The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-17

u was in that beautiful dwelling, on q
high hill overlooking Lake Mendoza that
the writer OF this passing tribute. among
the scores which will soon appear. had
Che pleasure OF som stimss meeting in an
informal way the wonderful vio,inist.
AS yeats go by the i'm preston left py
his magnetic smile, and his genial words
most pleasingly supplements that other
unfading and impe shable memory Of
his wonderful playing. For, IS the Oft
quoted Emerson wrote:
"Ths music that can deepest reach
And cure all Ill, is cordial speech.
Mask thy wisdom with deli ant,
Toy with the bow. yet hit the white"
Ole Bull toyed with emotions by using
little tricks OF language, now and tnsn.
az we'll as tricks with his speaking bow.
He chit the white" in more senses than
one. HIS repartee was quick. but never
sharp enough to hurt or wound. II it
flashed forth like q clear staucuto note
sometimes, it ended in the most subtle
gsllantry, il he addressed a woman, and
the m st regal yea tender insoueiance If
the shafts we're aimed al u man.
There are numerous persons in Madi-
son today who could give a series OF
charming anecdotes in connection with
his marriage to q young girl of wealth,
pos ton and superior musical accom- lish
ments; and they could also repeat little
sayings of his which would enrich b og-
raphcal columns with their scintillating
wit and quiet humor.
Someone. he remarked one day to \
group OF frien Is who had boon listening
- &c t;s
"hhs been calling mo names. In a news
paper today l saw de words immortal
trickster'-- umpb." Struggling mis- large
shoulders and speaking in his very broken
English, ''if dose tricks please dc peoples
all over de world, and brings me 30 much
monies, w don't de oder players AXE d.
same tricks and same monies?'
he original violin bow used by Ole
Bull in his protfacted career and at q ma
jority Of his American concerts is now in
the poss .ssion of Miss Annie Watson.
Jay Watson, the only pup! Of Ole Bull
now living. Miss Watson is a brilliant
pianist who has achieved a wide reIiuta-
tioI in the east, where Mrs. Ole Bull is
now living. or course the bow 10 very
highly priced. 1t IS nearly two inches
longer than the ordinary bow and nearly
donbles one in circumference.
Professor Watsoo was not only pupil
and friend, but for many years the con.
cert manager of Ole Bull. He has nov
son, Alexander Bull. The first concert of
Wisconsin. on November 18th, after
which Alexander Bull proceeded west.
ward giving concerts. The writer had the
pleasure of meeting this gifted son Of tho
America. and found him, indeed, a true
descendant Of his genial SIRE. full OF
sparkling repartee and possessing the
sunniest of social dispositions.
In letter received last week he states:
II hope to go to the Pacific coast in a
few months and to inhale the delightful
perfume OF the flowers OF that charming
country
On Decem Der 9th and 18th Alexander Bull
will play In Minneapolis at the grand
ASSOC alton to raise funds for the Ole Bull
monument to be erected in that city.
LOS ANGELES CHORAL SOCIETIES.
The Chural societies OF Los Angeles
are feature ut musical life ranking far
above that ct many other cities of its size.
Thew are not only numerous and yearly
increasine. but they have definite artis.
tic aim. that Of performing in . lin isned
manner the standard oratorio master.
pieces. They will gradually carry the
deepest and highest musical enthusiasm
into the HON Of the people and touch
Win true asplfatioh the less educated
classes. For nothing helps more in
city's musical development than these
impressive great chorus concerts such as
the Treble Clef club, the Ellis club and
others are now rehearsing for.
KRAUsS STRING QUARTET.
The attractions offered at the Blanch.
ard Fitzgerald hall the coming week are
unusually 6ne. Only the true devotees