The San Francisco call., 1896-07-02

cided to purchase an estate in the Argentina
in order to devote himself to agriculture and
establish himself permanently in the country
that has showered 50 many honors upon him.
In fact, he is filed with enthusiasm for the
Argentine Republic and for its rulers, among
whom he counts many sincere friends.
Nine. Norman Neruda Qady HALEY, the
violinist, has just celebrated the hftieth
anniversary of her first public appearance and
the twenty-ffth of her English debut. COM
mittee, with the Prince of Wales as president,
was formed to offer her jubilee present, and
so large were the subscriptions that the COM
mittee was able 70 purchase castle and Its
dependencies near Trevise and to furnish it.
The title deeds of the estate were presented to
Lady Halle in q superb case, which con-
tanned also a little check for $500, the
residue OF the sum realized by the committee.
The popular artist has not yet laid down her
bow, and if she goes on it will be interesting
to see what win be presented to her in another
ten years.
young composer of great promise, Miss
Antoinette Untersteiner, has just died at
Milan. She was born at Constantinople, of an
Italian family, in spite Of the German form Of
her name and received her musical educa-
ton at the Milan Conservatory. She was q
distinguished pianiste, but gave herself up
with ardor to composition. Among other
works she wrote a dramatic scene, ''Sul Bal
tico," and symphonic poem entitled "God
and Satan" At the time of her death she was
working on an opera. The young lady's pre-
mature end is deeply regretted, as she was
considered one of the most promising of the
new female composers.
Rosario Termini, a popular Italian tenor,
has been assassinated in Palermo. AS he was
driving home at night from the tneater, and
h.d IA nj Ell
the Villa Cuccia, four pistol shots were heard
out of the darkness. The tenor fell, struck to
the heart, and died few minutes after. Up to
the present no trace Of the murderer has been
discovered. and the police are ignorant of the
cause OF the crime, though it is believed 10
have been an act of personal vengeance.
Henri Cain. Nine. Calves hanee, continues
to distinguish himself, both as painter and
libre ttist. Massenets cinderella" for which
he has written the book, is about to be put into
rehearsal at the Opera Comique, Paris, and he
has just been awarded medal at the Salon
for his painting, ''St. George and the Dragon"
The direction of the Conservatory OF The
Hague, having become vacant through the
death of W. F. G. Nicolai, has been conferred
on Henry Viotta, q laTyer-musiciAn, who has
published technical and biographical musi-
cal dictionary, the Dutch title of which is
"Lexikon der Toonkunst-"
The position OF principal of the Guildhall
School of Music. London, which has been va
cant for some months after being keenly COM
peted for by a host OF candidates, has at last
been given to William Hsymsn Cummings.
This choice has given general satisfaction.
The Royal Opera of Copenhagen is making
grand preparations for the production of q
new opera in three acts, entitled 'Dyveke."
The libretto is by Einar Christensen, and the
music by Jean Bartholdy.
"Crispino La Comare," comic opera in
three acts. will be produced at the Standard
Theater next Sunday evening by local Ital-
ian operate company, which includes some
very talented performers. There Will be
chorus OF twenty-five voices and Professor G.
Martinez viii be the musical director. The
cast is as follows: Crispino, G. Panizza: An
Meta, Flora Peterman; Comare. Lille Doug
lass Fabrizis, G. Almagia; Mirabolano, G. Di
Grazia; Contino, G. Bertini; A. Grella, a.
Biagi, F. Daniele, comprimsrii.