The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07

WV
BESSIE sONEHlLL.
cially engaged for this tour and those
who have not seen this charming young
woman in her refined and fascinating
specialties have a genuine surprise in
store for them. Richard Harlow, who
is generally acknowledged as the best
female impersonator on our stage, Will
be seen as isabella. the Daisy Queen
of Spain" ,"and to Mr.. Harlow's credit
be 1t said, there Is no offensiveness or
suggestiveness In his impersonation.
The case of Dorothy Morton, who
had been engaged to play one of the
leading roles In the Wizard of the
Nile" which will be presented at
Wilkes-Earre for the first time Septem-
Der 26, has created considerable COM
ment in New York. The managers Of
the opera company state that Miss
Morton was asked to resign on account
of incompetency. Miss Morton gives
her version of the affair In a recent in
terview in which she states that the
managers desired her to sign an iron
bound contract for five years. This
she refused to do and was then asked
to resign.
\ \ \
The announcement of the resignation
OF Professor Weldon as musical direc-
tor at Second Presbyterian church has
caused considerable surprise in musi-
cal circles of the city. Mr.. Weldon
received the largest salary of any choir
master In Scranton. and as his voice
was much admired by the members Of
the congregation. his sudden resigna-
tlon Is unexpected. 1t Is rumored that
when Professor Chance assumes the
position of choir leader on Oct. /. the
old quartette will again furnish music
at Second Presbyterian church.
Miss Leonore Snyder, who Is to take
Miss Morton's place. was formerly with
the Duff Opera company. She has
been studying for several years and
was just about to sail for Europe, with
the intention of fitting herself for grand
opera, when this engagement was Of
fered her She Is said to represent the
idea Cleopatra in appearance and has
been very successful in comic opera in
the past.
\ Il II
John Philip Sousa's new comic opera
''El Captain" at which he Is now busi-
ly engaged, will be produced by the De
Wolf Hopper Opera company at Bos-
ton in the fremont theater on April
Is, 1896. and will be heard In New York
on April 20. one week later. 1t is writ
ten In Sousas happiest vein and is full
of the characteristic Sousa swing and
originality.
\ Il
The Adams avenue Lutheran church
congregation IL to be congra tulated
upon having secured the services Of
Charles b. Denman as musical director
Mr.. Denman's ability as a choir leader
Is well known. and the music of the
church will doubtless be improved un-
der his direction. The choir at pres
ent includes three of Mr.. Denman's
most promising pupils Miss Duval,
Miss Stahlhaber and Mr.. Edward
Swartz.
Alfred Pennington, organist. has con-
sented to take charge of the music at
Elm Park Methodist church until May
next. when 1t Is probable that he will
accept New York engagement.
Reeve Jones piano recital at the
Welsh Baptist church on Monday even
ing will be one Of the enjoyable mus
ical events OF the week. Mr. Jones will
be assisted by Mrs. Joseph O'Brien and
j. w. Jones. A programme of musical
merit has been arranged. and those
who attend the recital may be assured
a rare musical treat.
Llewellyn Jones will have charge of
the organ at st. Luke's church tonor-
row In the absence of Organist Conant
who is upon a three weeks visit to
Boston.
Reports from Elmira state that Or
ganist George II. Carter Is giving entire
satisfaction as musical director at
Beecher's church and that the music at
the church has never been of so excel
lent a quality as at present.
SHARP AND FLATS:
Oakland and Thompson, American duet
don Empire.
julie Mackay has made hit with her
ballads in the London music halls. She
VIII remain abroad for year.
LiIli Lehman has decided to return TO
the operate stage. She will sing In ST
Petersburg next winter and In Beyreuth
In 1896.
Arthur Nlk.sch. formerly conductor Of
the Boston symphony orchestra. has rc-
signed the d!rcctorsh.p of the Buda- Pest
court opera.
D'Oyly Carte will give series of Gil
bert and Sullivan revlvals In London, at
the Savoy theater. The first opera will he
"The M.kado.'
Sir Arthur Sullivan has signed q con-
tract to compose the music for a grand
ballet to be produced at the Alhambra,
London, next year.
Sutton VINE. author OF "The Span of
Lfe.' has written an Irish sketch called
prison Bars" which II now being PLAYED
at q music hall In London.
Ysaye, on his next American tour, 1885,
o. will be accompanied personally and on
the plano by his brother, Theoph!le
Ysaye. q very talented pianist.
John Philip sousa's new comic opera,
eel Captain" will be produced by the De
Wolf Hopper Opera company ut the Tre-
mont theater on April 13, 1S9G, and will be
heard In New York on April 20, one week
later.
The l!bretto Of Mascagnis new one-act
opera, "Zanetto." was founded upon Cop
pee's PEASANT" Leoncavallo and Pus-
clni have both written new operas to H.
brettos founded on LA Vie de Bohemc,"
by Murger.
Mime. Caive 10 studying the part Of
valentine In Meyerbeer's "Huguenots"
during her vacation. while Jean de Reazke
Is at work on the principal part In Mas
New York next winter.
Minnespoi:s, has been seiectsd 10 design
3 statue Of Ole Bull, the famous vioi.nist.
Norwegians an over theS United otates
arO 70 ~ asked 70 subscribe to . fund
- meet tho expsnsse q erecting the