The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

GU ueT oWeuiSu DiTtHpidCe, near WcAio,
and all the peasantry. Of course. turned
out, the men to cheer, the babies to be
kissed, and t,N. elder girls to strew flow
ers In the pathway. Nine. Nilsson re-
mains on her brothers farm until after
the marriage OF her favOrite nephew.
The Missions. In the early '40s. were an
extremely poor but an industrious cou-
pie. leasing q tiny farm called Sjoabol,
on the estate of Count Hamilton, and
having rather hard time OF It. Both
father and mother, indeed, worked on
the patch Of land. Many times II has
been said that little Christine sang In
the streets of Stockholm for living.
but this Is fiction. When quite child
she was taken In hand by an ex-prima
donna, who once sang under the stage
name of Mile. Valerius, and who. after
her marriage to Baron Leuhusen, set
tied down on an estate contiguous to
that OF Count Hamilton. From this
kindly lady little Christine received her
first lessons, and after a short time
under Berwald OF Stockholm, she sang
at court. and also early In 1860 when
only 1G. she gave q concert at Stock
holm. Her friend the baroness took her
to Paris and placed her under Wartel.
teacher also Of Trebelli and Marie Roze.
In 1864 she appeared at the Theater
L.yrique, and In 1867 at her majesty's
theater. Since then. Of course, her ca
reer is well known. At the Theater Ly-
rique salaries did not run high. but with
her first savings at her majesty's thea
ter, Nine. Nilsson bought the freehold
Of the farm where she was born and
presented the title deeds to her eldest
brother. 1t Is in that very farmhouse
that the great prima donna IL now tenn
porarily staying,
Every midsummer day unique con-
cert Is given in Copenhagen, such as
the whole world cannot show the like
Of There are kept In the Copenhagen
Museum q number Of ancient Scandi-
navian horns more than 5000 years old,
called "Luren." OF this collection IA are
In good condition. They have an ele-
giant shape. and the fiat metal plates
at the mouthpiece show good technical
perfection and a developed taste for art.
They are In different pieces fitted to-
gether. They were found buried in
moorland and their good preservation
Is believed to be due to the turfy water.
They are Of very thin metal, and gener-
ally feet long. They were always
found In pairs, the one In tune with the
other. A few years ago 1t was found
out by DIR. Hammerich that they could
oth pe uioWh VI pidyeu upoH. lHeiT
tones resemble those Of the tenor horn,
and they have soft but powerful
sound. Some are tuned in c and f
sharp; others In ID, + or G, and these
tones form an accord, but no scala"
The midsummer concert Is held as fol-
lows: On balcony in the court Of the
princely palace In which Is kept the
Northern Museum two members Of the
royal "capella" blow tunes on two of
these primeval horns, An enormous
crowd fills the court. the streets, the
marble bridge and the neighboring
square as far as 1t is possible to hear
the sounds.
Miss Alice Holbrooke, who will make
her American debut as prima donna
pany in New York next month, comes
to this country with the plaudits OF
England and Australia still ringing In
her ears. Mr.. Wilson has secured the
American rights to produce "The Chief
tain" Gilbert and Sullivan's latest
opera. and rehearsals will begin at once
at Abbey's Theatre. Miss Holbrooke
enacted the leading role In England.
where her work received the highest
praise from the critics. Her voice is a
pure soprano, and she possesses no
sTIldil amount VI uTdIlatV IOTCe. one
Is remarkably handsome woman Of
the pronounced brunette type, with a
magnificent stage presence, and her
first appearance in this country should
prove propitiOus for all concerned. Miss
HolbrOoke arrived In New York last
Monday.
George Noyes Rockwell. the we'll
known organist. has just completed a
hymn book for Sunday school use that
undoubtedly embraces the finest col
lection of hymns. carols. professionals.
ETC., ever published under one cover.
The work contains In addition to the
cream Of music heretofore published
for church and Sunday school use
about sixty Of Mr.. Rockwelrs own
compositions and also original compo-
sitions from several other well-known
musicians. One OF the largest music
publishing firms In the country has
offered to place the book upon the
market. pronouncing 1t without hesita-
ton superior to any Sunday school
hymn book heretofore published. Mr..
Rockwell, at present, Is undecided
whether to publish the book himself
or allow the regular dealers to issue
It upon a royalty.
Herbert & Smiths new opera. 1.-THE
Wizard Of the Nile" which will be
given first production In Wilkes Barre
during the latter part Of September. and
will also be heard In this city. is said
to be an irresistibly funny opera. The
book Of "The Wizard Of the Nile." Lii
brettist Smith states, was written three
years ago. When search was made for
an opera for Frank Daniels. Mr.. Smith
l.. ~ 10, t.lS l. 4
clined In trunk during that time. The
peculiar talents OF Comedian Daniels;
Victor Herbert was engaged to write
the music; costumers were set at work.
and the opera is now ready for a trial
before the fastidious theatrical public.
As the work has everything In It's ia
vor In all details there seems no reason
why II should not be success.
N H II
Miss Lillian Swain. whose clever work
as Kitty Clover in princess Bonnie"
will be remembered with pleasure by
Scranton theater-goers. has Just
returned from her first London season.
She has a three years contract with
Augustin Daily. and during her first
season under his management, which
closed In London last month. her OPP
nave UCeu lIUllteu W u CUHT.
acteristic portrayal OF Puck In mid
summer Nights Dream" Miss Swain
IL eminently fitted for the part, and
her success in London was very graft
flying to Mr.. DAILY. who ut once realized
her value as q member Of his organiza-
tion.
\ \ \
Andy Mack. who will open his sea-
son as "Myles Aroon" at the Academy
on Monday night, possesses one Of the
sweetest voices heard on the Ameri-
can stage. Since the palmy days Of the
late ]. X. Emmet no actor Of the melo-
success In touching the popular chord
with tuneful airs that has marked Mr..
Mack's career. In addition to talents
as an actor. Andy Mack Is a man Of
sunny temperament who makes friends
everywhere.