Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

and should be considered as a generality
tat any rate) by the promoters.
What would the regular physicians do
in case Of a ''quack" and patent medi-
cine" day at an Omaha Medical conven-
ton? p" Such events" are usually to be
found in session at street corners, illumi-
mated by a gasoline torch. Imagine the
feelings OF our leading doctors at seeing
such a vendor as Omaha sometimes sees
on the street crying his wares under a
brilliantly illumined sign reading, Omaha
Medical society"
We who are interested In the progress
of the art OF music must not feel dis
couraged because some good attractions
draw poor houses. Here comes the Repub-
lican of Springfield, Mass, which says
editorially in a recent issue:
The country over this has been a bad
year for music. Managers do not profess
that in all sections heavy deficits have been
met. TIL Springfield festival Jared better
than most in that the shortage was rela-
lively small. though the fact that there is
no association behind 1t, all the RESPONSE
bility falling upon one man, makes IT more
serious. The other concerts have not, as a
rule, been so we'll patronized as they have
deserved, though there have been some
pheasant tNttpNAplet dS II Tue case VI llo
r~ecitals given by Mr.. Van YORK and Miss
Gauthier. The Orpheus club has also been
wen supported; On the other hand the
slight, and several excellent artists have
played to beggarly houses. But all this
possible TO predict what will draw" or
there would be more millionaires among
the impresarios.
In the same article the writer touches
upon the subject Of the development Of To-
cal resources in a forceful and impressive
manner.
Omaha people might do we'll to read It
carefully; first, because it breathes a sug-
gestion that Omaha people might act upon,
and, secondly, because II shows that after
all the west, as pointed out in this column
last week, is not so wild and woolly" as
some fasteners would have us believe, as
we are herein told by a prophet Of their
own, one who lives in the refined old city
Of Springfield, in the cultured state Of Mas
sachusetts:
BY far the most important part of the
stimulate EFFORT on the part of our own
musicians and TO build up an energetic
musical life In the community: There is
reason to believe that Springfield is fortu-
nate above most towns of its size in the
number of competent resident musicians.
There are planists. violinists. organists and
singers of excellent professional standing;
there are enough good orchestra players
to constitute a symphony orchestra with
the aid OF a few outsiders for the rarer
Instruments. A most interesting and
profitable concert season with at least one
concert each week might be provided with
out calling on the aid of visiting artists.
1t would be interesting to block out such
a musical scheme, to include. say, in addi-
ton TO the choral concerts, three concerts
by a local orchestra, six chamber music
concerts, six piano %recitals, six song re-
citals and six organ ~recitals. all welded
into a consistent whole, and all kept up to
as high as possible a scale. Why Is not
something of this sort possible?
The benefits of such an arrangement
would be manifest. Not the least is that
from which valuable results might come. A
foreign artist of celebrity comes and plays
and goes. We enjoy the concert and APP
plaud, and there the matter ends. But II
a resident singer; or pianist, or violintst,
can be encouraged to keep his talents from
rusting, something of lasting benefit is
gained. The ordinary local musician is pri-
marily a teacher. He settles down into a
rut and is content to impart his painfully
acquired knowledge to others. There is no
inducement. he will tell you, to keep him
self in concert trim, and as he progresses
in his profession his daily work more and
more absorbs his time and strength. Most
useful work 1t is, too. but his skill should
be enjoyed by the public, at large as well.
good name and help to keep. here the best
musicians we have. 1t would help. also. TO
break down the absurd prejudice which
exists in the minds of many semi-musical
people against local talent" To many
People a second-rate artist who halls from
New York or Boston is necessarily superior
to the best in their own city. 1t is queer,
but only human nature-"A prophet" etc.
a solid array of concerts of sufficient worth
to respect were given, this preJu-
would come to have the same pride in their
soloists as in the excellent bodies of anna
teur singers who have for years past given
Springfield such prestige for choral music.
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The following sketch have clipped from
the Musical Courier IN. ", and It will
doubtless interest thosI who have followed
the "Kowalsky articles" which have beer
published In The Sunday Bee for several
weeks past.
Colonel II. I. Kowalsky, whose picture
merits the attention Of the musical and
art world by reason of his being the pro
m 10 a ana he snIno The na me congSessS fo r.,
the establishment OF a National Conserva-
tory of Music and Art for advanced pupils
This project has already received attention
Colonel Kowaisky was born in Buffalo, N
r. and Is - years Of age; He shsiss RESIDED th;rtS1
Ave years, and Is a prominent member Of
the legal profession. He has met all mer
visited the Pacific coast, for his home wa:
always open and welcome to them.
national eonserVatory is unseiash, and he
has devoted many years in agitating the
scheme, visiting Europe frequently for data
and observing the situation personally. HI
has discussed the subject with many Of
our congressman and senators. His hrn
friend in this plan was the late lamenteC
President Mckinley. He Is determined II
making this a success, and no labor Is too
arduous for him to perform in its accom-
~plishment.
Why, for instance. would II not be a goot
idea for the Young Mems Christian associa'
ton and the Teachers Annuity association
to incorporate a local concert each season
having for instance some choral, some or
chestral and some solo offerings OF higl
grade. / humbly and without any pre-
sumption to c~riticise past efforts, OFFER thit
as q suggestion.
Mr.. Joseph Calm will visit relatives II
l Boston this summer. His entire vacation
: period will be spent in the east. He will
| be accompanied by Mrs. Calm. He expect
: TO devote som Of his time to preparing