Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-05-14
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
ia Clarlna, tho Empress Of Russia, "
Next Week.
orr own SYMPTOM ORCHESTRA.
Francis Wilson Coming. - Wonderland.
-SOl.iH.- Miscellaneous.
OR own SYMPTOM ORCHESTRA


| iNnoa VIII appear NJ inc lncatTe On
Thursday and Ffiday evenings next
week l. Eugene Scribe's drama, In
which Rachel appeared about fifty
years ago. II is n historical play
founded on love episode between the
famous Peter til, Great Of Russia and
the equally famous Catharlne |. The
play Is said to be interesting through
out aud well Interpreted by this com.
psny.
The costumes worn by Rhea are de-
scribed us "dresms Of lovelines-.
During her recent stay In Washing.
ton, the actress was the recipient OF
many social attentions. She was the
Invited guest Of Mrs. John A. Logan
and was present at the japanese min
ister's ball. Mrs. Harrison sent her n
handsome basket Of Christina roses
accompanied with nm autograph note.
"GossIP."
On Saturday matinee aud evening
this comedy will be produced by the
same company. The comieal situa.
tons Of this piece turn on the garrulous
qualities " French countess whose
laxative propepsities bring about an
enlargement ia which everybody is
more or less involved. The piece IL
described rs very funny.
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
The FIRST public concert OF this ia.
Tented musical home organization takee
place ON Tuesday, May IL, 1T the
Theatre. The orchestra consists Of
thirty instruments, all well handled
ami under the direction Of Professor
| Anthem Peterson, TO whose untiring
efforts aud great ability Rs u musician
1t Is due that Salt Lake City now has
u musical organization that eau be
compared with those VI any city Of the
same size In the Union. Tho pro.
gramme prepared for the concert on
Tuesday Il an excellent one. II In
cludes selections from 5avari, Bcetho.
ven, Schubert, Guonod anu 9th.
ers. Among the soloists we
notice Miss Frances Lincoln,
the beautiful riezzo.soprano whose
sweet Voice Is favOrably known In mu.
sical circles; Geo. ID. Piper, II. g..
t,astou, anu IL. ). Goddard. William
&. Give will give violin solo. Mr..
Give Is not so well known Rs n soloist
TO the public, but those who have had
the privilege OF listening 20 him, testify
TO his ability on the most difficult aud
charming Of all instruments. The
public viii appreciate the opportunity
Of becoming acquainted with Mr.. Olive
| Nslp.llN.tgF a al s.Is "a. a..
be- rendered by Adolph SAKE and
clarionst solo by Walter Sims.
The purpose OF this concert IL not to
make money for the benefit Of any In.
dividual in particular. The or.
chesirA IA a new organization,
aud 1t is necessary Tor 1t TO
have Hime funds, 10 secure It's
permanent existence. The public then
In patronizing this concert, aids In
maintaining musical organization
that will reflect credit ON the commu-
nifty aud alori pleasure to all who love
the divine art.
FRANcis WILSON.
On Monday, May 90, this celebrated
comic opera comedian begins his en-.
gngement at the Theatre.
Francis Wilson's production Of the
new oper.tta, "rhe Merry Monarch, -
IL described M having been staged In
the most elaborate manner, the scenery
being one Of the most important
features OF the representation. The
first act setting IL by Homer Emmons,
OF the Fourteenth street Theatre, New
York, and shows u public place before
the Royal Observatory In King Anso
lN's dumlniOus. The second act
represents large apartment In ltl.e
kings palace, known US the "lIall OF
the Statues" displaying the throne
and audience chambers. This Ia u most
effective scene, the scale OF the paint.
ing representing height OF seventy
feet, while the ceiling Is supported by
huge statuea OF dancers In imitation oil
porcelain, each OF the figures brilliantly
attired In the light and gauzy fabrics
| OF the East and most gracefully posed.
| The last act setting Ia called the "COr.
| ridOr OF tho EiephantH,n aud while II
Ia more subdued In color, representing
| n private apartment Of the monarch, II
| has many entirely novel eiiects-huge
| elephants seated on their Launches
UNFOLDING the root by their curling
trunks ana richly capsrlsoned with
velvets and gold embossed trappings.
| This Ia also the work oil Mr.. HUyl, aided
by &. T. Plslstod, AMI IL au admirable
contrast to the brilliant one that pre-
ceies IT, Scenically, Wilson 10 saii TO
have given his "MuTry Monarch" all
the lavish display Of "a big spectacle.
| TONIC SOFIA.
The following report of committee
appointed to Investigate the system,
has bsen handed us for publication;
NEWARK, n. j.,
December SOti, 1854.
To the New Jersey State Teachers
Association:
In order to be able TO present re-
port that might prove satisfactory to
the teachers Of this association, Rnd
that would be based on strong and
positive evidence, we decided on the
plan OF Obtaining information direct
| from those who by experience would
best be- qualified to give an opinion
In regard % this system. To secure
this information, "A circular letter was
prepared AMI sent out 10 principals
and teachers OF both public and
private schools, to professors and