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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
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Here Sir Arthur is in his Savoy mood, and the
game Of repartce plays % merry strains. full Of
trotic chorus, followed by some touching phrases
in which we first hear the voice of Rebeccl The
whole ending with briet chorns founded on the
theme of its predecessor it is scarcely possible
to consider the music OF this finale apart from its
stage connection, and therefore we say no more
about it.
The second act, opening in Friar TuclS's forest
home, takes up the dropped argument of the
humorous episode in Act |, and resumes the wordy
warfare of the woodland churchman with the
King. Here. while Richards music retains its
hearty and debonar attributes that OF the Friar
proceeds to more distinct characterization, its
dlsasi-ecclcsiastical eject being heightened by
Larmones in which the lowest note Of each chord
is It's real bass. The following may be termed
the Friar Tuck theme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

sb7v me shy ps.dse thou eraos,cSa oil grim.

This will be prominent elsewhere especially in
the finale of The act when lvanhoee enters the
iist. n"n;rst fine burlv Tcmpar Passing over
r,,cb snirited dcclamation. we reach the closing
nnrt Of The sccnc-a mclodiouS and beautiful
lcaye-takinc for the night, interrupted by the
sinistcr Trritaiivc of the Normans. they hur-
rindi,, rrn@c a plan TO carry of Rowcna. The
G"2d-nirht" music is quite in Sir ArthurS best
stvlc of gentlc. flowing music, and makes a good
and finely contraslcd ending
I1,, second scene presents chiefly formal song
for Rowcna, a duet for Rowcna, and The Palmer;
aii ~ nbroses and peculiarly light and deli
nnic Observation-Disclosures give charm TO the lyric.
with viii which the dramatic duet, partly deciama-
tom. party cantiiena and much broken up to
A" u dramatic number this is one of the best
Sustained and mo>t admirable in the work Ivan
hoes solo is rush of ccstatic feeling which, III
In the third or tournament scene needs must
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

The number is n delightful lyric. in admirng
notice of which tenors VIII not be found wanting
Rchccca's solo. in which she reveals her love
above the unconscious form OF the coping knlSht.
is not the least touching of the Jcwtsss many
p,thrtic uttcranccs. We follow the stream of its
drcD emotion to the end with untiaGGlng interest.
and find the song worthy companion OF her
moving appeal to Heaven. The JeWcs-s de
camatory solo. dcs-T1Jn1 The assault on the castle
and the catastrophe followin- cannot. of course
I've considered apart from dramatic surroundings.
though. on paper they prom ST well Pretty
choral and dance music at the opening OF the
second scene brings welcome contrast after the
preceding strain. We need not describe that
which can easily he imagined. Otherwise the
musical interest of this action, save rs 10 quartet
for Rowcna Ivanhoc. Cedric and Richard. seems
10 droop-wc speak with all reserve till the
duet for the lovers is entered upon The duet is
brief but in il the composer easily ascends again
Isaac's appearance calling for help 10 rescue Re-
bccca leads TO n trio, Judgment upon which may
be reserved while all the music to the final
scene is so closely connected with the stage bust
ness that we cannot venture 10 take II apart. II
is possible. however, to appreciate the austere
chant " the Templars as they conduct Rebecca To
her doom:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
EiILROiD INCITILI.Y.

From ChamLcr~- journal.
All railway cou.pluI,- are vcry particular about
civiliiy being shown 90 the pnhc. with perhap, one
exception k own t. most railway men. bat oven that
COMPANY has lrprov lu TN. respect. well q.
IN many oth'i-. = DJdhcij,d dir. cor 81 this com
pauy va. tr.Irlla; with some .t.,Icci- and at ono
~ the station. an" - them .hci th' nam" g.: ti'
place 4 porter po!ptci to ~. .auic board. rcm1ii
ing: "Caut you rad 80 The director WI ,omcwha
yoXed. bus aid nothing. ~ iho nest .titon. another
~ the Passengers asked II thry changed there for
A.. "-.: ,till. and don't bother. this amt June
tlcn." tie porter r-pli"i. Tr director. who Hrcl
surprised ~ the incivillty 90 the p,r-r, told the
stranger Who he Wac. and oppressed regret That inc;
had been spoken To-. D." ! viii -'c however bt
aid ~ tl,cy win -p.rk I'm the .amr vay 2, me-.
M th" next station he pat his head cat Of d." window
hut could cct no one attention til ID" train Wa
moving oil. when porter cam" and shouted To-
him: d" Keep yolr bald head in oh differ or you'i
catch cold" lie tuned with rage. but the stranger,
seemed 10 cnIoy his defcii
There vas trouble a. those three stations the next
day: and three face, were seen no more on those
platforms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
she WANTED TO ETcHANGE

From The Detroit Free Press.
\ solid. sensible lDohins woman. who bound
east entered The bagcag" room, of The rh.Tist. depot
leading a dog. and asked
Can This dog 90 IN the car with mel"
No. ma'an.
Has be- got 10 20 in tie bageagccarl'
Nc,'m"
j. 1t extra -
Fifty cents
Wei. IT., slamc!T
"Ycs'rn bat It's the rule
She walked about for i've minutes. the dog smelling
at her heels and then returned IL say:
There are three Of ut-myscf the dog, ana my
husband
Yes
II nv husband went In The haccagc-car couldn't
the dog ride In the seat with me ~
She managed T. choke down her Indignation Whcn
tnId ina, no such change cOHld be- cIc't ID. but later
ON i'm Tho waiting room. she Wa giving her ilu>pinl
Gts and II wa, probably bccausc he satisfied with
fho r1le " the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

The remainder of the scene following Locks
leyS summons To- the rescue OF ROwena, IS Chiefly
rccitatiyc. In the second scene we come 10 the
grave business in Torqullstone Castle and pass
in@ over the Unsuccessful, interview of DE Bracy
with RoWcna and Cedric, in which the Knights
music OF Act is conspicuous. pause at Sir Brlan'S
anticipation Of 4 rctter result 70 his wooIne OF
Rchecca The feebler Knight has not inspired
the composer in the measure OF his terrible COM
rade and from this point Onward 10 the end Of
tie at Sir Arthur Sullivan reveals power Of
high and strenuous dramatic expression for which
his admilefs scarcely give him credit. There are
not many finer solos of the " intense" order than
that of the Tcmpar. or many more strong IN senSl-
Gus gloatng and suggestion OF determined Will.
The whole tiger like nature of the man seems u
hc revealed through ml>lc's art. The third scene
takes rs 10 ROWeGas chamber and we hear the
wild Morse chant of the bag. UlIica, with its
strange, huzIn-. pedal lass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

II 80 Lay ln!iyldualc more closely. those bagS
Indicate perl p, the naughty sir Brian, ami the
lighter measure shown IN the closing bar. the
comparatively J.oatilc De Kract. Anyhow,
thee theme, hold the field during the entrance
and reception cd tuc Knights. De Brcy. truc
10 his nat rc, docs most of the talking with
cheerful volatility, ana the orchestra trip, along
beside has chatter ll very gay and gallant
style. contrasting with the sih.lc ponder
Gus uttcrauccs Of the Iemplar. The entrance
Of RDWcua il attended by The music which ac-
comPauicd the advent OF the KNIGHTS. II can
have mo reference to her. and may be- Used 10 fix
attention still! YDJH he NorHans whose action
with REGARD 10 jhr Saxon lady determines the
future course OF the story The conversation
music which follows proceeds smoothly. distin-
gnishcd by certain amount of courtly grace, till
Cedric breaks IN with a song Ia the honor OF the
Cmsldcis-u hcld mani, strain. accompanied
almos. throughout by single persistent figure,
after fashion 10 which no Student of Sir Arthur
Suliivan> music is stranger The central
thcmc Of This solo and following ensemble is
shown below:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

One thinks Of the Pilgrims in the Golden
Legend. Interesting, too. are the timely anu
suggestive orchestral "reminiscences. which now
come close together as in parting bouquet, ana
the rush and swirl of the music keeping pace
with rapid stage action till an ensemble. not TOO
nroIanGcd brings the whole 10 an end.
IL would be rash 70 prophesy the fate oil
Ivanhoc" with the public. hut here is a genuine
English opera which far we are able 70 see,
deserves a large and splendid success. The public
are therefore, on their trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
MISCONSTRUED.

From The Cincinnati Times star.
IIo was a very swell young man, and she was an
old woman. Ii happened in cable car. lie arose
10 get out and a he got opposite her she dropped her
pu'sc lie CALAMITY stopped to pick il up, but she
mstooh h> motives, and said in an easily heard voice:
{" No vez don't. Gimme that pOcketbooh yez don't
yit away and she grabbed his cOatails madly. The
poor man bushed and after handing the purse almost
Tell OIL the car in his embarrassment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

All, cs thou dos: hope.Os meE .cy,

Time after time through the long course Of the
number this acute phrase pleads the cause OF
impotence Having Indicated it, we must leave
the great duet for the test of performance amid
dramatic SURROUNDINGS fearful. however, that II
Viii he found too protracted for the means avail
able.
IL the beginning Of the last act lyanho2cc.
wounded. and a prisoner IN Ioruistone' dweIls
mnnn thr THOUGHTS of his l0y0 in tender song
lie uvohcs sleep. and natures Sweet restorer
las It's musical expressions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

that the music play q part subordinate to the
numerous and exciting incidents on the stage, Of
which it becomes, in special sense, an auxiliary.
The composer long since showed how he could
write for spectacle, and here he is at his best,
generally rising to the height of the argument.
Certain episodes chiefly demand our attention,
among them the word encounter Of disguised
King Richard and Friar Tuck, introduced by
characteristic phrase:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

Tten gu tho cup. til ugh

and the number receives ample development be-
fore reaching IA stirring climax. This rs me
most important concerted piece in the entire
fisrt act Moderate musical interest distinguishes
the alteration between the Tcmplar and the
pretended Palmer lvanhoel but there is IA capt.
taI eDisodc in the cNutation of the SaXons as
the supposed holy man rccitcs the Saxon names
of crnsadine Lcrocs phrase Of much Importance
comes with the demand of Sir Brian for pledge
OF combat:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
5SESTs-1 IS. -N@NNl1E.
L-O-S->--~
Lord o, cur eho sen r.A, In hour OF deep DIS
~
uss Aud az Ter ioue-u nesa>

and how beautifully il continues! Nothing IN
the work is more profoundly expressive OF the
passionate entreaty that would storm the gates OF
heaven; nothing more fully reveals the IoWeSe
deep Of human agony. What shall we say ~ the
tremendous duet in which the rcsolute spirits, OF
Jewess and Tcmplar have their final struggle :
II is too long perhaps. for the executive means OF
artists il would make a sensation second 10 none
We can hardly submit such an impetuous lava
stream 10 cold examination. but there is one
central phrase which must be pointed out. lt
stands for the climax of Rebecca's entreaty:
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Vlc,,le LocnaI. es sc1s The Drag

The foregoing is strictly representative phrase.
Much in the dialogue Of Rowena and Ulrica pleads
for notice sustaining the high level at which
the work has now arrived, but we must pass
q Rehecca'S prayer when Ulrica has left her 10
her fate. In what simply pathetic manner this
solo opens:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15

TN, does not rrcur, but is quoted as az illus
trfion of III" happy and easy suEges;ivcne'S
which hcougs to the composers gifts. The con
tra,t between h and the music 10 which the
lcmplar ard De lracv appear could not be
greater. In the suboircl citation the opening
bars are "a fanfare. heard once before when
Cedric spoke OF tn" plundcrn. Norman knights: :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
HEE. ..iE#s#

himself on the lutte, and the Friar
follows with a rOusing, jOvial ditty, the refrain
Of which begins thus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-20
VIRGINIA ANDTnE NoE1Hwrsr.

There has rarely been observed in Virginia
an Indian summer which las been marked
10y "a more delightful atmosphere or clearer
and bluer skies than tie one which il now
drawing 70 close. The ar has ueen, on the
whole, cool and braciug and mere existence
has been pleasure A stranger visiting our
State during this period would have said that
we Lad climate which was not 10 be- SIR
passed IL the would, whether we look merely
TO the comfort Of the resident or 10 the CON
veniences of his business
IL Is hard for ia, therefore 10 realize that
while our atmosphere has been simply cold
enough to Justify the wearing Of thin over
coat the thermometer in parts OF Minnesota
has sunk twenty degrees below zero. In
South Dakota the thermometer has been uni-
formly below zero. IN Sully county In Tint
State. tic weather hes been so cold that one
farmer alone Is reported 10 have lost COO
head of sheep, while ali the accounts received
show that the loss Of stock in general has
been as severe Us Il midwinter with its heavy
SHOWS and terrible Billiards had been
reached In North Dakota the ground *
frozen 50 hard that the fan blowing has been
brought 10 an abrupt stop. Much Of the corn
that was standing ic the shock is rendered
unit Tor use. and Will prove TO be a total loss
The cold weather extends as far east as the
lakes on which bodies Of water many dis.
Asters are reported to have occurred
How great the contrast between the condi-
ton of the Virginia farmer and the condition
Of the Minnesota and Dakota farmers AZ this
season. In Virginia the corn has been cath.
sred without the operation being undulv
FASTENED by the prospect Of cold weather
The atmosphere has been so mild that the Ia.
'orers have not been in the slightest degree
nconvenieneed. The stock has not only
'een exposed to no danger from fall in the
barometer. but they have continued to feed
Is freely and satisfactorily in the open fields
sn 1t were in September and October in
ssad OF IN the latter part Of November
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-20
PENstON 10 WIS. DAVIS.

The suggestion that each Of the Southern
/ States vote 10 Mr.. jefferson Davis pension
for the remainder OF her life is an excellent
one. 1t was first made by General Joseph r.
Anderson, Of this city. who hes always taken
the liveiest interest in the family Of the late
ex-President Of the Confederate States. and
It will no doubt be heartily seconded by the
large majority Of those who remember and
revere the cause and principles for which the
South fought.
1t IS well known that Mr.. Davis sacrificed
everything save honor for that cause. and
died leaving his family poor. He might. had
10 consented to do ~ General Grant did and
accept gifts, have left them in very
comfortable circumstances, for on num-
berless occasions oilers were made to
raise for him large purses while numerous
homes were offered him IN various parts Of
the South. But all these be in variably de
clined on the ground that the war had left
the people Of the South poor and they could
not afford to enrich him at their expense: that
he was one Of them, and that he wished to
bear with them the burdens entaled upon his
country by the disastrous conflict.
This view, however was taken by Mr.
Davis because Of the welLknown chiyalry and
stern integrity of his character. as well as
because of his extreme sense Of justice and
manliness. He never thought for moment
that he had given up princely fortune in
defense Of tie principles for which the South
fought and which were so dear TO him-prin-
cip.es that must be co-exstent " th the repub
lic.for when State Rights and constitutional
liberty are destroyed the republic is dead
He never thought that he had worn shackles
for tho South and been Inundated. as
far as it was possible for such brave and |
indomitable spirit to be Inundated. by the |
enemies of his people. He only thought of |
the fact that he had invoked the fortunes OF |
wal IN common with his people for their
common rights, and that go long as they were
suffering he was ready TO suffer with them.
The Southern people. however. have not
forgotten, and should not forget the great
sacrifices that Mr.. Davis made for them. or
hat he became the vicarious sufferer for their
lcts. Upon his heal alone were poured out
III the yials of concentrated venom and wrath
cit for them by their foes. Of whose unceasing
nalisnity he was made the one object.
IL IS proper. therefore that the South should
go to 1t that the wife of Jefferson Davis
hould not suffer. If each Of the thirteen
tates OF the Confederacy will vote her an
nnual pension OF about five hundred dollars
one of them would ever feel it. while
ne would be relieved Of all want and OF all
pprehension for the future. And il Virginia
MI take the lead in this she will set com
lendaOle example which her Southern sisters
III lie lromnt 10 follow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-20
THE DEBT SETTLED.

The agreement which was arrived At yes
to-day between the State Debt Commission
and the representatives. Of the foreign bond
holders virtually settles the vexatious debt
! problem and removes IL forever from politics
and the courts. where it has so long been the
fruitful source OF humiliation and embarrass-
ment TO our glorious old Commonwealth.
The terms Of the agreement are so liberal
that the Legislature will promptly indorse
them. and their action will. If submitted TO
the people, be Overwhelmingly ratified.
Every man. woman and child in Virginia
should offer up to Heaven to day prayer Of
heartfelt gratitude that this happy consum-
nation has been reached. There is no telling
tho ncalculsbie damage which this terrible
debt incubus has wrought to the old State in
the past quarter Of century. ID has been
the means of dragging her under Republican
control with every horror which that
implies; it has destroyed her credit,
driven away capital from her, and
while her Southern sisters have gone
ahead with rapid strides. has kept
heE ,aggard in the race Of progress. Her
people have complained grievously Of their
poverty. and no wonder. since her develop
ment has been stihed. and immigrants have
refused 10 settle in her borders to convert
her vildernesses into teeming farms. and
make her waste and idlo lands contribute to
her wealth and prosperity.
Now all this will be changed. with he.
credit restored, and the stigma of repudia.
ton removed from her fair name, Virgini
will rapidly forge her way to the front capt.
tai will seek to take advantage Of tho match
esq facilities which she offers for investment
thrifty and industrious immigrants will es
ablish homes upon her kindly soil and IN
Ter her genial climate, and there will be
lothing to prevent her from resuming her |
ormer proud position. when all the Union
eyered her as the worthy mother Of States
nd statesmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-20

Bishop POTTER, Of New York. never speaks
on secular matters that his utterances ara not
remarkable for their boldness as we'll as for
their strength and truth. His sermon before
President Harrison at the centennial celebra-
ton of the Inauguration Of Washington. IN
which lie denounced the corrupting inAn-
ence OF the spoilS system, was worthy
of a Daniel raising his voice before the throne
Of Belshazzar. Equally effective was
his speech at the New York Cbamlcr
Of Commerce dinner on Tuesday. in which
lac proclaimed to tho millonaires around him
the duty 10 the public which their fortuna.
imposed upon them. There cannot be great
wealth" said he. without great Temptations
to Incidence, TO vice. u social and political
corruption. There cannot be great wealth
in idle hands-the hands Of those who
have not made or accumulated il
without all accentuation OF these dangers
There are some people who are fond Of point.
ing out the failures OF great benefactions-be
quests. trusts. foundations aud the Ike
Very we'll Now. 1 wish somebody would
write a history of great accumulations and
their posthumous influence on the virtue
usefulness and happiness Of those TO whom
they were passed on. 1t would be f. very
instructive aud apprehend q rather tragic
story"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-20

Stanley announces doctrine il connection
with his wife which is rather inconsistent
with the reputation for sturdy and sound
good sense which he has 50 long enjoyed. IT
Is very we'll known that Mrs. Stanley is p
woman OF many accomplishments and several
very rare talents. She is a fine musician. for
instance, writer of decided nbility and a
painter OF uncommon genius. In all these
lines OF endeavor she is capable Of winning
very great distinction. She had made So
much progress in painting before her mar
rage that her fame had extended as far as
America aud she was Justly looked upon as
destined to secure still wider celebrity.
It has been observed that since her mar.
rage to Mr.. Stanley size has been apparently
content 10 walk in his shadow without show
ing the slightest disposition TO extend the
reputation which she enjoyed for what she
had accomplished in art at the time that She
was single. This has been attributed alto
gether to the happiness Of ler new life. which
1t was supposed had dulled the aspirations
which formerly inspired her
This. however. is not in reality entirely the
case. In a recent interview Mr.. Stanley.
when asked whether his wife would write
book, replied that she might. but if she did
it would be printed for her family and not for
the public. Il hold that a mans wife" he
remarked is too sacred for the world to know
and discuss"
This opinion is unworthy Of so great man
and IS the expression of selfish Spirit. We
should say that 1t BODIED no good for Mrs.
Stanley's peace Of mind in the future. II
was this spirit which led the first husband of
Mrs. Somerville to discourage the exhibition
OF his wife's great mathematical talents.
which were afterwards exercised 10 the per-
nanent advantage Of mankind. IL was this
spirit which moved the obscure CLERGYMAN
who married Charlotte Bronte 10 repress the
natural inclinations Of her extraordinary
mind, which he wasincapable Of approaching.
IL was this spirit which led Napoleon to de- |
clare that the only province of woman was |
the kitchen and the nursery.
The Just minded husband Of a woman Of !
genius Ike Mrs. Someryillo or Mrs. Nichols
n Mrs. Stanley considers il the highest privi-
ese of his lite 10 promote the exercise Of her
natural gifts and feels profound pride in
he recognition Of those gifts by the world at
arGe. This was the spirit which actuated
Mr. Browning and Mr.. Lewes IN connection
With the phenomenal women whose lives were
ne1tricably interviewer with their own. For
uuately 1t was also the spirit Of the second
husband Of Mrs. Somorville. and It il 70 his
nselisl encouragement that we are indebted
or one OF the most notable works on the sci
ice OF the heavens that was ever written.