The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-26
With the r1msiciams.

Lovers Of bright music, clean and
wholesome fun and dazzling spectacu-
lar effects will be pleased to learn that
''The Brownies" will again visit Scran-
ton in the near future. Parties who
saw "The Brownies last season Will
be surprised and delighted at the many
changes made in the play and the
pleasing new features introduced.
While the opera Is. of course, still the
story of the Brownies, made famous by
artist Palmer Cox, the dialogue has
been frightened throughout; new
songs, composed especially by Malcolm
Douglas, have been introduced and the
musical numbers have been strength
ened throughout. During the sultry
days Of the past summer. MIR. Doug
las, who is not only musical COM
poser, but a dramatic author as well.
has been busily engaged in revising
the already excellent work, and the re-
suit of his lalbors will be apparent to
all who witness the comping produc-
tion of the fairy opera In Scranton.
Strange as 1t may seem, notwith-
standing the work on the stage during
a production of 'The Brownies" is
very fatiguing, and matinees are fire.
quent, the quaint spectacle which Is
the Joy Of the children, old and young.
possesses a fascination for members
Of the theatrical profession also. and
nearly all who have taken part in the
performance prefer to remain with the
company, even in instances where
higher salary has been offered for
lighter work. While the company for
this season was being reorganized last
summer, one of the bright young ladies
of the troupe approached Manager
Kiaw, of the firm of Jefferson, Klaw &
Erlanger, with the request Tor a re-
lease. stating that she had been Of
fered an increase of s. per week In sal
ary By the managers of another
company Although sorry to lose
the vocalist. the manager re-
leased her from her contract to sing
with the Brownies, not caring to stand
in the way Of the financial increase.
and the singer departed to rehearse
with the other combination. In less
than a week she returned and asked to
lbe reinstated. whats tha matter
now?" inquired the good-natured man
ager "Oh, don't KNOW" said the girl,
"the other people are nice. but "a
even ten dollars less a week" 1t Is
needless to say that the young woman
was re-engaged and is one Of the hap
Diest of the company.
The musicale given by the Young
Women's Christian Association on
Tuesday evening was one OF the most
delightful events of the week. Although
the affair hai not been heralded as a
concert OF unusual merit, programme
Of high order was rendered by some OF
the best known musicians OF this val
ley. The musical numbers were given
q vxy <tIo NIL q o6
soprano. who of late has seldom np-
peared in public; Miss Julia Clapp AL
len, the eminent viollnist, and Miss
Blackman, pianist, of Wyoming Semi
nary. The Interpretation of themes by
Bohm, Musin, Wieniwiski, Paderewski
and others given by this trio of local
artists was an evidence Of their thor
ough appreciation Of the spirit Of the
composer in each instance. 1t would
Be- pleasure to lovers of good music II
tl..se talented musicians who give their
services in the interest OF the Young
Won,en's Christian Association on
Tuesday evening would appear more
frequently in public.
George Noyes Rockwe1l's new Sum-
day School hymn book, which embraces
the finest collection of church hymns
ever publishej, will contain several
carols composed by Richard Weisenfiue,
the well-known violinist of Scranton.
Arrangements are being made for q
continuation of the chamber concerts
which were so highly appreciated by
the more advanced musicians of the
city last winter. The concerts will be
given by last years cOterie, which in
cludes Messrs. Rippard, OF Wilkes
Barre; and Messrs. Hemberger, Bauer
and Conant, of Scranton.
Prof. w. p. s,chilling. organist at st.
Peters Cathedral, contemplates pro-
ducing some Of the standard German
operas during the coming winter and
expects to give the work On the German
language. There are enough excellent
yocalists IN, the city who speak the Ger
man language to form a fine chorus, as
has been frequently demonstrated at
entertainments given by the Scranton
L!e!ierkranz. and there Is no doubt that
they could be interested in the work.
Prof. Schtlling has In his possession two
or three turefrl German operas that
have never been rendered in America.
His past successes as an operate direc-
tor ere evidence that the compositions
would be arfsstically interpreted under
Prof Echllling's supervision.
II II Il
C.ssy Fitzgerald. the dancer. who Il
to appear at the Frothingham next
Wednesday night, viii lift ner heels to
muzsc written especially for her by the
weli.known composer ana or .Hastral az
rector, Will.asn Furst. In this case It