Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-25

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babys christening robe. The entire cost of the
outfit is close on to $780, and it Is unquestiOn-
ably the most sumptuOus and thorough outfit
ever prepared for such purpose. It will be
likely to create sensation and perhaps reyolu-
ton and sedition in high-life nurseries in Ne
braska.
Studying Music i'm Italy.
Milan Correspondence Philadelphia Press.
Milan has long been the worlds center for in
structon OF music, and for painting and sculp-
ture as we'll. It's fame as school of art, which
dates with Leonardo da Vinci, in the 18th CEN
fury, has been perpetuated by his pupils, Luini
and Saline. Since the founding OF the academy
OF the Prera, Milan has been the home Of the
majority of all pupils Of sculpture. The italian
national conservatory of music is here. and also
the Royal opera house, Della Scala. More than
half of the many Americans who come abroad
to perfect themselves in music or painting make
this their place of study. The number now
under the various masters here is nearly 500
A maestro whose success is beyond question
is Signor Sangiovani, whose name being trans
lated Is Anthony st. John. He Is professor Of
vocal music in the conservatory, and has long
been the most popular f1nsher Of American
artists. In conversation with me few DAYS
ago he said. "the Americans usually know we'll
their music, and if they have good material in
they learn music after getting On the stage but
should come to the maestro for one month after
their first season. Patti always drills with
maestro for short time before each operate
season. The American voice is usually sweet
and flexible; their throat light soprano and
their execution good"
"Why do singers having English or German
names always assume an Italian One?"
The opera singer usually makes her debut
here and she must have a name which Italians
RCn 0nh nnf hnrch Er,,V iSy,
There was Mrs. Hitchcock. Think of an Italian
trying to say that name when there Is no h
sound in his language The manager came to
me and said: 4 can't have her appear in that
maiden name, which was Durand. You know
her in that name. She has succeeded"
Sat what age is it best for pupils to come to
you?"
''Not before 10 nor after % or 49, Ifthey are
% they must know we'll their music. At 90 the
voice is fully formed and there IS, no danger Of
breaking it." -,..,.,, -, 81
They begin earlier at the conservatory, don't
they?"
study other things beside music
What is the necessary expense Of musical
education here to those who come from abroad
and are under private Instruction."
well, the cost of living in family Isl will
give an ayerage-1SO francs month. In board
lighthouses it is less. Rent Of piano is 10 to IL
francs per month. Teacher of Italian language,
three francs each lesson three lessons a week for
six or seven months. The good teachers of
singing get 10 francs each for three lessons a
week. II more lessons are taken the price is
eight francs-any way that is my rule The
lesson occupies an hour. but there Is always an
interval in the middle Of it for rest. Then,
during four or five months before their debut,
they must have lessons in acting, which cost
four francs each. This expense does not come
until that for language lessons is past. The
Americans write for me to get for them apart
ments. and expect great apartments. like in
America: They make mistake by always stop
ping at the big hotel when they first GOMEZ
These figures Of Signor SangiOvani make the
cost per month for boarding and instruction $72
in our currency.
The National conservatory of music was the
next topic of conversation. The greatness of
its history, the magnitude of its success and the
detail of its administration were dwet upon at
length by the maestro. His having been for %
years professor in the institution, has given
him the fullest possible opportunity of knOwl-
edge of this subject.
The conservatory is sustained by the italian
general government at cost of 300, 600 francs
per annum. government director, Signor
Bazzini, Is responsible for the use made of the
funds and for the efficiency OF the instruction.
The professors however, are appointed by the
crown. The government inspector is the Duke
Melzi. The faculty is composed Of four
professors Of vocal music, three for the
piano, three for VIOLIN a like number for mu-
steal composition and professor for each of the
other string and wind Instruments; in all 80.
professional chair pays its incumbent 1900
francs year directly and much more through
the reputation that 1t brings. Fees paid by the
pupil are normal in amount. being i've francs
cd per month, and this charge is made only
during the first twelve months, If the pupil gets
good classification at the first yearly examine
ton. II his second yearly examination is salts
factory he afterwards receives pension Of ten
to forty francs the amount depending upon his
class standing. This is paid until the seven
years necessary to his graduation are past. Boys
posers are required to remain ten years.
Emperor WiIIiam's wardrobe.
Emperor William has very extensive ward
robe. He 10 the owner Of about as many mill
tary uniforms as there are imperial regiments.
He has special uniforms that belong to high
military officers In the armies Of Baden, Bava-
ria, saxony and WurtemburK, besides others
that are peculiar to the Austrian infantry and
the hussars, and four that belong to the Russian
army. he is thus enabled to don any costume
at moments notice that diplomatic visits mill
tary reviews, Official receptions, court balls, or
any other occasions Of public consequence may
render desirable. He has also large army Of
civil costumes chiefly of dark fabrics, with oc-
casiOnal trousers of lighter shades. His hunt
Ing attire Is confined to few articles Of wear
that are allowed to grow old and comfortable
Will hLtlC UIctcuStOu W SCyu0uutS0 OuS gray
coat in particular Is endeared to the aged mon
arch by long service, and is the most comforta-
BILE piece Of apparel that he possesses. It Is said
to have been in use for twenty-five years. The
emperor's clothes are all furnished by the one
family Of tailors. whose older members made
his first uniform In the days when he was only q
prince Some Of the cast-OH articles are already
In the possession of the museums for preserve
ton and display; but the dress worn when No.
billing fired upon him and nearly killed him has
not been surrendered for this purpose. though
eagerly desired and sought. The emperor's civil
head-gear Is usually high stovepipe hat.
DR.. H. F. Hamilton says that at least once
day girls should have their halters taken of
the bars let down. and be turned loose like
young colts. 'Calisthenics may be very gem
teel, and romping very ungenteel, but one is the
shadow, the other the substance, Of healthful
exercise"
The Rev. A. p. Happier, D. D., figures out
steady decrease IN the population OF China. He
says the present number OF inhabitants cannot
exceed 800. GOO, coo. Chief among the causes of
the diminution is opium. He believes that the
population Of India will soon exceed that of
China. the latter ceaslng to be the most popu-
lous country ON the RlobA