The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-31

alternately in tears and laughter during the
tire evening. The singing and dancing spe-
cialities she introduced were new and were
most acceptable. The supporting company is
stronger this season than last, aud ii may well
be doubted if any soubrette on the road is bet
ter surrounded than is Miss Putnam this season."
There must indeed be something extraordinary
in this little woman to retain as she does so
universal hold on the affections OF the people.
This is especially marked among the ladies,
whose pet she seems to be. It must be the
womanliness that is in her. She cannot go into
the deeper emotions of the plays without weep
ing wherever it would seem that tears should
be, and SO of the other emotions. She is in SYM
pathy with her character, be it pathetic or the
reverse; therefore, when women weep or when
strong men, as they often do, give way, they
need not be ashamed, for the little woman at
whom they look, and who sways them by the
magic of her power at her own sweet will, is
just as deeply affected, and would no doubt be
glad TO exchange places in order that she might
for the moment realize that what she saw was
not real She feels 1t If 1t so, and in this
her wonderful power is accounted for.
Pettis' Chambres de MusiQue.
Mr.. o. E. Pettis has conceived an idea that IL
of broad character, and will doubtless tend to
develop the musical tastes of the community.
For long time past many excellent musicians
have been coming into Seattle, and although
many have made this city their home there has
as yet been no established common ground of
meeting, no central place at which the public
might come and satisfy itself regarding their
merits. Mr. Pettis has fitted up in thoroughly
tasty manner hall above the music store
which will be known as Petts' Chambres de
Musique It's acoustic properties will be fine,
and it will be commodious and comfortable and
will contain all the instruments necessary to
the giving of every sort Of musical affair. The
design will be to make it a place where
chamber concerts may be given, and where
every artist who possesses real merit may have
q fair and satisfactory hearing. In a measure it
will be public undertaking, and such il
merits the warm encouragement of lovers of
music in Seattle. Hitherto the music.lovers
have been denied many opportunities because
OF the risk and expense attached to big public
affairs Mr.. Pettis desires to do away with this.
and to contribute his share TO the musica de-
veopment of this city. The chambres de mus
ique will be dedicated on Thursday evening
next by a musicale given by Nine. Adela Lucy,
the dramatic soprano. This lady, who has re-
Gently come to Seattle, is said to possess voice
of rare sweetness and power, and on the occa.
sion OF her debut in Seattle will render a pro-
gramme widely varied and exceedingly attract
i've With home for musicians like this in
Seattle, the people will take wonderful strides
in the right direction. The public spirit of Mr.
Pettis in this matter Is heartily to be COM
mended, and deserves to meet with due public
appreciation. The idea is good one and meets
with universal favor among the musicians.
whose friend Mr.. Pettis has always been.