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Evening journal., 1909-01-18
MAY DOUBLE TRACK
DELAWARE ROAD SOON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Jan. 1S-The matter OF
completing teh double-track system foi
the Delaware Railroad will be taken up
by the Pennsylvania authorities in tho
next few days. The report of tho
president. recently submitted here. ex.
pressed regret that the general busi-
ness depression of last year had stop
ped and prevented further construction
work on this Improvement.
An important double-track movement
has been commenced by the company
however. at Delmar with a view of
extending to Princess Anne, on the n
Y. p. and n. Railroad Rights of
way from Salisbury to Princess Anne
have been secured.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
SOCCER GAME
WAS CANCELLED

Because OF the inclement weather Of
Saturday afternoon the Wilmington A. f.
G.. and the Wilmington Athletics were
unable 10 play the first Of a series OF
soccer games.
on saturday Of this week the Whining
ton a. T.. c. will so to Chester and play
the American team on the grounds at
Thurlow Tho following week the card
ington will come TO this city. Manager
Flanagan is negotiating with several OF
the hest teams in Philadelphia and will
have them down before the close Of the
season.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
To Make Euronean Trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert $. Baird will
sail from New York tomorrow. on the
express steamship Prinz Friedrich VIII
helm of the North German Lloyd Line
TO Bremen, via plymouth and Cher
bourg. Mr. and Mrs. Baird viii visit
Germany. France and England and will
spend some time In st. Petersburg.
They will return about March I. Mr.
Baird makes the trip on business. Miss
Grace Baird will sail on January q on
the steamship Antillis for New Orleans.
La. to attend the Mardi Gras.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
GalIaEler & Co.,
Shoes for Men
$50 Market Street
Garrick Theatre Bldg.
continue AssauIt case.

and battery, was arraigned in City
Court this morning before Judge Coch-
ran. lie was represented by Attorney
James Salisbury who asked for a COR
tinuanoe until Wednesday. The court
granted il.
assault upon Thomas Holmes OF No.
1904 Beech street who had to be taken
to the Delaware Hospital on Saturday
night suffering from cuts on the head,
face and body. Patrolman Abrams ar
rested Feror. The police accuse Feror
( using knife on Holmes.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
FEAST OBSERVED
AT ST. PATRlCK'S

The feast OF the Holy Name was ap-
propriately observed at St patrick's
Church last night. The Holy Name So
ciety OF that church attended the ves-
per service in a body and there were
also many members of the society
from other churches present.
The Rev. William Conway, of the
Society Of Jesus. attached to St. Jos.
eph's College. Philadelphia. preached
the. sermon. At the close of the SER
vice. an informal reception was held
by the members Of tho society.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
P. 0. S.OF A. TO
HONOR LINCOLN'S MEMORY

The various camps of tile p. o. S. Of A.
Of the Wilmington district. will celebrate
Washington's birthday in an appropriate
manner Invitations have been issued 10
all members to be present at an entertain
ment and a speaker win probably be en-
gagged 10 deliver an address.
Last week the officers Of Camp No. Il
were installed by District President Frank
Han and Past State President George c.
Peters. Camp No. = also had big meet
ing last week after which there was a
meeting Of the Arabian Degree Klan.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
FiIiee Let Them Go.

Two men giving the names Of Peter
Grande. aged &c years. and Stizione
Lamanna, aged q years, were taken
in custody by the police on Saturday
at noon on the charge of attempting TO
pass a counterfeit silver dollar in a
saloon on King street. They were re-
leased during the afternoon. however.
They both belong here and are not en-
gagged in the business Of passing spur
ious coins
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Has copv of oId Paner.

Patrolman John Long. has a copy Of
the Pottsville Emporium and Golfers.
CPa) Democratic Register of October
z. 1S43. The feature story in the edi-
tion is an account Of the blowing up
of a steamer on the Mississippi river
in which accident, thirty people were
killed.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
coIIeotions Not In.

Because final reports from the va
rious churches of the Catholic diocese.
of Wilmington. which took collections
for the Italian earthquake sufferers
have not been made 1t is impossible
10 compute the sum realized. II is OK
pected. however. that the amount viii
be large.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Workmen TO Visit Hockessin.

The officials of the Grand Lodge of
Delaware. A. O. u. W., will visit Val
ley Lodge. at Hockessin. this evening
The Hockessin Workmen have planned
an evening Of enjoyment for the grand
lodge officers.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Eined Eor Seine plsorderl,

In city Court this morning John
O'Day was fined $40 and costs on a
charge of being drunk and disorderly.
He was arrested Saturday morning by
Fatrolman Sherry in Church street,
ing disorderly.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
THREE A. 0. U. ". TEAMS
TIED FOR FIRST PLACE

b. and d teams entered in the
A. o. Y. w. bowling tournament are
now tic each with thirteen games -
their credit. The ID team bowlers
tied the series upon Saturday night by
debating the B team two of the three
games rolled.
The score;
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Mohawks Boat Atlantic civ

AT Atlantic City on Saturday night
the Mohawk polo team OF Wilmington
defeated the Atlantic City Chompions
on the Million Dollar Pier by a score
Of . 10 /. Cooling scored both goals
for Mohawk
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
sneoiaI Meetinns I'D Eiremen

Special meetings viii be held by the
Brandywine and Water Witch Fire
Companies tonight to discuss the pro
posed reception to be given the hremen
of the city at the Y. NJ. c. a. building
by that association on the night of
January 2S
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Reeanina Furniture.

Have you chair or rocker needs re-
Gaming. send IL TO ]. & J. n. Harman
Company. 40 King St.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
DELAWARE LOSES TO
PENNSYLVANIA M. A.

Delaware College lost its first game
of basketball to the Pennsylvania Mill.
tary College at Chester on Saturday
afternoon by the score of 81 to %. The
Delaware team did not receive very
sportsmanlike treatment from the
Chester team. During the first three
minutes of play the referee put Nc.
Garvey. captain of the Delaware team,
out of the game. He said McGarvey
talked back to the referee. McGarvey
told the referee that he was captain
and had a right to question his deci-
sions. but IL was of no use. McGarvey
retired and Eliason was put in. Della
ware was q few points i'm the lead dur
ing this time. Soon after this the
referee ordered Hagncr. of the Della,
ware team. out of the game. The
referee said Hagner foulcd too much.
The game resemblcd a football contest
more than a basketball game. For
the 7. NJ. c.. Fairburn, Coates and
Ellis played the best game. The line.
up
Delaware Z. NJ. c.
Hagner forward Fairburn
Houston
Ward ........, forward .......... Coates
Haley centre Campbell
McGarvey ....... defense .......... Ellis
Eliason
Greenwood ...defense Holton
Orr.
Goals from field, Delaware, s; +. NJ.
c., 1S; goals from foul, Delaware, z.
p. NJ. c.. IL: referee, Platt.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Giant Lodaer AZ civ Han.

negro measuring six feet six inches
IN his stocking feet was one OF the
who received lodging at
the police station last night. lie was
the tallest man ever seen at the police
station.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18

The schedule for the week follows
a and ID. Tuesday night.
c. T.. Wednesday night
B and +. Friday night.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Reupholsterinq Furniture.

j. & J. n. 1arman Company. 40
King street are especially equipped 10
do this work. Estimates cheerfully
given
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
Hiqh School vs.. Delaware Res.rv,,

on Wednesday evening. the Whining
ton High School basketball team viii
play the Delaware Reserves at Eleventh
Street Rink.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
LOSE TO CHESTER

wilmington High School lost to Chester
High IN a basketball game in Chester on
Saturday night u TO 5.
In-tho first half Foster, of Wilmington.
was thrown against a steam pipe and
was burned so badly that he had TO re-
tire from the game. Kyle and Mearns did
good work for Wilmington. while Thomp-
son and Armitage starred for Chester.
Tfno-tfn.
Evening journal., 1909-01-18

Use Hanrs Magic Coil Cleaning
Liquid II you wish clean coils.'
Evening journal., 1909-01-18

oHl b43 bW6-IoIl
The following is thes tanding of the
foor,q 10 6afos
Evening journal., 1909-01-18

Use Hanfs Magic Copper PolIsh.'
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
Correspondence Course
in Higher Accounting

No,x completely reTsed and comprising fre.i71'noTg
E3ooBBeepfnF osf Accounting. SgsteT1dff-I1g and
FFrber 5ccouuiinc- completely IN ! lessons
Al. ,at vIlinr To- responsible position Accountant
-a----s. q. sg-- I-ni along ar
s--- ...s.e.---. Il- demand f.- r'f.E aaa
..-a.--rs-. a- aI1as- .---r-e- -i.--
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11

your baby will get the fresh,
wonderful. life-giVing prin-
cipIe OF vitality that Nature
demands.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11

->EfE> sfTo>AI .,,ojNT.NI~- >"'IFIA -
....--.- ..-E INTERN ATIaN Al 81 >IAF>> NlNhk>liA
IA.s-.1 Mich Nea--
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
DINTDEND NoTICEs

jflICE ~ Tie HlDernia Savings and Loan So
eiefy- corner Market. McAIiisfer and Jones sts.
fAcmDer of Associafed Savings Banks Of san
franc-scol. San Francisco. Deeembe- Is 1905.
Dividend notice-At meeting of tile hoard Of
q rtetrfs ~ this society. held this day. 3 diyi-
trul las been declared al the rate Of four A.
nrr cclt per annum al deposits fer the six
months ending December 81. 1905 free from
fll taxes. and payable on and after January ?
1879. Dividends not drawn viii be added 10
UruosI tors accounts aud become part thereof.
and vii carr dividend from January l. 1903.
Deposits made on before Jsnuary 10 1903
uiu draw interest from January J. 1903
r. 81. TOBIN. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
AGENTS WANTED

GRAF. SHOOTING SLOT MACHINE-Just out
big income for one live man in each town
must be honest sober and good talker; no
cash needed: small bond required. To secure
agency you must write now: state experience
and reference. ROYAL NOVELTY Co. G04
MeAllister ST.. San cFrancisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
CALL BRANCH OFFICE.
1901 FILLMORE M. POST.
cHIRcH zERNIcEs

TRINITY chDrch. corner Busl and s;ough sis
Rev FREDERICK ". Clampctt. d. D. rector
AeN hears day services. Holy communion
s - in Morning PRAYERS and sermon AT IL
----o-L- Acr- D. b. Rral-aE VII nrea.l
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
LOST AND FOUND

II you LOSE AEYTHIKG-Advertise
Il here. II viii be returned TO you if an
honest person finds 1t. Remarkable recov-
cries are brought about every day through
this column.
IF YOU FIND ANYTHING bring il to
the
! san Francisco Call
Lost and Found Bureau
Third and Market Streefs<
S-~~>e--~S~es~---~c-~.s~s>S~~s -
Get claim check. Have il advertised.
Reclaim II If the owner does not.
THE LAW-People who find lost arti-
cles are interested IN knowing that the
ftate law is strict IN requiring them 10
seek the owners through advertisement
and otherwise. and that failure 70 do
So il proof can be shown, involves a Sc
we're penalty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

aIIL AArrlDA rA4AAtrS IANh
No- 265I Mission St.. between 22d and I'D
fNember Associated Savings Banks ot S. F.)
Tor the haif rear ending December 81. 1908.
interest VIII be- paid an deposits. free Of
fnzes. az fhe rate Of four a. per cent PER an-
nunl. parable 0n and after January ? 1909 In
tc1est Rot drawn VIII be added < the principal
DE WITT &. TREAT Cashier
SAY FRANCISCO SAVINGS UNION tmember
cf Associated Savings Banks Of San Fran
ciscol northwest corner California and Mont
Eomerg sts--for The half year ending Deem
i.er 81, 1913 = dividend has been declared et
the rate per a18um cf four aud c1e-qnarter
l4is per cent on term deposits and four ~ per
cent On ordinary deposits. free of taxes. pay
able On and after SATURDAY January :, 1902
Deposition are entitled g draw fheif dividends
90 any time during the succeeding hair year.
a dividend lot drawn VIII be added 10 the de-
post accounf become a part thereof and earn
dividend from Jauuary j. Money deposited
during 1rst 10 days of January VIII receive
dividend from January J.
LOyiZL WHITE. Cashier.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

81 ST. near Ciny. Levi STRAUSS & CO. AD-
STEADY increase in the business of the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph company neeessitates
the employment of additional operators, and
the telephone company is making special in
ducements TO secure for these positions young
women Of peat appearance. fair education and
excellent character. Young who wish
TO study telephone operating will not only
ceive free tuition in the Pacific operating
school. but win also be paid while studying,
and upon graduation win be given positions at
the switchboards- The telephone company pro-
vides luncheons for its operators without
charge The exchange buildings equipped
with rest and retiring rooms and the operating
rooms are light and well ventilated The tele-
phone company takes a personal interest in the
welfare of the young women in its employ.
and on this account parents of the sort of girls
desired are encouraging them TO take up tele-
phone operating as a profession. For further
Franklin central office S21 Hyde st. near
Sutter.
sALEsLADIEs wtd- Experienced. for all depart
menfs Apply Saturday morning between S
and O'Clock. MARKS BROS, Fillmore and
Eddy sts.
sALEsLADTEs Experienced. FOR cloak and
suit department Apply 5. n WOOD CO.,
Fillmore and Ellis SITS
THE CALIFORNIA HOTELS EMP BUREAU.
707 FRANKLIN ST. PHONE FRANKLIN 1000.
1.-THE CALIFORNIA
WISHES THEIR PATRONS
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at once. Call today (Sun-
day) bet 10 A. m. and 4 p. m. Golden Gate
Cloak House. lo4o1odo Market St near Jones.
WANTED Young lady to train as nurse; refer
ences; age 20 to 35 years. st. Anth0ny's Hos
pital 9th and Brush sts., Oakland
wANTED-LADIEs to buy stylish sample hats.
all s4.50. IMPERIAL Trimmed Hat Co., room
403. Humboldt Bank building.
WANTED-Teache for Nevada; good places
FISK TEACHERS AGENCY. next to First
National Bank. Berkeley.
wANTED-ThorouGbiy experienced salesIadies
for cloak and s1it department. Apply S. "
WOOD CO.. l1th and Washington SITS. Oak
land.
so LADIES to save 81 to 81 a pair on sample
shoes: all standard makes: all 81 and So so
pair Drummers Sample Shoe Co, third door.
HumboN
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
OAKLAND

Girls 10 make oyeralls at our Oakland factory.
Sd st. near Clay. LEVI STRAUSS & co. Ap-
ply TO Mr. Davis
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

St. IS70-Sunny suite. suitah
for gentlemen: also single room: reasonabl
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

THE MISSION SAVINGS RANK
10. o65I Mission St.. between 22d and 23d
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

McAILISTER St. Ses-Nice sunny front rom.
suitable for > gentlemen
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
gRooMs FOR HOUSE kEEPING

9TH ST. 3SO-Furnished aud unfurnished. sunny
central. gas. bath; S1.7J and S250.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
ROOMS AND BOARD

ROOMS TO LET-Furn,d and Unfurn'd
A C0Zf home for respectable ladies' 1130 Mar
ket 81. near 7tb, under auspices Of the SAL
FATION ARMY; elegantly furnished every
modern convenience; steam heat, electric light
and elevator service; spotlessly clean; cen
trallys located; thoroughly homelike; telephone
Market 1349; prices very moderate, ranging
from 25c per night up; special rates by the
week or month. See matron. room 80.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

MISCELLANEOUS.
Bakery wagon driver, near city. S14 wk., bd.
Butcher country shop, $50 and I'd.
Second cook and baker. city, $50 and I'd.
MARRIED HELP,
Farmer and wife. Solano county, $50 and I'd.
Married farmer, objection to child, Santa
Clara county, S4J and house.
Farmer and wife. vineyard, Contra Costa
county. good wages.
LaboTer and wife TO cook. gold mine, $50 I'd.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

St. l679-Eurnished rooms from
So up.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

1A2lLk AARiAEiS' BeneFo- :
lert ass0ciation-A special
meeting VIII be called FRI
DAY Ianuery I. 1909. al 0ur
la-l. iQr the purpose u max
1ng arrangements 70 bury our
late brother, A o. JOHN
son. from his lafe resi-
aelee. 20 Grsttan ST.. San ]
a. m- By order ~ president.
A. 7.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
EMPLOYMENT wANTED-Male-con.

POSITION wanted By colored porter,
Janitor or footman; references. Phone Oabland
70l2. House 1773 Chase ST.
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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
statesmen and SOLICITORS WANTED

NAN TO handle gloves with another line. having
regular route Excelsior Glove Co, 2051
18th ST.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

BUCHANAN ST. 612-Niceiy furnished room
and also house keeping rooms; rent reasonabI
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01


AAA-Sinks. soc TO $3.50; baths. heavy porcelain
and steel enameled. s. to 500 50 gallon boil
erS SO. so to $3.50; double washtrays, 81 hop
pers, 7Jc, water. gas and soil pipe, standard
and extra heavy brass and nickel goods OF all
kinds: have ehe best. We have slightly
Dana eed. we have second hand- we broke the
n1uu0inS trust- yCu &c the benefit. enough
said, buy from every one and sell 70 all
to accommodate a large part of our patrons
viii open sundays from to . DOLAN COM
PANY- f659 Market s.
AA-AH sizes standard water pipe and screw
casing guaranteed good as new; get our
prices Weisshaum Pipe WORKS. l53 llth 81
A SAMPLE LINE or FDRS retailed at less thar
Wholesale prices Lynx stole and mud reduced
TO S2n Prices reduced 0ne-third on all neck
pieceE. Stolls and NUTS Room AIS. Westbans
bldS-. $50 Market street.
ADDRESSOG GRAPH machine with big list
names: very desirable for promotion concern.
For price Of machine ro'm 100. Mctropolls
bldg
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

IOST-On Sunday evening. solitaire diamond
stick pin al, Ut two carats; large reward; no
questions asked. n ADAMS. 302 East 9th ST..
oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
ROOMS AND BOARD WANTED

A-wANTED-BOARD AND ROOM
IN PRIVATE FAMILY OR IN PRI-
vATE BOARDING HOUSE. BY
YOUNG WOMAN IN BUSINESS;
REASONABLE RATE; REFER
ENCES. BOX 1882. CALL OFFICE
ROOM and board wanted for lady In Protestant
family; state price. Box 1881. Call office.
YOUNG gentleman. Presbyterian, wants board
and lodging in San Francisco with private
Christian family: kindly give price and par
ticularS in replying heretO. Box 1928, Call
Office. 80 and Market.
o-o-,,,o--o--.,ss,,,,llt1eOt1 tOI Els ,.
a FIRST CLASS family hotel. moderate prices;
elegantly furnished sunny rooms. en- suite or
single; ins stantaneous hot water In every room:
sunny dining room. with private tables. THE
WEMPE, $40 Oak ST; phone Park 5092-
HOTEL oLIvER-Now open for roomers and
boarders. 9TH St bet Harrison and Bryant.
HOTEL. OXFORD,
Corner Post and Franklin. I block above Van
Ness av.-A family hotel. with ali the home
comforts. special prices to permanent people:
we solicit tie patronage OF tourists and country
trade; european plans II Up; American plan.
CHAs. E. COOPER. Manager.
HOTEL BELMONT
$50 Eddy St bet Polk and Van Ness av
Tourists solicited; reas- Chas. R. Smith. Mgr
WINCHESTER HOTEL. &C Sd ST. near Market
COO single and family rooms; 100 baths. now
open; location and price the same formerly.
single rooms zoe per day: family, 81 and up:
office and lobby on ground hoor: free baths.
and also free bus to and from all depots and
ferries. ROLkIN & SHARP. Props
ROOMS-5cc TO 81 PER DAY-ROOMS.
PLANTERS' HOTEL
CORNER I'd AND FOLSOM SITS
200 elegantly furnished outside rooms. hot and
cold water in every room: electric lighted; week
" rate 50: first class cafe in conjunction
HOTEL ARGONAUT. 4th and Market sts--Fam-
lily and commercial hotel: with detached
bath. 81 per day: rooms with private bath.
<1-50 per day; restaurant attached. moderate
prices: free bus meets all trains and stmships.
BROOKLYN HOTEL. $50 1st-Board and room.
So TO IS per week; rooms. soc TO S1 weekly So
up: meals. &c. CHARLES MONTGOMERY
HOTEL AMERICA. 1055 Market st.-Rooms. bot
and cold water. steam heat. baths. elevator;
35c TO 81 day: 81 up week.
HOTEL ST. JAMES. Van Ness at Fnlton-Sweu
rooms; SIS monthly to permanent guests
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

NANTED2Immediatel thoroughly reliable
experienced solicitor; Will pay salary and COM
mission TO right party. American Ribbon and
Carbon Co. room SIS. Monadnock bldg. S. +.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

INDEX TO
Oakland .BerkeleE. Alameda. .Fruitvaie
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

SOLICIToR-Man of good address, capable of
earning at least So daily; references required.
See PACKARD. S a, N. and p. M, circula-
ton department. Call office.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
EMPLoYMENT BUREAU

j. CANN. Chinese Employment Bureau-Has best
class cooks or hotel help; specially careful for
family. 10 Clay St; phone Douglas 1852.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

REFRIGERATOR and licensed engineer desires
position; have had years of experience; good
references. Box 14ll. Call Office.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

OFFICERS and members u Salesizn CovncIi
Ac 80 y a. L-lou are hereby notified 10
assemble an our hail. la20 stockton - on
saturday Jan . 20. al > a. H.. for the pur-
pose ~ atre ding the funeral Of cur isfe
brother. Joseph oliver. By order Of James
Eazzctfo. president John Bedoni - .refsrr
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01

POSITION as book Keeper or to do other office
work. by elderly man; furnish splendid
references as to ability and integrity; viii ac-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-04
Large and Brilliant
Audience Applauds Lucia s.

Those who imagined that the practice
Of turning ont iu paying numbers TO
hear grand opera, is one Of the for
gotten arts 10 salt Lake. were pleas
antly surprised last night at the
Colonial when the much taIkcd-of
Lanihardi Opera company and its
troupe OF Italian singers. with duly
impressive italian names. presented
Lucia iii Lammermoor' 20 q large and
brilliant audience.
ft was a triumph in every respect
and those who were absent. missed one
Of the rarest musical treats given in
this city FOR a long time.
The production. as q whole would
lose somewhat in comparison with the
greatest European organizations, but
81 must Doe borne in mind that such
large travelling companies cannot all
ways afford the very best iu an re-
spccts. as the expense Cntailcd Is such
that the average manager hcsitates To
take the risk However. the company
maintained very high standard OF
excellence throughout.
'Lucia' is the greatest OF Douizct-
IFS works and belongs strictly 20 the
II is one Of the most marvellous and
impressive masterpieces OF its kind. Al
though fun Of difficult passages. rOui-
AIDES and cadouzas, 90 affords bound
less opportunity for tho colOratura so
prano and also FOR the tonor.
Unlike the more modern operas. "Lu-
cha" o. replotc with clearly defined
arias and ensembles giving the solo
lists a splendid chance TO display their
accomplishments The libretto Is em-
iuently well chosen for musical ex-
preston. Some Of the scenes are pow
erfully treated. others are handled with
the greatest delicacy.
The role OF Lucia Is a supreme test
Tor the coloratura soprano. il requires
a voice Of wonderful range and power,
a flawiess technique, personal magne-
tism, poeticsl sympathy power OF char
acterization. and dramatic instinct. to-
gether with the talent 10 make these
qualities felt across the fOotlights, and
the ability 10 lcnd ones self absolutely
to tho portrayal Of tho varying passions
OF grief. ecstacy, remorso, and despair
which rage tumultuously within tho
gentle heart OF the unhappy bride OF
LammermOor
Cecilia Zavasti, who sang tho part. IS
a beautiful and charming little artistic,
who Immediately won her audience. the
applause accorded her at times bccom-
ing an ovation.
She has a glorious voice OF exquisite
tenderness and beauty and ably met
the heavy demands made upon hcr
powers Her tone is clear and smooth.