Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-20
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to be sprung upon the Omaha public. For
long time IL was subject Of speculation as
10 whom the rumor referred. but yesterday
it was developed that Mr.. I w. Miner, the
popular manager OF the New Grand opera
house. was the object of suspicion, and re-
porter was detailed to watch the gentleman's
movements. About 10 o'clock Chief Seavey
applied for admission at-the managers office
of the Grand, aud gently stepping up behind
him the reporter followed him into the Office
MIR. Miner was found at his desk reading
the latest dramatic news in the New York
Clipper. On seeing the chief and reporter
enter the office Mr.. Miner looked up with
smile and SAID, "Gentlemen, IN what way
eau serve your Chief Seavey then said he
was sorry to inform him that he had war.
rant for his arrest Mr.. Miner staggered for
moment ana nearly made stage fall, but
recovering himself Immediately he managed
to articulate. "Tell me, man, with what
crime am / chargedW 'You are charged
with having Three Wives to One Husband,
and the trial will begin at the New Grand
opera house Monday evening, October 81,
and continue for three nights, with a Wednes.
day matinee.n II is one of the most laugta-
BILE freaks a playwright ever put on the
stage, and it contains enough suggestveness
to make it crisp and spicy for the multitude
of theater-habitues.
What Is probably one of the most perfect
concert organizations of Europe, the Swed-
Stockholm, will give two concerts at Boyd's
opera house. the first on Wednesday even
ing, the 23d inst, and the second on Sunday
evening, the 27th inst. These famous sing
ers were gathered from all parts of the
kingdom of Sweden by the director of the
royal opera, and they were educated in con-
cert music under royal patronage. The fol-
lowing is from the Chicago Journal of March
last:
Central Music hall was literally packed
from parquet to pit last evening by an audi
ence composed largely OF the Swedish in
habitauts of Chicago. The novel feature OF
the evenings concert WAS the first appear
ance IN Chicago of tho Swedish Ladies
Octette. This company Of singers halls
from Stockholm, ana consists of eight ladies
who were trained and instructed in their art
by no less parsonage than Prof. August
Edgren, late choirmaster of the Royal opera
Mt the Swedish capital. Their singing Is
novel in style, and highly enjoyable, possess
ing much natural freshness of quality, and
being characterized by superior finish. The
voices of the singers blend finely and are
phenomenal In range, varying from high
soprano to an alto that is almost baritone in
quality. They sing with life and animation.
shading with excellent taste and skill or
the ladies appearing as sololsts, Miss More
lius made the best impression, singing Mat
ters "Ah! Non Vert with good effect.
The deep contralto voice of Miss Heden was
| startling In the extent of its range and pecu-
| liarity OF quality.
The sale of reserved seats for the great
| Gilmore concerts at the Coliseum Thursday
| afternoon and evening have been excep-
tionally large People from surrounding
| towns have sent in large orders for seats
and the vast auditorium which has been pro-
| vided for this notable event will be taxed to
| its utmost capacity Extensive preparations
have been made by the local management to
| provide for the throng and also for the per
| fection of the chorus of 500 voices, made up
| of local singers Added to this attractive
feature will be Glmore's wonderful band
| and the Canpanini-W Whitney concert soloists.
| Amor g the latter are nun bered some of the
| greatest singers known to the operatic
| stage.
Signor 1talo Campanni il the ideal
| tenor of his time.
He is perfectly qualified by voice, culture
and physical strength to bring out the
greatest possibilities of the composition he
| presents.
| Signor Enrco Duzensi the magnificent
| silvery.voiced tenor, has been heard IN
| America for several seasons, in tho society
concerts, and in other occasions iE New
| York and at several of the largest musical
festivals.
Slgnorina Clcmentina de We're has had
accorded to her by the New York press the
same characteristics which gave Gerster
| such prominence, and all lovers of music
agree that this high encomum only does her
| simple justice
Miss Poole is now the best known of all
| American contraltOs, and for several sea-
| sons has enjoyed q most brilliant series Of
| successes.
The rich and melodious voice and pure
Italian method of Signor Clemente Bologna
| has made his every appearance an occasion
| for pronounced artistic success.
Myron w. Whitney is the fayoriJe of all
| America and the pride of Boston, his home,
| because he is the greatest basso profundo
| America ever produced. His voice is full,
round, deep and melodiouS bass, with the
| unnlItU and nn1 his 9iDpiu0
| like that of Campanini, is an exponent of the
| highest and most perfect vocal art
Miss Margaret Mather, supported by her
| own specially selected company, will begin
| an engagement of three nights and Saturday
| matinee at tho New Grand opera house COM
| mencing next Thursday evening" October "a,
when the following repretoire will be pre-
sented; Thursday evening and Saturday
Leah, the ForSaken." Since Nelson trod
| the stage we have had no Juliet like Margaret
Mather. She is phenomenon. Apparently
| there is no physical or intellectual require
ment lacking Analysis of her Juliet is so
| rich in returns as to warrant the most
| prodigal praise. She is girl after the bards
own heart. From the dreary atmosphere of
| desire and fancy, where experience creates
her heaven and makes 1T all that vivid
| imagination pictures, to that reality where
| experience and disappointment finally brings
| her. that altar where love falls bleeding and
| dead, there is not a moments relaxation for
| the impersonator After having passed
| through this exacting and trying ordeal, then
| comes reaction when the cords of natures
| instrument refuse to give forth sound and
| harmony. Miss Mathcr has done more with
| tho character of Juliet than any actress In
the world has ever furnished.
At the New Grand opera house this (Sun
day. evening, special performance of "Deal
Irish Boy' will be given. This is a new
departure from the ordinary routine, and tc
those with whom Sunday evening ls some
what OF q burden by reason of time hanging
heavily on their hands, the opportunity viii
be gratefully accepted by seeing lively
IRISH comedy drama, full of Irish wit an(
strong dramatic situations, with plenty Of
good songs and dances to enllven up tht
evening.
The Eden Musec will during the comini
weeK present a living man with three leg
and feet. This marvellous being is perfec
in every olher respect, and his wonderful
deformty will arouse much interest. Tn,
skeleton boy, who is a living statue of bone
is another feature and all parts of the hous
will present interesting attractions. lh
two theaters will present each particular.
good bills.
Reception to Rev. Beans.
Thursday evening next a reception will b