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Won Bulow's Way.

Hans Won Bulow makes use of satire for
the effective correction Of his organizations,
and. indeed, SO pungent and caustic are the
nervous little doctors remarks that any one
visiting Berlin might easily depart laden
with bright examples of his wit. Very diff
ferent is he from Tammas Haggart. de-
scribed by Barrie in "Aull LIGHT Idylis," for
If yon went to Tammas with stranger and
asked him t. say sarcastic thing that the
man might take away as a specimen he
could not do it. INA, na," would Tammas
reply, referring to the sarcasm for which he
was celebrated, she's no critter to force
Ye maun lat her tax her ain time. Some
times she's dry like the pump. an syne again
DOT she comes in gush." DR.. Won Bulow
came out in gush once when he rebuked
the feminine half Of an oratUrio chorus which
he was rehearsing in Germany. While the
tenorS and bassos were repeating their re-
spective parts the sopranos and altos In
duged i'll friendly conversation. They were
called to order several times, but paid no
attention, their voices chattering and clack-
ing fortissimo. Finally Won Bulow raped
upon his conductors desk with his baton
and called out. Ladies, Rome does not
have to be saved Tonight" which witty re-
mark produced the desired effect, to the de-
light of the men and the chagrin of the
women.
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European Musical Items.

Translated from the Gazzetta Musicale OF Milan.
Ru0insteln has completed new opera
called The Tsgani." which will be pro-
duced in Dresden with the text translated
into German.
Wagner's "Die Walkure," "Siegfried"
and ''Tannhauser" will be given at CoYent
Garden, London.
= A book called memoirs of JULIAN
Gayarre" Will soOp he published in Madrid.
Joachim played Beerhoven's violin con-
certo at the late Birmingham festival
new symphony by Prince Reuss was
successfully, performed recently at the Stadt
Theater in Leipsc
Paradise and PERI in Berlin recently
with great applause
Joseph Helmesberger recently celebrated
the forty-first year of his direction Of the
Conservatory OF Music in Vienna.
Glacks "Atmida,,, and Clmarosa's I'll
London by Lagos italian Opera Company.
lie Nozze ip Peigione," new opera by
Venice.
D'Albert and Sgambati, LISTS two most
renowned pupils. played at the Symphonic
concerts given by the Imperial Society Of
Music ~ st, Petersburg short time ago.
jules Gogny, young tenor, has made a
successful debut at the Opera ComiQue,
AHo trSVh " Spaucs, Dy lScuHihoW-
sky, was the only Russian opera which OBJ
tanned a success in st. Petersburg
Bizets Fair Maid Of Perth was lately
given Tor the first time In Florence with
great success.
DR.. Alfred Stelgner of Wiesbaden has in
vented q new Instrument; between q viola
and cello: He calls it voletta
Handlers Judas Maccabeus" and Schu-
mann Paradise aud Peri" are promised
by the Singakadamie in Leipsc.
Mascasnis "Cavalleria Rusticana." with
NlsnaS IN the tenor role. recsntly obtained
an enthusiastic success at the Shaftesbur
Theater in London.
AlIenoe, grand opera In four acts. by
Jean Hubay. Will be given In Buda-Pesth
in the near future.
Mile. de NuoriDa, q fine dramatic soprano,
will shortly sing Reyer's "Salambo. ""Car-
men, and also in "Lohengrn" at the Mon
naie Theater in Brussels.
Elena Sang, noted Spanish singer who
amassed fortune and retired from the
stage few years ago. has placed in a bank
in Madrid 100000 francs to aid the poor Of
that city.
Braga, the famous 'celloist and composer.
has left Paris to give a series of recitals in
Palermo.
Franchetti's ''Asraei," with Teresa NAL
ten, drew crowds at the Opera, in Dresden,
lately
The fourth act of 1.-THE Huguenots " will
be given at the Opera, in Paris. to celebrate
the Meyerbeer centenary. Catherine de
Medlcis Will be reinstated in the famous
scene OF the Benediction of the Swords"
NJ. Theirs objected, at the first representa-
ton, that Queen of France and mother to
King should preside at this scene, so the
character was withdrawn and ST. Brs SUBJ
stltuted.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22

Mr.. Heinrich Conried, the proprietor of
Conred's Comic Opera Company, is the
American agent of all the German authors
and composers. On many occasions Mr..
COnried, while in Europe, had represented
to the leading composers that comic opera
with an American subject would prove very
profitable in this country, where the light
operas have always met with such gener-
Gus patronage. When it is known that Mr..
COnried has collected over $4,000 as roy
atty on The Beggar Student" alone, some
idea may be formed Of the revenues which
the foreign authors and composers rec Give
from this country. When Mr.. Conried was
in Vienna in The summer of 1889, he I'M
pressed Carl Millocker, the composer of
The Black Hnssar' and '''The Beggar
Student" so strongly with the idea of an
American subject that the famous musician
readily agreed TO the idea. and Poor Jona-
than WAS written. The American subject
turned ont to be happy experiment. The
opera had tremendous success in Vienna
on its first production, where it ran for more
consecutive nights than any previous comic
opera, and III Berlin its success was still
greater Poor Jonathan" was given in
English last season at the New York
Casino for over 200 nights and will be at
the Bush-Street in February.
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Mr.. Wizards Engagement.

In the list of attractions which Mr.. Hay
man published a short while ago there was
one of considerable importance which will
soon be offered us for our entertainment and
our judgment 1t is the first appearance
here Of the famous English actor. Mr. L. S..
Willard, who is making tour of this
country under the direction Of that veteran
manager. Mr.. A. NJ. Palmer. This is Mr..
Wizards second season in America. There
is no denying the fact that at the beginning
OF his tour two years ago audiences were
somewhat cold. No booming was INDUCED
In, and no circus methods; but Mr.. Palmer
kept his star on the even tenor of his way,
confident that rightful merit would bring
recognition at last. The facts have justified
the correctness of Mr. Palmer's convictions.
Mr.. Wizards various engagements in the
East this year have been large and brilliant
and successful both financially and artistic
ally His recent cDGagem ent in Chicago
was simply extraordinary, his play of THE
Middleman" having been such a success
that it was impossible to produce anything
else in his extended repertoire until the very
last night of the engagement. THE Mid
dleman" is by Henry Arthur Jones, that
very strong English writer who has already
given us Saints and Sinners" ard THE
Silver King" Mr.. Willard is set down as a
most excellent actOr-yirile, earnest and
intense at all times, and absolutely legit-
innate in his methods. 1t viii be magnifi-
Gently produced at the Baldwin on Monday
evening, December 14th, when it Is to be
hoped Mr.. Willard will receive right royal
Californian welcome
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hi. Potter Of TeIas' Will Walk
Oh the California Stage.
The LAST WEEK OF ROSINA.
The AlcaElr'S New Play" Skipped y" The
NISkaia8TS : MT. WillsrdS Engage
mGlt-Tla OC0Hlell COlCGTt-LaS Ban
dUTTiStaS-A Word for K8Rle Opera in
Prospective "reminiscences Of Van Bee
th0Tal-F0Taigl and Domestic News.


The engagement of the London Comedy
Company at the Baldwin ends with the
present week. which will be cut in two-s so
far as the performances are concerned, in
order that our public may be enabled to see
as much as possible of Miss Rosina Nokes'
repertory in the limited time that dashing
actress has 70 stay with US. In pursuance
Of this plan, therefore, Monday. Tuesday.
Wednesday and Saturday evenings will be
devoted to "A Game of Cards" The Cir
Gus Rider" The Rough Diamond" ; Thurs
day and Friday evenings and the Saturday
matinee to The Old Musician" The Cir
Gus Rider" and "a Double Lesson" There
will be no matinee on Thanksgiving day,
Tor which the members of the company are
no doubt duly grateful. The different
pieces to be presented are not new; but they
are neatly constructed and will, of course,
be well played. "a Game of Cards" and
The Old Musician" in which Mr.. Felix
Morris plays the leading roles. are
dramatic gems in their way. Morris
as the CLevalier Rocho Terrier in
the former is very satisfactory to one
who knows what true acting is, and appre-
eiates II. He has all the tinesse and delicacy
Of the French school Of art, without losing
those touches of nature which give a
warmth we sometimes miss in our friends
across the English Channel. THE Old
Musician" is another character study in
which this actor excels. II is as near per-
fection, both in conception and execution,
as it Is possible to bring stage work. The
late John HOVSOn who was conscientious
and studious actor and belonged to the same
class as Mr.. Morris, was deeply imbued
with liking for this character and stroye
to excel in ii. He did SO, III degree, but
died, poor fellow, without being satisfied
with his prGuresS J. Is. BuekstOne's old
farce, The Rough Diamond" will also
give Mr.. Morris fine opportunity as Cousin
Joe. and Miss Rosina Vokes brilliant one
in tie part Of Margery, Sir William Ever
green's country wife. Miss Yokes' other
business for :he week Will be found in
" The Circus Rider" aud "a Double Lesson"
both full OF life and merriment We
notice that this lady will produce two new
plays n New York in January next. They
have been read and highly commended.
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The Neue Zeitschrift fur Musk says:
" There is still living at Baden, near Vienna,
the female servant who used to attend on
Beethoven, and who is, in fact. still engaged
in service at the identical house where the
great master wrote his stupendouS Ninth
symphony. The house is private property
and is occupied at present by an establish
ment Of sempstreSses. Some German artist s
recently visited the place, and made the ac-
quaintance OF the some what rough-spOken
old lady, who must have been quite pretty
in her youthful days. She remembers tue
'uncouth crazy musician she used to walt
on very well. She remarked: If people
were not so dull they would be quite sure
that none of the portraits that are about
are like him. lie never troubled about
brushing his hair. and looked much fercer
and sayage-like.' A valuable relic is pre-
served in this house-the slip OF paper on
which Beethoven's brother wrote the words
i must see you, Karl Beethoven. house
proprietor to which the composer penciled
below: i called on you. but did not iiud
you at home. 81. Won Beethoven, brain pro-
Dretor'"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22
Tie AIcazar,s Now Play.

Harry 2. Mawson's "a Fair Rebel" will
take its place on the boards of the Alcazar
tomorrow evening. 1t is called an ''effec-
tive military drama" by the Chicago press,
where it was produced lately by strong
company of well-known actors and actresses.
Mr. Edward r. Mawsou. brother Of the
author, playing Colonel Ezra Mason. AS
produced at the Alcazar the cast will be as
follows:
Colonel Ezra Mason, First U. s. Cavalry ...-.....
Major james stman, Surgeon L. S Army
Captain lie vlcemte savario de Perrin OF the
- French Army Nick Long
Major stephen Moateith, c. s. A.. Frank r. MtIIs
VIII r. Bronson. Confederate trooper. Leo Cooper
Nese Old man-Servant ...............B Ben Cotton
Major Watkins, L. ;. Telegraph Corps. -.
Captain Harding, Libby Prison. Edward Holland
Wounded Straggier C. S. A-...... George Hermance
Confederate sentry .Gerald Hertsiet
United states Orderly. Thomas kIerifs
Major TyuGaie ........1 f.. T. IL. Bender
Lieutenant Ransom. Libby Charles Roberts
Captain Stewart ---.... Prison Edward Lewis
Lieut.-C0IoBel Schntz ~. f. King
Miss Aargaretta Nyeth, Clalrette's aunt.-.......
Fanny Young
Joan Fitzhugb, Captain Johnnie IdaIene Cotton
Clairette Monteth, "A Fair Rebel Ethel Brandon
The scenery is new and well painted, the
Libby Prison being feature. BY means
of an electric motor n large American flag
will be MADE to float and flow" as if moved
by the breeze, and give realism TO the scene
in which this effect occurs. A detachment
of United States troops from Angel Island
will do the soldier business.
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AT a hamlet, near Rochelle. France, is
stationed corps of Red Musketcers. Cum
manded by BriSsac and his friend Gontran.
AT the beginning of the action of the opera
village fete is being held The Able Brldaine.
visitor to a neighbOrng Ursulne Convent, has
been sent for by Brissac. who wishes TO consult
Gontran. the latter having been a pupil OF the
Able. The Abbe suspects that there is lady in
me case. Hls surnlseS are correct Gon;ran
confesseS to have met Marie. niece OF the Gov
ernor, and TO have fallen violently in
love with her. The AbOs agreed to plead
Gontrans cause with thu Governor, WHO
arrives most oppotluneiy in Inc village,
ACCOMPANIED by Marie, whom he Is 10 con
duet 10 the convent The Governor informs the
has resolved TO compel Marie to take the veil.
Gontran, driven TO desperation by this tdngs.
resolves TO enter the convent aud carry Marie
away, and induces his friend, Brissac, TO accom-
pany MN. Two mendicaat friars arriving at The
lnn at This time, Bfissac and Gontran rob them
OF their gowns while they are asleep The Gov
ernor, thinking they are real monks, orders Brs-
sac ana GoGtran 10 so 10 The convent Brsssc
privately orders guard to be set over The frlars.
THE GOVERNOR AND MARIE
Start for the convent, little draining who the
''monks" really are. The young ladies being
educated at the convent are assembled TO listen
10 an address from the Able. The latter, wish
his duties to The "friars"-Brissac aud Goutran-
without dlStrustlng who they are. The latter
are very cordially received at the convent.
Marie meets her lover, aud Brlssac tails in love
with her sister, Louise. The Able resolves, in
view oil The great danger threatening, to break
on the attachment between Marie ana Gontran
lie eXtnr!s u letter from Marie giving him up.
Finding Gontran in The convent, disguised Il
lrlar, the Able commands him 10 leave. He re-
fuses to goi Brissac makes free with The wines
OF lie convent cellars, and delivers lecture on
temperance. Finally, the Governor returns and
denounceS The Two monks as tie Intended as
Sassins of The Cardinal. IL is then discovered
that The escapade OF the two soldiers has proba-
bly, been The means or Saying the Cardinals life
as hrlssac's guards have detained the real con-
ruTn ftna Inn Ia
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22
The Position of Cantor.

The Office of cantor is one little under
stood by persons not familiar with the SER
vices of the Jewish temples. II is COM
monty supposed that the cantor simply III
tones, as does the Christian priest. The
part borne by the cantor is the most i'm
pOrtant in the whole Hebrew ritual. He is,
In fact, the priest who prays with and for
the people, the rabbi being, as the Hebrew
word indicates, the reader. The cantor
must be a skilled musician and a fine
singer. 1t is he who leads in the sell vice
with an elaborate and often difficult
musical phrase, which the-choir takes up
and sings resppnsively. In the whole must
cal service the voice of the cantor is the
predominating element. In the fashionable
synagogues his salary exceeds that of any
member of the choir
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A Word for Keene.

The study Of the legitimate drama is the
mainStay of the modern actor. This truism.
trite though it may appear, is brought to
mind by the approaching engagement OF
Thomas w. Keene at the Baldwin and ty
the question forced upon us at the present
day, from where are our actors coming?
In the days of stock organizations there
was much in their presents ton of plays to
be condemned. Careless eOstuming, in
different scenery and general neglect of ac-
cessOries were the chief Objectionable
features, but the text and its meaning were
always paramount necessities. No matter
how shiftless an actor might have been as
regards mis- makeup" there is no ques-
ton that. in the stock days, they gave a
great amount of thought t. the delivery of
their lines. The legitimate drama is a
school alike for the actor and the auditor.
The language of Shakespeare in an eminent
and tire language Of other writers for the
legitimate stage in a lesser degree is always
elevatlns and tends to tore up our poetic
and imaginative faculties. Whatever may
or may not be said of Mr.. keene, his
persistent efforts in the field of the
legitimate drama are worthy Of the highest
commentator and support. 1t Is certainly
q strange commentary on affairs theatrical
to glance over the list of attractions that
are now before the American public and
ma that Mr. heene is absolutely tne only
actor today who Is presenting in tirst-class
theatars such plays as "Richelieu," Ham
let. ""Louis XI' and Richard Ill" Fred
erck Warde has devoted himself to another
line OF the iegitimate-the old Roman and
the more romantic school, but if one wants
to hear 1r see the plays Of ''Richelieu,'
Hamlet" or Louis Mp at present, one
must 90 to Keene, or not at all. Mr.. keene's
reward is beginning to show itself. His
engagement at McNicker'S Theater in Chi
cagO was phenomenally successful, and he
closed there to one Of the biggest houses
ever within the walls of that famous temple
of Thespis. He will open his engagement
a week from tomorrow here with his pow
erful Characterization OF ''tichelieu," and
will follow that with Louis Nr' AID Rich
ard III" giving The Merchant Of Venice"
for the matinee of the first week. Ham
let" and "Othelo' are among the possible
ties Of the second week. keene has many
friends in the city.
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Box-omce Tricks.


There is trick practiced by some
theatrical men, according to tho Detroit
News, that is worth knowing. An actor
relates it in this way: 81 don't think they
have ever been on to it in Detroit as / never
heard Of any complaint here in that respect
The man who gives out tickets in New
York box-office finds the position worth at
least S25 night. l knew such a fellow,
and he lived high; had handsome suite Of
rooms overlooking Broadway, fine furniture,
bric-a- brac. wine closet; in short, ex-
tremely desirable bachelor apartments.
When the people crowd around the win
dow he said, 1T is the easiest thing in the
world to make mistake in making change
Nine Times out of ten man shoyes the bills
or silver be receives in change back into his
pocket without looking to see whether 1t is
right or not. If some careful old codger
discovers he is dollar short he makes the
TACT known in loud tone of voice. The
tleket-seller says he has made mistake and
that the bill dropped on the floor. He stoops
down, pretends TO pick up the bill and recti-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22

The audience which attended Eugene
O'ConnelPs concert at Irving Hall on last
Tuesday evening was large and representa-
tive. Many musicians were present, no
doubt attracted especially to near how the
young yiOlinist would acQuit himself ut the
great Men1elssohn concerto - the entire
work, which Is seldom attempted here.
Judging from the reception it met with
favor from the first movement to the last,
the young artist achieved decided success
He proved himself quite adequate to the
great variety OF expression. grace of style
and fOrrible technique, which are essential
especially to duly interpret the first move
ment. The beautiful ''Andante" was given
with true refinement, free from the least
exaggerRtlGn, the "scherZo" with smooth
ness and finish. and in the "allegro motto
vivace, while the tempo was extremely
rapid, every note could be heard and with
such spirit and abandon the audience be-
came enthusiastic. The two numbers of his
own were well receiyed-oue grave and the
other gay, which. as compositions have de-
the famous prayer from "M0ses in Egypt"
by Paganni. for one string. This work
Eugene OCOnnel studied with Siyori-
Paganinfs pupil-in Paris, and rendered it
with yerve and feeling. Miss Marguerite
OConrel'. pianiste played the scherzo in b
Hat mH OF Of Chopin and prelude and fugue
by Bach, and was highly applauded, and
deseryedly so. An exquisite touch sing
ing resonant tone, technique distinct ami
clear and true musical feeling distinguish
this pianisl's playing Mr.. C. ID. O'Su!li-
van. as Is his wont, sang with great ac-
ceptance Miss Jordan accompanied.
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Las Bandurristas.


The fifth concert of tile Bandurra Club
will take place at Odd Fellows Hall,
Wednesday evening. December q 1891, and
promises 10 be one of the most successful
and brilliant yet given by them. Under the
leadership of Senior Jose Sancho and by
constant practice the members OF the club
have arrived at high degree Of perfection,
and as VIII be seen by the following pro-
gramme, promise rare treat to the music
loving people OF San Francisco:
l. (d) Toreador March from Carmen" ANN. Bizet
ID "Cantos del Himeneo Waltz. ...... .Czibulka
Las BandurristRs.
2. "Alia Stella COnfidente" -. ,,.. Robaudi
with oblIgato)
Mrs. Mary Nyman W lIIiams.
3. (d) malaga Polka" .......,.... Granada
~ "McCrish Serenade". .........,...,.,.. Chapi
Las Bandurristas.
Mrs. Mary Wyman williams.
fAeeompanist, Miss Ada weigel)
8. (o) Turkish March" .........7.. Mozart
w vi boSV Chapl
uq RaDd
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22

James Conner Roche, Wit, actor, dramatist
and capital good fellow in general. is ex-
hibiting with pride present which he lately
received. II is magnificent seal ring. with
beautifully cut head of Shakespeare in
intaglio, and the name Edwin Forrest in re-
verse. The ring was formerly the property
of the great American tragedian, and Is
gnZed upon almost reverentially by actors.
Mr.. Roche has been offered large sums for
it since it came into his possession, but he
says money cannot buy it," When Thomas
W. Keene goes to Germany to represent
America at the great dramatic festival he
intends that he shall wear it for good luck.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22

ler friends on his arrival. AS the story goes,
Potter, when a boy, emigrated 10 America, went
West with the gold fever, tile train was massa-
cred by Indians and few Of the party escaped.
Potter saved the life Of a young gir but was
scalped in doing t. He afterward married this
girl Potter later entered the Ciyil War as a
Confederate and was made a colonel. Returning
home at the end OF tue strife lie found his vile
dead. leaving him daughter, whom he called
Ida Potter. Potter, though rough. was honest
aud good hearted and made friends, He aeeu-
mu,aIed riches and was finally sent TO Congress.
IN THE MEANTIME
Bis daugh er, Ida, was In Europe being edu-
Gated. on Potter reaching Europe lie is con
fIonted by serious accusation, which has been
he'd oven him ever since his departure from En-
gland originally. but Of which he not aware.
This crime introduces a number OF important
characters IN lie play, among which Is Lady AM
nerley, the daughter of Sir Jonas Stevens. II
seems that this man Stevens had POSED all his
lie as a saint when In reality he was villain OF
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Some of Abbey's Singers.

Marie Van Zandt and the RayOgii sisters
have arrived in New York from Europe.
Although Miss Van Zandt is New Yorker
by birth, she has srent most of her life in
Europe, principally in Paris. She is the
granddaughter of Signor Blitz, famous some
fifty years ago. as the Hermann OF the
time. He was without peer as a magician.
The Ravogli sisters are natives of Rome.
One of them is soprano, and the other a
| mezzu-soprano, and they usually 'sing to-
gether. Their great success was made at
COYent Garden last year