Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-21
THE TOPICAL FALKER.
A Glimpse at the May Festival scenes-The
Fate of the Brass Band-How to Retain
Your Best GirI-Tvo Great Pictures,

Fate of the Brass Band-How to Retain
Your Best GirI-Two Great Pictures.
GRADUALLY form and beauty grew out of a
chaotic and bare mass of materials at the Ex-
position building yesterday. 1t is said that
Duquesne way, which has been dug and picked
into ruins by a street car company, will resume
a passable state of order before this evening.
But the surroundings of the Exposition were,
when l wandered down there yesterday after
noon, trif1e repulsive.
Inside the hall the state of affairs is immeas-
urably better. The building itself is of course
still gaunt and undecorated. The beams and
pillars of wood are naked, but the gay dressing
of the boxes in tasteful colors gives the audi
torium good deal Of warmth and cheeriness.
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THE private boxes are arranged in sets of
four, entered by single door from the rear.
The boxes have been decorated by their pur-
chasers. Some are covered and neatly fes-
tooned with blue and pink, gold and white, or
other colored bunting. The Westinghouse
boxes are easily distinguished on the right side,
because they stand alone in the glory of their
old gold satin furnishings.
The great Anton Seidl whose baton will set
the festival in motion tonight, conducted an
orchestra rehearsal yesterday afternoon. Carl
Retter had called the chorus for rehearsal also,
but when it was found that the
orchestra needed the hall the former re-
hearsal was postponed until the evening,
consequently good many of the chorus stayed
to hear the orchestra and when Anton seidl,
dressed in becoming suit of steel gray, faced
his superb band of players, he had fair-sized
audience behind him. Mr.. Seidl is man of
good height and graceful carriage, but his
great charms are his head and countenance
He has a mass of black hair which is just long
enough to make a graceful curve upward as it
reaches his collar. There is nothing efeminate
about him. His features are boldly cut; and
the strength of their handsome lines suggests
rather the warrior than the musician. What a
superb conductor he is, those who see him this
week will discover.
AS to the acoustics Of the hall of the Expo
sition building, cannot speak certainly. AS
far as few tests made yesterday impressed
me am inclined to think that no one in the
building will have reason to be dissatisfied with
the acoustics when the chorus or orchestra are
in action. 1t may be the same when the soloists
are concerned, but rather doubt it. That is
one of the things which will be settled tonight
HOW TO KEEP YOUR BEST GIRL.
II fair Lucllia seems to care
No more for candy or ice cream,
And sadly strums weary air,
Or sings too Oft 'Tt was dream"
Be sure she wants the best Of all
A seat at the May Festival.
Or ifshe tells you, with a smile,
She has a bonnet fair and new,
Oftrue Par isian stunning style,
Too gorg eous far for street or pew,
Be sure she would be seen OF all
Beneath 1t at the Festival.
But If these signs you fail to note,
1warn you loves tender thing:
On you she'll surely cease to dote,
She will return that little ring.
So let this rhyming jest avail
And take her to the Festival
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The Jobns-Hacke art gallery Just now is
worth visit, if only for look at the famous
"Fugitives" of Carpenter, and curious and
very clever canvas Of Alfred Stevens, one of
the foremost of French impressionists. There
are many other pictures in the gallery pleasant
to examine, and one can easily overlook the
worthless waits and strays which every collec-
ton such as this is bound to contain. The
Haseltine collection, to which refer, will only
remain here day or two longer.