The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-21
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Century in 1.-The Daughter Of Hamilchar."
She will play Salammbo.
The play opens in the gardens OF Ham,
flchar's palace showing in one direction the
entrance to the Temple of Tanft and in
another the entrance to the Temple OF
Moloch. This is followed by the apart
ments of Salammbo. A massive ceiling
supported by alabaster columns and Greek
arches, the walls draped with Babylonian
tapestry, a swinging dais of ivory and a
throne of elephant tusks.
The third act is in the tent of Matho,
the barbarian chieftain. The following
scene shows the Temple of Moloch. The
final scene of the fourth act pictures the
tryst of Salammbo and Matho among the
ruins of the Temple of Delos. The last act
takes place at the outer Temple of Tanit,
near Acropolis.
Salammbo seated on a throne at the top
of the temple steps. among the populace
and rulers of Carthage, is compelled to
watch Matho tortured by the mob until.
finally reaching the Temple steps, he falls
dead at her feet
His suferings break ~Salammbo's heart,
and she expires simultaneously with the I'M
fortunate Matho.
Arthur HOFFMAN will give a piano recital
at the Century Theater on the last Sunday
evening of the old year. HICKMAN started
out a few years ago to play piano music in
his own way. While all students of the
instrument know that sooner or later the
special talents of a gifted player reveal
themselves in such a way that his classifi-
cation with eminent contemporaries fol-
lows as a matter Of course. Hochman's
plan has been to play all schools of music
and not in subservient imitation of this or
that master, who has gone before.
The birthday of Robert Burns, is to be
celebrated at the Odeon by the Burns Cot
tage Association. The programme, which
will be offered on the evening of January
13, includes music. dances, choral and
massed scores and readings
from the works of the illustrious singer.
John w. Dick is president Of the society.
The proceeds of the concert are to be used
in the erection of a replica of Burns's cot
tage and of Stirling Castle at the Worlds
Fair.
and student of music, has completed his ar
rangements for n series of chamber con-
certs in Henneman Hall. He will be as
sisted by Jacob B~lumenberg, on the second
violin; Louis Kelsmeier. on the viola and
Richard F. Schubert. 'cellist.
During the action of Iris a band of wan
dering musicians is supposed to stop beneath
her window and sing a love song in Italian.
The air is taken VI, by Maldonado. and in q
subsequent scene plays an important part.
The translation. Beneath Thy Window" Is
worth reproduction:
Beneath thy window as the sun is fading,
Among the happy fow'rs my watch I'm keep
ing,
While gentle breezes to thy presence creeping
Thy dreamy heart with songs are serenading.
Arise. beloved. the world is bright.
j love thee dearly, come forth tonight.
And every little wave in rest reposes.
While sweetest perfume from the dewey roses
My tender signs unto my heart are taking.
Arise. beloved. the world is bright,
I love thee dearly. come forth tonight.
The dawn is rising. now awakes the morrow,
Ny vessel from the shore is swiftly sailing.
Thou slumb'rest still, my tears are unavailing.
But still I sing to thee my song Of sorrow.
Sleep on, beloved, the dawn is niEh,
I love thee dearly. farewell. good-by.
Miss Mary Mannering owns a bulldog
Miss Blanche Bates owns a Boston terrier.
Both actresses are at present appearing In
New York, the former in THE Stubborn
ness of Geraldine" the latter in "The
Darling of the Gods" Last week they We're
strolling along Broadway. in opposite d.rec-
tons. And they met. So did the dogs.
said Miss Mannering. warmly.
Il am delighted to see you." was the re-
Spouse.
The dogs seemed Just as pleased. In a
twinkling they were tightly embraced. try
ing to bite souvenirs from each others
bodies. e
Both stars shrieked and said harsh
things, each. about the Others dog. The
crowd yelled approval and the dogs tight