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came to a performance. Then Signor Vianes was
prevailed upon to try the arrangement from which
Mr.. Cady had expected fine artistic results. The
effect good, and the device adhered to for
space, and in less modified form ever
since, though there has been continual experiment
tation with the disposition of the instrumentalists
Operatic performances began at the new house on
October o. 1882 and after sixtyone representations,
at which nineteen operas were produced, the first
to end 1 shall tell the story of
the season in greater detail in the next chapter,
contenting myself for the present with account
of the results of the merry war which ensued be-
tween the rival establishments. Colonel Mapleson
intrenched in the Academy OF Music, which
opened its doors for its regular the same
evening. The advantage lay with Mr.. Henry E
Abbey, who had a house, the fruit of an old
longing and the realization of long cherished social
aspirations. With the Academy of Music there
rested the charm of ancient tradition, more potent
then than it has ever been since and the strength
of conservatism. There were stars of rare reful-
gence in both consultations which met the Biblical
description in differing from another in their
glory With Colonel Mapleson Nine. Adelina
Patti, who, in far she was exponent of
the art Of beautiful vocazation, was without a
peer the whole world She served then to
keep alive the old traditions Of Italian song as
Nine Sembrich does now. AT her side stood Mime.
EteIka Gerster with voice youthful, fresh.
limpid and wondrousy flexible. and style that
rpening IN n manner that promised soon to
compass all the requirements OF the Italian stage
from the sentimental characters in which she won
her first successes the deeper tragic parts which
had begun to make appeal to her ambition. With
Mr. Abbey was Nine. Christine Nilsson. Nine.
Patti though she had grown to womanhood and
effected her entrance the operate we'll as
concert stage in New York, was not so familiar n
figure as Nine Nilsson. Patti had begun her
operate career at the Academy of Music in 1853
and had gone to Europe, where she remained with
out revisiting her old hons until the fall winter
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appearance of the interior has been changed very
considerably. The two tiers of boxes were where
thew are now, but their fronts were perpendicular
and there was bulging curve at the proscenium'
Besides the two tiers of boxes as they exist at
present there were twelve baignoirs, six on side
at the stage ends OF the parquet circle, so-called
These were found to be Improbable, and were
abolished when the house was remodelled about ten
wears after the opening The decoration Of the
interior was intrusted to Z. P Tredwill An archi-
tect of Boston, who followed Mr.. Cadys wishes In
avoiding all garish display and tawdry effect The
deepest color in the audience room was the dark
rich red Of the carpet the floor. The silk lin
ings of the boxes and the curtains between them
and the small salons in the rear were of fabrics
specially made for the purpose They had an old
gold ground and large, raised figures of conven-
tional design in darker shade, with dark red
threads. The tier fronts ceiling and proscenium
were of a light color, the aim having been to OBJ
tain q prevailing tint of ivory. Amid the hlagree
designs of the piasters which carried the work
above the curtain opening pictures of singing
and playing cherubs, and back of the bold consoles
which projected from the side walls were figures
called The Chorus" and The Ballet" painted by
Francis Maynard, while above the middle of the
opening, in a segnlentary arch, was an alegory,
with Apollo the central figure, by Francis
Ilhrop. Statues of the Muses. filled inches on both
entwinings of ornamental figures, on a buff ground.
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repeat of the story which was told in greater
detail last summer In my Chapters of Opera" In
the second of those chapters cited the Metropoli-
tan Opera House the last illustration in the field
which cleaning of the creative impulse which
springs from the growth of wealth and social
bition and set down the observation that its estab
lishment marked the decay of the old knicker
booker regime in New York and its amagamation
with the newer order of society. Mr.. Abram c.
Putnam, in his book entitled Last Days of Knick-
erbocker Life in New York. says that the change
began about 1870 and completed when nearly
all Of the leaders Of the old arstocracy accepted
invitations TO the Vanderbilt ball, which took place,
/ think, in 1882 Long before this incident, how
ever. 1t had become obvious that the Academy of
Music could not accommodate all the representa-
tives OF the two elements in fashionable society
who, for one reason or another. wanted to own or
occupy the boxes which had come to be looked
upon the visible sign of wealth and social posi-
ton. There great popular dissatisfaction
either with the Academy of Music itself the per-
formances, then under the direction Of Colonel
James II. Mapeson. though these were conventional
enough, and the dress Of the operas looked shabby
in contrast with the new scenery and costumes at
the theatre after the rivalry had begun. The
house being satisfactory, popular taste contented
with the representations, and there being evil
dences Of insufficient in any part of the audi
ence room except the private boxes. it seems OBJ
vtous to the merest observer from without that
social and not artistic impulses led to the enter
prise which produced the new establishment
The Metropolitan Opera House was built in the
summer of 1889. The corporation which built 1t was
called the Metropolitan Opera House Company
Qdnited), and its leading spirits were James A
Roosevelt. the first president Of the board of d.
rectors; George Henry Warren. Luther Kountze,
George Griswold Haven, who remained the active
head of the amusement committee from the be-
ginning till he died last spring; William X Van
derbilt, William II. Tillinghast Adrian Iselin Rob
nh Edward COODer,
Henry G. Marquand. George n. Curtis and Levi P.
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ORCHIDS FROM BRAZIL.

According to Consul General George Z A'os,
son. OF Rio de JaneirO. there seems to be eOaS-'-
erable activity In the orchid exporting ousN0
OF Brazil and the United States has greaI w.
ton OF the increased business He continues
Most OF the orchids taken in the past -
been shipped TO England. where there are . - -
Der OF great houses doing Worldwide o-S.'ss
In such plants alone The increased ;;SrsSsIy
them in the United States has folo"tI - -. are
from European interest. While the piSn; p.' in a
somewhat difficult 10 handle with s9Ly5..S,a loss
commercial way there Is comparatively ,orsnts
from damage in transit. Sometimes SHs hPpsTf a
are packed In baskets. average OF ~ Sps-
hundred in each. Other firms ship ths- theil ~ lots
cfally constructed cases with much IaI
In case The average value or the sRiPInSs 4
out of Rio de JaneirO Is substantially ~ $3.50 of
plant in Rio de Janeiro HarbOr. The uiiln,s.y,ed
The finer and rarer varieties secured ana ne
is comparatively a small item IN thS - ths
standard varieties forming the vast ou'A -
business .-ssriss
There something over six thousand trs aa-
of orchids recognized and described ~ pje ds
thorites In the botanical gardens % &oi Iist o.
Janeiro. A very large portion OF ,ui,tSs littls
plants is composed OF varieties wAlch HSSsSr,ssss
value from any standpoint SOME - fhsn
very common. while great mar. tc $50
rare enough 10 command from 80 and
here in Brazil Other varieties are NetS - What
the value Of specimens is mostly hNeu Sssrsatly
collectors will pay for them, Vafyisss sss,rfhs q
from time To time Probably tirce-tUt., do-sa
the business. in value. is in less lHan
varieties Of the plsnt.-Consular kep"'~
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Morton. The building is bounded by Broadway
Seventh avenue, 39th and 40th streets. About one
quarter of the space is devoted to the audience
room another quarter to the stage and accessories
and the rest TO administrative offices, apartments
etc Its cost, including the real estate, was *l.-
1872 S7S H. actively the work of construc-
ton pushed the portion of the building devoted
to the opera completed when the first perform
ance took place on October %, 1883. ]. Cleave-
land Cady the architect had had no previous ex-
perience in building theatres, to which fact must
be ascribed few impracticabe features of the
house. most of which have since been eradicated
but he had made a careful study Of the plans OF
the most celebrated opera houses of Europe and
the patrons of the house still have to be
grateful to him for the care with which he looked
after their safety and comfort. Since then the
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Opening of the Metropolitan Opera House-Its Prede
cessors- Rivalry with the Academy of Music.
BY II. E.. KREHBIEL.

spread a large number of medallions or OK
idized metal. which, in the illumination from the
lights shone with copper lustre. The house was
lighted by gas. though preparations had been made
for the installation of electrical appliances when
that form of illumination should be found justlfeu
by economy. As originally built, the orchestra was
sunk sufficiently below the level of the floor to
conceal the performers from all but the occupants
of the upper tiers. In the hope of attaining I'M
proved acoustic effects the floor of the orchestra
laid upon an egg-shaped sound chamber OF
masonry. The innovation did not meet with the
approval of Sgnor Vianes, the first musical d.
rector at the opera house. and after an expert
mental rehearsal. the floor was raised so that the
old conditions obtained when the performances be-
gan Sc the orchestra remained. the players spoil
ing the picture the stage until 'Lohengr1n
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TRAVELLERS TALES.

distinguished traveller and war eoF.SSssts F.Stast a. .
on a lecture tour in Scotland spoke orc lion lion
The chs7rman OF the OCCASION after intreS.l.ssss 20
the lecturer as THE mon whas come 'tsat >
broaden oor lntelsCts." said that ne -
wee Bit prayer would not be out OF plaSs'tae re
And Lord. he went on Ply ~ fhe hss
heart O. this mon tae speak the fStIa ~ xrles
truth. and naething but the truth. ana si0
tae understan him" 49,, eharrssn
Then. with glance at the lecturer yonth's Coa'
NAnlon.
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AT coHEY ISLAND.

Roth Dreamiand and Luna Park are enjoying
public favor these hot days. There was an IN
usually large crowd at Luna Park yesterday
.,rhe Man Hunt The Merrinac and the Mont
tor and Might and Morning are few Of tina
novelties in the Court OF Luna
DreamIand has numerous places OF amusement.
among them Creations Awakening" Saturday
next the saIeswornen OF the various Departments
stores will visit Dreamland, and every week there
after various organizations will be the guests Of
the mana cement.
Maurice Levi and his band are az Manhattan
Beach
Nat NJ Wills VIII head the bill this week at
Brighton Music Hall and will be assisted IN anus
ing the audience by Virginia Earle. the Tom JACK
Trio the Six American Dancers and JuAe Ring
Among the numerous features OF Bostocks AMI
- .no,, ar D-eamland are the little cave dwell
ers" BIondin the trick elephant. Is adorneo tAess
days with Merry Widow hat
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h. had lost all the profits OF three OF four other
managerial enterprises. and a year ago Ieared
that T might be exaggerating when set down the
de5cft Of the Metropolitan Opera House in its
first season at 100000 AS write now however
I have before me letter from Mr. John b
scboeffeI. who was associated with Mr. Abbey as
partner in which he says that the losses OF Cs
season were nearly $4,000"
fCopyrizht, 1908. by H. E KrehbieI-1
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SUMNER ADJUSTMENTS
Mimic World" at Casino Thursday
Night.
THE DIRECTORY.

ALEXANDRA. I2eth st and 7th ave--c-s-vaudsv1lis-
AsToF. Broadway and 45th st.-2:15-s15-Psd IN Full
BosTOCK's ANIMAL SHOW. Dresmlsnd-2t
BRIGHTON BEACH MUSIC HALL-2:Is-s-vaudevts
BRIGHTON BEACH PARKS p. m.-Psins 'Destruo-
ton OF Jerusalem
pALY's Broadway. between eeth snd soth sts.-22o-
s-15-Girls.
pREAMLAsD. C9ssy Isiand-2:1s-s.
EDEN MUSEE, 2sd ct 9th sve.-rhe World In
FIFTH AVENUE. Broadway and 2sth st-vsudevilie.
EaMNERSTEIN'S, Tth and 42d st-2:l5-s1o-
Vaudeville Roof Garden .s
HERALD SQUARE Broadway and s5th st.-2:l6-sIs-
The Three Twins.
KNIOKERBoCKER. Broadway and ssth st-2:I6-s:i5-
The Yankee Prince.
LUNA PARK. Coney 1sland-2:l5-s
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARpEN-ski-Hi
NEW AMSTERDAM 42d st. near 7th ave- Aerial Gar
dens-2;15-s:15-The Merry Widow, Roof Car
deq-
NEW YORK. Broadway and 18th st-2-s.so-M.ry's
lamb
NEW YORK ROOF GARDEN. Broadway and 45th St
2<ibS:l5-The Folies OF 1905.
ONE HUNDRED AND TwENTY-FIFTH STREET. near
Lexington ave--Nauderiile.
TERRACE GARDEN-s-'Ma-gueTite'' Orchestra
Next Thursday night. at the Casino Theatre. the
first presentation in this city OF The Mimic
World" viii be made. 1t is musical mixture and,
elsewhere In the Irene Bentley, Junie Me-
Cree. Lottie Faust. Harry Corson Clarke Felix and
Cairo and Ada Gordon.
The Three Twins are still occupying the stage
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Rigo and his Imperial Orchestra are at Harlem
Casino. Concerts given every night
The Hungarian Band gives concerts daily at tAe
Eden Musee. That excellent place of amusement
and instruction is open winter and summer
At the Ahambra Theatre this week the Dill VIII
be headed by the Four Huntings. Fields and
Ward the Ferreu Brothers and Patsy Doyle Will
appear.
Alice LLOYD will lead the performance this week
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Raymond Hitchcock is at home in The Merry
Co Round at the New Circle Theatre, and every
body who visits that place of amusement appears
to be satisfied. There are afternoon performances
on Thursdays and Saturdays
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at the Fifth Avenue Theatre With her IA sAs -
will be the McNaughtons, the Big City Four au1
Laddie Cliff.
The Naked Truth will be the chief featrre ~
the bill at the One Hundred and Twerty-ffth Street
Theatre. La Sylphe Mr.. and Mrs. Robert T. Hainss
and other well known performers VIII appear.
Bernardo. Italian quick change artist" VII
be the special feature at Hammerstein's Roof Gar
den this week Gertrude Hoffman, Lyons and
Parker Horace GoIdin Nellie F1ored and ths sx
English Rocking Chair Girls viii aid IN the merr-
ment Several well known performers viii appear
to-day at the concerts
There will be a special display Of fireworks to-
night and tomorrow at Brighton Beach IN con-
junction with PAINS fine exhibition OF '-Ths
Destruction OF Jerusalem.
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THE Yankee Prince is merry chap. winter OF
summer at sunrise sunset, and he still con.
tinues to occupy the stage of the Knickerbocker
Theatre.
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At the Jardin de Paris. atop of the New York
Theatre THE Follies of 1909 is the bill, and
good one It is. Need more be said?
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At Terrace Garden the Marguerite orchestra
amuses the. patrons every night Paris Chambers
and Mile. Albrecht announced as the soloists
this week.
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"Ski-Hi' is not bad piece to see these summer
nights 1t Is visible on the roof OF Madison Square
Garden.
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Richard Carle and :Mary's Lamb" are amusing
large audiences at the New York Theatre.
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1.-THE Merry Widow Is at homo IN her ne" sur
roundinss-the Aerial Gardens. atop OF the New
Amsterdam Theatre.
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BERNARDf,
At Hammerstein's Roof Garden.

OF thu Herald Square Theatre and amusing large
audiences every night
Girls is continuing its successful career at
Days.
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Maurice Levi and his band are at Manhattaa
Beach.
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lice Lloyd will lead the performances this week
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
NEW BUILDING FOR BROADWAY

Messrs. Shes S Patten have bought the two story building now located on Sixth avenue adjoining the Elks' hall and will move it at once to Broadway on the lot adjoining the almost con- pleted Trail. It will be faced up on Broadway to conform tc the Trail and thus uniform block will be created from the corner Of Fourth avenue to the alley below. Tue removal of sbe building frou iEs present site will clear the Elxs' rrouud at once for the crea- atiou of tbs proposed park according to their announced plans Immediately upon the moving away Of the building the work Of creating the park will be begun.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

Rev. Father BouRis, of St. Marks church has received notice that he is to be transferred within a nesr date to Somo place down in tho states not yot named, and the members of his congrO- gation are offering each other their condolences. Father BouRis has been in skagwsy three years and has become part of It's life. More than that he iS a pioneer of southeaStsrn Alaska, having come to this section in 1896 and travelled over the whole area of the panhandle, labOrIng and build- ing up at every point he touched. He Is familiar figure at Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, Sitks and Wr ,ngsll.
 His most important work, perhaps, was at Treadwell where be built church and brought together congre- gatlon of 800 members. Previous to coming here Father BougIs was 6 mIu.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

Mrs. HuSlett's Thursday afternoon, the members present were each requested to recIto the firSt "piece" they ever were taught, The result was scream ipgly funny. The Soclety discussed the cleaning up of the city now occupying 90 much attention. Strong resolutions
 were adopted endorsing the movement.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
ALASNANS ARE DISGUSTED
(Unlted Preou Tolograph.cublo aorvloo)

Washington, May 9-Alaskans very much incensed at the nomination of Crossey to succeed Harlan and preparing to unite appeal to the president to with draw the Gale is very angry. Crossley pro. posed by Senator Allen and Representative Hull of Iowa. Gales nominations Caypoo and Latmer of Fairbanks and Ray of Seward. These were ignored
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
EVANS THE HERD 0F THE HOUR

and was cheered alOuG the full length of the route to the point almost Of de- votion.
 The city Is througsd with visitors and dressed with bunting and flags. At night the electric illumination Is mag nifceut.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
CBy United PrsSs.l

San Francisco, May S-This city Is now in the full flood Of doing honor to the visiting havy. A mammouth parade was tbe feature of the day. Admiral Evans had his proper place in the line
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
GAME
 TOMORROW

A great game between the FirOmen and the A. Bs.-It comes OR tomorrow and ell tho town Is wrought about 1t. A: the special meeting Of the A. BS. lest night 6nAl arrangements were made.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
HAYWOOD FUR THE PRESIDENCY
Csy United Pross.)

Chicago, May 9--Pro9ideut ut the Western Federation of Miners Haywood will undoubtedly be nominated to- morrow by the socialists for the prenl- dency,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
FLIGHT 0F THE DEWEY HOTEL

The work of rolling the Dewey hotel to It's new site opposite the depot Is al. most completed, The hotel has been dragged down State street almost at automobile speed, the contractor, L. A. Harrison, having done the york 90 smoothly that the guests in the hotel
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

were not aware of che movement going on except Su they saw the telegraph poles rush by. At points where the hotel tied up for the night Ia itS flight connections were made with the elect ric wires and the hotel was ablase with lIghts as much 90 when at home.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
GUN PLAY IN COURT

in the midst of which Heney threat end to use a gun. When order was finally restored Ruef made the State- ment that his life had been repeatedly threatened and that he always went armed.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
HEIR EXPECTED
 NEXT MONTH
(sy Unhed Prsus.)

Madrid, May 9-Queen Victoria 10 to give birth to a child and heir to tho Spanish throne some time during next month.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
B0UGIS ID 60 SOUTH

5ionary to tho BlGckfeet Indians in Montana-awKy back in 1885 when that country was the frontier and the COW boy was tho real thing In that line. Ho travelled over large part of the State in his capacity of teacher and minister.
 Father BOugis made e study of the Blsckteet language and has written the cstechISm, some prayers and hymns in their language. Alter this long and active career on the frontier Father BougIS now goes back to another field, where he may come in contact with moro people, perhaps, but where in proportion to the number he can scarce ly be more effective. He will be great ly infused. His successor, not yet named will arrive before hiS departure.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
WANTS SKAGWAY
 CLEANED UP
(By United ProsG)

San Francisco, May 9-Late yeSter- day afternoon during the Ruef trial the lie was passed between attorneys Ach snd Honey. A stormy scene followed
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

Dr. L. 8. Keller will play the violin at the Presbyterian Sunday school to- morrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

 0N DECK AGAIN
(By United Prsou.)

Washington, May 9-Major Richard son has quite recovered and has left the Hot Springs and returned to duty.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

Beat meals In Whitohorse at RoJ al Cafe. If
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
Overcome by Weakness He is Unable to be Present When Formal Transfer is Made to Thomas.
 Leaves for the East Tonight While Festivities
 are at Their Height. Will get Department Berth.

ment berth upon his retirement.
 LATERThe formal transfer of the fleet took place at noOn Admiral Thomas took charge Evans too week to be present and will leave for the east this evening"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
ID FIGHT
 30 ROUNDS
iBy United Prosn.l

San FranciSco, May s-Stanley Ket- chel and Jack (TwIn) Sullivan will this afternoon at o'clock enter the ring for Q 30 round fight,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

For a good smoke, call for the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09

The Bull Dog cigar at Tony DOrsOrO''
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-09
Limited Press Tolegraph.cable servleo.)

(UnIted San Francisco, May 9-Tbe fleet was reviewed by Sec retary MetcaIf today with great formality
 A great farewell demonstration is being planned for Evans It is learned that Evans is to be given depart