The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
MUSICAL AND
LITERARY NOTES.

Edward Kaun Is announced as a new
composer. attracting attention I'm Europe
through his two-act lyric comedy, ga
etane." produced recently at Rouen, and
his Biblical scene, Ruth" cantata FOR
solo soprano and chorus OF female voices
which has been heard at Lyons.
Mr.. S. 3. Mills the well-known pr
anist, who spent many years In this
country. principally in New YORK, mas
returned to his native place in Wales, and
will remain there.
Manuel Garcia, the famous old music
master, has lately completed his ninety
fourth year. He is still interested IN MS
art. frequently attends concerts. and still
gives occasional lessons. His memory is
sound, and he recalls episodes of Napo-
Icons war in Spain. Manuel Garcia -
one of the few living musicians VINO per-
sonally knew Beethoven.
The new Pronouncing Pocket Diction-
airy of musical terms by II. X. Palmer.
Mus Doc, OF New York. Is the most con-
else and at the same time most COM
plete musical dictionary that has ever
been published. Ii is a desirable acqul-
sition 10 the student, both vocal and IN
strumental an excellent manuel for mu-
sicians and musical writer's.
Henry Marteau, the French violinist.
has completed his United States tour, and
sailed for Europe. lie viii be heard IN
Russia, Austria and Hungary during the
coming season. He will return 10 Amer
lea in the spring Of 1899.
Mr.. Clarence Eddy. OF Chicago, one OF
Americas leading organists, is giving
very successful recitals in Berlin and
other cities Of Germany
The attention Of our vOcalists IS called
to the following good and now songs OF
II. h. Palmer Nus. Doc. Of New YORK.
'.The Old Front Door," duet; Child Life
on the Farm" mixed quartet; The ABB
sent Loved one" solo for contralto or
bass; '"rhe Appeal" solo, duet and quar-
tet for ladies' voices; The Angelic Hus-
band" humorous, quartet for ladies
voices.
The same composer has written a num-
Der Of good sacred songs, ana with MS
Primary Conservation Hymn" Mr. Pal
mer, who has evidently great deal or
Of experience on the subject shows IN an
admirable. clear and convincing manner
1.-THE best way to teach new song TO
Primary tldsS.
He has also composed two very effect
i've school songs. viz. "Pipperty-Pop|
and How the Crow Missed IT,"
Great musicians Of all times are known
for peculiarlties in their life or their art;
here are summarized some oddities OF
great musical persons:
Bach's favorite pastime was gardening.
LisIz enjoyed himself best when az the
piano and would play for hours. lost IN
improvisation and musical reyerie.
Berlioz one OF the greatest composers,
could play no instrument save the guitar,
and that very badly
Handel Is known for his great appetite.
Patti has a weakness for Mexican SPAN
iels. and wherever she goes carries TWO
or three with her, usually wrapped in
silk shawls.
Mozarts favorite amusement was bill
Hard playing.
Rosenthal enjoys a good dinner
Beethoven was fond OF bathing. He
also had the pleasant habit OF bowling
and grooming most dismally while COM
posing.
Paderewsd never plays at a concert
without dipping his hands in boiling
water Just before going on the stage.
Wagner was very fond OF exaggerated
luxury and spent a fortune on gorgeous
japanese dressing and night gowns.
Joachim Is very fond OF sweets.
Auber used TO compose much or MS
opera music on horseback.
Franz Kullak is great mountalneer'
He has climbed every high point n the