho thread of a story.
I grieve to bo compelled to say that the
orchestral accompaniment not tho or
chestration of tho opera which was
purely good was wretched beyond any
thing I havo hoard before either here or
elsewhere. It must havo seriously hamp
ered director and soloists. I presume
that lack of rehearsal was responsible
for this defect. It speaks well for the
drili of chorus and soloists that they
were able to do so well under the cir
cumstances. In tho cast of characters
the title role was assumed by Mr.
Clemens Movius, the other important
parts were assigned as follows: "Poeo
hontas," Mrs. C. S. Lippincott; "Laugh
ing Star,' Miss MaudOakloy;" Oquaka,"
Miss Agnes Sewell; "Captain John
Smith," Mr. Harry A. Reese; "Captain
Rolfe," Mr, Haydn Myet . Besides these
characters less prominent rules were as
sumed by Messrs. C. W. Kettering, Mr.
Fred Cooley and Mr. Arthur Walsh.
The "Powhatan" of Mr. Clemens Mo
vius was as good as one would expect
from this sterling singer and actor; as
an impersonation it belonged really to
the piano of opera eomique., and was
permeated with a dry humor somewhat
unexpected but wholly delightful. Of
course Mr. Movius sang the music with
ease. Mrs. Lippincott as "Pocohontas"
was piquant and pleasing, a decidedly
coquettish Pocohontas, and her clear
soprano was heard to good advantage.
Mi6s Agnes Sewell in tho ungrateful
part of "Oquaka" displayed a mellow
contralto voice and a certain amount of
genuine histrionic ability. Miss Maude
Oakley made a decided hit in the part
of "Laughing Star." The music was
well within the range of her voice and
her singing was at all times agreeable.
Moreover her appearance was extreme
ly attractive and her impersonation
vivacious. I am inclined to believe that
Miss Oakley would succeed as a profes
sional in this line of work. The same
appreciation may apply to tho "Captain
John Smith" of Mr. Harry Reese. It
seems a pity thai a young man whose
temperament is so evidently suited to
opera bouffe should be wasted upon
"Old Father Antick," the law. Gilbert
and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury" might. I
should think, be an ideal legal part for
Mr. Reese. JeEting aside, Mr. Reese is
a born light opera singer, he has the
voice, presence, temperament. Mr.
Haydn Myer was evidently suffering
from a cold and did not appear to his
best advantage, but this part, as well as
tho several minor parts, wero acceptably
tilled. The chorus was tuneful and at
tractive in appoaranco (although Indian
girls with blond hair and eo glasses aro
raro upon most reservations of tho pres
ent day) and in tho last act tho ballet
warranted nut to bring a blush to the
cheek etc was uot batl if a trillo long
drawn out. Upon tho wholo the per
formance was very acccptablo and no
doubt netted a substantial sum for tho
benevolent association which brought it
about.
The tirst of a series of 6ix i:oucerts to
be given in Lincoln this season, to bo
known as tho "Artist Sories Popular
Concerts," under tho direction of Bern
hard Ulrich,was presented at the Lansing
Theatre on Tuesday evening, Sept. 24.
The Chicago Festival Orchestra con
ducted by Adolph Rosenbecker and as
sisted by a lyric soprano, A.SophuiMar
kee appeared in a popular program.
Extended comment is impossible at this
time, but I shall endeavor to illminato
this topic next week with my critical
head light.
"In Old Kentucky" played to good
business at tho Funke on Thursday
and Friday nignrB. It is an excellent
troupe.
Tho first faculty concert of the season
18DG-1897 was given at the Chapel of the
State University by the teachers of the
School of Music of that institution tho
evening of Wednesday, September,23rd.
A program of modern compositions was
performed. The occasion was interest
ing chietly as introducing to musical
circles Miss Harriet . Reynolds, a
pianist who has recently returned from
a five years course of study in Germany.
Miss Reynolds was heard in three num
bers: a Polonaise of Chopin, a Tarantella
of Moszkowski and a rarely heard tran
scription by Lie zt of a Polish folk song of
Chopin. Miss Reynolds' playing was
unaffected and artistic and I believe her
later appearances will deopen tho im
pression of developed ability already
made upon this occasion.
PROGRAM.
Piano solo Polonaise op. 74.... Chopin
Chant Polonaise (from Polish songs)
Chopin-Liszt.
Miss Harriet E. Reynolds.
Vocal solo Recit: "Sperato O figli."
Verdi
Cavatina "D'egitto la sui lidi."
Mr. John Randolph.
Violin solo Faust Fantaiso .... Sarasate
Mr. August Hagenow.
Piano solo Tarantella Moszkowski
Mies Reynolds.
Vocal solo To So villa Dessau er
Mr. Randolph.
Tho Brook
Piano solos- iao LUacDowell
Hungarian
Miss Susie Scofield
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mr. M. J. Murphy arrived in town to
day, in advance of tho Chauncey Olcott
company. To most of the Celtic portion
of our population, Mr. Murphy's name
is a household word, ho having achieved
considerable reputation in the lecture
field and in journalism as a lecturer and
writer on Irish subjects. For some time
past he has been associated with the
Hon. John F. Finerty, of Chicago, in
giving joint Iecturejon Irish history and
music. Mr. Murphy is very enthusias
tic over the merit of Chauncey Olcott,
for whose appearance here next week
he is now making arrangements. He
claims that Chauncey Olcott is the first
Irish comedian since the days of the
famous John Collins, who is capable of
being thoroughly refined and graceful,
interpreting the character of an Irish
man with all bis native gentility in
stead of the stable boy type so gener
ally portrayed as specimens of Irish
manhood. Being a man of extensive
musical education and experience, Mr.
Murphy's opinion means something
when he says that Mr. Olcott is the only
real singer who has starred in Irish
drama in many years. At the Lansing,
October 1. Seats on sale Tuesday
morning, Sept. 29th at 10 a. m.
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SHERIFF SALE.
Notice is hereby given. That by virtue
of an order of sale issue'1 by the clerk of
the district court of tho Third Judicial
District of Nebraska, within and
for Lancaster county, in an
action wherein Jane E. Chamberlain, et
al.. is Plaintiff. and Milberry II. Linci
come et al.. Defendant. I will, at 'J
o'clock p. in., on tho 23th day of Oc
tober, A. D.,1895, at the East door of the
Court House.in the City of Lincoln, Lan
caster County, Nebraska, offer for sale
at public auction tho following described
real estate to-wit:
Southeast quarter s e Y of section
A comfortable California trip can be
taken every Thursday at 10:30 n. m. in a
through tourist sleeping car, Lincoln to
Los Angelori without change via the
Burlington. Remember this when ar
ranging for your winter trip. Depot
ticket ulllce. 7th street between P and
Q streets. City office, corner Tenth ami
O streets.
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Special department for surgical case
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OUR SEPTEMBER SAkB WAS A
GLORIOUS SUCGESS.
Notwithstanding everybody is crying "dull times,"
our sales so far this munth are fifty per cent
greater than last September.
THE BRESS G(DBS
business of this house has been simply
marvelous. You can't afford to buy a
dress this fall without seeing what is
shown here. Bargains at all times. For
tho last four days of September a feast
oi bargain?.
8Jc yard 23 in. half wool sorgo, worth
15c.
lie yard 30 in. half wool Scotch mix
tures, worth 19c.
18c yard 3G in. all wool sergo black
and colors, worth 29c.
39c, 36 in. all wool black novelties,
worth 50c.
39c, 38 in. black English Mohair bril
liuntine. worth 50c
39c, 46 in. black and navy storm
serge, worth 59c.
55c, all wool 40 in. crochet chantilly
extra heavy goods for jackets and
suits, worth 75c.
55c, all wool 40 in. checked bouclo,
worth 75c.
55c, all wool 40 in. Chevron worsteds,
worth 75c.
55c, all wool checked Czarinas, worth
75c.
55c, all wool 54 in. Scotch tailor
checks, worth 83c.
75c, 50 in. real shell Czarina, worth
ii.oo.
75j, 43 in. real German boucles, worth
$1.00.
75c, 46 in. wool and mohair novelties,
worth 81.00.
98c, 56 in. black cravenette, reduced
from 81.35.
81.25, Priestley's 00 in. black crave
nette, real value $1.65.
$1.40, Priestley's navy and black chev
iot cravenet'e, real value $2.00.
Largo creton sateen linod bed com
forts, regular price 81.50.
The biggest, by far tho biggest; the
most economical, by far tho most eco
nomical CLOAK DEPARTM?T
IN LINCOLN.
Low prices are tho rule here.
Double plush cape, silk serge lined
throughout, 27 by 125; thibet edged
front, collar and top capn. high storm
collar. Regular price. 812.50.
FJne tailor made double Kersey cape,
black only, very full sweep, 21 in. long.
Regular price, 87.50.
$4.08.
Fur collarettes at less than half
price. Fine curled Astrachan, full
skins, handsomely finished.
93.-I8.
Special bargain for this sale in la
dies heavy twilled cheviot jackets,
smooth finish and strictly all wool;
black and navy; high button: wide box
front; storm collar. Regular price, 86.
$4.98.
Extraordinary sale of fine all wool
rough cloth jackets; high button front;
new storm collar; new sleore; new back.
Regular price 88.00.
$4 98.
French Coney fur capes. 30 b 100;
silk serge lining. Worth 83.50.
SOo.
A WONDER.
Children's Eiderdown long coat, sizsa
2 to 5 years; lined throughout; citiir
edged with Angora fur. Worth 81.73.
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