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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Special Correspondence
New York. March ll,-These be duh
times in the drama. The Lenten period
bears heavily this year on Thespls.
Charles Frohman, an ingenious spirit
who may always be relied on to give a
hllip OF interest 20 the play, has gone
TO Europe In search OF new pieces Tor
the muluudinOus houses controlled by
the theatric trust. In his absence We
are more torpid than usual IN the PEN
itential period. The head and brains
Of the syndicate is a small man, bald,
clean shaven, running to stomach IKE
an alderman. Contrary 10 general be-
lief he Is not rich. for the real financial
leader OF the trust is Al Hayman
who has managed 10 amass S3.OoO0OO.
Charles Frohman. the guiding spirit
Of the Octopus, is about 40 years OF age,
FIVE feet six In height, Of cheerful op-
timlsm and general popularity His
business is TO provide attractions, For
each production he receives 500 and
percentage on the plays that are sue
cessful. His income averages 10000
a year. but he lives layishly, being a
bachelor. and It is not believed that his
estate would amount 10 much. His
brother Daniel Is more conservative
and Il IS stated that he Is worth a quar-
ter OF a million. At present Daniel hav-
ing only the affairs ~ +. II. Sothern
10 look after, Is easy In mind. His new
Lyceum theater Is not built and he has
no playhouse on his hands. Charles,
however. although the younger brother,
Is constantly busy. Hc makes trip
every spring 10 Europe in search OF new
material. for native authors cannot
supply his demand Some years ago
he offered a prize Of $4,000 for new
play for Maude Adams. Many pieces
were submitted. but none came up to
the requirements and IN the end Mr..
Frohman was compelled 20 accept j. NJ.
Little Minister" which
yielded IN royalties nearly $4,000 20 It's
author This season Mir. Frohman start
ed for Europe earlier than usual, ia con-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Mr. sothern plays III Were King
mere Whether or not he will present
Hamlet Is as yet undecided.
George Primrose recently sent 10
Manager j. Frank Head OF the Grand
opera House, Hot Springs, Ark, a
check for 5000, to purchase a stone FOR
the unmarked grave of Billy Rice, the
minstrel who died last year at the
Springs.
Julia Marlowe next season Is going TO
appear IN several Shakespearean roles
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Minnie Maddern-Fiske has presented
a check for $4,000 TO the Regina An
gelorum, a working girls home In New
York The money was the proceeds OF
a matinee performance Of MARY Of
Magdala," Wednesday, the 18th. al the
Manhattan theater, which was attend
ed by the Revs, John Talbot Smith.
Hugh j. Grant and many others Of
prominence in the Roman Catholic
church.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

"Corianton" opened in San Francisco
last Sunday night at the California
theater. The Examiner calls II "a
remarkably interesting play adapted
from the Book OF Mormon" and speaks
well OF Mr. Either, Miss Boyer, Ida
Due, who plays Relia, and Alfred Sven
son. who does Seantum. other press
coments are favorable but no idea is
given as TO the business the play is do
ing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
MISS JOSEPHINE NORRIS,
A Punil of Alfred Avre.

Announces that she viii receive pupils In
tiocuton Speaking Public Reading aud
representation, studio 203 Templeton Bldg.
Beginners taken
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Bernhard has at last completed the
tomb which she has been preparing for
herself, II is granite structure, Sc
Nerely plain and pierced by four arches
The single word Bernhard" is IN
scribed upon it, The tomb is located in
the Pere La Chaise cemetery, in Paris,
and Is near to those of Talma, Rachel,
and Mile Mars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Clara Morris was offered the part Of
the nurse In the all-star production OF
Romeo and Juliet, but was compelled TO
decline, owing TO the fact that she Is TO
be the beneficiary Of a benefit in which
It is reported that Mary Anderson viii
return to the stage for the single occa-
sion. owing to the warm affection she
holds for Miss Morris; II VIII neces-
state her coming from England where
she is now sojournlng Julia Arthur
is another star who win forsake her
fireside for this single occasion, and will
probably appear In Mercedes II is also
said that Minna Gale and Annie Robe
both retired professionals. will take up
their former occupation once more to
assist Miss Morris.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

|
| a. Hospe, Of Omaha, the head of one
Of She best known music houses In the
west, Prof. Mcclellan PLAYED the ac-
! compartment on the great organ. and
Hike the audience, greatly admired her
voice. Miss Hospe has a rich contralto
voice of far carrying powers, voice
solid and Of considerable brilliancy. and
entirely free from IN disagteeable vi
h'ato which mar so many otherwise
excellent performers Miss Hospe sang
B~,n"N.s calvary" as one OF the
numbers, and It was well suited to her
lusJpL She has been visiting in this
city where she made quite a number
Uf'Warm friends
The music teachers In town are re-
ported as doing a good business. al
though the vocal teachers are said TO
DE doing a little better than the instru-
mental who are so much more numer-
Gus, At the same time musicians like
Prof, Careless. remark that there are
many public school children who would
be glad 10 take music lessons, but for
the pressure of their regular school les
sons. Prof Careless says that children
have told him that they are so crammed
and TANNED with school work that they
have TO often study until late In the
night to commit 10 memory the tasks
required of them. This he truly notes,
Is resulting IN diminishing health. over.
taxed eyes and impaired nervous pow
ers, Music would be a recreation 10
these children. and the professor holds.
that not SO much should be REQUIRED of
them IN general school studies.
There is great competition in this
market between the agents OF the yan.
Gus mechanical piano players. The are
the pianola, the sppollo the cecilian
and the angeus. Each and all OF these
when we'll played gives sincere pleasure
10 listeners, and when poorly played
VIII drive a sensitive musician frantic
They are all good instruments. and
many Of them have been sold 10 people
who have taken much pleasure out OF
them But to the agent Of one the 9TH
er three are anathema maranatha, an
ab0mination Of denominations. and
should be reconstructed for kindling
wood purposes. The best way is for a
customer TO make the rounds and then
make a selection based on his own judg-
ment or the advice Of competent critics.
And II may be observed that II pays to
have a skilled performer exhibit these
instruments, as the proper handling Of
the swell, tempo regulator, and other
accessories, Is only possible where the
player knows the proper Interpretation
OF the music.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

The friends Of the noted evangelist
Ira d, Sankey In this city, learn with
regret his liability 10 become totally
blind through Inflammation of the eyes
al the age OF &c. Mr.. Sankey was for
years the singing co-laborer with Mr.
Moody In his evangelistic toura and ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
iHEArrR GOSSIP.

lisa Vii, = Ministries |, viii come for a
E'AA e y Y, ,,i ,he Grand Theater on
pa r-ss 'i T play entitled "Tbe
p h tils 80, sl,s.lhqgerayo ls soon TO he
d th BE-, ,l, S.'y With Miss Rose c 20 h.
~ h soiR p,ss' Paragraphs relating
ne newspaper Sd esss OF this e e eTs,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

and a new play by Henry V. Esmond,
the English dramatist, in which her part
is that Of young widow and mother.
She says that she Will play repertoire
In future, as the strain Of one-part
season is too much for her
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

A local music dealer sold some time
ago a set of band instruments, q in all.
to local band at Colouia Diaz, Mex,
whose members were attracted to the
dealers advertisement in the Semi
Weekly News When last heard from
the band was doing very well.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
MISS BURKELLA PIERCE.


To strengthen aud beautliy the body To
cure nervousness indigestion. pelvic troubles
etc 10 establish elegant aud graceful do.
pertinent studlo go Commercial Club bldg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

replied - should like to play The
Bonnie Brier Bush for three years be-
lore l retire, and | will promise you to
play that long, god willIn" Next sea
son is the third wear OF "The Bonne
Brler Bush" and Mr. La Shelle feels
that II Is more than likely to be Mr..
stoddart's last In active work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

/ therefore known all over ChriStendUm
Mr. Sankey is native OF Pennsylvania
and before Joining Mr.. Moody was a
| custom house cheer lie Joined the
Methodist church at the age OF 10, and
| his sacred songs have been translated
mo numerous languages and have had
Il circulation OF over l5,OOO.OO0 copies.
SaVlnts learned IN the lore of musical
s1lence and art have affected to re-
gard with contempt the style of musical
notation which has made the name OF
SanKey household word In all Chris-
tan countries. But his SONGS have
gone TO the hearts Of multiludes just
the same, while the music classics have
received but scant attention in COM
pursun.
Mozarts skull has been stolen. The
rene was the property Of the Mozart
museum In Sdlzburg, Germany and It's
disappearance has caused no end Of
disturbance. When the famous COM
poser died he was not honored by the
world as he is today, and It is a well
known fact that no one attended the
funeral, not even the widow, who was
suffering from bad cold and not able
70 60 out The grayedigger made a note
or MO2art's last resting place, aad 10
years afterwards was appealed to by
the widow for information regarding IT,
owing to the fame which had in that
time attended Mozarts writings. A
small stone was put at the head Of the
grave, and garden built around It,
Before this was done the gravedigger
procured the composers skull and pre-
served 1t In q glass case The relic
changed hands many times since then.
and finally became the property Of the
Mozart museum at Salzburg. 1t has
disappeared mysteriously from there,
and the authorities are Offering a large
reward for Its recovery
Paderewskis friends and admirers
Wili be interested in the following
news contributed by Otto Floersheim TO
the Musical Courier under date of Feb.
Z. Mr. and Mrs. PadereWski were In
Berlin day before yesterday. 'Manru'
will be given at the Paris Opera Co
mlque in the near future, and on be-
half Of this production Of his work in
French, the composer was on his way
from Krakow to Paris. Paderewsk
says that he will not concertlze during
the present year. lie intends to go from
Paris to his home on Lake Geneva,
where he viii devote his time almost
exclusively TO composition. lie is now
busy putting the finishing touches on
a new piano sonata in l. fiat minor.
three movements OF which are COM
pleted, and the finale exists in sketched
form. The whole work will be ready for
publication in a short time. Those who
heard the composer play the work con-
sldel 1t of extraordinary beauty, and Of
as well as Of pianistic interest.
In three acts"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
ARTHUR SHEPHERD,

DIRECTOR SALT LAKE THEATRE
Orchestra, Teacher Of Plano and Har.
mony, Studio over Daynes' Music Store,
Tel 1913 T.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

'NNNNaAt . ldNl III hNtlNe MOfk
Maurice Campbell announces that
Henrietta Crosman win reopen her
season az the Grand Opera house, Chi.
cago' Monday night March gth, in her
success, THE Sword Of the King" the
ehtlre production OF which was de-
stroyed In the Pike opera house IRE
week before last Miss Crossmans com.
pany VIII lose only three nights be-
cause OF the fire. She re-opened her
tour on Monday, March 9nd, at Plqua,
ONO, representing another Of her plays.
Madeline the production Of which
was luckily not In the theater While
the new production OF "The Sword OF
the King was completed IN ten days
Mr. Campbell says It win be even finer
Than that destroyed which cost about
10000 Since three hours after the FIRE
occurred, there has been at work a force
OF one hundred people. consisting OF
scene painters, carpenters, electricians,
costumers. property men. etc. getting
ready the new production This Is
about the quickest re-openlng OF
big production after entire destruction
on record but Maurice Campbell is
noted as hustler
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Robert Grau has arranged the tour
Of Adellna Patti, as follows: She win
open In New York Nov 4, and sing nj
i've concerts; Boston, Chicago and Phil
adelphia, two each, San Francisco.
four, and Havana four. The rest OF the
90 concerts viii be given In cities VET
TO be settled upon. The prices win range
from s. to S..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

The Liberty park musical program
this season win include Wednesday
evening, as well as Sunday afternoon
performances by Held's band of 40 men.
Held has Just secured new quarters for
q bandroom 3Ox4O feet in the second
story at "a Main street, where the band
begins regular rehearsals next week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
MISS JANE MACINTOSH,

For five years soprano solost OF 81.
James Catholic Church. Chicago Pupil
Of Mr.. Bicknell Young. Studio: suite
432.iA Constitution Bldg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
MRS. GRAHAM F. PUTNAM,
Instructor Of Piano.

Pupil Of Cbeflln Conservatory and Edward
Mac bowel, studio and residence az g. md
South. Tel iis H.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

II Is almost a certainty that the vet
Gran actor J. II. stoddart, will make
but one more professional tour Seven
ty-eight years old. over seventy having
been passed upon the stage, this deal
old man Is the admiration and marvel
OF his time. When Kirke Ia Ehelle
produced "The Bonnie Brier Busn, he
made known his desire TO star Mt.
stoddart, but mindful " the actor 2
advanced age. asked the veteran how
long he felt able to play. Mr. stoddart
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

California is evidently working as
hard as It knows how to make Mascagni
forget his unfortunate experience IN
New YORK, Boston, and Chicago. The
famous composer is leading orchestras
in san Francisco and Los Angeles
where he is the lion Of the hour. lie
goes TO Portland to direct a local or
chestra, and his manager has intimat-
I'd that he might be induced to come to
salt Lake u a suitable orchestra and
chorus could be provided for a one night
concert.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

The sheet music men report that the
demand for Sousa's marches Is falling
on, as the public appear TO be firing
OF that particular style Of rythm which
they have absorbed in such large guam
titles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

The cable brings news Of the APP
preaching collapse OF Resurrection
at Her Maiesty's Thoater In London
Most Of the critics tried hard TO say a
good word for the production, but did
not succeed In utterlng anything very
complimentary. What they failed TO
see, or. at an events. TO express, was
the rank commcrclalism Of the whole
business and the utter falslty OF the
pretence that the piece was, IN any ma
terial degree, representative Of Tolstoi.
Miss Lena Ashwell. however appears 10
have had some genuine comprehension
OF the character Of Masloya and Great
ed marked impression In the prison
scene. Mr. Tree, as the Prince, appar-
entity, was only moderately successful.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

a very pretty feature Of the Univer-
sity entertainment at the Theater last
Saturday night, which did not receive
the mention it should have done, owing
10 It's being among the last numbers on
the program, was the playing OF Best's
juvenile orchestra, The little ones
aged from seven up, and numbering
over 30, handled their guitars and man
dolins In thoroughly charming style.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Those who attended the organ recital
A the Tabernacle Thursday, took greet
pleasure In listening TO the vocal solos
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

The choir Of the First Presbyterian
church viii give a sacred cantata on
the evening Of the 2sth inst. In the
church. the title OF the work being
"Ponitence. Pardon and Peace" The
choir will be augmented 70 Is woes.
under the direction Of Mrs. Andrews.
and there will be- an orchestra with
tue organ TO furnish instrumental
music. Careful rehearsals give the as
furance that the performance win be
a gratifying success.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
MJSIC. --.....satA
Observation-Disclosures

A.Hedgeland, the organ expert has
returned to Chicago. after giving the
Tabernacle organ a careful looking over.
Prof Mcclellan has received a MSS
copy Of the latest composition of Robert
Eilenberg, the noted pianist, and is taxi
ing great pleasure in playing il.
The Detroit music publishers have
accepted Held's march called the Phili
lino Belle, and will incorporate It
among their regular standard publica-
tions
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
j. J. TORONTO

J. ]. TORONTO,
Pianos, Pipe and Reed Organs Tuned,
Regulated, Voiced and Repaired.
Graduate OF New England Uonsec yatory OF
Music Boston. Mass
Csders Music Palace or - A street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14
LOUIS w. cRITCHLoW,

Studio i3l- rs Constitution Block Every
morning 9 Vol. Tuesday. Friday and satuf-
day afternoons, 1880 70 $50, Voice trial ~
appointment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Hillary Bells Letter.
Charles Frohman's Annual "On" TO Europe - Opera
Singers Are Distracted over Conreds Indifference
Prices for Song Birds Must Come Down-Maude
Adams Money Value TO Frohman.
Special Correspondence.

1nnnnnnn
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THEO REST

Instructor OF Guitar aud Mandolin.
Attractive numbers for entertain msnts
furnished at moderate cost studio with
utahs College Dramatic Art, ord floor Desc
rot National Bank Bldg. Hours from 70
n n
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

- 'h
instructor % Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo
Club music for concerts, muslcaIeS recep.
tons. etc. Sole Sgt f0f I. i. Martin void
famous guitars add mandollnN
stuai3; . Main 81
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

llouulc III toNttIti toQ W dllef Jutn-
rosch, having failed In his strenuous
attempt 10 succeed Grau IN the opera,
ont his energies on the task OF secur-
ing complete control OF the Phihar-
monte. Walter is great man for
g'ining financial support IN the begin
ming OF his career Andrew Carnegie
built Carnegie hall for him, ana when
BE- started his German opera hackers a.
plenty stepped forward to support our
yCung conductor He came within one
vote Of getting the Metropolitan, ana
Cur rich men were willing TO put up any
amount of money TO insure his success
iu that venture. When Conried Sc
cured the operate management DAM
r0sch turned his entire attention 10 the
Philharmonic. II needed money. tie
Immediately raised 10000 But the
Lencfaction had a string 10 Il. one end
81 which was gripped firmly In the fist
Cl the conductor After considering
lho matter for some time the Phllhar-
monte declined his offer. declaring that
iic ancient independence must be
maintained This decision has produced
strained feelings between the society
aud Us leader and the end ~ the matter
Tay be 10 leave Walter Damrosgh
worse on than Alfred Hertz. who has
ccrned more applause than was arriy-
"a at by any other artist az the
Metropolitan Ibis season. This admir-
otle Wagnercan conductor gave up a
fine position In Germany believing that |
hc would be settled for life at ne
Metropolitan which, undoubtedly, he !
would have been but Tor the change
IN management Unless Mr. Conricd
engages him sir. Hertz will be out Of a |
position for his former chair is
hued. Antilles, the tenor. abandoned his |
court pension and "a royal medal 90 |
Gene 90 America this season with Grau. |
Last winter Herr DIPPED lost $4,000 in |
wall street, and his chief object dur |
irg the next few seasons In New York |
was 10 have Won his money back from |
the brokers, but 10 Mr. C0nried does |
not engage him the German tenor must |
abandon hope OF his squandered for |
tune. The unexpected break down OF
Maurice Grau has produced more dis
cords In music than can be noted by th,
most industrious critics
ada Rehan mas received her last dol
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

NINE. AMANDA SWENSON,
Voice culture.
The Only Teacher Of the Garcia Method
studio. Calders Music store
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

Ohio
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

}. r,lv'..l.,si accounts the hard work Of
lhs NJ s,H y. boys and girls 10 nj the
4, y ., .le Athletic association througb
|,.k osiy ' .lll.,nt al the Theater last
btu NJ ,,ss,uied 10 pulling the asso-
B., sns, n,ue deeper into the mire.
iays.S ''oN were well meant but
'ass , They could have hardly
b. Ia he, y date, and could only
|syie,, l s, succeeded by doing Tho
1, 49,, ~ slnd o. business. ana tbat n
~, nv. ... useless 70 expect To ms,,e
J hBs. So 49,. Of a benefit in this town.
psr,ss,iiu 'u,, De sold out in advance
n kibs,' ~. ss9l'ellation, The likelihood
ld,s,,p" me-. .'n ,he debt Of the Athletic as-
} Usly,rr.Il,l,. nave to be shouldered by
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-14

\, ,oa s at the Grand, Sandy Bot.
y. aI'S &, 'ne week Monday. Tues
/ .,,,, S4l Wednesday, that always sue.
Ms plAy Human Hearts" comes
''' .,l visit This drama belongs
t.1 W. GAS Of the emotional and he
4 ,', .,.s. blended and on its prior visits
1919 ~, pleased It's audiences. The
hr@lAIy matinee viii be given on
-,,'laN and the seat sale is now