The herald., 1896-11-01

definite arrangements have been per-
fected for Miss Ellen Beach Yaw's con-
cert in this city. Miss Yaw will COM
menoe her tour under Major Ponds
management in this city on Monday. the
10th inst. Messrs. blanchard & Fitz-
gerald have charge of the localarrange-
ments and will insure the success of the
concert, which is to be given In tha
Simpson auditorium, the best concert
hall in the city, Miss Yaw will be assist
ed by the same artists as last season
Georgiana Lay, the pianist and Masi-
molten Dick, Americas greatest young
Yiolinist. The concert promises to be
one of the most interesting events of the
season.
An amusing incident is told of Liszt's
ability to find out the peculiarities Of
each student. A Russian lady, one Of
his pupils, was more conspicuous for her
long braid of hair than for her musical
capacity. The braid was remarkable for
its continual jumping, according to the
energy it's owner displayed while per-
forming on the piano. The beginning Of
this wonderful braid was, of course, gen.
uine, as for the rest. In the B minor
ScherzO of Chopin 1t flew about first to
the left, then to the right, and at last
landed between her fingers on the key
board. In the dainty passage in D fat
it moved in soft, undulating lines, rs
though in sympathy with the soft tones.
In the F'urioso passage 1t danced about
| with intensity, like witch and broom
stick; in a word, her hair was the
barometer of her sentiments. Listz saw
the antics of this maneuver, for he had
keen sense of humor, and determined
to make an end of it. feat made easy
through many previous experiences.
While playing the E minor concerts of
Chopin. Listz stepped behind her chair
and tied the culprit to the chair post
The pupils present were eager for the
end of the Largo, for now the fiery Ban
do commenced. The Russian enthusi-
asst prepared for a furious attack in
the first chord, the braid following with
great passion-an ejaculation of pain
was the result, but she continued her
playing. After several failures the braid
realized it's critical condition, and be-
haved after that as an honorable braid
should.
The celebrated singer. Lablache.
once had an audience with the king Of
Naples. Before his admittance to his
majesty, he begged the privilege of the
attendant to keep his hat on, owing to
severe cold. Being suddenly called
to attend the king. he forgot that his hat
was still on his head and taking anoth-
er at hand he placed it upon his own The
king laughed heartily at his ludicroua
appearance and said: why. dear La
blache, you doubtless brought two hats
in the fear that you would forget one"
THE mischief" responded the singer,
with perfect composure. 1.-TWO hats are
certainly too much for a man who has
lost his head!''
At the Cathedral this morning.
Generals mass will ha rendered by the
choir At the offertory Owens Ave
Maria for three voices will be sung by
Miss Scanlan, contralto; Miss Roth,
soprano, and Carl Thrower. tenor. Mr.,
A. j., Stamm will preside, at the organ
and also direct
The music this morning at ST. Vim
cents church will be of an exceptionally
high order as Herr Josef Rubo has pre-
pared most excellent program this be-
ing the Feast of All-Saints. The choir
will render Gounod's esse-Solenelle
in its entirety. The soloists in the mass
will be Herr and Nine. Rubo, Miss Jen-
nie Winston, Mrs. l.. F. Collette, Miss
Rohr Messrs. w. T.. Deity, r. M. Kill
lian and Joseph F. Nuelie Before the
sermon Millards Veni Creator will be
sung by Joseph F. Nuelle. For the Of
fertory. Charles Langes beautiful trio
for soprano, alto and baritone. o, Guam
Suavis, will be sung by Mrs. L. p Col
lette, Nine. Rubo and Herr Josef Rubo:
this will be it's first rendition. Prof, 7.
W. Wilde will preside at the organ.