davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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nurrered reeDIy over the lake and has
sunk dying on the ground; his growing
sin and penitence-watch this we'll
the expression on the face OF this Faf=
parsi-guileless fool-ignorant of his
name and who is to be enlightened only
through pity: later, when AmfortaS
is brought in on his litter and the voice
of TitureI (his father) from his coffin
commands. Uncover the Grail,
binding ray of light shoots down from
above on the cup and Amfortas raises
himself and holds alOft the Grail,
which the boys celestial chofr(
cover and return to the shrine;
the scene in the second act where
Kundry tells Parsifal of his mother
and of how she in her loneli-
ness named him Fal-parsi-guileiess
one-her desire to tempt him and his
resistance;f again when Khngsor fings
the poisoned spear at Parslfal, VINO
grasps it with exalted rapture. Then
with an earthquake the castle Of evils
falls to ruin and the damsels lie like
shriveled flowers. Later in the third act,
when Kundry bathes ParsifaPs feet,
many eyes were dimmed with tears as
he baptized the repentant Magdalene-
whose tears, taking forever the place OF
hellish laughter, rained forth like dew
The new Grail king, Parsifal, holds
forth the cup to the assembled
of their former ruler. Sin. and in the
dome of the temple the mystic dove
hovers above the head Of Parsifal.
Here is that wonderful choral pas
sage in which the Thoren pity mo-
tif and the Liebesmahlspruch Qove-
feast) occur, and ascending in mys-
tic progression from the depths to the
heights give to one who has learned
how to seek the solution OF the whole
work. The shrine is uncovered. the
front taken from IL. Titurel, for
moment terminated, raises himself IN
benediction. The drama Is now end
ing. From the dome a white dove
hovers over Psrsifaps head = he.
waves the Grail gently, the knights
looking up at him. Kundry. re-
deemed. her eyes on Parsifal, sinks to
the ground-dead- a c.s
The role of Parsifal Is entrusted 20
Burgstaller. young singer with a most
pathetic voice, special protege Of
Cosina Wagner. He will look and
sing the part we'll. Our own Nordica
will alternate with Nine. Frem-
stadt as Kundry- The role OF
Kundry is said among great dramatic
soprani to be most arduous.< The
strain of being the unwilling instru-
nent OF KIingsor and her constant
inner warfare are enormous. The
rest of the cast Is equally splendid.
all of the principals having that
cachet that only repeated Bayreuth
performances give to the Wagnerion
singers. f
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a loud whisper as the couple whirled
past him. George smiled broadly
Estelle, dismayed. put hand UP to
her face. AS she took it awav two
pimples and half dozen freckles
came with it. George saw them ana
quickly guided her out Of the light
eco wash your facei" he command
cd iInperatively. And the next time
WI, want to go masquerading, let me
hein YOU make up. / know heaps OF
better dis1gurements,s besides grease
naint is fearfully unreliable, Vnen one
loves dancing as we do.
IT forrot-I ought not to have
danced" Estelle said contriteiy-then
with q swift change of mood: But
VOL, wouldn't have known II L nad
been q little wiser
.Indeed /. would: / went five num-
dred miles last summer, just to see
vo,,p George half whispered. SO
!. ,,,derstood the minute / looked at you
to-night. You wanted to disgust me,
~ ,nske me lose q wife and fortune
don't blame you-women have to
f,rht Injustice with their own weap-
ons- still wish you hadn't done tt.
Vol, can say No to me this minute II
yo,I ike. and get back more than al
the money you lose by saying it. to-
morrow
II see. You want to invest in Dres-
den china" EstelIe Interrupted auda-
ciously. $50 of course don't want to
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obe Mind

=
deed, I've been half afraid all along
that when you saw him you'd be
sorry"
Indeed shan't,'' Estelle interrupted
eagerly. How can be sorry of-any-
thing that sets me free from that
odious bond?''
Bronson did not answer. A stir
about the door drew all eyes. Adonis,
otherwise George Gilbert, Estelles
cousin. co-heir and fiance, entered
with Adela EvansN cllnging ostenta-
tiously to his arm. She had such a
habit OF clinging there that the sports
of Grasshope had been ready to give
odds this last half year that she would
ere this have written herself Mrs
George Gilbert, but for Grandfather
Gllbert's absurd will. This instrument
decreed fatty whichever of HIS two
descendants refused to marry the other
thereby forfeited all claim to the big
Gilbert fortune.
What George thought about 1t no.
body knew He smiled down at Adele
as they crossed to Estelle. When he
got a good look at her his smile be-
came, for a breath's space, quizzical,
but it was kind and wholly cordial as
he took both her hands. saying IT
know you all right, young lady-if
you would never let me have your
picture"
Somebody's been telling" EstelIe
said solemnly. although her eyes
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With everybody else in party bibs
and fuckers, such garrnenting made her
conspicuous, all the more that the gown
she wore was grass green, with bright
pink stock and much dead-white braid
ing. Spangles and beads also lurked
amid the braid. so many that there was
a color of reason for Egtelle's whisper
as she looked down at herself.
Do you know, feel like the court Of
King Solomon at the puppet show2'
This made Bronson frown. You'll
give yourself away he said severely.
For heavens sake don't spoil sport
just when It's getting so much better
than play"
Il WON'T said Estelle contritely.
then In q nervous aside: when does
Adonis come in? Do hurry him along!
I shan't be easy until he comes. Sup
pose, after all, he should be color
blind-able to see only gold and green
backs and old yellow title deeds?"
Suppose nothing SO tragic. / told
you in the beginning he was artistic
or nothing" Bronson retorted. Art is.
indeed, his weak suit-otherwise would
he be ia bonds to Miss AdeIa Evans?"
''She is so pretty" Estelle said fer
-vently. Bronson growled, sYesi Reg
ular china baby beauty Blue eyes,
pink and white complexion and hair
always in the latest mode. Out in the
Lobby now, lying In wait for-Adonis.
They'll be coming in together-the
prettiest pair Of puppets you ever
saw"
II hope he isn't too good looking!'
Estelle inurmured refiectiveiy.
Bronson scowled.
You'll find him disgustingiy SO. In
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causing no comment. The utter ao-
sence of a street car, the quiet that
reigns, make it veritable Sleepy Hol-
low, though the population is 10000.
The quaint shops in the marketplace,
the walks to and from the Hof-Garten,
where all that was mortal OF Wagner
sleeps, the visit to Wahnfried Villa,
home of the family-all were of the
greatest possible interest 1t was just
a pleasant stroll from Alexandra
strasse to the top Of the beautiful hill
where the theater stapds truly shrine.
From the balcony that overlooks the
village one is called daily by the play
ing oI~the principal theme or leit-motif
Of the drama TO be given that day. In
"ParsifaI' ii is from the Good FRIDAY
music.
A quartet of trombonists sounds the
first call a half-hour before the per-
formance begins, the second quarter
of an hour later. the third tlve minutes
before the hour and be he Prince or
peasant, when once the doors are
closed the late conner cannot enter,
Lights are extinguished; there is not
the fiutter of programme, no ap-
plause, never a whisper is heard nor
the sound of carpenters tools, and
wondered how the noiseless shifting of
machinery was managed No Orches-
ira is visible and an expectant silence
reigns. The opera begins daily during
the season of one month at p m At
the close of the second act an hour is
given for dinner. Many go comfortably
to their homes in the village and re-
turn. In the grounds of the theater are
two restaurants. At the one on the
right hand light meals of cold meats,
sandwiches and beer, tea, coffee and
chocolate are served; at the other an
excellent hot dinner. Indeed. anything
that one can pay for can be had. The
last act begins at s:15 and one is home
at 10 o'clock. At that time Anton Seidl
was living. and yet Siegfried Wagner
from time to time conducted with Seidl
on the scenel Among the things in
.'Parsifal" ever to be remembered. the
spectacle of the uncovering OF the Holy
Grail Ca cup wherein Is the Savior 5
blood) in the first act is one of them.
AS the knights knelt at the holy supper
their red cloaks seemed to palpitate.
There is an atmosphere spoken of al
Bayreuth as the .Parsifal atmos-
pfrere''-impalpabl and yet very real
thing. The spectator contributes more
than he knows and criticism must be
advanced with delicacy.
And now this great play Is almost al
our own door; and TO the vast num-
bers who will go-for no one who car
make IL possible to go should miss it
word as to what scenes will espe-
cially impress one.
Among the things to be forever re-
membered are the scenes introducing
Parsifal-after the wild swan has
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say it-not now, at least"
.'That must be quite as you please.
George said, smiling over her head
You will have to go straight home.
he added masterfully. Changing low
ers would be nothing beside the scam
dal of changing countenances this
way in the face of everybody"
II know it, Estelle said sorrow
fully. Fate Is playing me tricks
putting all the trumps in Adela's
mot quite. You forgot shall make
your excuses. and take you and Mrs
Warren home" George said Don't
keep me waiting, either. I'm all i'm
patience to see-your real self"
Grasshope had no end Of sensations
through the next six weeks. The first
came when George Gilbert broke the
prearranged' engagement. the next when
it was seen that he was disputing with
Reed Bronson for first place in his
greatest was to find the strange Gilbert
girl truly beauty, with no end of fine
feathers and a most enchanting way OF
wearing them. Adela Evans looked
faded and Insignificant beside her. al
though away from her she was easily
the prettiest girl in town. But Adela
was spiritless these days. She no long
er had hopes of catching George. He
was. eagerly, desperately in earnest
about Estelle. although she had giver
him hack, as in duty bound. rather
more than half the money. Reed Bron-
son was no less earnest, so between
them they kept public interest at fever
heat.
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BY Maru,a nIcC. williams.

danced. They had never rested upon
a finer fellow than George. He had
all the Gilbert look she so worshiped
in her fathers portrait. Coyertly she
glanced from him to Bronson-Bron-
son was big and honest looking and
had withal an air of breeding, but
still was not to be named beside her
unwelcome betrothed. No doubt he
had more ns-although as time
passed she was forced to admit
George carried things off very we'll
indeed. And after supper, when the
dancing began, Bronson, the luckless.
went into complete eclipse. He hated
dancing, as well he might seeing that
he danced SO badly. George Gilbert.
contrariwise, might have been wing
footed. SO lightly did he move, in such
perfect time and tune. Music. indeed,
was in the Gilbert blood. Estelle
danced, il anything, better. When
they waltzed together other couples
stopped to see. Indeed, they kept on
and on and on until they had tho
whole crowd staring as alone they
whirled and wheeled over the waxed
floor OF the hall.
stop Estelle!" Bronson implored in
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Estelle was nobly impartial. At first
she had thought herself really in love
with BrOnson-that was what had inn
PEELED her to the masquerading- But
somehow Georges grave, hurt face had
made her very much ashamed. although
she would have died rather than admit
love at first sight. Then his freeing her
and settling down to court her anew
appealed TO something In her Of like
fiber. Altogether she was hard put to
1t to decide.
The strain of 1t all bore hardest on
Bronson. His temper. never sweet, be-
came abrupt and uncertain He was
barely civil to other women George,
contrariwise. continued to be & butter
fly among the social flowers.
Upon one Of those spring days tnat
seem made for love the three rode to-
gether through blossomy lanes Bron-
son rode but clumsily. so when present
ly his mount bolted it waseall he could
do to keep his seat George. a horseman
born, was after the runaway IN min
ute, caught him and checked him 80
sharply that the mad creature reared.
kicked savagely and at last fell back
ward taking the other horse with it IN
struggling, plunging heap That any
body came out of it alive was little
short of a miracle. But there was noth-
ing worse fer either than broken arm
AS Bronson stood ruefully nursing It
he said. looking straight IN Esteile's >
ewes: You needn't take the trouble TO
tell me anything ! saw your race as
we were going down-yOu found out
whom YOU loved just then-George.
..Yes. George" Estelle said. flushing
: Ike a rose
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answered, Don't be too sure Of that.
She has eyes"
Eyes. BAH" The ejaculation was al
most a snort. Estelle heard it, although
there was the breadth of the room be-
tween her and the irate matron. She
looked plaintively across at Bronson.
who answered her look with the faint
est humorous nod. Then he strolled
over to her and said IN her ear; It's
too easy-quite too easy, Miss Mischief
I simply had TO give that good soul a
hint Of warning"
'sTraitori" Estelie retorted, pretend
ing TO hiss the word high-tragedy FASH
ion. vet ending with a dimpling laugh.
The laugh went far TO redeem her face
SO far that it set more than one be-
holder gpeculating that old Major Gil
bert's stranger granddaughter would
not really be so bad looking IL she
knew how to wear her clothes and do
her heavy hair. This despite her
wretched complexion. for she had a
beautiful straight nose and good teeth.
10 say nothing of her handsome eyes.
Her neck must be bad, else why was
she sNathec UP to the ears? Her
sleeves also quite swallowed her gloved
hands. but her feet were as much IN
evidence as they well could be-incaseo
IN boots at least three sizes large.
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n
Of this great festival drama
have been limited TO Bayreuth
since 1882. Before that date. it
was sung in Munich few
times for the particular enjoyment of
Wagner's friend and patron. King
Ludwig. Nine Wagner did not sub
nit without a struggle TO what she
feels 10 be a sacriiegious and CONNER
cisl PROCLAMATION OF the work She ap-
pealed to law not only in Germany
but here. and through the reigning
family Of Bavaria endeavored to pre-
vent the passage Of stage managers
and conductors and singers TO this
country. But they were able TO come
here, because there WIS no law to pre-
vent them In order that the charge
Of irreverence might not be made Mr..
Conried brought from Germany artists
who have assisted at Bayreuth. An
other incident that adds a dignity is
the fact that "Parsifal'' has been in
New York and viii here be sung out
side the regular subscription. The hour
Of beginning Of the two evening per-
formances is 5 O'Clock in the after
noon, Of the matinee IL o'clock IN the
morning, separated by intervals for
rest and refneshment No one will be
allowed TO enter after the action has
DSS oGlOIe speaking OF the repre-
sentation as seen at Bayreuth 1 will
give as clearly as possible q synopsis
of the drama The story is so vague
and symbolic that it is no easy matter
10 clarity II.
Parsifal, posthumous son Of Gam
uret and Herzeleid Chearts sor-
row Is, when grown to mans estate
solitary and irresponsible, having been
reared In perfect solitude from his
youth.
Seeing a train Of knights passing he
follows. hoping for an adventure; while
pursuing his way he shoots at and kills
a beautiful swan, and is chided vehe-
TnentIy by the knights for his
cruelty. Guernemanz. an aged
hermit. thinks that because OF
his purity Parsifal will save
the King Amfortas. dying Of a mortal
wound, from death. Guernemanz con-
ducts Parsifal TO the temple in the cas-
tie 10 witness the feast and to see the
unveiling Of the Holy Grail "a crystal
cup). He is awe-struck into absolute
silence by what he sees, which Guer-
nemanz mistakes for indifference, and
in disgust dismisses him, believing now
fully that Parsifal Observation-Disclosures
fool-enlightened by Pity is beyond
hope and teaching. Parsifal royes
again and in his wandering enters
klingsor's realm Now Klingsor is
the evil spirit Of Kundry, the unfortu-
nate Mary Magdalene Of the drama. for
this is q tale Of the Christ Kundry
and a bevy Of beautiful maidens try TO
tempt Parsifal TO stay with them, but
touched by vision Of the Kings mis-
cry and remembering the Holy Grail
he breaks away. A poisoned spear Is
flung at him by Klingsor, but his purity
gives him q charmed life and it re-
mains poised IN the air. Parsifal seizes
II. and gardens. temple and flower
naidens vanish-a token of righteous
victory. This closes the second act. The
third is supposed TO pass many years
afterward.
The day is Good Friday. Kundrv,
who had laughed at Christ on the
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in crowds to hear the music of our
master-Wagner. At one time one went
almost with an apology, and
was spoken of as crank
To-day one goes with seri-
Gus purpose--pride. pomp and vain
glory are not there. / learned in look
ing over the stranger list that men and
women-clever, rich. famous the world
over-were there. the fact, however.
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EZE GRHZE or AL7GHIIp W
ZE NG(C GERzE~ HE Z15EYSI

is laid first In the domain of the
Grail's keepers, Montsalvat. in Gothic
Spain, afterward in Klingsor's castle.
The costume of the knights is white
tunic and mantle. A soaring dove is
represented on tunic and mantle.
At Bayreuth one is away from the
busy centers; people have assembled
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cross, is now penitent. She is re-
deemed before dying. Amfortas
wound is healed by the now sacred
spear Parsifel makes the sign of the
cross as he touches the wound. The
Grail is uncovered and above in the
dome of the temple boys voices are
heard in beautiful strains The scene
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soz. by Martha McCulloch VIII
liams.)
Y but she is ugly!" Mrs.
Evans said, her accent dis
tinctly one Of relief. Bron-
son smiled covertly as he
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-08
If it is Pleasant Saturda
TALK OF THE TOWN.
II ALhott.s anniEersarv saIe.

See Abbott's anniversary sale.
White outings for So on Saturday at
Abbott's.
sale Of outing aannels All this week
at Vaughan's.
Special value in outing flannel for &c
per yard at Perry's on Saturday.
Foot bah game and other sports at
Caledonia Park tomorrow afternoon.
Fall styles in John B. Stetson and
Lamson & Hubbard hats are on sale at
McWhorter's.
Rev. Ariel Bellondi returned last night
from a business trip through the north
ern part of the state.
The annual fail supper Of the Presby-
terrain church win be held Thursday,
Sept. ri. Further notice win be given
later.
The car Tor those going on the corn
roast at Benjamin Falls tonight leaves
Hat CHS sharp. Tickets can be bought
for % cents at the car.
]. Hamilton, formerly manager Of the
Emergency hospital, and Mrs. Hamil-
ton left this morning for Ranboro, p. @.
Later he will 90 TO study medicine
Mrs. Hattie B. Towne, who has been
visiting friends in the city, left yester-
day for Mr. Towne's home in Richmond
after which she will visit her sister il
Concord, Y. H.
Regular meeting Of Canton Yinton, No,
|g. r. MI, this Friday evening, at 7.30
o'clock. The P. nj. degree will be con-
ferred after which refreshments will be
served. A large attendance is desired.
Miss Julia Kline left this morning
for Foxhoro, Mass, to resume her duties
az teacher iii the public schools there,
after spending the summer with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Carlton Kline at The
seminary.
Last year three ears were run after
games to Barre and two to Montpelier,
This year four cars were run to Montpe-
her and two to Barre, showing the way
the attendance at the games was re-
versed. Montpelier Argus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-08
Thursday, September 9th.
Linen Sale.

Two pieces 7z-ineh All-linen Bleached
Table Damask that you have always paid
7sc for. This days. sale at soc.
-Four pieces 7z.inch All-linen Satin
Damask that has been selling at 800
This day al 6oc.
One lot Of Mercerized Napkins that
were sI.75 This day at oSc.
One lot All Pure Linen Napkins tina,
were Sis. This day al Sf2o-
One lot All Pure Linen Napkins that
sell as specials al $3.50. This day, oSc.
One lot Of Barnsley Grass Bleached
Crash that sells at1aI-zr. This day, &c.
Free Magazine offer goes with this sale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-08
Friday, September 9Th.
Fur Sale

Our last seasons Fur Sale at this time
was decided success. There are val
ues here thar win not last until noon.
twenty-five Black Coney Cluster Scarfs
with six tails. Would be cheap at 75c,
usually sold at os. 1--WE do not recon-
mend this quality Of furs For this sale
this day at SOC each Not more than
two 10 customer.
twenty-five Blended Mushst Cluster
Scarfs. These are very desirable for
children's school wear. This day at
ST. 40 each.
Twenty very long Isabella Opossum
Fur Scarfs. You win see poorer ones Tor
$3.50. Nov for this day at 81 OS.
MHfs 70 match, same price.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-08
A. P. ABBOTT Co.AP ABBOTT col ?. ABBOTT 3 Co
n The Daylight Store y
Saturday Night Closes Our Anniversary Sale.
Are You Your o ThesBa
Are You Getting Your Share Of These Bargains

of VERY FINE WHITE DoMET OUTING FLANNEL
good would a
Saturday AT FIVE CENTS PER YARD Not piece
The following special bargains this
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-08
Waterproof OverC0atS

II doesn't Just right call these beautiful shaped gar
ment Rancoats The is used Unfortunately il
this Fall We shall be pleased to show you. Look
Rain Coats whether you have buy have just bought
elsewhere We should like have you know the difference
between kind of garments and the other kind Smar
ored Rain Coats Of Worsted Cheviots Covert perfect
every point $1,000 to $500
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-08
Saturday, September 9th
RepeIInat Sale.

Fifteen pieces Of S7-ineh Repellant in.
colors Of navy, brown, greys, black and.
Oxford There is no cloth at 7sc for
wear and looks that is up 10 these cloths.
Those that are using these cloths know
the strength Of our statement. Consider
ing the sharp advance in al wool goods.
you viii hardly see how we can make The
price 50 low even for one day, We will
be obliged TO limit each sale to not over
is yards. This day at 42c per yard.
Outing Sale.
One case very fine White Domet Our
ing Flannel, well worth 70. This one
day, only Sc per yard. Only one piece
to customer.
Magazines with this days sale.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-14
Band Concert Tonight.


ID band will play this evening at
4,t,rn1r 81 waiian Hotel. The pro-
Is follows:
Re- PART I.
ao4 THE Hawaiian Hotel. Berger
- >e-"FestivaF ......-...h King
iscences of All Nations"
Godfrey
II-Hawaiian Songs. arr. by Berger
Mrs. n. Alapai.
PART II.
Internationally Mackie
4z-"The Paradise of the Pacific
g.. -.-.-.-- :
ntische-''Pretty Women Berger
rsa-.va1entine" ..-....---.. Berger
s."The Star Spangled Banner