The herald., 1894-04-01

| comment upon Mrs. Westwater's rendi-
tion of the parts assigned to her indeed,
1t would be difficult to find words worthy
to describe her glorious contralto voice,
Her rich deep tones filed the house az
she commenced to sing the recitative,
Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive, and g
profound silence fell upon the audience,
lasting until she had finished the aria,
| 0, Thou That Tellest Good Tidings,
when prolonged outburst of spontane-
ous applause rewarded the talented
lady's successful effort, she being obliged
to rise and bow her Acknowledgements q
number of times before quiet was re-
stored"
Mr.. Mckee Rankin in 40 will be the
attraction at the Burbank theater dur
ing the coming week. 40 is not 3
border drama in any sense OF the
word. 1t is a simple study of the strug-
giles and privations of the Argonauts
who founded our glorious common
wealth; play that every native son
and native daughter should not fail to
see. The character OF '49 is drawn from
life and still exists. In 1878, while Wis
iting Grass valley, Mr.. Rankin discov-
cred an uncle who crossed the plains in
'49 and had never afterward been heard
of. For 29 years he had delved among
the mines and was known throughout
Nevada and the surrounding counties as
Old '49. He told the story of his life in
California to his new found nephew, and
that story formed the nucleus of the
play that has since become famous
through Mr.. Rsnkin's mastery por-
trayal of the title role. Mr.. Rankin will
be- supported by George Woodthorpe
and the entire Cooper company. New
and beautiful scenery has been prepared
by the scenic artist, and the entire pro-
duction will be on par with the highly
meritorious performances that are the
rule at this favorite family theater. '49
will run the entire week, with matinee
on Saturday.
The citizens of Los Angeles will be
pleased to learn that through Mr.. o. N.
Pyke the dates for the concerts of Sousa's
band in this city have been definitely
settled. They will be Monday and
Thursday, the 23d and Goth OF April.
Rosy accounts are being given by the
San Francisco papers of the concerts
given by the band on the exposition
grounds, it being the universal testi-
mony that the band has materially aug
mented the numbers of visitors to the
exposition. The Call OF March 25th
says: "Ihe great and growing popu-
larity OF Sousa's band suce its arrival is
no doubt largely responsible for the in
creasing attendance"
This is only one OF the daily expert
ences around Sousa's band stand. The
leader and bis 80 musicians have become
immensely popular in San Francisco
and the people OF that city are attend
ing the exposition over and over again
as much or more to listen to the band as
to take IN the attractions of the exposi-
ton proper. Souss certainly carries off
the honors OF the midwinter fair.
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The Philharmonic orchestra, Mr.. A. ].
Stamm director, will give their third
grand concert on Monday night, April
I'd, at the Los Angeles theater. Miss
Katherine Kimball will sing a scene and
aria. Op. So, by Beethoven, and song,
Israfel, by King. Mrs. L. Massc, the
well known pianist, will play the grand
piano concerto in g minor, by Saint
Saens, with full orchestral accompani-
ment. MIR. E. H. Clark will play the
seventh violin concerto, by De Beriot.
The orchestra com prises about 40 OF the
best professional musicians in the city.
The programme is an excellent one.
Among the best numbers are The Merry
Wives of Windsor, overture by Nicolai,
Varspiel, from the opera Lohengrin, BY
Wagner; MalaRuena, from the new opera
Boabdil, by Maszkowski, which made
such great success in Berlin lately.
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Mrs. Waldo Richards gave a special
recital at the Casa de Rosas Yesterday
morning for che benefit of the charity
kindergarten. There was an excellent
attendance and the affair was greatly
enjoyed.
The programme was a charming one,
including dialect selections showing
wonderful powers of mimicry and rare
talent. The programme WAS: Little
Christel, Hiawstha's Hunting, The
Ragged Man, Mammy's LII Boy, Aunt
Tabitha, The Runaway Boy, One, Two
and Three, Taking an Elevator, and, as
an encore, A Negro Wedding. Mrs.
Richards gave a recital ct the Hotel
Green last night. She will also recite
at the Raymond tomorrow evening and
will then return to San Francisco to full
fill engagements. after which she may
possibly be heard here again.
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Prof. James g. Clark, the poet, has
the faculty of touching the hearts of the
people as deeply with his music ae with
his matchless poems. AS a popular
ballad singer he has few if any equals
His glorious songs always fill the soul
with the noblest aspirations and deligh t
every lover of music who hears them.
On Monday evening, April I'd, at the
single tax meeting in Unity church,
Prof. Clark will render few of his most
inspiring selections. accompanying him
self on the organ. Admission free.
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The Mendelssohn Quintette club OF
Boston will give farewell performance
next Tuesday at the Los Angeles thea
ter. The thought that it shall be the
last time people will hear this old club
OF national reputation will be q painful
one, doubtless; for many old music
lovers have associations of tender senti-
ment connected with this time-honored
coterie OF choice artists.
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The classical drama will be worthily
presented at the Los Angeles theater
during the coming engagement Of Fred
erick WRrde and Louis James. Damon
and Pythias will be given for the frat
time, with James az Damon and Warde
as Pythias. All scenery used is carried
by the company.
A Musicale.
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