The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

Verdi II will be remembered that
Verdi was refused admission 70 the IN
stitution which Is now TO bear MS name!
Musical Novelties. recently published
by Rohlfng Sons Music Company OF
Milwaukee. Wis: Observation-Disclosures
tn and Album Leaf for pianoforte. by
FIR. S. Brueschweiler: Sylvia Caprice
and The Last Dance by b. II. JAMS
sen; Prayer and Praise duet for So
prano AMI tenor with piano or organ
accompaniment. by F. Brueschweler.
and Lead. Kindly Light. sacred song,
for baritone or contralto. by d. Profile
roe.
The principal attractions offered by
THE Youths Companion for the re-
naming weeks ~ 1898 provide foretaste
OF the good things TO follow in the new
volume Tor 1889 To the first issue I'm
November Frank r. stockton will con-
tribute humorous sketch entitled Some
OF My Dogs" and in the issue for the
week OF November 10th. will appear Rud-
yard Hpling's thrilling story Of the he
roism Of soldiers in the ranks, The
Burning OF the Sarah Sands. In the
seven issues 20 follow there will be con-
trihubuons by Lord Dufferin. VIM. d.
war correspondent. Mary r. wilkins.
Hon. Thomas p Reed. the Marquis Of
Lorne, Nine. Lillian Nordica and J. Fan
groill. An excellent calendar for 1899 has
been prepared by "The Companion"
Joseph TT. Raernstein. the successful
basso has been engaged by the "Haen-
del and Haydn Society. Of Boston. 20
sing in 1.-THE Creation" March 9th, in
that city.
The youthful priest composer, Perosi
Of Venice. has had such wonderful sue
cess with his three oratorios THE Pas
sion" THE TRANSPORTATION. THE Re
surrectlon Of Lazarus" that he Is writ
ing a fourth "The Holy sepulchre and
the Resurrection Of Christ" lie IS only
twenty-five years - ago and entered the
priesthood two years ago.
Fran Cosima Wagnes has engaged
French baritone VI Renaud. 10 sing the
part ofAmfortas in Bayreuth next sum-
mer This is the first time that anyone
of French nationality has been engaged
10 sing I'm Bayreuth. IT would seem 10
indicate that partisan lines are no more
drawn so closely in art as heretofore.
william Ward Crane writes in Lippin-
colts November Issue ON Plain TASTES
In Music: Solos. unless they had some
sD1cial merit. were not encouraged IN
the army. except sarcastically.To a sol
der lifting up his voice alone IN song
some one was apt 20 say, "Wiu You be
here tomorrow II you won't, be sure
% finish that song now. because we don't
want TO miss hearing IT ALL \ chorus.
gaining importance from its size. was
comparatively safe from scorn and con-
tumely. but on accession. even that was
g0Od-naturodly assaiied. as, Tor example
when the colOners orderly appeared IN
rcs0unding company street and shouted
"The colonel sends his compliments 70
Company II and says, VIII II please
change IT'S tuner
A kind 81 vocalsm that never loses
favor I'm tho army is founded on the
bugle calls w.ich mark the ordinary
camp routine. So. when bugler sends
forth tuneful notes. voices are nearly
always 20 Doe heard singing:
All you that are able. go down 10 the
stable
And water your horses and give en-
some corn.
For, if you don't do 81, the colonel Will
know 10,
And then YOU viii rue It, as sure as
you re porn.
Mascagnis new japanese opera IRIS,
which is 90 be brought out in Rome tnis
month, VIII receive us hrst Ainer4cih
production In Ph'ladeiphia durlnE lu
present season. Ine coniiil'tee III oii'.
have also secured tne soie t's".s oI
first performances Oh TWO o'nrr nov ..I,
fuccinls Ia lose4 anu HPl"'i'''
BassO Porto"