Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

| 1.-TWO Married Men," which will
the Harper Theatre attraction to-
| morrow night, is a glorious farce
comedy in three acts. by George r.
| Edeson. and is one of the comedy hits
of the year. The lines of the play
are bright and witty. the characters
| well drawn, and the plot is said to
abound in the humorous and ludi-
crous situations that keep an audi
ence ia continuous roar of laughter
from the rise of the curtain to the
end of the play.
I'm Old Kentucky" improved by
the addition of an entirely new outfit
of scenery, but with all the old favor
ties, even including Queen Bess, -
the famous Kentucky thorough bred,
will be seen at the Burtis tomorrow
evening. The company has been kept
up by Manager Jacob Lift to high
standard of excellence and the origi-
nal company will be seen here.
We are evidently to have a great
musical treat this season, for it is I'M
derstood lines and his band, accom-
panied by a host of eminent vocalists,
are to appear here. Mr.. lines re-
ceived first reputation as from
bone soloist; following this up with
his knowledge of music, IL years ago
he embarked on the sea as full
fledged band director. He has evil
IDENTIFY fulfilled every pledge which
could have possibly been made to the
musical world, as he has caused to be
given programs which no other di-
rector of band ever attempted in
this or any other country. While
there are numbers on his programs
that appeal to the popular taste, yet
they abound with compositions by
such inimitable masters as Tschai-
kowsky, Rubinstein, Geunod, Saint
Saens, etc. lines is accompanied
on his tour by such grand opera art
lists as Achille Albert, Helen Noldi,
Frances Boyden, Xanten, Nine. Ellie
Stewart, Eeron, Zerni, etc., who do
"scenes" from the operas of Faust"
"Trovatore, " Aida" and Carmen.
This band appears at the Burtis
Dec. 9.
Despite the inclemency of the
weather a large gathering nearly
filled the Augustana college chapel last
evening to listen to the song recital
given by Max Heinrich and his daugh-
ter, Miss Julia Heinrich, of Chicago.
Many and lavish are the encomiQms
that have been heaped upon these art
lists of song by musical critics the
country over, and it is needless to say
that every expectation was fully real
lied. Mr.. Heinrich with his magnifi-
cent baritone voice, sympathetic and
resonant, held under perfect control.
captivated the audience and swayed
it at will. His Interpretation of the
songs was marvellous, such, indeed, as
has never before been heard IN the
college chapel. Hio enuuciation,
whether in German or in English, was
wonderfully distinct and artistic and
very special merit of his
clear cut articulation as
this is the requirement of very few,
and whenever it is heard it is with |
positive relish. Mr.. Heinrich plays |
his own accompaniments and they are |
perfect. No Earring impression dis
rurbs the ear, but there is harmony |
The voice and the piano |
are perfectly united in expression.
Miss Heinrich with her rich, full, |
mellow contralto voice, charmed the
audience and was enthusiastically ap-
plaude2. She sang with great ease
and artistic taste, and her appearance
was entirely devoid of all affected
The duets that were sung were re-
,eived with especial favor. Schubert,
rschaikowsky, Henschel, Thomas,
Strauss, Nevin, Handel and Gounod
we're among the masters of song that
we're included in the program. Sew
,ral encores were called for and cheer
uly given.
The Lyceum is to be congratulated
ipon procuring such a splendid
Number to begin the really excep-
ional course OF entertainments ar
'anged for the season.